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The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Elevates Young Singers (Feb 3, 2020)
BWW Review: Thrilling NEVERWHERE: A Signature Production for an Ambitious New Company (Jun 6, 2016)
Cohesion Theatre Company's NEVERWHERE Begins Today (Jun 2, 2016)
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Elevates Young Singers (Feb 3, 2020)
BWW Review: Thrilling NEVERWHERE: A Signature Production for an Ambitious New Company (Jun 6, 2016)
Cohesion Theatre Company's NEVERWHERE Begins Today (Jun 2, 2016)
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TV: First Look at Black Ensemble Theater's FROM DOO WOP TO HIP HOP
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 25, 2013
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The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Elevates Young Singers
For over 40 years, an unlikely place has been ground zero for the professional development of young singers with their sights set on careers in opera, musical theater and classical music. Central City, Colo., a small mountain town 35 miles west of Denver, is typically known for its mining history and casino resorts. However, during the summer months it becomes a performing arts mecca, with select rising stars traveling to Colorado for the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program during Central City Opera's annual Festival.
For over 40 years, an unlikely place has been ground zero for the professional development of young singers with their sights set on careers in opera, musical theater and classical music. Central City, Colo., a small mountain town 35 miles west of Denver, is typically known for its mining history and casino resorts. However, during the summer months it becomes a performing arts mecca, with select rising stars traveling to Colorado for the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program during Central City Opera's annual Festival.
BWW Review: Thrilling NEVERWHERE: A Signature Production for an Ambitious New Company
I know a gripping mythos when I see one. This is the real deal. If you have the kind of imagination that responds to graphic novels and Game of Thrones, this one is for you. You will find yourself transported for three hours into a world completely different from our own, but it is nevertheless detailed, dramatically coherent, and totally absorbing.
I know a gripping mythos when I see one. This is the real deal. If you have the kind of imagination that responds to graphic novels and Game of Thrones, this one is for you. You will find yourself transported for three hours into a world completely different from our own, but it is nevertheless detailed, dramatically coherent, and totally absorbing.
Cohesion Theatre Company's NEVERWHERE Begins Today
Cohesion Theatre Company presents the final installment of their Second Season, a Baltimore premiere production of Neil Gaiman's NEVERWHERE, adapted by Robert Kauzlaric. Cohesion Co-Founder Brad Norris directs this fantasy adventure tale going up at United Evangelical Church in Canton for 13 performances, beginning today, June 2, and continuing through 19, 2016.
Cohesion Theatre Company presents the final installment of their Second Season, a Baltimore premiere production of Neil Gaiman's NEVERWHERE, adapted by Robert Kauzlaric. Cohesion Co-Founder Brad Norris directs this fantasy adventure tale going up at United Evangelical Church in Canton for 13 performances, beginning today, June 2, and continuing through 19, 2016.
Cohesion Theatre Company to Stage Neil Gaiman's NEVERWHERE
Cohesion Theatre Company announces the final installment of their Second Season, a Baltimore premiere production of Neil Gaiman's NEVERWHERE, adapted by Robert Kauzlaric. Cohesion Co-Founder Brad Norris will direct this fantasy adventure tale going up at United Evangelical Church in Canton for 13 performances June 2 - 19, 2016.
Cohesion Theatre Company announces the final installment of their Second Season, a Baltimore premiere production of Neil Gaiman's NEVERWHERE, adapted by Robert Kauzlaric. Cohesion Co-Founder Brad Norris will direct this fantasy adventure tale going up at United Evangelical Church in Canton for 13 performances June 2 - 19, 2016.
Hallmark Channel Debuts 'Spring Fling' Programming with 3 Original World Premieres
Hallmark Channel, the destination for seasonal and celebratory programming, unveils its 'SPRING FLING' programming event blooming with three original movies celebrating springtime love and romance.
Hallmark Channel, the destination for seasonal and celebratory programming, unveils its 'SPRING FLING' programming event blooming with three original movies celebrating springtime love and romance.
Cohesion and Iron Crow Theatres Stage TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of TRANS* Voices Workshop Series
Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion about trans* issues.
Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion about trans* issues.
Cohesion and Iron Crow Theatres to Stage TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of TRANS* Voices Workshop Series
Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion about trans* issues.
Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion about trans* issues.
BWW Reviews: A Mesmerizing, Memorable TRAP At Ambassador Theater
Ambassador Theater, with their production of Polish poet Tadeusz Rózewicz's masterpiece The Trap, introduces Washington audiences to a theatrical genius of Samuel Beckett's stature. The Trap traces key elements in Franz Kafka's life, and Rózewicz's masterstroke is to weave the much darker future-the rise of Nazism, the death of Kafka's sisters' in the Holocaust, and the long Soviet occupation-with the troubled 'present' of Kafka's time.
Ambassador Theater, with their production of Polish poet Tadeusz Rózewicz's masterpiece The Trap, introduces Washington audiences to a theatrical genius of Samuel Beckett's stature. The Trap traces key elements in Franz Kafka's life, and Rózewicz's masterstroke is to weave the much darker future-the rise of Nazism, the death of Kafka's sisters' in the Holocaust, and the long Soviet occupation-with the troubled 'present' of Kafka's time.
