October 2011 – James Sims

October 28, 2011April 26, 2020

Portishead’s Adrian Utley Talks “The Passion of Joan of Arc”

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In order to promote a White Light Festival event at Lincoln Center, “The Passion of Joan of Arc,” I reached out to one of the artists involved, Portishead’s Adrian Utley, asking him to shoot a few answers to our questions while he was on tour with his band.

October 26, 2011April 26, 2020

Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin, Meet Steve Jobs

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Then there is the current Broadway duo of Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone. Let’s just say, these Broadway stalwarts are making an effort to stay socially relevant.

October 23, 2011April 26, 2020

Follies Score Soars in New Production

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One major aspect of this production that helps give it a "classic" sound is the lavish 28-piece orchestra. More recently, many Broadway shows have been orchestrated to be played by a smaller number of musicians. "It's thrilling to have a full-sized orchestra," Follies' musical director boasted.

October 23, 2011April 26, 2020

Matthew Dibble Flies Away with Legends Sinatra and Tharp

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Frank Sinatra. Twyla Tharp. Two legendary names in their respective fields of artistry. The first is heralded as one of the music industry’s greatest singers. The other, a leader amongst modern choreographers, wowing audiences with her work across many genres.

October 22, 2011April 26, 2020

Live Tweeting “Live from Lincoln Center”

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I ran a live Twitter campaign for the PBS broadcast "Live From Lincoln Center," as part of my digital marketing duties at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This is the first of many live tweet evenings for this newly created Twitter account.