Performing Arts - The Durango Herald

“Pantsuit Power” flashmob video for Hillary Clinton: Two women, 170 dancers and no police

It came together in about a week. First, the idea for a punchy, uplifting dance video that would tell a story about diversity, difference and communal support. Then, 170 dancers, a few hours...

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

FLC, Arts Center stage contemporary plays

Pulitzer Prize drama at the college and 10-minute winners at DAC

DATE: Oct 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering to kick off Sept. 29

Mosey on downtown starting Thursday for the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The four-day celebration will offer residents and visitors a look into cowboy and Western culture. Now ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Acclaimed playwright Edward Albee dies at 88

NEW YORK – Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died in suburban New York City at age 88. Albee challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as “W...

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango High School’s Troupe 1096 kicking off season

The theater department at Durango High School was a flurry of activity after school on Tuesday. Members of the school’s Troupe 1096 are in the early stages of rehearsals for their first prod...

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Wendie Malick, Dan Lauria to perform ‘The Guys’ in Durango

As we prepare to recognize the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, and the sacrifices first responders made that day – and every day – two events will be held in Durango to help observe the occasi...

DATE: Sep 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

DAC presents provocative Shepard play

‘Fool for Love’ runs through Sept. 11

DATE: Sep 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Sam Shepard’s tale of love, hate, Old West playing at Durango Arts Center

Sam Shepard’s sexually-charged play, “Fool for Love’ opened Friday night in the Durango Arts Center Theatre. It’s a tale of love, hate and the dying myths of the Old West told in a motel roo...

DATE: Aug 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Sam Shepard’s ‘Fool for Love’ opens at Durango Arts Center

Sam Shepard’s sexually-charged play, “Fool for Love’ will be opening Friday night in the Durango Arts Center Theatre. It’s a tale of love, hate and the dying myths of the Old West told in a ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Miss Saigon’ to appear on movie screens before Broadway

NEW YORK – American audiences will get the rare chance to catch a sneak peek of the new “Miss Saigon” before it opens on Broadway next spring. They just have to go to a movie theater. ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Time for the big show

Improv students get ready to battle

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Paula Poundstone to perform at Community Concert Hall

The thing about comedian Paula Poundstone: Even during the course of a fairly standard interview – and a relatively early-morning one at that – she’s really, really funny. Pounds...

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts