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In it for the long haul...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:57:24 GMT

The Evening Standard presented its first annual Theatre Awards back in 1955 - a fact that makes them easily the longest-running of all the theatre awards ceremonies, eclipsing both the Oliviers (which began in 1976) and the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards (1989). And attending yesterday’s awards

Star-studded 'Carol' canceled

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:32:26 GMT

That infamous star-crusted production of "A Christmas Carol" that was to have played the Civic Opera House Dec. 22-27 has been canceled. The whole tour is not happening. No F. Murray Abraham (unless you have Netflix). No George Wendt (unless...

Spinning the saga of Spider-Man

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:11:39 GMT

Alexis Soloski: Six years, over $50 million and a handful of songs penned by Bono later, can the Broadway musical really compete with three action movie hits?

Blood Red Shoes to debut new songs at free London gig

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:12:18 GMT

Blood Red Shoes are set to showcase new material from their forthcoming second album at a free show in London this week. The duo – singer/guitarist Laura-Mary Carter and singer/drummer Steven Ansell – will play an intimate gig at the Cro Bar in Soho on Wednesday (November 25).

Royal Court dominates this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:45 GMT

The Royal Court Theatre led the way at the 55th annual London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, picking up four gongs.

From the LDI Show Floor: Lex Products Corp. Slim Dimmer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT

The Slim Dimmer is a UL-listed ultra-portable single 1.8kW unit that features a high-quality fader coupled with a digital intensity display

NY Review: 'Fela!'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Director-choreographer Bill T. Jones has improved this dynamic political musical for a transfer to the Main Stem. But will it survive on star-driven Broadway?

The 100 best pop albums of the Noughties - Times Online

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:24:19 GMT

Having made Johnny Cash hip again, the producer Rick Rubin applied his less-is-more magic to the squarest crooner of the lot. The result? A set of the most gorgeous, understated, deliciously pained songs you will hear in any decade. 99. Surprise - Paul Simon (Warner, 2006)

Dance With Lisa - Hip-Hop Cardio

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:27:07 GMT

Dance With Lisa - Hip-Hop Cardio (2005): Lisa Nunziella leads a complex but manageable dance routine that feels like it belongs in the clubs rather than on an exercise video. Geared towards an intermediate level of ability, the fun routine is built around eight sets of eight-count choreography,

Blu-ray Review: Four Christmases

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Not to sound like a Scrooge, but to paraphrase Roger Ebert, I hated, hated, hated 'Four Christmases.' I really mean that. This movie is atrocious. Warner Bros., having not learned from the painful commercial...

20 tracks every broken beat fan should know

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

The beat changed one day. Four-to-the-floor's steady dominant drum march fractured, as chaotic new patterns emerged in the ranks of uniformity. Once the familiar heartbeat of disco, house, and techno skipped, the boundaries tumbled down. The tempo rule book was thrown out, sounds warped, and

Whats Wrong With Wes Anderson?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:24 GMT

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Ableton Live

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:52 GMT

Once scoffed at by many a sound engineer, Ableton Live is now maturing into a programme that is embraced by professionals and consumers alike. Rob Hughes and Wes Maebe find out exactly what the software has to offer the pro community...

Phiaton PS 320 Review

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:31:24 GMT

We review Phiaton’s PS 320 Primal Series ultra-lightweight headphones, they perform like a more expensive brand, but come with a ...

John Mayer Gets Ready for Battle

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:32:21 GMT

John Mayer, seven-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and performer, recently released his fourth album, Battle Studies on November 17th.

Eva Mendes: All the Right Moves

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:24 GMT

When Eva Mendes (then Mendez ) first attracted attention in Training Day with Denzel Washington, she wasn t taken very seriously. A beautiful woman, yes -- even more, a beautiful Latina ... but an actress to contend with? Don't be silly. Those who underestimated Eva have learned their lesson.

Pulse focuses on dance studio students for Sky

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Sky 1 will take a look behind the scenes at Europe’s largest dance studios in a 7 x 60 series from Pulse Films described as “Airport meets Fame”.

Bay Area holiday theater, dance events

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:46:54 GMT

From ghost stories and dancing Sugar Plums to the Velveteen Rabbit, the flurry of seasonal festivities is almost upon us, and there's no time to waste on being a Grinch. Tuck into this list of mixed "Nutcrackers," "Christmas Carols" and other assorted holiday fare.

Michael Cerveris of 'Fringe' relishes role of the Observer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:29:59 GMT

Michael Cerveris been lurking somewhere in the background of every episode of Fox's freaky Fringe: Mysterious, quiet, fond of Tabasco sauce.

HOLOPHONE’S® H2-PRO SCORES A HAT TRICK FOR SOCCER BROADCASTS ON T...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:57:41 GMT

Italy’s Soccer Championship and Champions/Europa League Events Covered in HD Video and Dolby Surround Sound for Mediaset, Sky Italy and Rai NAPOLI, ITALY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009 — Frame ...

Jay-Z on Broadway

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT

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News & Star | News | Carlisle school pupils to stage ‘dance facto...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:23 GMT

Youngsters from Norman Street Primary, Inglewood Infants and Juniors, Bishop Harvey Goodwin and Petteril Bank schools will see next Wednesday’s performance at RRCA’s theatre in Harraby. The event has been directed by RRCA dance leader Wendy Boothman.

Thodos Dance Chicago presents modest 'Fosse Trilogy'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

"Fosse Trilogy" consists of three short, pleasant but unspectacular works by Bob Fosse , mounted by Ann Reinking and performed by Thodos Dance Chicago.

WSDG Designs Casablanca Multimedia Studios in the Hollywood Hills

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:35:00 GMT

Singer/songwriter/musician/photographer Matt Buguy contracted the Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) to provide professional design and acoustic advice for Buguy's Casablanca Multimedia Studios in the Hollywood Hills. Buguy's studio is 18x12 feet and totals 216 square feet.

'Gone With the Wind,' 'Star Trek' remake top latest Blu-ray relea...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:02:36 GMT

Arguably the most famous motion picture ever made, “Gone With The Wind” (1939), and a rebooting of a science-fiction legend, “Star Trek” (2009), sit atop this week’s lineup of titles making their first appearance on the Blu-ray high definition DVD format.