CLOUD 9 / 7e CIEL Plays Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Now thru 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013
Cloud 9/7e Ciel is a new endeavor that promotes and incubates a new kind of future for seasoned Canadian dance artists. In partnership with the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Cloud 9/7e Ciel presents its inaugural performance evening featuring two world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Susie Burpee and Tedd Robinson. These stunning works will be performed by Cloud 9/7e Ciel founders/co-artistic directors Sylvie Bouchard, Karen Kaeja and Claudia Moore with guest artists Michael Sean Marye and Ron Stewart today, June 27-29, 2013 in the Young Centre's Tank House Theatre.
American Blues Theater to Present HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, 8/30-10/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2013
Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, are proud to announce the first production in American Blues Theater's "Legends and Legacies" season, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik, directed by Damon Kiely, music director Malcolm Ruhl and starring Matt Brumlow as "Hank Williams," August 30 - October 6, at the Greenhouse Theater Center's Downstage Mainstage Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $19 for previews, $29 Thursdays and Fridays and $39 Saturdays and Sundays and $49 for opening night. Previews are Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Press/opening night is Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There are post-show discussions following Sunday performances beginning September 8. Single tickets go on sale July 24 at 773.404.7336 or americanbluestheater.com.
Raven Theatre and Vault 13 present Black and Blue, Now thru July 28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013
Raven Theatre and Vault 13 Productions have teamed up to bring back the wildly popular Black and Blue. Opening night is tonight, June 14th at 8:00 p.m. at The West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby sponsored by The Pumping Company Restaurant. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177.
Raven Theatre and Vault 13 present Black and Blue June 14-July 28
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013
Raven Theatre and Vault 13 Productions have teamed up to bring back the wildly popular Black and Blue. Opening night is Friday, June 14th at 8:00 p.m. at The West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby sponsored by The Pumping Company Restaurant.
Tides Theatre & The Center for Investigative Reporting Present STORYWORKS, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013
A groundbreaking artistic-journalistic collaboration, which seeks to artistically explore investigative reporting through performances developed in front of live audiences, by Tides Theatre (Jennifer Welch, Producing Artistic Director and Cary Cronholm Rose, Associate Artistic Director), an innovative artistic collective in San Francisco, and The Center for Investigative Reporting (Phil Bronstein, Executive Chair and Robert J. Rosenthal, Executive Director), which believes that journalism that moves people to action is an essential pillar of democracy.
CLOUD 9 / 7e CIEL to Play Young Centre for the Performing Arts, June 27-29
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
Cloud 9/7e Ciel is a new endeavor that promotes and incubates a new kind of future for seasoned Canadian dance artists. In partnership with the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Cloud 9/7e Ciel presents its inaugural performance evening featuring two world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Susie Burpee and Tedd Robinson. These stunning works will be performed by Cloud 9/7e Ciel founders/co-artistic directors Sylvie Bouchard, Karen Kaeja and Claudia Moore with guest artists Michael Sean Marye and Ron Stewart on June 27-29, 2013 in the Young Centre's Tank House Theatre.
Riverdale Rising Stars' MID-LIFE 2: THE CRISIS CONTINUES Premieres Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
The Riverdale Rising Stars will present the first public performances of the new musical revue, MID-LIFE 2! (The Crisis Continues). Written by brothers Bob and Jim Walton, the show will be presented as a staged reading starring Broadway guest performers tonight, Wednesday, May 22, and tomorrow night, Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm.
Riverdale Rising Stars Host Reading of MID-LIFE 2! (THE CRISIS CONTINUES) Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
The Riverdale Rising Stars presents the first public performances of the new musical revue MID-LIFE 2! (The Crisis Continues). Written by brothers Bob and Jim Walton, the show will be presented as a staged reading starring Broadway guest performers tonight, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm.
