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Entries in The Broad Stage (16)
DADDY LONG LEGS
Broadway's Megan McGinnis and Robert Adelman Hancock perform during the opening night of the world premier musical, 'Daddy Long Legs' at the Broad Stage on Thursday, June 17, 2010. 'Daddy Long Legs is an original old-fashioned modern romance directed by Tony Award-winner John Caird. The musical has a seductive pop and folk inflected score by hit songwriter Paul Gordon.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in The Broad Stage, Theatre
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An American Tragedy
“Santa Monica College Opera Theatre has the unique distinction of not only presenting the West Coast Premiere of ‘An American Tragedy,’ but the students will have the privilege of working with Tobias Picker as he will be composer-in-residence for the week of May 2 through 9,” said Gail Gordon, SMC Opera Theatre artistic director.
Sloan is a graduate of the Juilliard School who has performed throughout the country with such companies as Wolf Trap Opera, Kentucky Opera, Utah Opera and Tanglewood. He is quickly becoming recognized as much for his warm, elegant vocalism as he is for deft interpretations of diverse characters.
Critics have praised “An American Tragedy.” The Philadelphia Inquirer said “Picker’s score contains lush, singable, flowing music.” The New York Post said the opera is “a compelling mix of sex, religion and status” and that “Picker’s music has power.” And The Financial Times said “’An American Tragedy’ may be the perfect modern opera for people who hate modern opera.”
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage, Theatre
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ON WINGS OF SONGS
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Alek Shrader, Broad Stage, Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage
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PETRUSHKA
Acclaimed puppeteer/Director Basil Twist explains to students how the Marionette is operated by the three puppeteers during an Arts Insights Education and Outreach Program of Petrushka at the Broad Stage on Friday, February 5, 2010.
Igor Stravinsky's ballet "Petrushka" is the tale of a traditional Russian puppet who comes to life and vies with his rival The Moor for the love of a Ballerina. At its debut in 1911, the world was rocked by Stravinsky's innovative music - discordant, bitonal and new.
Puppeteer and Director Basil Twist puts a whole new...er...twist on the story. Instead of human dancers playing puppets who come to life - why not have puppets play puppets? The puppets fly, dance, and float in midair.
Accompanied by Stravinsky's music scored for two pianos, the result is incredible.
Petrushka runs through Sunday Feb 7. Ticket information http://www.thebroadstage.com/
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Marionette, PETRUSHKA, The Broad Stage
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima performs at the Broad Stage during Santa Monica College's 10th Annual Asian/Pacific Islander Celebrationon Friday,May 1, 2009. Since Hiroshima's inception in 1980, the group has assumed the artistic mission of bridging cultural divides through the power of music. Hiroshima has borrowed from numerous cultures - Asian, Latin American, African American and more - and merged these influences into a unique and innovative whole that is solely their own. The result is a brand of music that speaks to nearly every aspect of contemporary culture.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Bands, Music, Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage
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Bollywood Delicious
The blue 13 dance company performs Bollywood Delicious at The Broad Stage during a press conference announcing the 2009-2010 Second Season for the Broads Stage at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 30, 2009. The 2009-2010 spans 81 performance, between September 2009 and May 2010, and includes Broadway and theatre, as well as the return of chamber music, jazz, world music, baroque, dance, opera/voice; and family and educational programs.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage
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SNEAK PEEK
(left to right) Dale Franzen, Director of The Broad Stage and Broad Stage Artistic Chair Dustin Hoffman talk with actors Hattie Winston, James Cromwell and cast from 'Jane Austen Unscripted' about their craft after a press conference announcing the 2009-2010 Second Season for the Broads Stage at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 30, 2009. The 2009-2010 season spans 81 performance, between September 2009 and May 2010, and includes Broadway and theatre, as well as the return of chamber music, jazz, world music, baroque, dance, opera/voice; and family and educational programs. Legendary Mikhail Baryshnikov will be opening the Second Season of The Broad Stage with a tour de force performance of unforgettable artistry and passion. Joined by prima ballerina Ana Laguna, the program features two U.S. premieres of dances by Alexei Ratmansky and Benjamin Millepied.
“The Broad Stage is a place where emerging artists may play large, and established artists may play small,” explains Dustin Hoffman, Chair, Artistic Advisory Committee, “where exploration of the edge is encouraged and supported, and the community experiences art outside the rails of commerciality.”
“Our mission is to bring established and emerging performing artists from all over the world and give them the freedom to do what they do best,” adds Dale Franzen. “The artists have responded brilliantly! For 2009-2010, our second season, we’ve added Theater, Jazz, Opera, World Music, and Broadway series and greatly increased the number of performances on both our stages from 40 to 81. There’s excitement surrounding our sophomore season, with opening night and open-air parties, free community concerts and legendary artists stepping out in ways we rarely, if ever, see. On top of that, we’ve got a free parking lot, ticket prices as low as $20 and ocean breezes,” says Franzen.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage
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Ballet at the Broad
The Los Angeles Ballet [LAB] performs George Balanchine’s 'Prodigal Son' at the Broad Stage on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Los Angeles Ballet made its exciting debut in 2006 as the region's own professional ballet company focused on capturing the creative aesthetic unique to Southern California. The Company's first triumph was "The Nutcracker" followed by dynamic repertoires in Seasons I and II, hailed by critics and audiences alike. With a professional ballet presence in Los Angeles, LAB continues to captivate a large, diverse audience and devoted, supportive patrons. With a home-based outlet for their passion, balletomanes in Los Angeles no longer have to rely on visiting companies to experience world class dance. Additionally, a new generation of dance enthusiasts regularly enjoy the company's dynamic dance productions. LAB was most recently featured in a special showcase on the hit FOX television show, "So You Think You Can Dance."
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Cultural, Dance, Santa Monica College, The Broad Stage
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