Cohesion Theatre Brings 13 DEAD HUSBANDS to Highlandtown Tonight
Still reeling from taking the award for Most Intriguing Stage at the 2nd Annual Baltimore United Local Stage and Hidden Independent Theater (B.U.L.S.H.I.T) Awards, hosted by local Baltimore reviewer The Bad Oracle on January 26th, Cohesion Theatre Company announces its next venture in the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, 13 Dead Husbands by Tom Horan.
Still reeling from taking the award for Most Intriguing Stage at the 2nd Annual Baltimore United Local Stage and Hidden Independent Theater (B.U.L.S.H.I.T) Awards, hosted by local Baltimore reviewer The Bad Oracle on January 26th, Cohesion Theatre Company announces its next venture in the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, 13 Dead Husbands by Tom Horan.
Cohesion Theatre to Bring 13 DEAD HUSBANDS to Highlandtown, 3/12-29
?Still reeling from taking the award for Most Intriguing Stage at the 2nd Annual Baltimore United Local Stage and Hidden Independent Theater (B.U.L.S.H.I.T) Awards, hosted by local Baltimore reviewer The Bad Oracle on January 26th, Cohesion Theatre Company announces its next venture in the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, 13 Dead Husbands by Tom Horan.
?Still reeling from taking the award for Most Intriguing Stage at the 2nd Annual Baltimore United Local Stage and Hidden Independent Theater (B.U.L.S.H.I.T) Awards, hosted by local Baltimore reviewer The Bad Oracle on January 26th, Cohesion Theatre Company announces its next venture in the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, 13 Dead Husbands by Tom Horan.
CUPID IN YOUR PANTS Set for Stage 773 Tonight
The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants tonight, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:
The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants tonight, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:
CUPID IN YOUR PANTS Set for Stage 773, 2/14
The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants on Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:
The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants on Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:
CUPID HAS A HEART ON: A MUSICAL GUIDE TO RELATIONSHIPS to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Brian Posen, Creative Director of Stage 773 and The Cupid Players, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, by releasing the top 10 reasons why to see, or revisit this production at its new home at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue. Named "Best Sketch Comedy Group" by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts.
Brian Posen, Creative Director of Stage 773 and The Cupid Players, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, by releasing the top 10 reasons why to see, or revisit this production at its new home at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue. Named "Best Sketch Comedy Group" by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts.
THE VOICE's De'Borah & More Set for March on Springfield Benefit ConcertToday
Top Chicago LGBTQ singers join forces for a benefit concert for the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality tonight Monday, Sept. 9 at City Winery, 7 p.m., 1200 W. Randolph. The concert is presented by Windy City Times and City Winery, and all proceeds will help pay for youth buses to Springfield for the Oct. 22 march and rally.
Top Chicago LGBTQ singers join forces for a benefit concert for the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality tonight Monday, Sept. 9 at City Winery, 7 p.m., 1200 W. Randolph. The concert is presented by Windy City Times and City Winery, and all proceeds will help pay for youth buses to Springfield for the Oct. 22 march and rally.
THE VOICE's De'Borah, Sami Grisafe, TJ Chernick & More Set for March on Springfield Benefit Concert, 9/9
Windy City Gay Idol 2013 winner Maria Pahl will be joined by Idol finalists and special guests De'Borah (a Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice), Sami Grisafe (award-winning singer-songwriter and all-star World MVP quarterback), and TJ Chernick (Windy City Gay Idol 2011 and Chicago web TV host).
Windy City Gay Idol 2013 winner Maria Pahl will be joined by Idol finalists and special guests De'Borah (a Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice), Sami Grisafe (award-winning singer-songwriter and all-star World MVP quarterback), and TJ Chernick (Windy City Gay Idol 2011 and Chicago web TV host).
Photo Flash: Black Ensemble Theater's FROM DOO WOP TO HIP HOP VIP Reception
Black Ensemble Theater presented the world premiere of From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles and produced by Jackie Taylor, earlier this month. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the VIP reception!
Black Ensemble Theater presented the world premiere of From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles and produced by Jackie Taylor, earlier this month. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from the VIP reception!
TV: First Look at Black Ensemble Theater's FROM DOO WOP TO HIP HOP
Black Ensemble Theater presents the world premiere of From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles and produced by Jackie Taylor. From Doo Wop to Hip Hop will be presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, February 15 - April 14, 2013. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 3:00PM. Check out the video highlights below.
Black Ensemble Theater presents the world premiere of From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles and produced by Jackie Taylor. From Doo Wop to Hip Hop will be presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, February 15 - April 14, 2013. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 3:00PM. Check out the video highlights below.
Photo Flash: First Look at Black Ensemble Theater's FROM DOO WOP TO HIP HOP
From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles, features choreography by Rueben Echoles and musical director Robert Reddrick. The production opens tonight, February 24, and runs through April 14, 2013 at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
From Doo Wop to Hip Hop, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Associate Director Rueben Echoles, features choreography by Rueben Echoles and musical director Robert Reddrick. The production opens tonight, February 24, and runs through April 14, 2013 at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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