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12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; Elmwood Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; at Elmwood Playhouse Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; Elmwood Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes To Pike County Little Theatre Today

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, the songs of Leiber and Stoller, is coming to Pike County Little Theatre from July 19 to July 22. 

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Comes To Pike County Little Theatre 7/19

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, the songs of Leiber and Stoller, is coming to Pike County Little Theatre from July 19 to July 22. 

Chandos Releases Vaughan Williams: Orchestral Works By The TSO & Peter Oundjian

The month of June at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a long tribute to Peter Oundjian, who completes his tenure as Music Director of the TSO at the end of the 2017/18 season. One of the many highlights this month includes today's release of the TSO's new recording. Vaughan Williams: Orchestral Works (CHAN5201), on the prestigious Chandos label, is available in stores across North America, as well as on iTunes and Apple Music, as of today. The recording is also available for streaming on Spotify.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Peter Oundjian

June 2018 is a month-long tribute to Peter Oundjian, celebrating 14 remarkable seasons as Music Director, with stellar guest artists, powerful music, a free midday concert, and many emotions.

Simon Rivard named TSO Resident Conductor & TSYO Conductor

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is pleased to announce Simon Rivard as the TSO Resident Conductor & Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) as of the 2018/19 season. Rivard was chosen in a nationwide search that culminated in a live audition with both the TSO and TSYO earlier this spring.

The TSO Celebrates May The Fourth

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will present the Star Wars: Film Concert Series featuring screenings of the complete films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens with Oscar-winning composer John Williams's musical scores performed live to the films. The concerts will be led by conductor Sarah Hicks (A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back) and TSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke (Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens).

Leon Fleisher, Yefim Bronfman, and More Lead May At The TSO

The month of May at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) brings masterful guest soloists including Leon Fleisher, Yefim Bronfman, and James Ehnes performing much-loved repertoire such as Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12, Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto, and Brahms's Violin Concerto, while young Canadian violinist Timothy Chooi lends his virtuosity to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.

TSO Announces Their April Lineup

From Sibelius to Bernstein, with a detour by Broadway and a foray into the music of Bruckner and Beethoven, the April lineup at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is refreshing as spring.

Individual Tickets & Festival Passes on Sale Today for New Creations Festival

The month of March at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) abounds with anticipated events including a performance by piano virtuoso Lang Lang with his protege Maxim Lando, the 14th New Creations Festival, and Jaws in Concert. Appearances by pianist Lars Vogt and guest conductor Stephane Deneve, a concert by the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Classical Kids: Gershwin's Magic Key add to the buzz.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces February Programming

From the lyricism of R. Strauss, the passion of Prokofiev, and the vitality of Beethoven to the fanciful atmosphere of The Wizard of Oz with Live Orchestra just in time for Family Day weekend February at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is full of fantasy and zest.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Welcomes New Members; RBC Resident Conductor & TSYO Conductor Earl Lee to Act as TSYO Artistic Director

As the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) opens its 96th season on September 19 at Roy Thomson Hall, eight new musicians join the ensemble: Kelly Zimba, Principal Flute; Charles Settle, Principal Percussion; Michael Chiarello, Associate Principal Double Bass; Miles Jaques, Bass Clarinet; Alastair Eng, Cello; Douglas Kwon, Violin; Clare Semes, Violin; and Nicholas Hartman, Horn.

BWW Review: Take a Stand for EMINENT DOMAIN

Directed by Amy Lane, this cast is stellar. They aren't even acting. They flawlessly embody the MacLeods and lawyers living out their drama. There will be awards…lots of awards…for Laura Leininger-Campbell's production, EMINENT DOMAIN.

2016-17 Omaha Community Playhouse Awards Winners Announced

The Omaha Community Playhouse honored its top volunteers at the annual Awards Night ceremony held Monday evening.

Sir Andrew Davis to Act as TSO's Interim Artistic Director

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announces today that Sir Andrew Davis will act as Interim Artistic Director for two seasons following the conclusion of Peter Oundjian's 14-year tenure as Music Director at the end of the 2017/18 season. Maestro Davis will provide artistic leadership through to the middle of 2020, when the TSO anticipates that a new permanent Music Director will be in place.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces 95th Season

Fresh from a memorable, ambitious tour of Israel and Europe, the intrepid musicians of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) jump back into action. The TSO's 95th season is coming to an end, but the month of June is bursting with highly anticipated events, such as the new, semi-staged production of Kurt Weill's The Seven Deadly Sins; William Walton's mighty Belshazzar's Feast; and Carl Orff's epic Carmina Burana-all part of this season's final instalment of The Decades Project, in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Highlighting the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald, the TSO pays tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time. And the Orchestra presents a nostalgic journey through memorable music from Canadian stage and screen.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces April Line-Up

From Beethoven and Brahms to Mahler, Mendelssohn, and Mozart, the month of April at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) brings a myriad of masterworks.

Visiting Orchestras, World Premieres, Films and More Slated for February 2017 with the TSO

With two visiting orchestras, classical landmarks by Haydn, Beethoven, and Schumann, high-status guest artists, two World Premieres, and the continuation of the films with live orchestra series, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) offers heart-warming music for the cold month of February. As part of the TSO's Canada Mosaic project, audiences will be treated on several occasions to new, brief orchestral works called Sesquies, to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.