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'Cornish Celebrates an Evening of the Arts' Raises More Than $500,000 for Scholarship Support
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 20, 2012


Following a gala evening that featured performances by Bill Irwin and Cornish students, alumni and faculty, President Nancy J. Uscher is pleased to announce the annual event raised more than $500,000 for the Cornish Scholarship Fund. The total includes $105,000 for the Sherry Raisbeck Endowed Scholarship, an endowment created last year by James Raisbeck in honor of his wife, a Cornish graduate and member of the Board of Trustees. Virginia Anderson, Board Chair, announced a $25,000 gift to the College's endowment in honor of Jane Ewing, former Vice President of Institutional Advancement who retired last spring.

The Kennedy Center Welcomes JEKYLL & HYDE, Now thru 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2012


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents Jekyll & Hyde tonight, November 20-25, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN to Air on FOX, 11/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2012


PEANUTS: "HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN" - **SPECIAL** will on FOX on FRIDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

Disney’s CAMP ROCK Opens Today
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 16, 2012


Repertory Philippines' newest musical production, Disney's "Camp Rock," starring two of today's most promising talents, Markki Stroem and Morissette Amon, opens today, November 16 at Onstage Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City.

Disney’s CAMP ROCK Opens Friday, 11/16
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 14, 2012


Repertory Philippines' newest musical production, Disney's "Camp Rock," starring two of today's most promising talents, Markki Stroem and Morissette Amon, opens on Friday, November 16 at Onstage Greenbelt One, Ayala Malls, Makati City.

Damiani Creates Twilight Jewelry
by Jennifer Diamond - Nov 14, 2012


Damiani has created a beautiful diamond necklace for the film last film in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn: Part 2.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns to The Joyce Theater, Now thru 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week engagement, today, November 13-25, 2012, featuring two world premieres and two New York premieres.

Juilliard Announces NEW DANCES: EDITION 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 12, 2012


Juilliard Dance premieres four newly-choreographed works by choreographers Camille A. Brown (1st-Year Class), Emery LeCrone (2nd-Year Class), Susan Shields (3rd-Year Class), and Jarek Cemerek (4th-Year Class) in this year's New Dances: Edition 2012, under the direction of Artistic Director Lawrence Rhodes. All Juilliard Dance Division students perform on the program, and they have been working closely with these four innovative choreographers as they create new works on each of the Dance Division's classes.

BWW Reviews: It’s a Good Show, CHARLIE BROWN, at Broad Brook Opera House
by Jacques Lamarre - Nov 12, 2012


Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' characters return in a candy-coated confection at Broad Brook Opera House.

Michael Slefinger to Replace Alex Hugh Brown in A TWIST OF WATER at 59E59 Theaters This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2012


Beginning this weekend, Michael Slefinger will replace Alex Hugh Brown in A TWIST OF WATER, currently running at 59E59 Theaters.

Gary Clark Jr. Selected VH1's 'You Oughta Know' Artist for November
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2012


VH1 has announced that it has selected rock and soul phenomenon Gary Clark Jr. as its official 'You Oughta Know' Artist for the month of November.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns to The Joyce Theater, 11/13-25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2012


Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week engagement, November 13-25, 2012, featuring two world premieres and two New York premieres.

The Kennedy Center Welcomes JEKYLL & HYDE, Nov 20-25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2012


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents Jekyll & Hyde November 20-25, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Opera House. After four years on Broadway and multiple world-wide tours, this dark and dangerous love story returns in a new production that includes all the classic songs "This is the Moment," "A New Life," and "Someone Like You." Conceived for the stage by Tony and Grammy Award nominee Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden, the four-time Tony nominated musical Jekyll & Hyde features a book & lyrics by two-time Oscar winner, Emmy winner and four-time Tony Award nominee Leslie Bricusse, music by Frank Wildhorn, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Starring in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis injects new life into the classic tale of good and evil, along with Grammy nominated R&B artist Deborah Cox. The show, currently on a 25-week national tour, will return to Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in April 2013. The press opening night will be on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Opens at Nashville Children's Theatre, 11/1
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 1, 2012


Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroder and the irresistible Snoopy-the whole Peanuts gang-present their familiar scenarios and foibles for Middle Tennessee families, when Nashville Children's Theatre performs You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, beginning today, November 1 and running through December 23.

Dance Uptown: Feast Your Senses Set for 11/16 & 17
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 30, 2012


ocal and international choreographers - Rodney A. Brown, Susan Hadley, Ohad Fishof and Noa Zuk, and Melanie Bales in collaboration with Catherine Turocy - create original works featuring deconstructed baroque ballet, emotionally laden expressionism, tender narratives of passage, and gutsy new movement. With a sensual and diverse palette of flavors and styles, Dance Uptown gives the audience a journey through time and space through the ever-evolving languages of contemporary dance.

Photo Flash: A Look at A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING, Re-Airs on ABC 11/21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 26, 2012


The ABC Television Network will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the classic special, 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Check out a look back at the holiday special below!

BWW Reviews: Self Indulgent THE SKRIKER at Erickson Lacks Coherence
by Jay Irwin - Oct 25, 2012


Do you know what a paraplegic, a wolf, a fairy, two pregnant teens and a dancing hooker have in common? Neither do I! But that's what the current show "The Skriker" at the Erickson Theatre offered up in director Janice Findley's imagining of Caryl Churchill's creepy look at a world filled with magical spirits seducing young unwed mothers. And after seeing the show I can honestly say I STILL have no idea what they have in common.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Disney’s CAMP ROCK in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 23, 2012


Repertory Philippines' take on Disney's CAMP ROCK, written by Dan Berendsen, Karin Gist, and Regina Hicks, runs from Friday, November 16 until Sunday, December 16 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi St., Makati City. Theater stalwart Audie Gemora directs.

BWW First Look: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks and More in JEKYLL & HYDE on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2012


JEKYLL & HYDE, the international musical sensation will return to Broadway in Spring 2013 following a 25-week National Tour. The tour launched at San Diego's Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on October 2, and stars Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis in the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

WORKING WOMEN, PILOBOLUS and More Set for The Joyce Theater's 2013 Spring/Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2012


The Joyce Theater announced today the programming for its 2013 Spring/Summer Season featuring extraordinary international companies, including two festivals, one focusing on Nordic dance and the other on American ballet choreographers.

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