BroadwaySF Announces The Launch Of UNSCRIPTED
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 24, 2023
BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced the launch of UNSCRIPTED, an all-new, original series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling, live on stage.
Olympic Champion Nathan Chen To Headline 2022 STARS ON ICE at UBS Arena At Belmont Park, May 1
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 10, 2022
There was no shortage of Olympic medals for this year’s U.S. Figure Skating team at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The highlight was the dominating Gold Medal performance of Nathan Chen. But equally as exciting was the Silver medal won by the United States in the Figure Skating Team event, where stellar performances from both Ice Dance couples secured the U.S. its best finish ever.
BWW Interview: Director Reena Dutt's Keeping Real Busy with THE SITAYANA & Many Other Projects
by Gil Kaan
- Sep 8, 2021
East West Players, in partnership with San Francisco’s EnActe Arts and New York City’s Hypokrit Productions, presents the virtual world premiere of Lavina Jadhwani’s THE SITAYANA (OR HOW TO MAKE AN EXIT) beginning September 25, 2021. Lavina’s updated, upending take on the Hindu epic The Ramayana recounts the story through Sita’s eyes, rather than Ram’s eyes as in the original. Audiences attending the livestreams will be given a choice to one of the three unique incarnations of Sita. Had the chance to pose a few questions to THE SITAYANA’s director Reena Dutt on her history with THE SITAYANA and what she’s been doing the last pandemic months to keep creatively sane.
Billboard Chart-Topping Jazz Artist Keiko Matsui Returns To The McCallum
by David Green
- Feb 4, 2019
The McCallum Theatre and Jim "FITZ" Fitzgerald co-present Keiko Matsui on Saturday, February 23, at 8:00pm as part of the Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum series. A producer, contemporary jazz pianist and composer, Keiko Matsui's career spans three decades, over twenty CDs, and numerous continents receiving international acclaim. Her music transcends geographic, generational, and musical boundaries and her unique melting pot of musical influences have garnered her a devout international following. 'Music has no borders and it creates a oneness among people,' confides Matsui. 'There have been many occasions when I have felt like music saved me. There is a connection between my fans and I, and together in my music we are sharing harmony.'
NBC Olympics Announces Record 89 Commentators for Coverage of Winter Olympics
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 24, 2018
Mike Tirico, who will make his debut as NBC's primetime Olympic host, leads a record 89 NBC Olympics commentators as NBC Olympics presents coverage of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games across NBC, NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, the NBC Sports app, and NBCOlympics.com.
NBC OLYMPICS Debuts New, Live Olympic Ice Presented by Toyota, 2/10
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 17, 2018
NBC Olympics will debut Olympic Ice Presented by Toyota, a new live, daily figure skating show airing nightly at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN beginning Feb. 10 and continuing through Feb. 24. Live Olympic figure skating competition will follow the show in primetime.
U.S. Figure Skating Championships Score on NBC Olympics Social
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 27, 2017
NBC Olympics' social media accounts surrounded the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships with video highlights, Facebook Lives, and a Live Story on Snapchat story the day of the event. Videos of 2017 U.S. Figure Skating men's champion Nathan Chen, who landed a record seven quad jumps between his two performances, ladies' champion Karen Chen, ladies' silver medalist Ashley Wagner, and ice dance champions Maia and Alex Shibutani racked up nearly seven million views on NBC Olympics Facebook. Click here to view the videos.
Photo Flash: Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Harborside Films, presents TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 28, 2016
Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Harborside Films, is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA, a dark musical comedy based on the infamous 1990's Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan "knee whack" ice skating scandal. With book and lyrics by Elizabeth Searle, music by Michael Teoli, direction and choreography by Jon Martinez and musical direction by Aaron Benham, TONYA AND NANCY will play November 26 - December 30, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press opening is Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm.
Barnes & Noble Announces Black Friday Signed Editions Offering
by Christina Mancuso
- Nov 16, 2016
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the return of its customer-favorite and largest-of-its-kind Black Friday Signed Editions offering. Starting on Black Friday, November 25, every Barnes & Noble store in the country will feature a selection of autographed copies of books by more than 100 acclaimed authors, available while supplies last. More than a half-million books were signed for Barnes & Noble customers by highly acclaimed authors across many genres and interests. For more information, customers should visit www.BN.com/SignedEditions or contact their local Barnes & Noble.
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