Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl first opened on Broadway in 1964 featuring Barbara Streisand in the starring role, and was produced by Fanny’s own son-in-law Ray Stark.
The first Broadway production received 8 Tony Nominations at the 18th Annual Awards Ceremony, and the OBC (Original Broadway Cast) Recording was inducted into the Grammy’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
Alysha Umphress, James Barry, Julie Foldesi & More Will Star in Paper Mill's PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES This Spring
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for its spring musical, Pump Boys and Dinettes. This Tony Award nominee features James Barry (Jim), Gabe Bowling (Jackson), Julie Foldesi (Prudie), Jason Ostrowski (L.M.), Alysha Umphress (Rhetta) and Sam Weber (Eddie). Pump Boys and Dinettes is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. Pump Boys and Dinettes will be directed by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. Pump Boys and Dinettes will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 6 through May 1, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, April 10, at 7:00pm. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2015-2016 Season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank.
SCANDAL's Scott Foley to Host NAB Show Television Luncheon
Scott Foley, who stars as Jake Ballard on ABC's hit drama “Scandal,” will emcee the NAB Show Television Luncheon. Sponsored by RBC Capital Markets, the Luncheon will take place Monday, April 13 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.
Theatre Lovett & Barbaro to Present MR FOLEY THE RADIO OPERATOR, 1 Feb
This year, the Town Hall Theatre in association with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will be bringing you exciting and vibrant shows for children and families. The first show we are delighted to be associated with is the brilliant 'Mr Foley The Radio Operator', performed by the wonderful Theatre Lovett on Saturday 1st February at 12.15pm and 2.15pm. If you caught Theatre Lovett's show 'The House That Jack Filled' at Baboró 2012, you'll know this show is sure to be a treat!
ROCO Chamber Concert Features Principal Trumpet Joseph Foley Today
ROCO principal trumpet, Joseph Foley, will present a chamber concert along with a few of his friends this afternoon, March 3, 4:00pm, at Gremillion &Co. Fine Art Annex, 2504 Nottingham. His eclectic program will include music by Bach, Arban, Hanson, Strauss, plus music for jazz trio.
ROCO Chamber Concert to Feature Principal Trumpet Joseph Foley, 3/3
ROCO principal trumpet, Joseph Foley, will present a chamber concert along with a few of his friends on Sunday afternoon, March 3, 4:00pm, at Gremillion &Co. Fine Art Annex, 2504 Nottingham. His eclectic program will include music by Bach, Arban, Hanson, Strauss, plus music for jazz trio.
TDP Student Musicians To Compete in Sphinx Competition
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program (TDP) student musician Myrtil Mitanga and TDP alumnus Xavier Foley are semi-finalists in the prestigious 2013 Sphinx Competition. The annual competition offers young African-American and Latino classical string players the opportunity to compete under a renowned panel of judges and to perform in a competition setting.
Percussion Music Takes Center Stage at Musiqa's January 12 Concert
Contemporary classical group Musiqa will present its first 2013 concert, Percussive Illusions, at the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall on January 12 at 7:30 p.m. The concert features the award-winning University of Houston Percussion Ensemble, directed by Blake Wilkins. The concert explores the evolution of percussion throughout the past century, highlighting its rhythmic virtuosity and timbral richness through a variety of works and instrumentation. Percussion's capacity to shape the experience of film is also explored in a trio of films curated by Aurora Picture Show.