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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Ohio Dance Theatre prepares to bite into new production of 'Dracula' by Donald Rosenberg

The dance world abounds in story ballets that have legs, including "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker" and "Giselle." But how many can be said to possess both legs an…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM

Sold-out concert celebrates prolific career of 'Fiddler' lyricist Sheldon Harnick by Donald Rosenberg

"What makes Sheldon unique is the fact that he totally is a mensch as a human being and in his art," said Bill Rudman, artistic director of the Cleveland-based Musical Theater Proj…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM

Saturday, October 27, 2012

GroundWorks DanceTheater makes vibrant debut at Allen Theatre by Donald Rosenberg

The night's premiere was Doug Elkins' "A Hummingbird at the High Line," a bright and wistful paean to the vicissitudes of love.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:15AM

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

New panel reviewing project-support applications for Cuyahoga Arts and Culture by Donald Rosenberg

Sixty-four organizations have applied for the grants of up to $5,000.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 08:46AM

Monday, October 22, 2012

Cuyahoga Arts and Culture continues panel reviews for project support by Donald Rosenberg

Panelists will review applications this week from 128 organizations at the Idea Center in PlayhouseSquare.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:13AM

Sunday, October 21, 2012

GroundWorks DanceTheater revs up for action-packed season by Donald Rosenberg

The season begins with GroundWorks' inaugural performances this week at the Allen Theatre in PlayhouseSquare -- part of a new residency at Cleveland State University -- and extends to the wo…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM

Love gained and lost in 'Otello,' this week's telecast in 'The Met: Live in HD' series by Donald Rosenberg

No need for fisticuffs here, but many observers believe "Otello" to be a more effective and affecting work than the Shakespeare play on which it is based, "Othello."

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:00AM

Friday, October 19, 2012

57 organizations qualify for operating support grants from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture by Donald Rosenberg

Final scores for organizations that made the cut could rise by up to 15 points, based on a group's financial health, by the time the CAC board approves the results Monday, Nov. 19, at the Mu…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:00PM

Monday, October 15, 2012

Karamu cast brings zest to frisky, fragmented 'Color Purple' by Donald Rosenberg

The large ensemble of actors and dancers works hard and well under director Terrence Spivey and choreographer Angelique Lipford, though their efforts can't hide the seams in this crazy-quilt…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:00PM

Monday, October 8, 2012

Panelists announced for this week's Cuyahoga Arts and Culture reviews by Donald Rosenberg

Sessions devoted to general operating support are being held today through Wednesday at the Idea Center in PlayhouseSquare.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 01:00PM

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Choreographer Trey McIntyre brings pioneering spirit to Northeast Ohio by Donald Rosenberg

Since planting roots in Boise in 2005 and going full time three years later, the Trey McIntyre Project has won wide acclaim for the choreographer's penetrating artistry and the dancers' vibr…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 12:00PM

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Opera Per Tutti takes up residence at Cleveland Public Theatre by Donald Rosenberg

The small opera company led by soprano Andrea Anelli will perform the last two operas in Puccini's "Il Trittico" at CPT in the spring.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:40AM

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Doug Elkins' 'Fraulein Maria' bursts with irreverent wit at Hanna Theatre by Donald Rosenberg

In little more than an hour, Elkins employs a banquet of dance styles, including hip-hop, and gender-bending ideas to catapult the story of Maria and her adventures in nanny-hood.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:49AM

Thursday, August 9, 2012

'Fraulein Maria' brings its wacky 'Sound of Music' magic to PlayhouseSquare by Donald Rosenberg

Choreographer Doug Elkins blends ballet, hip-hop, modern and other styles into "Fraulein Maria," his surprising and witty mash note to Rodgers and Hammerstein's popular swan song.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:00PM

Monday, July 23, 2012

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra announces third season by Donald Rosenberg

The professional ensemble will present concerts at Saint Ignatius High School's Breen Center for the Performing Arts and Plymouth Church and First Unitarian Church of Cleveland in Shaker Hei…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 02:15PM

Friday, May 6, 2011

Composer John Kander mentors production at his alma mater | cleveland.com by Donald Rosenberg

Start spreading the news: John Kander is as smitten today with Oberlin College as he was when he rushed about campus composing music for student productions a mere 60 years ago.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:34PM

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