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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Grand Ole ... Cirque du Soleil? New show will celebrate Nashville's country music by Bill Chappell

Cirque du Soleil is trading in its trademark worldbeat vibes for banjos and country two-step, for a new show to be unveiled next summer.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:32AM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Yo-Yo Ma performs a musical protest outside the Russian Embassy by Bill Chappell

The world-famous cellist made a personal stand with Ukraine on Monday, setting up his instrument on the sidewalk in Washington, D.C., next to an improvised street sign reading, "Zelensky Way…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:12PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

'Hamilton' Nets Record 16 Tony Award Nominations by Bill Chappell

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and force behind Hamilton, is nominated for three individual awards, including best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:36PM
Monday, May 2, 2016

Misty Copeland Inspires A Barbie 'Sheroes' Doll by Bill Chappell

Misty Copeland says she played with Barbie dolls until she was 13 — the same year she started ballet.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:20PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Still She Rises: Misty Copeland Makes History With American Ballet Theatre by Bill Chappell

Misty Copeland didn't begin ballet until she took a free class at a Boys & Girls Club. Today she became the first black female principal dancer with the premiere U.S. dance company.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:49PM
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