Rebecca West News

REBECCA'S GAMBLE runs July 19 - September 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at the Theatrecraft Playhouse 7445 'A' Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.

Symphony Space, New York's home for innovative and diverse cultural programming on the Upper West Side, celebrates its 35th season of Music programs in 2013-14 with a stellar array of artists in imaginative, thought-provoking presentations. Curated by Artistic Director Laura Kaminsky, the offerings range from marathon celebrations to intimate recitals, encompassing a rich variety of musical styles. Highlights include a visit from Krzysztof Penderecki, October 25; the fifth THE MUSIC OF NOW MARATHON, with the dream-inspired theme of 'REM: Rapid Ear Movement,' February 1; and appearances by Dar Williams, Tom Paxton, Christine Lavin, and other icons of folk/acoustic music. Capping the season is SLEEPING AROUND, a multidisciplinary festival celebrating the culture, history, art, scene, and scandal of New York's most famous hotels, highlighted by WALL TO WALL SLEEPING AROUND on May 3.

Drake joins librettist Lola Rock 'N' Rolla (writer/director of B-movies Dragzilla, Night of the Living Gay, I Was a Tranny Werewolf, and Nefertitty) and songwriter Gina Volpe (guitarist of the seminal NYC punk band The Lunachicks) to mount the new musical. Homo The Musical! opens at the PTC Performance Space (555 West 42nd Street) on July 23, 2013.

Robert Gould reports for BWW on the upcoming UK professional premiere of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical Phantom at Ye Olde Rose And Crown Theatre.

Award winning Writer/Director Nicole Conn (Little Man, Elena Undone) returns with a glossy, sexy and fun romantic drama guaranteed to earn her a fresh array of fans when A PERFECT ENDING debuts on DVD February 5th from Wolfe Video.

The Houston Ballet organization is imbued with talent from top to bottom. Last year, they organized an event in which the dancers got to experiment and begin growing their own individual choreographic voices. Thursday, December 13, 2012 was their second event with this goal in mind. A small, invitation only audience was treated to an evening of fantastic talent on display in 14 world première ballets by names that are sure to leave a lasting impression on the world of dance.

Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy tonight, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.

Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy on Tuesday, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.

The Alumni Association of the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute at Harvard University will present a reading of David Lavine's 'Poking Kitty Purple'.

The Alumni Association of the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute at Harvard University will present a reading of David Lavine's 'Poking Kitty Purple'.

The Harvardwood Actors' Program, in association with the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University Alumni Association will present a reading of Kelly McAllister's screenplay Burning Man.

The Harvardwood Actors' Program, in association with the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University Alumni Association will present a reading of Kelly McAllister's screenplay Burning Man.

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

The Harvardwood Actors' Program, in association with the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University Alumni Association will present a reading of Beth McGee's The Possessions of Mary Todd Lincoln

The Harvardwood Actors' Program, in association with the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University Alumni Association will present a reading of Beth McGee's The Possessions of Mary Todd Lincoln

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit is proud to present Rosmersholm, written by famed playwright Henrik Ibsen. The production, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates, closes October 9, 2011.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit is proud to present the closing weekend of Rosmersholm, written by famed playwright Henrik Ibsen.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit is proud to present the closing weekend of Rosmersholm, written by famed playwright Henrik Ibsen.

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit is proud to present Rosmersholm, written by famed playwright Henrik Ibsen.