On Thursday, April 6th, Site-Specific Dances, co-founded by dancer/choreographer Michael Spencer Phillips and South Africa-born architect Dino Kiratzidis premiered at the Paul Taylor Dance Studio in lower Manhattan with an exceptional immersive experience that includes live dancers, a 16-musician chamber orchestra under the masterful direction of
Opened: March 21, 2019
Closing: Open Run
Category: Broadway, Musical
Runtime: 2 hrs. and 30 min. (with one intermission)
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, is the latest jukebox musical to open on Broadway. Based on group founder Otis Williams’ 1988 tell-all, the play offers an entertaining glimpse into the lives of one of R&Bs most successful groups. The Temptations have an enduring musical legacy that has spawned over 42 top ten hits, four Grammys and millions of loyal fans. The musical is a tribute to their undeniable influence on pop culture. Actor Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams narrates this epic show, sharing the laughter and heartbreak of life as a Temptation. It is a story of friendship and fame, with each milestone and tragedy of their long career punctuated by their biggest hits. The musical features spirited renditions of My Girl, Cloud Nine, and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.
Sophisticated Weddings held their highly anticipated 2019 Release Party on February 13th at the lavish Capitale Ballroom. In latest issue is covered “S.W.A.T.” star David Lim and his fiancé Markéta Kazdová. Inside the pages of Sophisticated Weddings, you’ll find a beautiful 13-page feature with David & Markéta. The photo not only showcases the stunning couple but captures the beauty of the historical Capitale Ballroom and hidden rooms.
Bridgefest 2017 concluded successfully for the second time on 3rd of August. We ventured out to Newport, RI to be amongst the many spectators for the festival. People who attended the event got the opportunity to experience some breathtaking performances. The combination of Jazz, Indian Carnatic music, and African Beats transformed the entire event into a fascinating one. Bridgefest 2017, which is also known as A Bridge Together has some similarities when compared to other Newport Festivals. The primary objective of Bridgefest is to bring together cultures that are scattered in different parts of the world. When these cultures are brought together, concert goers were able to experience how well they blend with each other.
Just spotted Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy at the Dance With Me Event. She looks great!
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The Top 10 dancers from So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 do a special dance with Ellen! HILARIOUS!