Amanda Reckonwith Returns To Pangea Next Month
International opera diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith” Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes!
CHICAGO Celebrates 23rd Broadway Anniversary Tomorrow
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago celebrates its 23rd Broadway anniversary tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th. The production is now playing at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
Photo Flash: Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) Presented its Fall Luncheon
Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a nonprofit volunteer-based arts organization committed to supporting, sustaining and enriching the arts in Broward County, presented its Fall Luncheon on October 15 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom. Attendees enjoyed a celebration of the arts featuring an engaging presentation, “Island City Stage: Our Lives, Our Stories,” by guest speaker Martin Childers, managing director of Island City Stage. Island City Stage is an organization creating quality theatrical experiences that focus on the LGBTQ community but have a heart and soul that is truly universal.
Education Beyond the USA: Profiling The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
We're reaching outside of the US to bring hopeful students a wider picture of where they can attain training in the theatre arts! First up, we're looking at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK. Get an idea of their degree programs, audition process and even hear from some of their faculty.
Photo Flash: ArtServe Recognizes Arts & Culture Visionaries and Kicks Off New Vision At HOME
ArtServe, South Florida's historic arts incubator, recently welcomed guests for the VIP preview of “HOME: An Artistic Celebration of Community,” on display through September 27. The multi-media installation is the first in ArtServe's reimagined artistic season, kicking off the nonprofit's new vision for artistic diversity, community advancement and creative experimentation.
Chris Coleman Directs Final Production At The Armory, Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA
The clash between a daughter's philanthropic idealism and her father's hard-headed capitalism is at the heart of George Bernard Shaw's witty and timely classic Major Barbara, which begins preview performances at The Armory on April 14, opens on April 20, and runs through May 13 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.
First Look: Official Teaser Trailer for SUPER TROOPERS 2
Everyone's favorite cops are back (by popular demand) with the long anticipated follow up to the cult comedy classic: Super Troopers 2. When the United States and Canada get into a dispute about the location of the actual border, the Super Troopers - Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and Farva - are called in to set up a new Highway Patrol station in the contested area. Our heroes quickly revert to their own brand of unconventional police work.
Funding Arts Broward Elects New Officers
Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) recently elected a new team of officers to begin the 2015-2016 arts funding year. The new leaders are Elaine Blattner, FAB! President; Jayne Mills, FAB! Vice President; Carolyn Lee, FAB! Secretary; and Cindy Kashdin, FAB! Treasurer.
Photo Coverage: Lynda Carter Brings THE TIME OF MY LIFE to Jazz at Lincoln Center
Spring is in the air and Lynda Carter is back at The Appel Room with her brand new show "The Time of My Life" featuring her all star band including Paul Leim and Blue Lou Marini. This year's show once again featured Lynda's high energy fun and unique stylings of songs from Amy Winehouse to Gotye to Patty Loveless mixed in with great standards, jazz, country and original tunes.
Check out photos from her concert below!
Photo Coverage: Amra-Faye Wright Plays Feinstein's
It started with the booming ebullient voice of pianist/music director Mark Hummel announcing AMRA FAYE WRIGHT. Then the sophisticated and glamorous Feinstein's audience (Christie Brinkley, Linda Carter and Tommy Tune among others) were captivated by this vivacious, gorgeous, talented Broadway & West End Star. Her show 'Sittin on Top of the World' is an elegant evening of wit, glamour and wonderful interpretations of The Great American Songbook, and takes you on a journey from Amra's native South Africa to her current Broadway gig playing Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago. Mark Hummel's arrangements and pianistic ability created the perfect match for Amra's vocal artistry and well known bassist Dave Fink and Heinrich Kruse on drums added to the high caliber musical evening.