John Dryden
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Latest News on John Dryden:
Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron (Oct 10, 2024)
Solistas Ensamble Celebra Su 40 Aniversario Con La Presentación De King Arthur, De Henry Purcell (Jan 17, 2024)
The Dryden Ensemble Presents SWAN SONGS (Apr 6, 2023)
Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron (Oct 10, 2024)
Solistas Ensamble Celebra Su 40 Aniversario Con La Presentación De King Arthur, De Henry Purcell (Jan 17, 2024)
The Dryden Ensemble Presents SWAN SONGS (Apr 6, 2023)
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Edward Kynaston (David Bedella) demonstrates his techniques for portraying women onstage, while John Dryden (Christopher Sheard), Ned Spiggett (Richard David), and Thomas Killigrew (Bret Tuomi) look on in Chicago Shakespeare’s North American premiere pr
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09/25/2018
From: Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents NELL GWYNN
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Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron
RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
Solistas Ensamble Celebra Su 40 Aniversario Con La Presentación De King Arthur, De Henry Purcell
Solistas Ensamble celebrates its 40th anniversary with the performance of King Arthur by Henry Purcell. Concerts will take place on January 19 and January 21 in Mexico City.
Solistas Ensamble celebrates its 40th anniversary with the performance of King Arthur by Henry Purcell. Concerts will take place on January 19 and January 21 in Mexico City.
The Dryden Ensemble Presents SWAN SONGS
The Dryden Ensemble presents “Swan Songs” on Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.
The Dryden Ensemble presents “Swan Songs” on Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.
The Dryden Ensemble Presents PERGOLESI & BACH In Solebury And Princeton This Month
The Dryden Ensemble presents “Pergolesi and Bach” on Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Solebury, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, PA and on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.
The Dryden Ensemble presents “Pergolesi and Bach” on Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Solebury, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, PA and on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Seminary Chapel, located on the campus of the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.
The Dryden Ensemble Presents VERSAILLES: INTRIGUE & ENVY In Solebury And Princeton
The Dryden Ensemble opens its new season with “Versailles: Intrigue & Envy.” Performances will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The Dryden Ensemble opens its new season with “Versailles: Intrigue & Envy.” Performances will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The Dryden Ensemble Announces 2022-23 Concert Season
The Dryden Ensemble has announced its upcoming Swan Season, celebrating 28 years of music making. It includes a three-concert series and one special event at the Princeton Theological Seminary Chapel, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, and two concerts at Trinity Episcopal Church.
The Dryden Ensemble has announced its upcoming Swan Season, celebrating 28 years of music making. It includes a three-concert series and one special event at the Princeton Theological Seminary Chapel, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, and two concerts at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Boston Baroque Closes Seasons with Concert and Opera
Boston Baroque concludes its 2021-2022 season with two programs in March and April. First, Boston Baroque presents Vivaldi’s Gloria, a beloved choral work brought to life by Boston Baroque’s chorus, alongside Handel’s stunning Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day featuring soloists Elena Villalón and Rufus Müller. Finally, the season comes to a close with a return to a much-anticipated annual staged opera performance of Handel’s Amadigi di Gaula featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, Daniela Mack, Camille Ortiz, and Amanda Forsythe.
Boston Baroque concludes its 2021-2022 season with two programs in March and April. First, Boston Baroque presents Vivaldi’s Gloria, a beloved choral work brought to life by Boston Baroque’s chorus, alongside Handel’s stunning Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day featuring soloists Elena Villalón and Rufus Müller. Finally, the season comes to a close with a return to a much-anticipated annual staged opera performance of Handel’s Amadigi di Gaula featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, Daniela Mack, Camille Ortiz, and Amanda Forsythe.
BWW Review: THE ART OF MUSICK - THE MUSIC OF HENRY PURCELL AND JOHN BLOW at Adelaide Town Hall
Purcell was the greatest English composer until the arrival of Elgar.
Purcell was the greatest English composer until the arrival of Elgar.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus Shifts Focus, Champions New Work Amidst Pandemic
The concept for a commemorative commission in honor of Plymouth’s 400th anniversary has long been in discussion among PFC leadership. The plan evolved into reality when PFC collaborated with the selected composer early this year, around the same time that Covid-19 gripped the nation.
The concept for a commemorative commission in honor of Plymouth’s 400th anniversary has long been in discussion among PFC leadership. The plan evolved into reality when PFC collaborated with the selected composer early this year, around the same time that Covid-19 gripped the nation.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Winter 2020 Programme
The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced details of its Winter 2020 programme which includes a newly commissioned series of Tales for Winter running from Saturday 5 December 2020 to Saturday 23 January 2021.
The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced details of its Winter 2020 programme which includes a newly commissioned series of Tales for Winter running from Saturday 5 December 2020 to Saturday 23 January 2021.
Guest Blog: Director and Co-composer An-Ting Chang On AUGMENTED CHINATOWN 2.0
I loved the idea of making Chinatown a stage, bringing sound and more augmented reality to the stories that Donald Shek was telling.
I loved the idea of making Chinatown a stage, bringing sound and more augmented reality to the stories that Donald Shek was telling.
BWW Feature: FREE ONLINE OPERA/RECITAL PERFORMANCES at Home Computer Screens
In 2018, New York newspapers praised the short-notice Metropolitan Opera debut of baritone Alexander Birch Elliot in Bizet's The Pearlfishers. During this time of closed theaters, Elliott's a?oeLiving Room Recitala?? may be heard on Los Angeles Opera's website.
