Kennedy Center Announces the 2023/24 Dance Season Featuring New York City Ballet, Sydney Dance Company & More
by Alan Henry - Mar 9, 2023
Continuing to bring world class dance to the stages of the National Cultural Center, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2023–2024 dance season. Being at the forefront of responding to the moment, today’s artists and companies are challenging the frame of storytelling, shifting the boundaries of what movement can be, and showcasing the dynamic form in a multitude of ways blurring the lines between classical and contemporary. Through this lens, audiences will experience a season filled with innovative works and collaborations among ballet and dance offerings, beloved classics, master voices, and newcomers to the stage. Subscriptions for the 2023–2024 season are now available here or by calling (202) 416-8500.
Flushing Town Hall Celebrates Black Icons and Innovators With Black History Trilogy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023
This February, Flushing Town Hall celebrates Black History Month (or African American History Month, as it's also known) with the return of its Black History Trilogy, a three-part series featuring outstanding performers paying tribute to influential African American musicians, dancers, and entertainers.
The Joyce Theater Announces Fall '22 / Winter '23 Season Featuring Alan Cumming in BURN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022
The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the complete roster of unparalleled dance talent slated to showcase their artistry at The Joyce Theater during the Fall ‘22/Winter ‘23 season. Among the ranks of celebrated dance makers and award-winning companies is a refreshing combination of highly-anticipated return engagements and Joyce debuts.
Undermain Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021
For their 38th season at Undermain they are creating an exciting array of diverse performance opportunities to inspire and enrich our community and support artists in North Texas. They hope to be able to offer live performances in addition to the virtual streaming videos for each production.
Eagle Vision To Release ELLA FITZGERALD, COUNT BASIE Films on Digital Formats
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2020
This fall, Eagle Rock Entertainment will celebrate the legacy of two jazz music icons, with the release of Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things and Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes. These documentary films will be available exclusively on digital formats on September 11.
ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS to Receive Virtual Release This Month
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2020
This summer, Eagle Rock Entertainment is delighted to announce the virtual cinema release of Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things -- the much heralded, critically acclaimed documentary about the one-and-only a?oeFirst Lady Of Jazz.a?? Tickets and trailer available now at Eventive.
Harlem Stage Announces 2018 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018
Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Spring 2018 season of performances. The season is curated by Monique Martin, newly appointed Director of Programming for Harlem Stage and features artists who #Disrupt, and take creative risk. They reflect the times via a range of artistic genres, offering audiences the chance to experience legendary performers and rising stars.
South Street Seaport Museum Announces New Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017
In celebration of the unparalleled restoration currently underway in the South Street Seaport Museum's flagship, the museum announces its second post-Hurricane Sandy exhibition, The Original Gus Wagner: The Maritime Roots of Modern Tattoo beginning on January 29, 2017, open Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm, at the Museum's mezzanine gallery level, accessible from the main entrance of the Museum on 12 Fulton Street.
Dance Council of North Texas to Host DANCE PLANET 20 in April
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016
Dance Council of North Texas invites you to DANCE NOW at Dance Planet's 20th Anniversary on April 9 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and April 10 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. This event features FREE classes, FREE performances, and FREE engaging activities. Register for classes at thedancecouncil.org beginning March 21.
Montego Glover to Join New York Pops for SING SING SWING at Carnegie Hall, 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2013
On Friday, November 1 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, The New York Pops under the direction of Music DirectorSteven Reineke is joined by Tony Award nominee Montego Glover and clarinetist Dave Bennett for Sing Sing Swing, an all-swing music program that harkens back to the era when big bands ruled the dance floor. The program also pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of Benny Goodman's storied debut at Carnegie Hall with his jazz orchestra. The concert, which took place on January 16, 1938, helped to elevate the status of swing music in the US and beyond, and included some of the brightest jazz luminaries of the day, including Count Basie and members of the Duke Ellington orchestra. The recording of Goodman's performance at Carnegie Hall remains one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.
Lincoln Center Kicks Off MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2013
Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing - This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing. Midsummer Night Swing takes place Tuesdays through Saturdays, today, June 25-July 13, on the elevated dance floor in Damrosch Park on West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
Tickets Go on Sale 5/22 for Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
Tickets go on sale for Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing starting Wednesday, May 22. Individual tickets are $17, which includes a dance lesson with a professional instructor followed by two sets of dancing under the stars to a live orchestra. This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing, and to celebrate, tickets will be sold at a special '2 for $25' price on May 22 only. There are also Midsummer Night Passes priced at $84 for six admissions, and $170 for the full season. Four-admission passes are available for $60.
Photo Flash: Danny Glover, Vy Higginsen, Shepard Honored by HARLEM Arts Alliance
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 3, 2012
HAA under the theme 'Harlem at the Crossroads: Sustaining Our Arts and Cultural Resources,'the seven-day series of free events kicked off on October 1 with presentations to actor and activist Danny Glover, legendary theatrical producer Vy Higginsen and pioneering arts producer and consultant Mikki Shepard at Aaron Davis Hall (The City College of New York).