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Mansa K. Mussa's Work Will Be On Display at Vivid Stage to Accompany GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023

Vivid Stage will present the world premiere of Grief at High Tide by Richard Willett from October 5 through 15. During this production, and through the end of November, the work of artist Mansa K. Mussa will be on display in the Oakes Center lobby.

Special Guests To Hold Conversations At Vivid Stage as Part of GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present the world premiere of Grief at High Tide by Richard Willett from October 5 through 15. During the run of the production, several special guests will be a part of free discussions with the audience on themes central to the play.

World Premiere Of GRIEF AT HIGH TIDE Announced At Vivid Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

Experience the world premiere of 'Grief at High Tide' at Vivid Stage. Don't miss this captivating new production exploring the depths of loss and healing.

36 Orchestra and Arts Professionals to Participate in League of American Orchestras' Essentials of Orchestra Management Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023

An international cohort of thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 26-August 4, 2023, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s Lincoln Center Campus.

36 Orchestra and Arts Professionals to Participate in League of American Orchestras' Essentials of Orchestra Management Program
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

 An international cohort of thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 26-August 4, 2023, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s Lincoln Center Campus.

Lemony Snicket Author Daniel Handler Will Workshop New Play at Black Box PAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Limited tickets for $30 are now on sale for a staged-reading workshop presentation of Imaginary Comforts, Or The Story of The Ghost Of The Dead Rabbit, the remarkable new play by Daniel Handler, creator of Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events!

35 Professionals Will Attend Essentials of Orchestra Management
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

A select cohort of 35 orchestra and arts professionals have been chosen from the United States and Canada to participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.

Ali Cultural Arts Center to Pay Homage To Esther Rolle's Dance Career With New Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

Ali Cultural Arts Center is honoring the dance career of iconic actress and Good Times star Esther Rolle with a new juried exhibition. While living in New York City, the celebrated Pompano Beach-born actress was a member of the Shogola Oloba dance troupe, created and led by master Asadata Dafora, and became its director in 1960.

Theatre Tulsa Announces Local Production Of DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2021

'Dreamgirls' follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago called 'The Dreams' who become music superstars. The show is based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others.

DREAMGIRLS Comes to Theatre Tulsa Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2021

Fame comes and goes. Dreams live forever. The Dreams, an all-girl trio of soul singers, rise to the top of the pop charts and become superstars. But can they survive the cold, competitive world of show business?

ArtsFund & Commerce Award Nearly $11M In Pandemic Relief To Washington Nonprofits
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2021

ArtsFund, in partnership with The Washington State Department of Commerce, will begin distributing $10.78 million in recovery grants to 702 nonprofits in 34 counties throughout the state this week.

Lisa Brown Joins Music Institute As Sr. Development Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020

The Music Institute of Chicago announces that Lisa Brown will join the institution as Senior Director of Development, effective November 2, 2020. Brown will serve as a member of the organization's senior management team and be responsible for a broad range of fundraising and donor relations initiatives.

Dreamcatcher Welcomes New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2020

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is pleased to announce that three new members have joined their Board of Trustees as of July 1, 2020. Dreamcatcher's board is composed of individuals who represent the community, business and education in the area the theatre serves. The company is entering its twenty-sixth year, and presents a full-year season of productions, performances, educational programs and outreach services.

Margaret Cho, Dan Savage, Mae Whitman, Natasha Lyonne and More Host The Lady Parts Justice Annual Golden Probe Awards
by Macon Prickett - Jul 11, 2018

Lady Parts Justice (LPJ) announces Margaret Cho as this year's host of the 2018 Golden Probes! The five time Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian (“Fresh Off The Bloat”) is the perfect host to drive this evening of comedy, music, and celebration, all to raise awareness about what is at stake for reproductive rights in the midterm elections. The Golden Probe Awards is produced by LPJ, the comedy based reproductive rights non-profit, helmed by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead.

Berkeley Rep Announced Two Additional Hosts For Fran Lebowitz In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that writer and Chancellor's Professor of English and Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley Mark Danner and Director and Chief Curator of the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) Lawrence Rinder will join author and playwright Daniel Handler as hosts of the upcoming Fran Lebowitz in Conversation series.

Lady Parts Justice Presents 'Life is A Living Nightmare: A Telethon to Make It Stop'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018

The reproductive rights non-profit organization Lady Parts Justice (LPJ) presents, Life is A Living Nightmare: A Telethon to Make It Stop on Thursday, February 1st.

Lizz Winstead in 2017: THE GREATEST SH*T SHOW on Earth Free Livestream on New Year's Eve!
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 18, 2017

On December 31, 2017, New Year's Eve, Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, co-founder of Lady Parts Justice, and one of the country's top political satirists, will livestream '2017: The Greatest Sh*t Show on Earth'-- her hilarious break down of the highs and lows (mostly the lows) of 2017.

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall today, October 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Its all-original music draws inspiration from China's 5,000 years of civilization, with its rich array of dynasties and peoples, and breathes new life into themes and musical styles from ancient times. Classical works from the European tradition complement each concert.

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2017

The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra returns to Carnegie Hall on Saturday, October 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Its all-original music draws inspiration from China's 5,000 years of civilization, with its rich array of dynasties and peoples, and breathes new life into themes and musical styles from ancient times. Classical works from the European tradition complement each concert.

Berkeley Rep presents World Premiere of IMAGINARY COMFORTS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2017

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the world premiere of Imaginary Comforts, or The Story of the Ghost of the Dead Rabbit, written by Daniel Handler and directed by Tony Taccone. The new play begins previews on Thursday, October 5 and the show runs through Sunday, November 19. Individual tickets begin at $30 and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone, 510 647-2949. Press night will be on Thursday, October 12.