Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2019 Nomineesby BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced today the 2019 nominees who will compete in front of a panel of nationally recognized judges on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd). VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Makes Surprise Appearance at High School Production of ALIENby Stephi Wild - April 27, 2019A high school in New Jersey had taken the internet by storm with their stage production of Alien. Following the viral story, the film's original director, Ridley Scott, reached out and to offer to assist in funding an encore performance of the production. The school presented an encore performance last night, April 26, and they had a surprise guest in attendance! The star of the original movie, Sigourney Weaver, came to the show! Rackham Choir Presents RISING TO THE TOP: THE HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL INTERN SHOWCASEby Sarah Hookey - April 24, 2019Rackham Choir, Detroit's oldest choir, will present 'Rising to the Top: The High School Vocal Intern Showcase' at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak. This performance will feature six talented and hardworking student singers in an evening of solos and group works with the choir. A Benefit In Support Of Arts Education For All NYC Public School Students Comes to The Yale Club of New York Cityby BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019This Monday, April 29, 2019 is the annual benefit for The Center for Arts Education 'CAE CELEBRATION 2019' at The Yale Club of New York City (50 Vanderbilt Ave.) This gala evening is a benefit in support of arts education for all NYC public school students. There will be performances by: Lillias White, Emmy and Tony Award winning Broadway performer;Taia Bell, CAE Career Development Program alumna; and Hollis Headrick Jazz Ensemble. The CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION HONOREES are Mark Golden, CEO, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and Emmanuel Lubin, Field Support Liaison, NYC DOE District 29. The evening begins with 6pm - cocktails, music and auction; 7:30pm - dinner, performance and awards. Ticket prices: $200 (Cocktail Reception); $500 to $25,000 (Cocktails & Dinner event). For more information, contact: Katherine Freedman at 212.239.7814 or katherine@caenyc.org. Auditorium Theatre Announces 2019-20 Student Matinee Seriesby BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019The Auditorium Theatre announces its 2019-20 Student Matinee Series, featuring three curated shows for students in grades K-12: a special presentation from National Geographic explorers and Grand Canyon hikers Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko, an uplifting show by the musicians and vocalists from Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, and a riveting dance performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kravis Center To Host 2019 Dream Awards For High School Musical Theaterby BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019Tickets are now on sale for the Kravis Center Dream Awards: Celebrating High School Musical Theater Excellence. This showcase performance event will be held at 7 pm on Sunday, May 12, at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' Dreyfoos Hall and will feature student performers from 14 local high schools - four more than last season. Ticket prices start at $15 and featured musicals will include The Addams Family, Amelie, Chicago the Musical and Miss Saigon, among other favorites. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman to Be Honored at School Theatre Benefitby BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) will honor Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the Broadway Back to School Award, which recognizes the impact of key leaders in the theatrical industry and education in building access and excellence in school theatre. Shaiman and Wittman were among the first creative leaders in the theatrical industry to recognize that the involvement of young students in musical theatre was essential for their success in school and life as well as for the progress and growth of the industry. High School Musical Theatre Students Take Stage At 2019 Shuler Awardsby BWW News Desk - April 18, 2019 It's the biggest night of the year for Georgia high school musical theatre students nominated for the 2019 Shuler Hensley Awards. The awards event-named for the Atlanta-born Tony Award winner who is emcee of the evening's Broadway-style production-includes winners recognized as the best of the state's high school musical theatre students and schools during 2018-19. Broadway In Chicago Announces Nominees For Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awardsby BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019Broadway In Chicago announces the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, and nominees for Best Production presented by Guardian Music Travel, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design presented by SPL, Best Choreography, and Best Ensemble for the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). Spanaway Lake High School Presents FREAKY FRIDAYby BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019Spanaway Lake High School presents the classic comedy about switching places, Freaky Friday, in a brand new musical form fresh from The Disney Channel. This production is directed by Evan James Hildebrand, with musical direction by Rico Lastrapes, and choreography by Sarah Canton. Hartland High School Presents THE MUSIC MANby BWW News Desk - April 14, 2019Hartland Drama Club is thrilled to present the award-winning Broadway classic 'The Music Man,' Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, 2019 and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, May 2, 4 and 5, 2019 at Hartland High School (HHS), 10635 Dunham Road in Hartland. Thursday through Saturday show times are 7:30 p.m., while Sundays feature a 2:30 p.m. matinee. BWW Review: BARNUM at North Fort Myers High Schoolby Emily Yorgey - April 12, 2019BARNUM at North Fort Myers High School, directed by Janelle Laux, is a spectacular show. The students at NFMHS have clearly put in incredible effort, once again, to this year's theatre production, and I enjoyed every moment of it.
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