MOUNTAINS: THE DREAMS OF LILY KWOK Brings a Turbulent Tale of Food and Family to the Belgrade
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018
Three generations of women in one British Asian family will have their extraordinary story told on stage in Coventry this spring in a powerful new play by Yellow Earth Theatre and Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Helen Tse, Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok charts a multisensory journey from Hong Kong to Manchester, unfolding the remarkable history behind the founding of the famous Sweet Mandarin restaurant.
New High Holy Day Guests Announced for Yom Kippur Services at Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts
by Liz Cearns - Oct 7, 2016
Rabbi David Baron of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre has announced several additional High Holy Day Guests for Kol Nidre (the Eve of Yom Kippur) on Tuesday, October 11th and for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, October 12th. Evelyn Markus, the daughter of Jewish Dutch Holocaust survivors will talk about her Dutch non-profit organization called "Network on Antisemitism," and her new documentary film, "Never Again Is Now." Some excerpts from the film will be screened as well.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Third Consecutive Surplus and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015
Phillip Wm. Fisher, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Board Chairman since December 2012, closed the 2015 Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Annual Meeting of the Governing Members today as his last official order of business as Chairman. Mark Davidoff, Michigan Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP, was elected DSO Chairman by the Board of Directors during their meeting following the Governing Members' proceedings.
Geffen Announces Jason and Yvonne Lee Geffen Playhouse Annex
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2015
The Geffen Playhouse's Westwood footprint is expanding. The not-for-profit's largest growth came nearly a decade ago with the renovation of the original 10886 Le Conte address and opening of the adjoining Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. The last few years have seen an increase from five to eight season productions plus added special events and augmented education and community outreach programs. The result: a significant increase in demand for real estate in one of the busiest commercial districts in Los Angeles.
Debra Lynn Fine, Jordan Bennett and More Set for Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts' High Holy Day Services Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2013
GAL LUSKY, CEO and Founder of Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit volunteer group providing humanitarian life-saving aid and relief to communities in areas stricken by natural disaster or territorial conflicts, will travel from the war-town Syrian and Jordanian border where one million refugee children have fled from chemical bombings, to be one of four special guests of RABBI DAVID BARON at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) today, September 13, 2013 (5774) at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre
Debra Lynn Fine, Jordan Bennett and More Set for Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts' High Holy Day Services, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013
GAL LUSKY, CEO and Founder of Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit volunteer group providing humanitarian life-saving aid and relief to communities in areas stricken by natural disaster or territorial conflicts, will travel from the war-town Syrian and Jordanian border where one million refugee children have fled from chemical bombings, to be one of four special guests of RABBI DAVID BARON at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Friday, September 13, 2013 (5774) at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Lusky is currently providing food and medical assistance to children on the Syrian/Jordanian border.
Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts' Yom Kippur High Holy Days Feature Ela Weissberger, Ilysia Pierce, Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and More, 9/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012
ELA WEISSBERGER, one of the few living Holocaust survivors of the Terezin (Teresienstadt) Concentration Camp and star of the children's opera, "Brundibar," will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) today, September 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, Calif.
Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts' Yom Kippur High Holy Days to Feature Ela Weissberger, Ilysia Pierce, Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and More, 9/25-26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2012
ELA WEISSBERGER, one of the few living Holocaust survivors of the Terezin (Teresienstadt) Concentration Camp and star of the children's opera, "Brundibar," will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, Calif. Other special guests include Josh Fattal, Laurie Rubin, Ilysia Pierce, Jordan Bennett and more.
Nick Jonas, Jay Mohr Among Guest Stars on ABC's Special Holiday Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2011
ABC's favorite funny families celebrate the season a little early this year with special holiday episodes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 on the ABC Television Network. Nick Jonas, Paul Hipp and Jay Mohr are among the guest stars on the holiday-themed episodes.
Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Six New Resident Playwrights
by Chicago News Desk - Dec 17, 2008
Experience the New Residents' Showcase, January 10, 2009 at Chicago Dramatists. The new Residents in this 30th anniversary season are Mary Ruth Clarke, Cheryl Coons, Christopher De Paola, Sarah Gubbins, David Scott Hay, and Jon Steinhagen.
Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Six New Resident Playwrights
by Steve Leary - Nov 3, 2008
Experience the New Residents' Showcase, January 10, 2009 at Chicago Dramatists. The new Residents in this 30th anniversary season are Mary Ruth Clarke, Cheryl Coons, Christopher De Paola, Sarah Gubbins, David Scott Hay, and Jon Steinhagen.
Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Six New Resident Playwrights
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2008
Chicago Dramatists has appointed six new playwrights to its Resident Playwright program, Artistic Director Russ Tutterow announced today. The new Residents in this 30th anniversary season are Mary Ruth Clarke, Cheryl Coons, Christopher De Paola, Sarah Gubbins, David Scott Hay, and Jon Steinhagen.
Chicago Dramatists Welcomes Six New Resident Playwrights
by Steve Leary - Sep 24, 2008
Chicago Dramatists has appointed six new playwrights to its Resident Playwright program, Artistic Director Russ Tutterow announced today. The new Residents in this 30th anniversary season are Mary Ruth Clarke, Cheryl Coons, Christopher De Paola, Sarah Gubbins, David Scott Hay, and Jon Steinhagen.