all about me

2010-03-19T17:31:23Z

Christopher Durang The opening night of 'Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein's All About Me' at Henry Miller's Theatre - Arrivals New York City, Sam Waterston Opening night after party for the TACT/The Actors Company Theatre production of 'T.S. Eliot's The Cocktail Party' held at the Beckett Theatre. New York City, USA - 17.03.10

Buddhist founder Siddhartha inspires Paris Opera ballet

2010-03-18T00:16:17Z

<div><p>Siddhartha's spiritual journey from powerful prince to supreme Buddha comes alive at the Paris Opera this week when France's top contemporary choreographer Angelin Preljocaj creates a new ballet "where dance gives spirit to the body."</p><p>Thursday's global premiere of "Siddharta" (the French title) by the choreographer born of Albanian parents will be a rare e...

book of grace

2010-03-17T17:18:40Z

Amari Cheatom and John Doman Opening night after party for The Public Theater's production of 'The Book Of Grace' held at Forum New York City, USA - 15.03.10

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Theater Review Book of Grace

2010-03-17T16:46:06Z

In this theater publicity image released by Public Theater Press Department, Elizabeth Marvel is shown in a scene from Suzan-Lori Parks' "The Book of Grace," now playing off-Broadway at the Public Theater in New York. (AP Photo/Pu...

Marvel a marvel in diffuse 'Book of Grace' in NY

2010-03-17T16:45:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Elizabeth Marvel is a marvel in Suzan-Lori Parks' diffuse 'Book of Grace' off-Broadway</div><div><p>Elizabeth Marvel is one of those chameleon-like stage actresses fiercely committed to character. Whatever the play — from "A Streetcar Named Desire" off-Broadway to "Top Girls" on Broadway — she transforms herself...

St Patricks Parade

2010-03-17T12:18:59Z

Children with the Parents and Students Irish Dancing and Music Association of Woodside, Queens, perform a traditional Irish dance as they march up Fifth Ave during the 249th St. Patrick's Day parade, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

city island prem

2010-03-16T17:34:17Z

Brando Barash, at the premiere of Anchor Bay Films' 'City Island' held at the Landmark Theater - Arrivals Los Angeles, California - 15.03.10

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What is Hula

2010-03-13T13:56:51Z

If you?ve ever been to Hawaii, chances are you?re familiar with hula dancing. A staple of Hawaiian culture, Hula is a traditional form of music and dancing. This traditional Hawaiian music and dancing style is used to express praise and communicate genealogy and mythology. According to Hawaiian legend, the original hula dance was performed by a god or goddess, making the dance sacred to Hawaiian culture. It has been traditionally danced by both men ...

Report blasts firm overseeing Katrina recovery

2010-03-11T18:15:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Report blasts firm overseeing Katrina infrastructure rebuilding for questionable spending</div><div><p>An engineering firm hired to oversee the reconstruction of city buildings and infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Katrina has been overcharging the city, including billing for theater tickets and a flight to Las Vegas, an internal investi...

Review: Question of faith explored in 'Next Fall'

2010-03-11T16:45:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Theater Review: A question of faith compassionately explored in Geoffrey Nauffts' 'Next Fall'</div><div><p>To believe or not to believe.</p><p>It's a quandary at the heart of "Next Fall," Geoffrey Nauffts' compassionate exploration of faith that has made a smooth transfer from off-Broadway to the big time of Broadway's Helen Haye...

Slugger Museum offers glimpse into baseball's past

2010-03-11T06:15:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Visitors glimpse, touch baseball history at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory</div><div><p>Grabbing a bat once swung by Johnny Bench brought a rush of cherished memories for James Montgomery during a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum &a...

David Rubenstein to be Kennedy Center's chairman

2010-03-03T12:15:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein elected chairman of Kennedy Center</div><div><p>David M. Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, was named the sixth chairman of the John F. Kennedy...

"Office" worker Robinson to host "Last Comic"

2010-03-01T13:00:21Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Office" co-star Craig Robinson will host the return of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" this summer.</p><p&g...

Sting to tour with Royal Philharmonic

2010-02-25T18:15:50Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Billboard) - "Roxanne" is getting the royal treatment this summer.</p><p>Police frontman Sting announced this week that he'll embark on a solo tour, bringing the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and a four-piece backing band alo...

Puppet cleavage a no-no for Colo. bus shelter ads

2010-02-23T18:30:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Puppet showing cleavage a no-no for Colorado Springs bus shelter posters</div><div><p>Puppet cleavage has been ruled out for advertising posters in Colorado Springs bus shelters. Lamar Advertising rejected posters for a touring production of the Broadway show "Avenue Q" because they show the cleavage of a fuzz...

Secretary of State Rice to perform at concert

2010-02-19T16:00:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to perform piano at benefit concert</div><div><p>Officials with a California nonprofit group say former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has agreed to play the piano at a benefit concert to raise funds for a local school.</p><p>The Las Vegas history. What was once home to the rail yard that helped put Las Vegas on the map in 1905 is becoming home to a performing arts center that, when it opens in spring 2012, will further define us as a community...

Weisz, Law win London stage awards' acting prizes

2010-02-22T10:50:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Rachel Weisz, Jude Law take top acting honors at London's Whatsonstage theater awards</div><div><p>Jude Law and Rachel Weisz got the thumbs up from London theatergoers Sunday, winning top acting honors at the city's only stage awards decided by the public.</p>&am...

Martin Luther King play set for B'way next season

2010-02-22T10:15:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Set for Broadway next season: Acclaimed drama on Martin Luther King Jr., Jon Robin Baitz play</div><div><p>Broadway's spring hasn't started yet but already new shows are being announced for next season, including an acclaimed drama from London...

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