Richard Robbins

Opera Festival of Chicago to Conclude with PAGLIACCI in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The 2025 Chicago Opera Festival Begins With THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS At Athenaeum Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago has released first look production photos of for The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re). Check out new images from the show below!

Photos: THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS In Rehearsal At Opera Festival Of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago shares rehearsal photos from their April 28 rehearsal of The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re) at Roosevelt University.

The Opera Festival of Chicago Reveals Cast and Crew for THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re), with music by Italo Montemezzi, a libretto by Sam Benelli, and directed by Sasha Gerritson.

THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS to Kick Off the Opera Festival of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re), with music by Italo Montemezzi. See who is staring and learn more!

Video: Trailer Released for MERCHANT IVORY Feat. Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024

Cohen Media Group has released the trailer for Merchant Ivory, the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership of director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant. The documentary features interviews from Dame Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Hugh Grant, and more.

Teatro Paraguas to Present Poetry Reading With Aaron Rudolph, Richard Robbins, and Vance Couperus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Teatro Paraguas will present a poetry reading with noted poets Aaron Rudolph, Richard Robbins, and Vance Couperus. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Historical Performance Ensemble Launches With Concert Of St John Passion
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2021

Aiming to introduce a new generation of musicians to the classical scene, Figure is a newly established and energetic historical performance ensemble. The ensemble's aim is to bring compositions to life in the way their composers intended for a dynamic and diverse audience, while championing talented young British musicians from all backgrounds. 

RICH ATMOSPHERE: THE MUSIC OF MERCHANT IVORY FILMS to Debut at OutFest 2020's Digital Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2020

The animated short film Rich Atmosphere: The Music of Merchant Ivory Films - produced, directed, and written by Stephen Soucy - will be featured as official selection this month for OutFest 2020's digital Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival, starting August 25.

newportFILM and Child & Family Screen GIRL RISING Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Jun 27, 2013

newportFILM and Child & Family have teamed-up to co-host an exciting event to benefit both organizations. Scheduled for tonight, June 27th at the Casino Theater, this joint benefit will include a cocktail party and screening of the groundbreaking film, Girl Rising. Directed by Academy Award nominee, Richard Robbins, Girl Rising tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries. It is written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses, including Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The film showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.

Anne Hathaway & More Narrate GIRL RISING, Debuting on CNN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 16, 2013

CNN Films' GIRL RISING, the groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, will debut on CNN and CNN International tonight, June 16 at 9 pm ET.

newportFILM and Child & Family to Screen GIRL RISING, 6/27
by Movies News Desk - Jun 5, 2013

newportFILM and Child & Family have teamed-up to co-host an exciting event to benefit both organizations. Scheduled for Thursday, June 27th at the Casino Theater, this joint benefit will include a cocktail party and screening of the groundbreaking film, Girl Rising. Directed by Academy Award nominee, Richard Robbins, Girl Rising tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries. It is written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses, including Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The film showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.

Anne Hathaway & More to Narrate GIRL RISING, Debuting on CNN 6/16
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2013

CNN Films' GIRL RISING, the groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, will debut on CNN and CNN International on Sunday, June 16 at 9 pm ET.