Sunday, July 19, 2020
Tuesday, July 21, marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of musicians.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:58AMJuly 21 marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician and advocate for the arts, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:58AMSaturday, July 18, 2020
Even before the age of social-distancing, composer and conductor Eric Whitacre had been leading an online chorus for a decade. Choir members say the connection they foster is more important …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:06PMTuesday, July 14, 2020
On Site Opera, a company that stages performances in unlikely places, has changed its format during the pandemic. Now it organizes live performances for an audience of just one — over the …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:12PMOn Site Opera, a company that stages performances in unlikely places, has changed its format during the pandemic. Now it organizes live performances for an audience of just one — over the …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:59PMTuesday, July 7, 2020
Actors' Equity is allowing theaters in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts to put on performances this summer. The theaters plan two live shows with limited audiences and safety protocols…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:32PMActors' Equity is allowing theaters in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts to put on performances this summer. The theaters plan two live shows with limited audiences and safety protocols…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:57PMMonday, July 6, 2020
The Broadway actor was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Bullets Over Broadway. Cordero had been working on a production of Rock of Ages when he developed symptoms of pneumon…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:18PMThe Broadway actor was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Bullets Over Broadway. Cordero had been working on a production of Rock of Ages when he developed symptoms of pneumon…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:20AMTuesday, June 30, 2020
The Broadway League, which represents theater producers and owners, has announced that none of Broadway's 41 theaters will reopen before the end of 2020.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03AMMonday, June 29, 2020
The Broadway League, which represents theater producers and owners, has announced that none of Broadway's 41 theaters will reopen before the end of 2020.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:30PMWednesday, June 10, 2020
Theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic are struggling to get work to the public. Some are doing plays for podcast, others are turning what would have been stage works into audio dra…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:42AMTuesday, June 9, 2020
Theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic are struggling to get work to the public. Some are doing plays for podcast, others are turning what would have been stage works into audio dra…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:00AMTuesday, May 26, 2020
For 30 years, Shetler Studios provided affordable space in New York's theater district for rehearsals, readings, classes and auditions. The owners can't afford to continue because of the pan…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:36AMMonday, May 25, 2020
For 30 years, Shetler Studios provided affordable space in New York's theater district for rehearsals, readings, classes and auditions. The owners can't afford to continue because of the pan…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:07AMFriday, April 24, 2020
Broadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coro…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:32PMBroadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coro…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:04AMSunday, April 12, 2020
As venues across the country have shut down in response to the coronavirus, some theaters have made archival videos of the closed productions available online, for the cost of a ticket.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:48PMSaturday, April 11, 2020
As venues across the country have shut down in response to the coronavirus, some theaters have made archival videos of the closed productions available online, for the cost of a ticket.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:44PMWednesday, April 8, 2020
Producers and theater owners say Broadway will stay dark until at least June 7, dealing a further blow to New York's biggest tourist attraction.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:52PMSaturday, March 28, 2020
Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she's a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: "It feels good to be needed," she…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:12PMWednesday, March 25, 2020
McNally had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems. He won his first Tony Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also won Tonys for Love! Valor! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragti…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:06PMMcNally had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems. He won his first Tony Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also won Tonys for Love! Valor! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragti…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:03AMTuesday, March 17, 2020
The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pand…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:12PMThe Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pand…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:01AMThursday, March 12, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people. That includes Broadway's 41 theaters.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:24PMNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people. That includes Broadway's 41 theaters.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:02PMTuesday, March 10, 2020
When playwright Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band premiered off-Broadway in 1968, it was the first realistic, mainstream portrayal of gay men on stage. Crowley won a Tony Award for it.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:02AMSunday, February 16, 2020
The NY Philharmonic has commissioned 19 women to create new works to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. It's called Project 19.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:00AMSunday, February 2, 2020
Nnamdi Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro NFL cornerback, is making his Broadway debut in A Soldier's Play. It's been "a pretty surreal journey," he says.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:42AMNnamdi Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro NFL cornerback, is making his Broadway debut in A Soldier's Play. It's been "a pretty surreal journey," he says.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:00AM 