In 2018, New York newspapers praised the short-notice Metropolitan Opera debut of baritone Alexander Birch Elliot in Bizet's The Pearlfishers. During this time of closed theaters, Elliott's a?oeLiving Room Recitala?? may be heard on Los Angeles Opera's website.
The Dryden Ensemble Will Present Bach's ST. JOHN PASSION
The Dryden Ensemble presents Bach's St. John Passion as the crowning event in their 25th Anniversary Season. There will be three performances: Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, both at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Road in Princeton, New Jersey and Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m.at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania. General admission tickets are $40-45 per concert and student tickets are $10 with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at drydenensemble.org or at the door.
The Dryden Ensemble presents Bach's St. John Passion as the crowning event in their 25th Anniversary Season. There will be three performances: Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, both at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Road in Princeton, New Jersey and Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m.at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania. General admission tickets are $40-45 per concert and student tickets are $10 with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at drydenensemble.org or at the door.
Long Beach Opera Presents KING ARTHUR Next Month
Long Beach Opera presents a new production of Purcell's King Arthur --- a collaboration with Chicano provocateurs CULTURE CLASH and the authentic sounds of LA 's premiere Baroque orchestra MUSICA ANGELICA -- in January 2020 for only three performances at Long Beach's Beverly O'Neill Theatre. Performances are Sunday January 12, Saturday January 18 and Sunday, January 19.
Long Beach Opera presents a new production of Purcell's King Arthur --- a collaboration with Chicano provocateurs CULTURE CLASH and the authentic sounds of LA 's premiere Baroque orchestra MUSICA ANGELICA -- in January 2020 for only three performances at Long Beach's Beverly O'Neill Theatre. Performances are Sunday January 12, Saturday January 18 and Sunday, January 19.
The Dryden Ensemble Celebrates 25 Years With A Baroque Tapestry
The Dryden Ensemble presents 'A Baroque Tapestry,' a program of French, German, and Italian Baroque music on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, and on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey.
The Dryden Ensemble presents 'A Baroque Tapestry,' a program of French, German, and Italian Baroque music on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, and on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey.
Ars Lyrica Continues 15th Season With HANDEL IN LOVE
Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy-nominated early music ensemble, continues its 15th season with an amorous tribute to the Baroque era's finest musical dramatist on November 23rd at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with Handel in Love. Rice graduate Joanna Latini (soprano) and Richard Trey Smagur (tenor), Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2017, lend their voices to Handel's rarely performed and highly virtuosic music.
Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy-nominated early music ensemble, continues its 15th season with an amorous tribute to the Baroque era's finest musical dramatist on November 23rd at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with Handel in Love. Rice graduate Joanna Latini (soprano) and Richard Trey Smagur (tenor), Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2017, lend their voices to Handel's rarely performed and highly virtuosic music.
Alexandra Silber, Frances Ruffelle & More Set for NELL GWYNN Reading
The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced casting today for the next reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Jessica Swale's Olivier Award-winning, music-filled comedy Nell Gwynn. The reading will take place on Monday, June 24 at 7 PM at the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons (416 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY). Tickets are available now online at www.theactingcompany.org.
The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) announced casting today for the next reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Jessica Swale's Olivier Award-winning, music-filled comedy Nell Gwynn. The reading will take place on Monday, June 24 at 7 PM at the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons (416 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY). Tickets are available now online at www.theactingcompany.org.
The Dryden Ensemble Presents MUSICA STRAVAGANTE For Two Performances
The Dryden Ensemble presents 'Musica Stravagante,' a program of Baroque music by German and Italian masters on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, and on Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey. General admission tickets are $25 per concert and student tickets are free with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at drydenensemble.org or at the door.
The Dryden Ensemble presents 'Musica Stravagante,' a program of Baroque music by German and Italian masters on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, and on Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey. General admission tickets are $25 per concert and student tickets are free with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at drydenensemble.org or at the door.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus Launches 20th Anniversary Celebration
Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the South Shore's principal non-profit community chorus, launches its two-decade anniversary celebration this spring featuring a choral masterwork in two Mozart Requiem concerts on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Rte. 3A, Plymouth, and on Sunday, April 28, 4 pm at Scituate Center for the Performing Arts, 606 Chief Cushing Highway, Rte. 3A, Scituate. The chorus is directed by founding Co-Artistic Directors William B. Richter, conductor and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, accompanist. The concerts feature a 20-piece professional orchestra.
Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the South Shore's principal non-profit community chorus, launches its two-decade anniversary celebration this spring featuring a choral masterwork in two Mozart Requiem concerts on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 pm at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Rte. 3A, Plymouth, and on Sunday, April 28, 4 pm at Scituate Center for the Performing Arts, 606 Chief Cushing Highway, Rte. 3A, Scituate. The chorus is directed by founding Co-Artistic Directors William B. Richter, conductor and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly, accompanist. The concerts feature a 20-piece professional orchestra.
BWW Review: KING ARTHUR at Elder Hall, University Of Adelaide
State Opera is presenting the semi-opera, or dramatick opera, King Arthur,
State Opera is presenting the semi-opera, or dramatick opera, King Arthur,
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Dryden written?
John Dryden has written 1 shows including Spanish Friar (Playwright).
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