Bellissima Productions to Open CRUEL INTENTIONS Tonight, First Live Production Back on Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- August 13, 2021
After a year of Covid-adapted shows, Canisius alumni-founded Bellissima Productions is kicking off their fourth theatre season with a live production of Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical. A production written by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, the jukebox musical is backed by iconic music from the 1990's and based on the cult film.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces Short Film, Collaboration With Canisius College
by Stephi Wild
- May 20, 2021
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Canisius College are pleased to announce the premiere of their short film “Here's What I Think”. This 18-minute short film features six local actors, five of whom were young performers between the ages of 12 and 14. The film will be used as an instructional tool for student teachers learning about classroom behavior management skills.
HOME COOKING From Celebrity Chef, Anne Burrell
by Marina Kennedy
- March 25, 2020
We are pleased to be able to bring some simple recipes by top chefs that you can easily prepare at home. This is the first in a series of articles that will get you cooking without a lot of fuss. Check out this luscious cookie recipe by Anne Burrell.
Lansdowne Symphony American Romantics Album Wins National Award
by Julie Musbach
- October 03, 2019
The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra has won a prestigious national award for its ground-breaking CD, American Romantics III. Researched by Music Director Dr. Reuben Blundell, in the Fleisher Collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia's holdings of over 23,000 orchestral works, the CD was published by New Focus Records in April 2018, with an international distribution through Naxos, and positive reviews in Gramophone (UK), textura (Canada), Limelight (Australia) and other outlets. It continues to receive frequent airplay on classical radio stations across the United States, including Philadelphia's WRTI, New York's WQXR and KUSC in Los Angeles. The CD was a first-round, approved nominee in the 2019 GRAMMYs, in the 'Best Orchestral Performance' category.
New Board Members Appointed to Shaw Festival Board of Trustees
by Julie Musbach
- March 02, 2018
Shaw Festival Board Chair Peter Jewett announced today thatSheila Brown, Vivien Dzau, Tim Johnson, Sharon Levite, Eugene Lundrigan and Corinne Rice have joined the Shaw Festival's Board of Trustees. Mr. Jewett also acknowledged retiring board member Marylee O'Neill(2014-2017) for her contributions and service during her tenure.