THE GIFT Wins 2023 CATs Best Production for Children and Young People Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
The Gift has been presented with the award for best Production for Children and Young People at the 20th annual Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland. The awards ceremony which took place on Sunday 11th June at Traverse Theatre, saw Capital Theatres take home their first ever CATs award for the production.
Solo Opera to Present The West Coast Premiere of THE THREE FEATHERS in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023
Solo Opera will produce their largest, most ambitious opera to date, The Three Feathers, with music by award winning composer, Lori Laitman and libretto by former CA poet laureate, Dana Gioia. This family friendly 85-minute show will be sung in English and run Sept. 8 and 10, 2023 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in the 785 seat Hofmann Theater.
Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Featuring a classic reggae inspired arrangement complete with a lyrical shout out to Bob Marley, the track futhers Cope’s message of positivity and strength through struggle. Here, the track is a tribute to resilient women artists who inspire Cope, containing mentions of Maya Angelou, The I Threes, and Frida Kahlo.
Cotuit Center for the Arts to Present THESE ARE THE BONUS YEARS This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 4, 2023
Cotuit Center for the Arts will present These Are The Bonus Years, written and performed by Jason Mellin, in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater. Performances will take place June 8 through June 25, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm.
Review: RISING at Warner Classics/Erato Label
by Erica Miner - Jun 2, 2023
A veritable cornucopia of African American talent from multiple generations. One could hardly imagine a more comprehensive collection. Not to be missed.
Jim Brickman Comes to Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Jim Brickman's 'Hits Live! with A Little Bit of Christmas' concert date on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
BIG FISH at Austin Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - May 30, 2023
Special Offer: Heartwarming musical BIG FISH opens next Friday at Austin Playhouse!
Clymove Dance Honors ELISA MONTE This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023
Dancer/choreographer Clymene Aldinger has announced her company CLYMOVE's spring season May 26 & 27, presenting Time Signatures, an evening of nine contemporary dance pieces, all choreographed by Aldinger, and consisting of a series of solos, trios, and quartets, performed by four outstanding dancers whose divergent and contrasting life experiences celebrate the Company's individual uniqueness and shared humanity.
Spring 2023 Ucross Fellows Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023
This spring, celebrating its 40th anniversary as an artist residency program, Ucross welcomed 55 visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers and interdisciplinary artists from across North America to its historic 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming.
CRUISE Will Get Regional Premiere at HOME, Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
Now writer and performer Jack Holden ('Ten Per Cent', Amazon Prime Video; 'War Horse', National Theatre), and his co-star John Patrick Elliott (The Litle Unsaid), who mixes and performs live an original electronic soundtrack during the show, will bring their stunning West End production to HOME, Manchester from 20 July - 12 August, 2023.
$3 Million Endowment Fund to Establish New 'Bob Bennett Future Leaders' Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
An inspiring expansion to the Foundation's internship program focused on developing future television industry leaders, 'The Bob Bennett Future Leaders' initiative - made possible by a $3 million gift from The Robert M. and Margie Bennett Foundation - was announced by the Television Academy Foundation.
Feature: AFTERWARD: EDDIE, HARRY, and ISRAEL at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 16, 2023
EDDIE, the play, ends with the recognition of Israel by the United States. A short, two- paragraph statement immediately conveyed the backing of the world’s wealthiest nation with the world’s most powerful military. But that was not the end of the story either for Israel or for Eddie Jacobson.
Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 17, 2023
Enough of Him - May Sumbwanyambe’s harrowing, but uplifting drama about the Joseph Knight, who freed himself from slavery through the Scottish courts, and Ramesh Meyyappan’s Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance), a poignant exploration of dementia in the deaf community - top the nominations lists.
The Barn Theatre School Reveals Lineup For its 77th Season of Live Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023
The Barn Theatre has announced its highly anticipated 77th season, offering a diverse range of productions that will captivate audiences of all ages. With a commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment and fostering a strong sense of community, the Barn Theatre invites everyone to join in creating unforgettable memories and building lasting traditions through the magic of live theatre.
CLYMOVE Dance Honors ELISA MONTE
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023
Dancer/choreographer Clymene Aldinger announces her company CLYMOVE's spring season May 26 & 27, presenting Time Signatures, an evening of nine contemporary dance pieces, all choreographed by Aldinger, and consisting of a series of solos, trios, and quartets, performed by four outstanding dancers whose divergent and contrasting life experiences celebrate the Company's individual uniqueness and shared humanity.