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Recommended Theater: WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN (Blue in the Right Way at The Edge Theater in Chicago)
Chicago theatre company, Blue in the Right Way, formed to make provocative, stylized theatre as visual art, presents its inaugural production, Women Beware Women, a queer, feminist version of Thomas Middleton’s 1621 psychosexual revenge tragedy. Freely adapted by Kevin V. Smith and Daiva Bhandari, Smith’s abstract, expressionist staging will feature elements of drag performance and…
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Highly Recommended Dance: SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/ STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER (Auditorium Theatre)
An exhilarating story told in dance and live performance by a seventeen-piece jazz orchestra, SUGAR HILL is set to the music of the genre-defying collaboration between jazz icons bandleader/composer Duke Ellington and composer, Billy Strayhorn, in a captivating way that has never been done before. Nikolas Gaifullin, Alicia Mae Holloway, Josue Gomez In its world…
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Extras / Dance: TEACHING DISCIPLINE AND PASSION: THE ROLE OF A DANCE COACH
A dance coach helps their students to become more disciplined. They teach their students how to maintain posture, follow a routine, and be focused on their practice. This discipline carries over into other areas of life, such as school or work. By learning discipline through dance, students can develop important skills that they can apply…
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Recommended Dance: EIGHTH AMERICAN DANCE PLATFORM (The Joyce Theater)
The Joyce Theater continues to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform. Hand-picked by educator, dramaturg, choreographer, scholar and Jacob’s Pillow Associate Curator Melanie George, three companies will each perform twice at The Joyce Theater from January 9-14. Melanie George Home to some…
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Highly Recommended Dance: KEEPSAKE (ISHIDA Dance Company in Houston)
THE HOBBY CENTER IN HOUSTON PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF KEEPSAKE BY ISHIDA DANCE COMPANY PROGRAM: keepsake (World Premiere by ISHIDA Dance) warm my bones (World Premiere by ISHIDA Dance) You look strange’”you look happy (by Jeremy Galdeano) If the world was ending, would you hold me tight? (by John Wannehag) ISHIDA Dance The Hobby Center…
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Recommended Dance: THE NUTCRACKER (Inland Pacific Ballet, December 2-23, 2023)
Inland Pacific Ballet’s The Nutcracker comes to life this season with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, Tchaikovsky’s classic score, and more than 80 dancers on stage. This annual holiday favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and sets out on a wondrous journey to the…
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Film Recommendation: BEYOND THE AGGRESSIVES: 25 YEARS LATER (directed by Daniel Peddle; World Premiere at NewFest 2023)
NEWFEST 2023 DOCUMENTARY CENTERPIECE Screens in person on Wednesday, October 18th, 7 ET Streams through October 24, 2023 Daniel Peddle’s follow-up to his groundbreaking 2005 film THE AGGRESSIVES, which was the first documentary to really center transmasculine people of color – all assigned female at birth. It followed the lives of six masculine presenting BIPOC…
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Recommended Concert: THIS, AND MY HEART: A PORTRAIT OF EMILY DICKINSON AND HER WORLDS THROUGH TEXT AND SONG (Fox Singers of The Verdi Chorus)
It seems that every time Emily Dickinson’s name is mentioned, people have an instant reaction accompanied by a smile. Her poetry has inspired books, films, and plays – and now, the Verdi Chorus is kicking off its 40th anniversary season, by presenting with the Sahm Family Foundation, This, and My Heart, A Portrait of Emily Dickinson and Her Worlds Through Text…
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Extras: MASTERING THE ART OF CRITIQUING: EVALUATING A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
In the theatre something magical happens; your imagination comes alive, and your heart beats with excitement. The stories unfold before your eyes. As an audience member, you can be fully immersed in the performance and contribute feedback to enhance its overall quality. To effectively analyze a play, it requires a blend of appreciation, technical understanding,…
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Theater Review: MACBETH IN STRIDE (Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C.)
