The Washington Ballet Announces Its 2014-2015 Performance Season, Which Includes SLEEPY HOLLOW, SWAN LAKE, and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2014
The Washington Ballet (TWB) and Artistic Director Septime Webre are pleased to announce the 2014.15 Performance Season, a bold season which includes the world premiere of Sleepy Hollow, MASTERWORKS, ALICE (in wonderland), Tour-de-Force: Serenade, The Nutcracker, and for the first time in The Washington Ballet's history, Swan Lake.
Boston Ballet Announces 2014-15 Season - SWAN LAKE, THE NUTCRACKER and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen today announced the programming for the 2014-2015 season at the Boston Opera House. Boston Ballet's 51st season kicks off with the world premiere of Mikko Nissinen's Swan Lake, featuring glorious new sets and costumes by award winning designer Robert Perdziola. The season continues with the beloved new production of Nissinen's The Nutcracker and Val Caniparoli's romantic drama Lady of the Camellias. The spring season heats up with a burst of contemporary and neo-classical choreography from masters such as William Forsythe, Jerome Robbins, Helen Pickett, and Wayne McGregor, including the Company premieres of George Balanchine's Episodes and Hans van Manen's Black Cake. Adding to the excitement, Boston Ballet will present world premieres by Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo and Principal Dancer Jeffrey Cirio.
Kyle Murray, Jamie Emma McDonald & More to Star in Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at King's Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2014
Broadway Entertainment Group in association with New Adventures are delighted to announce full casting for one of the most popular dance productions ever staged, MATTHEW BOURNE'S multi award-winning hit SWAN LAKE. The show plays The King's Theatre from Tuesday 18th until Saturday 22nd February. Some members of the ensemble are looking forward to performing in front of a home crowd.
Theatre in the Round to Present SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, 1/10-2/2
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 3, 2014
Inspired by a true story, this play follows the trail of a young black con man who charms his way into the lives of a wealthy New York couple. He first appears on their doorstep wounded, saying he's just been mugged in Central Park, and introduces himself as a friend of their children at Harvard - and the son of movie star Sidney Poitier. Intelligent, funny, at times disturbing, this comedy-drama is a compelling evening of theatre and was named by the New York Drama Critics' Circle as Best New Play of the Year.
'Women Make The World Go Round' to Host Second Mixed Art Exhibit in LA, 11/15
by Courtnie Mele - Nov 12, 2013
The exhibit will be held in Santa Monica for ONE NIGHT ONLY, and will showcase photography, drawing, ceramics, collage, painting and sculpture. The artists presenting their works will range from newcomers to established names and include: Simone Alexandrino, Shawna Ankenbrandt, Lisa Bartleson, Tatiana Botton, Mitra Fabian, Lia Halloran, Maria Kolligian, Kim McDonald, Alisha Olson, Catherine Opie, Jen Rosenstein, Karrie Ross, Nike Schroder, Gay Summer Rick, Moye Thompson, Christine Weir, and Valerie Wilcox.
Celebrated International Chef Susur Lee to Guest Star in the Kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2013
Internationally acclaimed celebrity chef, Susur Lee of "Lee" & "Bent" restaurants in Toronto, Canada will serve as a guest chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe this winter. Chef Lee will prepare a four-course, prix fixe menu for up to 150 dining guests at Manzanita, the resort's signature Lake Tahoe restaurant on Thursday, January 9, 2014 with reservations available from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The special one-night-only dinner will feature a "Game Dinner" menu created and prepared by Chef Lee himself.
Ann Crumb Plays 'Lady of the Lake' in Media Theatre's SPAMALOT, Now thru 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013
'Diva's Lament' will be performed by Tony nominated actress Ann Crumb when The Media Theatre presents the hilarious Monty Python musical Spamalot, tonight, September 25-November 3. She has appeared on Media's stage previously in the acclaimed productions Master Class, Wings, and Souvenir. In those three productions she was directed by Artistic Director Jesse Cline.
Julianne Moore Appears at Round the Clock Nursery to Promote Books for Kids in Need
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 10, 2013
Children's author and award-winning actress Julianne Moore reading her new book with a child at a community center in Harlem to celebrate the start of a new school year. Moore appeared at Round the Clock Nursery with Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO of First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and educational materials for kids in need. Moore read from her new book, 'My Mom is a Foreigner, But Not to Me' to pre-K students and their parents, and gave each participating child a signed copy of the book.