Tides Theatre & The Center for Investigative Reporting to Present STORYWORKS, 5/31-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2013
A groundbreaking artistic-journalistic collaboration, which seeks to artistically explore investigative reporting through performances developed in front of live audiences, by Tides Theatre (Jennifer Welch, Producing Artistic Director and Cary Cronholm Rose, Associate Artistic Director), an innovative artistic collective in San Francisco, and The Center for Investigative Reporting (Phil Bronstein, Executive Chair and Robert J. Rosenthal, Executive Director), which believes that journalism that moves people to action is an essential pillar of democracy.
Jimi Hendrix's PEOPLE, HELL & ANGELS Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013
Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announce the release of People, Hell & Angels, an essential new album premiering twelve previously unreleased studio recordings completed by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Photo Blast from the Past: Robert & Patti LuPone
by Walter McBride - Feb 12, 2013
Today, we're featuring Patti and Robert LuPone circa 1981. Patti LuPone created the role of Lucia in the new musical Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (music and lyrics by David Yazbek), for which she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. She is the winner of the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performance of the Season for her performance as Rose in the most recent Broadway production of Gypsy.
JIMI HENDRIX's 'People, Hell & Angels' Coming March 5, 2013
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 26, 2012
Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, proudly announce the release of People, Hell & Angels, an essential new album premiering twelve previously unreleased studio recordings completed by guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Tony Lo Bianco Reprises Role in MNA Productions' THE LITTLE FLOWER, Opening Off-Broadway 10/23
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 2, 2012
MNA Productions, Inc. announces that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Today, November 2, 2012.
Lantern Theatre Presents CAN'T STAND UP FOR FALLING DOWN, Now thru Oct 27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2012
The Lantern Theatre Presents Can't Stand Up for Falling Down by Richard Cameron and featuring Laura Hobson, Carla Harrison-Hodge and Samantha Robinson, under the direction of Ruth Carney, with sound design by Andrew Griffiths. The show will run tonight, 23 - 27 October, with press night set for tonight, 23 October at 8pm.
Tony Lo Bianco Leads THE LITTLE FLOWER for MNA Productions, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2012
MNA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway tonight, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave).
Tony LoBianco's THE LITTLE FLOWER Begins 10/22
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 15, 2012
NA Productions, Inc. has announced that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012. Tickets for THE LITTLE FLOWER are $40 - $50 and are on sale now via SmartTix.com (212-868-4444).
Tony Lo Bianco Reprises Role in MNA Productions' THE LITTLE FLOWER, Opening Off-Broadway 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012
MNA Productions, Inc. announces that Tony Lo Bianco will reprise his award-winning role as Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in THE LITTLE FLOWER, which begins performances Off-Broadway on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 (Opening Night) at the Dicapo Opera Theatre (184 East 76th Street between Lexington and 3rd Ave). Written and directed by Mr. Lo Bianco, adapted from the play Hizzoner! by Paul Shyre, THE LITTLE FLOWER will play a special limited-run through Friday, November 2, 2012.
Lantern Theatre Presents CAN'T STAND UP FOR FALLING DOWN, Oct 23-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
The Lantern Theatre Presents Can't Stand Up for Falling Down by Richard Cameron and featuring Laura Hobson, Carla Harrison-Hodge and Samantha Robinson, under the direction of Ruth Carney, with sound design by Andrew Griffiths. The show will run 23 - 27 October, with press night set for Tuesday, 23 October at 8pm.
James Black Stars in DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Alley Theatre, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller and directed by Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd, begins performances tonight, September 28, opens officially Wednesday, October 3, and runs through Sunday, October 28 on the Hubbard Stage.
Built for Collapse Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR at HERE Arts Center, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2012
Following a critically acclaimed Eastern European tour, Built for Collapse returns to New York with its award-winning, physically charged production. Witness the fall of the American Empire in this "extraordinary tale of victory, hypocrisy and ignorance" (NYTheatre.com). NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR runs tonight, September 20 through Saturday, October 6 at HERE. The official press night is scheduled for Monday, September 24.