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Ensemble Pi Presents New Concert BANNED BOOKS in May

Ensemble Pi has announced Banned Books, presented by the Music & Recorded Sound Division at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Banned Books is an evening-length performance of six premieres commissioned by Ensemble Pi in response to recent U.S. bills, which ban books or curtail the discussion of critical race theory, LGBTQ+ issues, antisemitism and other disputed topics in public schools and libraries.
New York Composers Circle to Present DIFFERENT STRINGS At Manhattan's Church Of The Transfiguration

New York Composers Circle, celebrating its 20th Anniversary season, will present Different Strings, a concert of new music on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 PM at Church of the Transfiguration ('Little Church Around the Corner'), 1 East 29th Street in Manhattan.
Actor Joel Jackson Will Star in THE GLASS MENAGERIE For Black Swan

Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA have announced that Logie and Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award winning actor and musician Joel Jackson will join the cast as Tom Wingfield - The Glass Menagerie. Joel will join one of Australia's most loved actors Mandy McElhinney (Wakefield, Love Child, Paper Giants), and Bridie McKim (The Cherry Orchard, ABC's The Heights).
Review Roundup: Geffen Playhouse's KEY LARGO, Starring Andy Garcia

Geffen Playhouse presents the world premiere adaptation of Key Largo, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Farragut North) and featuring Academy Award nominee Andy Garcia (Mama Mia! Here We Go Again, The Godfather: Part III) as Johnny Rocco. The Geffen Playhouse production is adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Andy Garcia, based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the screenplay by Richard Brooks & John Huston. Original music is composed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Arturo Sandoval.
BWW Interview: Joely Fisher Thrilled To Be On Stage Again - This Time As Andy Garcia's Moll in KEY LARGO

The world premiere adaptation of KEY LARGO, already in previews, will open tonight, November 14, 2019 at the Geffen Playhouse. Packed with award winners all around, Oscar nominated actor Andy Garcia stars as Johnny Rocco in his co-adaptation with Jeffrey Hatcher (based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the screenplay by Richard Brooks and John Huston). I had the wonderful opportunity to grill Johnny Rocco's moll Gaye Dawn, or rather, to ask a few questions of the wonderful actress who plays her - Joely Fisher.
Andy Garcia Headlines KEY LARGO Cast At Geffen Playhouse

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its world premiere adaptation of Key Largo, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Farragut North) and featuring Academy Award nominee Andy Garcia (Mama Mia! Here We Go Again, The Godfather: Part III) as Johnny Rocco. The Geffen Playhouse production is adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Andy Garcia, based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the screenplay by Richard Brooks & John Huston. Original music is composed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Arturo Sandoval.
BWW REVIEW: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Sees Self-Loathing, Secrets, Scheming And Sexuality Collide As Family Members Struggle To “Survive”

With a cast led by Hugo Weaving, Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winner A CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is given a 21st century makeover by Director Kip Williams. 
Peri Mauer Will Premiere AN AUTUMN PASSING For English Horn And Piano

Composer Peri Mauer's new piece 'An Autumn Passing' for English horn and piano will be premiered Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 7:30pm at Marc A. Scorca Hall at National Opera Center,330 7th Ave., NYC.
Idina Menzel, Andy Garcia and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Will Appear in Geffen Playhouse's 2019/2020 Season

Geffen Playhouse today announced eight productions that will make up its 2019/2020 season, with one additional production to be announced. This marks the second lineup curated by Artistic Director Matt Shakman and the 24th season for the Los Angeles theater. The season will launch Tuesday, August 20, 2019 and run through Sunday, July 19, 2020.
Drama Performer Pre-Nominations Announced for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
NATAS Announces the DAYTIME EMMYS Drama Performer Pre-Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.
THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns to UMC for Second Season Tonight, June 14 on Urban Movie Channel

UMC – Urban Movie Channel's hit soap-within-a-soap dramedy series The Rich and the Ruthless returns June 14 for a 6 episode second season filled with more passion, humor and family intrigue, swirling around soap industry titan Augustus Barringer, his fading leading lady actress wife Kitty, their feuding children and a cast of devious supporting players.
Season Two Of Emmy Nominated THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS Returns 6/14 On UMC

UMC – Urban Movie Channel's hit soap-within-a-soap dramedy series The Rich and the Ruthless returns June 14 for a 6 episode second season filled with more passion, humor and family intrigue, swirling around soap industry titan Augustus Barringer, his fading leading lady actress wife Kitty, their feuding children and a cast of devious supporting players.
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective Presents New Choral Music With New York Composers Circle On Today At Church Of The Transfiguration In Manhattan

C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective will present a program of new choral music, in cooperation with New York Composers Circle, today, May 15 at 7:30 PM at Church of the Transfiguration, the 'Little Church Around the Corner', 1 E. 29th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues) in Manhattan.
C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective Presents New Choral Music With New York Composers Circle On May 15 At Church Of The Transfiguration In Manhattan

C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective will present a program of new choral music, in cooperation with New York Composers Circle, on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 PM at Church of the Transfiguration, the 'Little Church Around the Corner', 1 E. 29th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues) in Manhattan.
45TH ANNUAL DAYTIME CREATIVE ARTS EMMY AWARDS Winners Announced

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 45th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.
Presenters for 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Announced

Some of the biggest and brightest stars of daytime television are scheduled to present at the 45th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards on Friday, April 27, 2018 and the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium located in Pasadena, Southern California. The Sunday Daytime Emmy Awards will be streamed-live on Facebook Live, Twitter, the NATAS website (www.emmyonline.tv), and the KNEKTtv platform.
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018 hosted by Mario Lopez, host and star of the Emmy award-winning syndicated entertainment news show, Extra, and Sheryl Underwood, one of the hosts of the Emmy award-winning, CBS Daytime program, The Talk. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 27, 2018. The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations were revealed today on the Emmy Award-winning show, The Talk, on CBS.
The North/South Chamber Orchestra Welcomes the New Year

The North/South Chamber Orchestra welcomes the New Year on Tuesday evening January 9, 2018 performing optimistic and vibrant works by four living American composers.
SundanceTV's Docu-Series COLD BLOODED Premieres Today

SundanceTV'S upcoming true crime documentary series COLD BLOODED : The Clutter Family Murders, will premiere as a two-night event this coming weekend today, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th at 9/8c.

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