Museum 1978 - Articles Page 2

Opened: February 7, 1978
Closing: April 16, 1978

Museum - 1978 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater/LuEsther Hall
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

Museum takes place on the final day of a group show of three fictional contemporary American artists being exhibited in a major museum of modern art. Over the course of the day some forty people walk through the show: art lovers, skeptics, foreigners, students, lost souls, fellow artists, and of course, museum guards. The play is about the movement and yearning of these people.

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Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory of Sheldon Harnick Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


On November 9, 2023, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in honor of Sheldon Harnick.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

~X~ Announces Annual X-MAS Tour 2023
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023


Iconic Los Angeles band, X, release dates for their annual December X-Mas west coast run. The tour begins December 11 in Seattle before running down the west coast hitting Portland, several Bay Area stops in Roseville, Santa Cruz and Monterey before making it back to hometown LA for a pair of shows at the Roxy on December 18 & 19.

International Contemporary Ensemble Presents Two World Premieres By Courtney Bryan And Adegoke Steve Colson
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

International Contemporary Ensemble to Present COMPOSING WHILE BLACK: VOLUME ONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Yale Rep's WISH YOU WERE HERE Cast and Creative Team Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


Yale Repertory Theatre  begins its 2023–24 season with Wish You Were Here by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Sivan Battat, October 5–28, at Yale Repertory Theatre. Opening Night is Thursday, October 12, which is also press night.

Roulette Intermedium Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Bryant Park Picnic Performances, August 26
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023


Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America season of free, live performances continues on Saturday, August 26 with a 45th anniversary celebration for Roulette Intermedium, featuring sets from saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins, hybrid NYC jazz group 75 Dollar Bill, and sound designer and performer Ka Baird.

Studio Theatre Announces Diverse Directors Slate For 2023-2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023


Studio Theatre's next season will feature the talents of six accomplished and exciting directors, Elena Araoz, Taylor Reynolds, David Muse, Tom Story, Sivan Battat, and Psalmayene 24, who will bring unique and compelling perspectives to the stage.

Tippet Rise Art Center Concert Season Begins August 18
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023


Tippet Rise Art Center welcomes musicians and concertgoers for its eighth concert season, beginning August 18 and running through September 17.

Milwaukee Art Museum To Present The First American Survey Exhibition Of Acclaimed British Artist Idris Khan
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023


The Milwaukee Art Museum will present the first museum exhibition in the U.S. dedicated to the work of renowned London-based multidisciplinary artist Idris Khan in 2024.

Douglas Dunn + Dancers to Present GARDEN PARTY in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023


After nine sold-out performances this past April, Garden Party, a collaborative work by choreographer Douglas Dunn, visual artist/designer Mimi Gross, and lighting designer Lauren Parrish, will return this fall.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Laure Prouvost Solo Exhibition At The Moody Center For The Arts Opens September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023


The Moody Center for the Arts will present the first solo exhibition in Texas of the celebrated French artist Laure Prouvost, opening September 15 and on view through December 14, 2023. The exhibition Above Front Tears Nest in South invites visitors on an intriguing journey, engaging both the body and the mind through multisensorial installations, combining video, sculpture, and textiles in a mind-bending setting that creates a humorous, idiosyncratic experience.  

Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99.

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Presents 2023 Music Scholarships
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


For the first time since opening the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Museum in Stony Brook last fall, LIMEHOF recently awarded its annual music scholarships to five graduating students from across Long Island in a special ceremony held in the main exhibit hall.

Edward Einhorn Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Rehearsal For Truth Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


The Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring Václav Havel has announced that Edward Einhorn will be taking over the job of Artistic Director for its seventh season of work.

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky & More Set for The Wallis Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present sweeping array of bold and diverse programming for the fall/winter of its 2023/2024 Season.

See Chicago Dance Announces 2023 Community Celebration Honoring Homer Hans Bryant And Ginger Farley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2023


See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization currently hosting  the 11th Chicago Dance Month with more than 60 events around Chicago celebrating the myriad talents that make Chicago's dance scene so strong, has announced its 2023 Community Celebration & Awards Presentation.

Studio Theatre Announces Cast of FUN HOME
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023


Studio Theatre has announced the cast of their production of Fun Home, with performances starting June 28. The musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, is based on the autobiographical graphic novel of the same name by cartoonist and writer Alison Bechdel.

FAT HAM, ESPEJOS: CLEAN & More Set for Studio Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


Studio Theatre has announced its 2023-24 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

South Street Seaport Museum Welcomes Tall Ship Capitán Miranda
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023


The South Street Seaport Museum is to co-hosting the 1930 Capitán Miranda, a sail training tall ship of the Uruguayan Navy, when she arrives in New York in May 2023.

Classic X Song 'Poor Girl' Featured in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Vol 3
by Michael Major - May 4, 2023


X recently shared plans for a summer tour where they will continue to debut new music they’ve been working on for a future Fat Possum album release, along with your X favorites, of course. Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and DJ Bonebrake are hitting the road beginning June 23rd where they will be joined for seven dates by good friends.

REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL Announces 2023 Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023


The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.

Summer Movies At Sarasota Opera House To Begin May 12, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023


Sarasota Opera has announced the lineup for the 2023 Summer Classic Movies at the Opera House. The Classic Movies at the Opera House series featuring many beloved movies will open on Friday, May 12th at 7:30 pm with 2001: A Space Odyssey. Throughout the summer and into the fall, featured movies will include films ranging from the 1930's to the 1990's. Tickets will be $12 and will go on sale starting on Wednesday, May 3. Additional movie titles are detailed below.  

Paul Morantz's Collection Is About To Hit The Auction Block
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023


Van Eaton Galleries, the world record-breaking auction house and exhibition gallery has announced “The Paul Morantz Collection” auction to take place at its new location in Studio City on  April 29th and 30th  beginning at 10 A.M. PST.

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