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Category: Performance

Theatrical programming

Performance, Play, UK

Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

UK’s Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND in a season focusing on works from North America. Continue reading Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

Business, Musical, Performance1 Comment

Broadway Star Audra McDonald cited as Cause for SHUFFLE ALONG Closure

November 23, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

The producers of SHUFFLE ALONG file a lawsuit to cover $12 million in loses due to the shows untimely closure. Continue reading Broadway Star Audra McDonald cited as Cause for SHUFFLE ALONG Closure

Performance, Play1 Comment

A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

November 22, 2016 Gary Anderson

Director Ruben Santiago reflects on the power in August Wilson’s JITNEY at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Continue reading A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

Performance, Play

Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 Gary Anderson

Kirsten Greenidge’s fulfilling play is a class-driven show that spins an absorbing study of neglected kids at dangerous loose ends. Continue reading Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

Musical, Performance

New Freedom Theatre Celebrates the Return of Holiday Treat BLACK NATIVITY

November 10, 2016 Gary Anderson

New Freedom celebrates 50th Anniversary with a return of its annual holiday favorite BLACK NATIVITY. Continue reading New Freedom Theatre Celebrates the Return of Holiday Treat BLACK NATIVITY

Artist, Performance, Play

Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

November 8, 2016November 9, 2016 Gary Anderson

Peabody Award Winner Al Letson performs his poignant one-man show based on his experiences running a summer writing program for at-risk youth. Continue reading Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

Musical, Opera, Performance

FIVE, opera detailing The Central Park Five, comes to NJPAC

November 7, 2016 Gary Anderson

This November 12th, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host Trilogy: An Opera Company (Trilogy: AOC). The group will present the world premiere of FIVE, a new opera composed by musician Anthony Davis, best known for “X,” the remarkable opera on the life … Continue reading FIVE, opera detailing The Central Park Five, comes to NJPAC

Artist, Performance, Play

Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

November 6, 2016November 10, 2016 Gary Anderson

Actors Denzel Washington and Viola Davis have been propelled into the lead in Oscar speculation. Both are considered a lock to receive nominations for their performances in Washington’s film adaptation of August Wilson’s FENCES. Some are saying the awards are theirs already. Continue reading Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

Artist, Performance, Play

Reviews are in for Harrison David Rivers’s SWEET.

November 6, 2016November 16, 2016 Gary Anderson

via Review: Sisters at War in “SWEET,” a Triangle Amid ’60 Tulmult The National Black Theatre opens its 48th season with the premiere of Harrison David River’s colorful play, Sweet. Making her NYC directorial debut is Raelle Myrick-Hodges. Sweet paints the lives of three Midwesterners … Continue reading Reviews are in for Harrison David Rivers’s SWEET.

Artist, Canada, Workshop

BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards

November 5, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

BTW offers Grants & Awards to Young Artists Continue reading BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards

Performance, Staged reading

EVERY 28 HOURS presents 80 One-minute Plays by 90 Writers

November 5, 2016November 11, 2016 Gary Anderson

Every 28 Hours presents 80 One-Minute Play by 90 Writers Continue reading EVERY 28 HOURS presents 80 One-minute Plays by 90 Writers

Musical, Performance

Classical Theatre of Harlem’s THE FIRST NOEL Starts Holiday Tradition at The Apollo

November 4, 2016November 11, 2016 Gary Anderson

via Classical Theatre of Harlem’s THE FIRST NOEL to Start Holiday Tradition at The Apollo Continue reading Classical Theatre of Harlem’s THE FIRST NOEL Starts Holiday Tradition at The Apollo

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