John Kavanagh

As Arizona Republicans Introduce Anti-Drag Legislation, Will Musicals Suffer Collateral Damage?

Republicans in the state of Arizona have introduced three new bills that would limit or restrict drag performances in the state. Arizona Senator Anthony Kern is proposing two of the bills which would prevent drag shows from happening in public.

Irish Rep Announces Extension Of THE O'CASEY CYCLE And May Events For The Sean O'Casey Season

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciar n O'Reilly, Producing Director) announced today special events and programming for the month of May as part of The Sean O'Casey Season, celebrating 30 years of Irish Repertory Theatre. May's events will include a screening of the biographical film Under the Colored Cap by Sean O'Casey's daughter, Shivaun O'Casey; an original concert of songs from O'Casey's plays; and two free scholar-led panels about O'Casey's life that will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Artist Zijia Kong Will Work With Coronado High School

Ms. Kong is an internationally renowned dancer who has made significant contributions as an artist to concerts, performances and conferences in some of the world's most established and storied venues, including as a principal soloist at the 'Spring in Phoenix' Chinese New Year Gala in front of 1,500 spectators (Arizona Representative John Kavanagh and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke) at Phoenix, Arizona's Chandler Center for the Arts, where world famous artists have performed Grammy Award-winning La Marisoul and Kirov Ballet companies. Other leading venues where Ms. Kong has taken center stage include the Margaret Gisolo Theatre, Phoenix Art Museum, The Trunk Space, Edge Hill University and Tempe Center for the Arts. Consistently ranked as a top performer in her field, Ms. Kong has won numerous, highly competitive awards, including The Hope & Robert Heimann Award, one of Arizona State University's premier honors recognizing a student in Dance department who has demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, and The Honorable Choreography Prize and First Prize of Shenyang Conservatory of Music Competition 'Lu Yi Cup' in Shenyang, China in 2016, where winners are chosen based on five days of live performances by outside judges.

ESPN Audio Sets Monthly Record for Podcast Impressions for 4th Consecutive Month

In June and for the fourth consecutive month, ESPN Audio broke its record for the number of podcast impressions –47,555,864.

THERESE, Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Tom Felton, Hits Cinemas Today

Set in the lower depths of 1860s Paris, THERESE is a tale of obsessive love, adultery and revenge based on Emile Zola's scandalous novel, Thérèse Raquin. The film hits theaters today, September 27.

THERESE, Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Tom Felton, to Hit Cinemas, 9/27

Set in the lower depths of 1860s Paris, THERESE is a tale of obsessive love, adultery and revenge based on Emile Zola's scandalous novel, Thérèse Raquin. Therese (Elizabeth Olsen of 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'), a sexually repressed beautiful young woman, is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille (Tom Felton of the 'Harry Potter' franchise), by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin (two-time Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jessica Lange). Therese spends her days confined behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband's alluring friend, Laurent (Oscar Isaac), she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences.

Duncan, Rickman & Shaw Lead Abbey's 'BORKMAN' at BAM, 1/7-2/6

BAM_20010101 BAM Presents JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Frank McGuinness. This production comes from the Abbey Theatre, Ireland and is directed by James Macdonald with set design by Tom Pye, costume design by Joan Bergin, lighting design by Jean Kalman, and sound design by Ian Dickinson

Duncan, Rickman & Shaw Lead Abbey's 'BORKMAN' at BAM, 1/7-2/6

BAM_20010101 BAM Presents JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Frank McGuinness. This production comes from the Abbey Theatre, Ireland and is directed by James Macdonald with set design by Tom Pye, costume design by Joan Bergin, lighting design by Jean Kalman, and sound design by Ian Dickinson

Rush, Rickman, Shaw & More Set for BAM in 2011

Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2011 Spring Season, which runs from Jan 7 through Jun 11, 2011. The season comprises eight theater, opera, and dance engagements and features BAMcinématek series, BAMcafé Live weekend music events, artist talks, visual art exhibitions, and literary events.

Yulin Stars in Dublin's Esbjornson-Directed DEATH OF A SALESMAN 7/20-9/4

Harris Yulin will star as Willy Loman in the Gate Theatre production of Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN. The production, directed by David Esbjornson, will open on July 20 and will run through September 4.

Yulin to Star in Dublin's Esbjornson-Directed DEATH OF A SALESMAN 7/20-9/4

Dublin's Gate Theatre has announced that Harris Yulin will star as Willy Loman in their production of Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN. The production, to be directed by David Esbjornson, will open on July 20 and will run through September 4.

Paramount Announces 'Grease: The Game' For Wii

CNet.com is reporting that Paramount Pictures has announced that 505 Games will develop a Grease video game for the Wii.

Abbey Theater Presents MACBETH; Concludes 15 May

The Abbey Theatre is proud to present a major new production of William Shakespeare's psychological thriller MACBETH. This muscular new production of one of the most exciting of Shakespeare's plays, as well as being one of the darkest, will be directed by Jimmy Fay. MACBETH opens on Wednesday 7 April (previews from 30 March) and features leading Irish actors, Aidan Kelly and Eileen Walsh in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Abbey Theater Presents MACBETH; Opens April 7

The Abbey Theatre is proud to present a major new production of William Shakespeare's psychological thriller MACBETH. This muscular new production of one of the most exciting of Shakespeare's plays, as well as being one of the darkest, will be directed by Jimmy Fay. MACBETH opens on Wednesday 7 April (previews from 30 March) and features leading Irish actors, Aidan Kelly and Eileen Walsh in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Abbey Theater Presents MACBETH; Previews Begin March 30th

The Abbey Theatre is proud to present a major new production of William Shakespeare's psychological thriller MACBETH. This muscular new production of one of the most exciting of Shakespeare's plays, as well as being one of the darkest, will be directed by Jimmy Fay. MACBETH opens on Wednesday 7 April (previews from 30 March) and features leading Irish actors, Aidan Kelly and Eileen Walsh in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Abbey Theater Presents MACBETH; Previews Begin March 30th

The Abbey Theatre is proud to present a major new production of William Shakespeare's psychological thriller MACBETH. This muscular new production of one of the most exciting of Shakespeare's plays, as well as being one of the darkest, will be directed by Jimmy Fay. MACBETH opens on Wednesday 7 April (previews from 30 March) and features leading Irish actors, Aidan Kelly and Eileen Walsh in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Lighting Designer & Events Producer Rupert Murray Dies

Rupert Murray, lighting designer and events producer, died Thursday August 17th in Dublin, Ireland