RPM Productions Stages World Premiere of DAY OF THE GYPSY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2015
RPM Productions presents the world premiere of the full-scale production of 'Day of the Gypsy,' a highly innovative dance-theater collaboration with choreography by Ruth Page Award winner Gordon Peirce Schmidt and featuring live accompaniment by Grammy Award-winning musician John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet.
RPM Productions to Stage World Premiere of DAY OF THE GYPSY, 11/21-22
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 20, 2015
RPM Productions presents the world premiere of the full-scale production of "Day of the Gypsy," a highly innovative dance-theater collaboration with choreography by Ruth Page Award winner Gordon Peirce Schmidt and featuring live accompaniment by Grammy Award-winning musician John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet.
RPM Productions to Present LA JOURNEE DES TZIGANES, THE DAY OF THE GYPSIES at Athenaeum Theatre, 4/11-12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2014
RPM Productions announces their original production La Journee des Tziganes, The Day of the Gypsies, to take place at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., April 11 - 12. The vibrant music and dance production features the John Jorgenson gypsy jazz quintet live onstage with the bravura choreography of RPM director and choreographer Gordon Peirce Schmidt. The two-day only production will take place on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m., and last 90 minutes including one 15-minute intermission. Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by calling the Athenaeum Box Office at 773.935.6875 or by visiting www.athenaeumtheatre.org.
Broadway's Comedy DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Comes to City Theatre for a Limited Run, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2013
With hilarious insight on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman will mine the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone while warming the heart at the City Theatre for a limited nine performances tonight, November 14 through Sunday, November 24. Part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series, Defending the Caveman will make audiences laugh at themselves and about all the ways that men and woman fight, laugh, and love.
AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT Opens Dance Chicago 2013 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2013
Dance Masters Gordon Peirce Schmidt and Laura Berman of RPM Productions present An American Portrait choreographed by Gordon Pierce Schmidt, as the opening night performance for Dance Chicago at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. tonight, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.
AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT Set for Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre, 10/19
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 11, 2013
Dance Masters Gordon Peirce Schmidt and Laura Berman of RPM Productions present An American Portrait choreographed by Gordon Pierce Schmidt, as the opening night performance for Dance Chicago at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. The piece, inspired by Winslow Homer's classic American painting "Snap The Whip" is danced to Aaron Copland's timeless masterpiece "Appalachian Spring." An American Portrait voices the power of the land and the people who tamed it and has been hailed as an emotional treat for audiences since its premiere in 2003. Also on the evening's program - all choreographed by Gordon Peirce Schmidt - will be Get Out Your Handkerchief with music by Christian Woehr, Bonhom with music by Christopher Rouse, Trois with music by Jean Sibelius and excerpts from Journee des Tziganes with music by John Jorgenson. Tickets for the evening are $30, $25 for students and seniors and can be purchased at www.athenaeumtheatre.org or by calling the box office at 773.935.6875.
AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT to Open Dance Chicago 2013, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013
Dance Masters Gordon Peirce Schmidt and Laura Berman of RPM Productions present An American Portrait choreographed by Gordon Pierce Schmidt, as the opening night performance for Dance Chicago at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m.
Broadway's Comedy DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Comes to City Theatre for a Limited Run, 11/14-24
by Courtnie Mele - Sep 10, 2013
With hilarious insight on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman will mine the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone while warming the heart at the City Theatre for a limited nine performances Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 24. Part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series, Defending the Caveman will make audiences laugh at themselves and about all the ways that men and woman fight, laugh, and love.
Theatre at the Center Presents DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, 6/7-9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2013
Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, will present Defending the Caveman, the second longest running solo play in Broadway history, on June 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. as a special event during their 2013 season. A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Defending the Caveman has won the hearts of over eight million people worldwide in more than 16 different languages. Written by Rob Becker, the smash comedy stars the Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, Guinness World Record Holder for most theatrical performances in 50 days, and Munster High School Graduate, Kevin Burke.
Theatre at the Center Presents DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, 6/7-9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 25, 2013
Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, will present Defending the Caveman, the second longest running solo play in Broadway history, on June 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. as a special event during their 2013 season. A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Defending the Caveman has won the hearts of over eight million people worldwide in more than 16 different languages. Written by Rob Becker, the smash comedy stars the Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, Guinness World Record Holder for most theatrical performances in 50 days, and Munster High School Graduate, Kevin Burke.
Alessandra Torre Releases Sexy Romance Novel, BLINDFOLDED INNOCENCE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013
When Alessandra Torre started toying with the idea of writing her first novel, she'd already read Fifty Shades of Grey. Realizing the book's enormous popularity had spawned an entire new crop of erotica fans who could enjoy reading steamy scenes on e-books in private, she decided to write her own sexy romance novel titled Blindfolded Innocence. As the book quickly rose to the top of the charts on Amazon, major publishing houses took notice as well as sexual health expert Dr. Laura Berman, who proclaimed it a 'must read' for fans looking for a fix after Fifty Shades of Grey.
IN THE BEDROOM WITH DR. LAURA BERMAN Returns to OWN on 12/4
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2012
The popular series 'In The Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman' returns with all-new episodes Tuesday, December 4 (10-11p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. In the series, renowned sex educator and therapist Dr. Berman uncovers what's really going on between the sheets, as she helps real life couples build stronger relationships and improve their sex lives.