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Feeling 'Young, Scrappy And Hungry'? Have A 'Hamilton'-Inspired Meal

By Kristen Hartke • 13 hours ago

There's nothing like a fandom to encourage innovation, and the devotees of the Broadway hit Hamilton: An American Musical are no exception — whether they've actually seen the show in person or have memorized every lyric of the 46 songs on the soundtrack album. So it was only a matter of time before enthusiastic fans were going to search out culinary tributes to their most treasured folk hero.

A Working Actor: Performing In 2 Different Plays On The Same Day

By • Jul 23, 2017

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A Tempo - Young Composers Get Boost from New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Program

By • Jul 22, 2017

It's a rare opportunity when an emerging composer gets extended rehearsal time with a symphony orchestra to work through a new piece. So the chance to spend a week preparing a new work with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and hearing feedback directly from musicians offered an unusual learning experience for a select group of composers earlier this month. 

Sing Different: Steve Jobs' Life Becomes An Opera

By Naomi Lewin • Jul 22, 2017

Mark Campbell is one of the most prolific and celebrated librettists in contemporary American opera. But, as he recently told an audience at the Guggenheim Museum, not everyone thought his latest project was a good idea.

In a Broadway Minute Reviews 'Marvin's Room'

By • Jul 21, 2017

Theater critic Howard Shapiro reviews Marvin's Room, a play with actress/comedian Janeane Garofalo. Friday 8 am and Saturday 10 am.

3 Top Ballet Companies Convene For The Golden Anniversary Of 'Jewels'

By • Jul 20, 2017

Russian, American and French ballet dancers are gathering Thursday night for a bit of cultural diplomacy at New York City's Lincoln Center. They're celebrating the 50th anniversary of George Balanchine's masterpiece Jewels, considered the first full-length, nonnarrative ballet.

300 Years Of Handel's 'Water Music,' With A Splash Of Politics

By • Jul 17, 2017

So what do you do if you're a recently crowned head of state and you're already facing opposition — even from within your own family? One answer is optics. Make a big, public splash; throw a lavish party with A-list musical entertainment. That's just what happened in London — 300 years ago Monday.

A Tempo: Carnegie Hall's NYO-Jazz Initiative

By • Jul 15, 2017

After developing its National Youth Orchestra of the USA and NYO2 programs, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute has announced plans to launch NYO-Jazz next summer. This week on A Tempo (Saturday 7 pm), host Rachel Katz will speak with Douglas Beck, director of artistic training programs, about the new initiative, as well as this year's NYO-USA and NYO2 season, which began with a residency for both orchestras at SUNY-Purchase earlier this month.

Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe Brings Dance Education To Paris' Underserved Communities

By • Jul 15, 2017

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Now to Paris where audiences are enjoying the first stop of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's European tour. For almost 60 years, the company has been performing modern dance inspired by the African-American experience.

In a Broadway Minute Reviews the Musical 'Anastasia'

By • Jul 13, 2017

"Anastasia" is the new Broadway musical about the Russian princess, inspired by the animated film of the same name. Hear theater critic Howard Shapiro's review of the musical this week on In a Broadway Minute, Friday at 8 am and Saturday at 10 am.

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