Created and performed by Shakespeare Theatre Company Associate Director Whitney White, this rock ‘n’ roll play with music turns Macbeth on its head’”and is a great complement to STC’s spring production of Macbeth. The cast features Whitney White as Woman (Director of STC’s The Amen Corner and Broadway’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), Charlie Thurston as Man (STC’s Here There Are Blueberries), Stacey Sargeant as First Witch (Broadway’s for colored…
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Music: SETTING THE STAGE: SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND ACOUSTICS FOR KARAOKE
Karaoke parties are a great way to have fun with friends or family! However, don’t let the excitement of singing along to your favorite songs overshadow the importance of setting up the perfect sound stage. From finding an appropriate spot to set up speakers to taking acoustics into consideration, there are plenty of important details…
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Extras | Dance: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SETTING UP AND PROMOTING A DANCE PERFORMANCE EVENT
People love to go out and watch dance performances. From competitions to social events for everyone, dance events are becoming more popular. However, thoughtful planning of your dance event is the only key to achieving your goals. Nevertheless, organizing the perfect dance event doesn’t need to be difficult. With a solid plan and upfront arrangements,…
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Extras: THE RISE OF WOMEN IN HORSE RACING: TRAILBLAZERS AND CHAMPIONS
Introduction Horse racing has always been a male-dominated sport, but in recent years, women have been breaking down barriers and making their mark in the industry. From jockeys to trainers, women have been taking the reins and proving that they have what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the sport. In this…
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Video Game Review: STRAY GODS: THE ROLE-PLAYING MUSICAL (Music Director Austin Wintory)
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is the first video game to leverage deeply and complexly interactive musical numbers to tell its story. The game is an extraordinary fusion of captivating storytelling, interactive gameplay, and breathtaking music set in a hand-illustrated modern fantasy world where you will assume the role of Grace, a college dropout bestowed…
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Extras | TV: THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY ANIME ONLINE
Anime is a very specialized category. While there is a ton of it out there, it can be hard to find the best spots to watch it and find the shows you really want to see the most. Whether you’re looking for a free resource or you just want to make sure you get the…
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Extras: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MUSICAL: FINDING THE PERFECT SHOW TO FIT YOUR TASTES
Are you a theatre aficionado who loves nothing more than attending the opening night of the latest musical production? Or perhaps it’s time to introduce your family or friends to the joys of live performance, and you need something that’ll genuinely entertain. Choosing which musical is right for your audience can be daunting! Knowing what…
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Music: UNLEASHING YOUR INNER VIRTUOSO: THE POWER OF VIOLIN LESSONS
Whether you’re seeking a new hobby, a means of expression, or a path to the concert stage, the violin is a fascinating instrument with a captivating allure. As an instrument that requires precision and control, it has the potential to foster significant personal growth. This article aims to delve into how violin lessons can help…
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Dance Preview: BALLETS WITH A TWIST (Fall 2023 Touring Season Announcement)
Ballets with a Twist Announces its Fall 2023 Touring Season Ballets with a Twist performs Cocktail Hour: The Show New York City-based Ballets with a Twist is excited to announce its fall touring season to Arkansas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Tour Details September 23, 2023: ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, Little Rock, AR October 28,…
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Theater Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ (Musical Theatre West in Long Beach)
OOHS AND OZ Just in time, a new, colorful and fun version of everyone’s childhood favorite movie is here in Long Beach. Musical Theatre West’s Royal Shakespeare version of The Wizard of Oz — a faithful recreation of the 1939 movie — which opened last Saturday at the Carpenter Center, isn’t just for kids. Over the…
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Recommended Theater: MONKEYS (905 Cole Theatre; 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival)
The Hollywood Fringe Festival is presenting the world premiere of Monkeys, a 2023 Hollywood Fringe Scholarship winner, written and directed by Bernard Badion. Monkeys is a workplace comedy set in one of the worst workplaces to ever exist, following a group of Filipino farm laborer bunkmates who go on strike to protest their abysmally low…
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