Hippodrome offers theatre, music classes
The Hippodrome Foundation (HFI), the non-profit partner of the Hippodrome Theatre, is taking the show on the road as part of HFI’s expanded outreach and educational programming for older adults.The new programming initiative kicked off in October with award-winning veteran theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck speaking at the Cockeysville and Seven Oak Senior Centers. In her lecture,... READ MORE
Harpo’s son found early success in music
When he was 5 years old, Bill Marx quit taking piano lessons. He was tired of playing nothing but scales.When he was 6, he started again. This time he didn’t quit. But his teacher did. That was OK with Marx’s parents. They knew he had more talent than his teacher.He went on to prove them right, becoming not only an extraordinary pianist, but a brilliant composer, arranger and... READ MORE
Spanish plays with live English dubbing
It has been flying under the radar of mainstream media for years, but a local Spanish-language theater company’s annual festival of plays from Spanish-speaking countries may be poised to break into general public consciousness.Teatro de la Luna (Theater of the Moon) has been performing in Arlington since 1991. Since 1998, they have brought productions from Latin America, the Caribbean ... READ MORE
Renowned pianist takes on new challenges
Menahem Pressler’s schedule is daunting. There is globe-trotting travel and performance as a concert pianist — both solo and with the world’s leading orchestras. Plus, he handles a full-time teaching position at a university, and practices four hours a day.Even so, he finds a few moments to talk about his upcoming visit to Columbia, where he will play at the Horowitz... READ MORE
Becoming Mr. and Mrs. Francis Scott Key
Alan Gephardt and Sonia Socha may not be husband and wife in real life, but they have portrayed a real married couple for the past 25 years.As Francis Scott Key and his wife Mary, the two have appeared throughout Maryland at living history re-enactments, festivals, museums, classrooms and more. Their interactive historic interpretations bring this 19th century “power couple” to ... READ MORE
Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre on a roll
“I love working with a theme,” Ron Celona, artistic director of the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, said at the Atrium in Rancho Mirage. Heading into his fifth season, the lineup focuses on “The American Melting Pot,” a look at four cultures by prominent playwrights.Last season highlighted works by Terrence McNally with great success. “Master Class put us... READ MORE
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