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Photos: The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents OKLAHOMA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company's production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein opened last week. With the 14-piece orchestra, conducted by R. MacKenzie Lewis, taking center stage, the audience is immersed in the rich and vibrant score of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. See photos from the production.

OKLAHOMA! Comes to the Encore Musical Theatre Company in June
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The production is set to take to The Maas Stage June 6-30, 2024.

Photos: First Look At University of Michigan and The Encore's Collaboration of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre and Dance has teamed up with The Encore Musical Theatre Company. 

Four World Premieres & More Set for Boston Ballet 2023�"2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Boston Ballet has announced programming for the 2023–2024 season, which celebrates the evolution of the living artform of ballet.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Sets 2023�"2024 Season Featuring THE NUTCRACKER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced the company’s exciting 2023-2024 season lineup, featuring three full-length story ballets and two mixed repertory programs.

Black Ensemble Theater Announces 2022 Black Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the 2022 Black Playwrights Festival from April 26-30, 2022, featuring works by Viola Bennett, Jill Ross, Lillian Mitchum, Reginald Williams and Dwight Neal, curated and directed by Black Ensemble Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. 

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Returns To The Benedum With October 'Season Premiere'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021

After 20 months of darkened theaters and digital performances, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers make their long-awaited return to the Benedum Center stage Oct. 22-24 for the company's 2021-2022 “Season Premiere” with the PBT Orchestra. 

Smuin Ballet Kicks Off Spring 2015 Season with PETAL, ROMEO AND JULIET and More
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015

Smuin Ballet closes its 21st Season with the Unlaced Dance Series, featuring Helen Pickett's Petal, a world premiere by Adam Hougland, and two Michael Smuin classics.

Smuin Ballet to Kick Off Spring 2015 Season with PETAL, ROMEO AND JULIET and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2015

Smuin Ballet closes its 21st Season with the Unlaced Dance Series, featuring Helen Pickett's Petal, a world premiere by Adam Hougland, and two Michael Smuin classics.

BWW Reviews: World Premiere TALHOTBLOND Proves Everyone Lies Online
by Shari Barrett - Mar 29, 2014

Any of us who have engaged in online chatting knows that sex and obsession, indulged through an erotic relationship on the Internet, can lead to disappointing or explosive consequences. You only have to follow today's headlines about young girls bullied online who commit suicide just to escape the continuous taunting, with helpless parents unable to help or even unaware of the problem until it's too late. TALHOTBLOND certainly is a cautionary tale for the times in which we live.

TALHOTBLOND Opens Tonight at Ruskin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2014

TALHOTBLOND opens tonight, March 7th and runs at 8pm todays and Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays through April 26, 2014. Ruskin Group Theatre is located at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors, and guild members) and can be purchased in advance by calling (310) 397-3244. For more information please visit www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. Free parking is available at the theater.

TALHOTBLOND to Open 3/7 at Ruskin Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 14, 2014

TALHOTBLOND opens March 7th and runs at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays through April 26, 2014. Ruskin Group Theatre is located at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors, and guild members) and can be purchased in advance by calling (310) 397-3244. For more information please visit www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. Free parking is available at the theater.

Smuin Ballet Brings New Works PETAL, JAZZIN' and More to Bay Area, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013

Smuin Ballet ends its season with an invigorating lineup of fresh choreography, presenting the West Coast premiere of the bright ballet Petal by acclaimed choreographer Helen Pickett, set to music by Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman. In addition, Bay Area audiences will get their first look at Darrell Grand Moultrie's JAZZIN', a sultry ballet set to music by Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Andy Razaf. The bill also includes Michael Smuin's romantic and pastoral Chants d'Auvergne. Smuin Ballet's Spring Program will play today, May 10-19 at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, May 22-26 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, May 31-June 1 at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts, and June 7-8 at Carmel's Sunset Center.

Smuin Ballet to Bring New Works PETAL, JAZZIN' and More to Bay Area, Beg. 5/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013

Smuin Ballet ends its season with an invigorating lineup of fresh choreography, presenting the West Coast premiere of the bright ballet Petal by acclaimed choreographer Helen Pickett, set to music by Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman. In addition, Bay Area audiences will get their first look at Darrell Grand Moultrie's JAZZIN', a sultry ballet set to music by Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Andy Razaf. The bill also includes Michael Smuin's romantic and pastoral Chants d'Auvergne. Smuin Ballet's Spring Program will play May 10-19 at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, May 22-26 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, May 31-June 1 at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts, and June 7-8 at Carmel's Sunset Center.

Coutney Cox Directs Lifetime's TALL HOT BLONDE, Premiering Tonight, 6/23
by TV News Desk - Jun 23, 2012

Golden Globe(R) nominee Courteney Cox (Cougar Town, Friends) goes behind the camera and into the director's chair, marking her longform directorial debut, in the Lifetime Original Movie TALL HOT BLONDE, premiering tonight, June 23, 2012, at 8:00PM ET/PT.

Coutney Cox to Direct Lifetime's TALL HOT BLONDE, Premiering 6/23
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2012

Golden Globe(R) nominee Courteney Cox (Cougar Town, Friends) goes behind the camera and into the director's chair, marking her longform directorial debut, in the Lifetime Original Movie TALL HOT BLONDE, premiering Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 8:00PM ET/PT.