Photos: Inside Deaf Broadway's Performance of COMPANY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023
Deaf Broadway performed Company, performed entirely by Deaf actors in American Sign Language, on August 2 at 8 PM at Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series. Check out photos from the performance here
Washington Ballet Announces DANCE FOR ALL Free Citywide Classes, Events, and Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022
The Washington Ballet announces the return of Dance For All, one of the company’s signature community initiatives, March 22 through April 25. The third annual Dance for All features more than 20 free events and activities for all ages, in all eight wards, including free interactive classes, performances by Company dancers, panel discussions and more.
Gibney Center Presents COMPANY CREATED in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022
From March 16 through 19, Gibney Center will present Company Created, featuring seven new works choreographed Gibney Company Artistic Associates: Alexander Anderson, Zui Gomez, Jesse Obremski, Kevin Pajarillaga, Marla Phelan, Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, and Jake Tribus.
Shaw Festival Reveals 2020 Financial Results
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2021
In addition to realizing a financial gain, the Shaw Festival also made strides in cultivating new funding partnerships, while supporting surrounding businesses, during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
BWW Review: THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY HONORS BRITISH COMPOSERS At The Jacobs Music Center
by Ron Bierman - Mar 10, 2020
British guest conductor Bramwell Tovey led the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in authoritative performances of William Walton's Crown Imperial (Coronation March), Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto and the Enigma Variations of Edward Elgar. Britannia indeed ruled on this night!
In 1936 Walton was asked to write a ceremonial march for the coronation of King Edward VIII. And did he ever! Tovey pulled out all the stops (no pun intended) when a roaring organ joined pounding percussion, crashing cymbals and blaring brass in the work's thrilling climaxes, though the sound became a bit muddy with organ at full-blast.