BWW Review: NYNE'S CABARET A DAZZLING, CAUTIONARY TALE at Portico
I was a blank page and opening night, the NYNE cast of Cabaret left permanent marks all over me. A latecomer to the live theatre world, I knew a movie and musical existed, and it is important to me to cross this classic musical off my list of must-sees. I'd heard some of the songs because they occasionally popped up in musicals playlist on Spotify, but had no idea what the show is about. I try not to research before going to a performance because I want to see if the cast can tell me the story. The uneasy juxtaposition of a seedy cabaret of sexy guys and girls in lingerie where anything could happen, showcased in a church community center only added to this stunning, provocative production. The show would have lost its impact without the choice of live music, under the masterful direction of Joseph Scarbrough. I had no idea the audience would be entertained by a titillating cabaret while the world is falling apart. I didn't realize a musical written in 1966, revised in 1998, would sadly be art imitating life.
National Hall Of Fame To Induct Five Theatre Educators
Each year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes International Thespian Society (ITS) troupe directors, emeritus members, and other professional members who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre education for more than 20 years. The 2019 theatre educators to be inducted into the EdTA Hall of Fame include: James Thomas Bailey of Napa, California; Lynn Jensen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Tony Matthes of Edina, Minnesota; Jennifer Morgan-Beuchat of Leavenworth, Kansas; and Robert Fowler of Chesterfield, Missouri. Ceremonies will take place in New York City at the 2019 EdTA National Conference.
Four School Theatre Programs Honored By National Association
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes schools whose theatre programs exemplify and promote high standards of quality in educational theatre with the Outstanding School Award. This year only four schools in the nation were honored: James A. Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington; Leavenworth Senior High School in Leavenworth, Kansas; Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, Washington; and Woodmont High School in Piedmont, South Carolina.
Educators Tapped For National Advocacy Leadership Role
Seven members have been selected for the second class of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a three-year pilot initiative designed to train and empower members of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in grassroots advocacy efforts on behalf of theatre and other arts education. Up to ten representatives will be selected annually in a competitive process.
Educators Tapped for National Advocacy Leadership Role
Ten members have been selected for the inaugural class of the Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), a new three-year pilot initiative designed to train and empower members of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in grassroots advocacy efforts on behalf of theatre and other arts education. Up to ten representatives will be selected annually in a competitive process.
Photo Coverage Exclusive: Harold Ford Jr. visits James Earl Jones
Driving Miss Daisy's talkback series continued last night, when former United States congressman and frequent 'Morning Joe' contributor Harold Ford Jr. and NYU professor Jennifer Morgan took the stage at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45 Street) for a post-performance discussion immediately following the evening performance. Driving Miss Daisy producer Jed Bernstein moderated the conversation.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Continues Line-up For Post Performance Talk-backs
Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced previously that an elite group of influencers, including Kathryn Stockett (best-selling author of The Help), former U.S. congressman Harold Ford, Jr, Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott, and many more will participate in a special post-performance talkback series this month at Driving Miss Daisy.
Jed Bernstein Featured at DRIVING MISS DAISY Talk-back, 2/9
An elite group of influencers, including Kathryn Stockett (best-selling author of The Help), former U.S. congressman Harold Ford, Jr, Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott, and many more will participate in a special post-performance talkback series next month at Driving Miss Daisy. As previously announced, the series, celebrating Black History Month, will feature talkbacks after all Wednesday evening performances throughout the month of February and will kick-off with a talkback featuring CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller and her husband, Marc Morial (President of the National Urban League and former New Orleans mayor).
DRIVING MISS DAISY Begins Wednesday Night Talk-back Series 2/2
Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Driving Miss Daisy's series of post-performance talk-backs celebrating Black History Month will begin Wednesday, February 2, immediately following the show's 8:00 PM performance with a discussion of the timeless nature of the show's issues and themes.