Two-Time Emmy Winner Bruce Vilanch Returns to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Featuring Ailey, Momix, Cunningham, Travis Wall and More
The Fire Island Dance Festival returns to Fire Island Pines for a trio of first rate outdoor performances/parties on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2010. This year's festival will feature offerings from eleven internationally renowned dance companies and artists including premier dances by "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist/choreographer Travis Wall (July 17 only) and Stephen Petronio Company. Returning to emcee the event for a second year is two-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch. - July 09, 2010
Fire Island Dance Festival 16 Announces Line Up Celebrated Dance Festival Turns Sweet Sixteen With Ailey, Wheeldon, Petronio, Momix and More
Set for July 17 and 18, the Fire Island Dance Festival 16 will include performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes, Joffrey Ballet Chicago principal Fabrice Calmels, MOMIX, Camille Brown, Mark Stuart Dance Theatre and San Francisco Ballet principals Yuan Yuan Tan and Damien Smith performing choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, premiere dances by Travis Wall and Stephen Petronio. - June 05, 2010
Dancers Responding to AIDS Present Dance from the Heart | Men 20 Dance Companies and Artists to Perform at Four Programs Over Two Days
Produced by and benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, "Dance from the Heart | MEN" will feature two unique programs spread out over two days and will showcase 20 of some of the finest male dancers and choreographers working today including So You Think You Can Dance season three finalist Danny Tidwell, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Marcelo Gomes and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre principal Jamar Roberts. - December 16, 2009
Bruce Vilanch to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Fifteen
The Fire Island Dance Festival, Dancers Responding to AIDS’ (DRA) signature event is now in its fifteenth year. The annual event will be held in Fire Island Pines against a backdrop of the sun setting over the Great South Bay. The program will feature signature repertory dances along with world premiere pieces performed by emerging, established and world-renowned dance companies and choreographers. Festival performances will be hosted by Emmy Award winning writer / comic Bruce Vilanch. - July 04, 2009
Tony® Nominee John Tartaglia Returns to Broadway for One Night in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" Benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Tony® nominee John Tartaglia returns to Broadway for two performances in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" a holiday themed evening of songs and stories featuring faces familiar to fans of the popular TV show. The event will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. - November 11, 2007
Tony Award® Winner Bill T. Jones to Host "Dance from the Heart." A One Night Only Dance Experience Featuring 11 Dance Companies Benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS
Sleek, percussive, engaging, and breathtaking all describe "Dance from the Heart" the yearly one night only dance experience benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS. Dance visionary Bill T. Jones will host the evening that will feature performances by American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Keigwin + Company, MOMIX, Paradigm, Wendy Seyb, Shen Wei Dance Arts, Jason Samuels Smith, and members of the cast of Disney’s The Lion King on Bway. - November 11, 2007
Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Executive Receives 2007 President's Award for Student Outreach Program
Student AIDS fundraising and awareness program modeled on methods employed by Broadway professionals wins national award. - August 02, 2007
Daytime Drama Takes on Musical Comedy Again - When ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares
Stars from ABC television's popular daytime lineup come to Broadway in a one night only live evening of music, dance, comedy, songs, and self parody. This highly popular yearly event benefits Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Already confirmed are stars from: All My Children, One Life to Live, General Hospital, and The View. - November 20, 2006
Chita Rivera, John Leguizamo and a Cast of Latino All Star Performers Unite for Broadway Cares AIDS Benefit
The worlds of Latin music and Broadway unite on November 20th at BB Kings Blues Club in New York for "An Evening of Latin Rhythms" a one night only event benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). The Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award winning performers scheduled to appear include Daphne Rubin Vega, Jimmy Bosch, Wilson Cruz, Saundra Santiago, Ray Santos and Queen of Telenovelas - Lupita Ferrer. - November 19, 2006
Lubovitch, Quanz, and Petronio Scheduled to Premiere New Works at Upcoming "Dance from the Heart" AIDS Benefit
Three new works by world renowned choreographers will highlight Dancers Responding to AIDS' second annual winter dance festival hosted by Tony Award winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell and featuring over forty dancers from thriteen dance companies. - November 19, 2006