Richard Powers

Kyle Abraham's New Commission Comes to Park Ave Armory

This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.

Author Richard Powers Returns To WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE With New Novel PLAYGROUND

On Tuesday, October 1, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Richard Powers comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE To Welcome Author Richard Powers

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers at The Music Hall on October 1 for an event discussing his new book.

Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon'

Andrea von Kampen's third solo album, Sister Moon, continues to showcase the singer-songwriter's captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. Out now, the album's title track is a stunning introduction to the collection's themes, focusing on climate change and the connectedness of nature. 

Composer/Violist Jessica Meyer Unveils 23/24 Season Featuring Lorelei Portrait Album, World Premieres And More

Discover the exciting 23/24 season of composer and violist Jessica Meyer, featuring world premieres and New York premieres. Don't miss the highly-anticipated performances of In the Path of Totality and with a gift for burning.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Comes to Fountain Hills Theater in November

Fountain Hills Theater presents romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love in November. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Opera San José to Offer Free Streaming of Alma Deutscher's CINDERELLA Beginning This Month

Opera San José's opulent staging of Alma Deutscher's Cinderella will be made available for free viewing beginning July 22.

THE TIME OF OUR SINGING Comes to Theater St.Gallen

Basierend auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von Richard Powers verzahnt The Time of Our Singing persönliche Erfahrungen mit historischen Ereignissen, deren Themen deutliche Parallelen mit der jüngsten Geschichte der USA aufweisen: Black Lives Matter, Polizeibrutalität und manipulierte Wahlen begleiten die Brüder Jonah und Joey Strom auf ihrem Lebensweg.

HERE Performing Arts Center to Present New Opera THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE in May

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

Fresh Squeezed Opera To Present The World Premiere THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE A New Opera By Eric Moe And Rob Handel, May 13-19

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

THE TIME OF OUR SINGING Comes to Theater St.Gallen

Based on Richard Powers' novel of the same name, The Time of Our Singing interlockspersonal experiences with historical events whose themes show clear parallels with the recent history of the USA: Black Lives Matter, police brutality and rigged elections accompany the brothers Jonah and Joey Strom on their path through life. Against the background of racial segregation in post-war America, the opera tells of the life of a family with a black mother and a white father. 

THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE World Premiere Opera To Run At Fresh Squeezed Opera, May 13-19

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Theatre Artists Studio ~ A Work of Timely Importance

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT ~ a play of consequence, superbly directed by Richard Powers Hardt and featuring stellar performances by Tom Koelbel, Jake Nichols, and Debra Rich, runs through February 5th at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale AZ.

World Premiere of Tod Machover's OVERSTORY OVERTURE With Joyce DiDonato is Coming to Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall

The world premiere of Tod Machover’s Overstory Overture, featuring Joyce DiDonato, will take place on March 7, 2023 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York.

Opera San José Presents Lavish CINDERELLA Next Month

 Opera San José, in association with the Packard Humanities Institute, will host the international operatic conducting debut of prodigy composer/musician Alma Deutscher, who will take the podium for a lavish production of her landmark opera, Cinderella. Based on the classic fairytale, this family-friendly work is reset at an opera company run by a scheming stepmother, in which the title character is a brilliant composer laboring as a lowly copyist.

37th Theater Works Season Offers A Diverse Lineup of Shows For The 2022-2023 Season

Theater Works’ 37th season offers a diverse lineup of live theater productions for kids, families and adults through its Main Stage, After Dark and Youth Works productions.

Over 50 Artists Arrive In Michigan For The Return Of The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival  

Over 50 artists, some returning and others making their debut, will arrive in Michigan this summer for the return of the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. From June 10 to 25, the Festival will host a series of chamber music concerts, workshops, artistic discussions and community events across metro-Detroit.

Vienna Volksoper Presents European Premiere of Tod Machover's 2018 Opera SCHOENBERG IN HOLLYWOOD

Tod Machover's visionary opera Schoenberg in Hollywood, will have its European Premiere at the Vienna Volksoper on April 9, with performances through April 24. (The premiere was originally scheduled for April 2020, but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Lysander Piano Trio Announces New Album MIRRORS

The Lysander Piano Trio (violinist Itamar Zorman, cellist Michael Katz, and pianist Liza Stepanova) has announced the December 4, 2020 release of its new album mirrors on First Hand Records.

Semisonic Release Official Video for First Single in Nearly 20 Years 'You're Not Alone'

Today, the Grammy-nominated, Twin Cities-based trio Semisonic released the official video for 'You're Not Alone,' the group's first new song in nearly 20 years. The single is the title track from their forthcoming five-song EP You're Not Alone out on September 18 via Pleasuresonic Recordings/Megaforce Records.