New Freedom Theatre Celebrates the Return of Holiday Treat BLACK NATIVITY
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
“I, Too…”
After the election I think we need to hear these words. What do you think? Continue reading “I, Too…”
Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY
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
FIVE, opera detailing The Central Park Five, comes to NJPAC
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
Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES
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
Reviews are in for Harrison David Rivers’s SWEET.
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.
BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards
BTW offers Grants & Awards to Young Artists Continue reading BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards
EBONY Power 100 includes Black playwright & actors
Former HAMILTON Actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Reneé Elise Goldsberry join actress and playwright Danai Guerra (ECLIPSE) on Ebony Magazine’s EBONY Power 100 list celebrating the world’s most inspiring 100 African-Americans via EBONY Power 100 includes Black artists of the Theatre Continue reading EBONY Power 100 includes Black playwright & actors
EVERY 28 HOURS presents 80 One-minute Plays by 90 Writers
Every 28 Hours presents 80 One-Minute Play by 90 Writers Continue reading EVERY 28 HOURS presents 80 One-minute Plays by 90 Writers
Derrick Sanders, Jonathan Abarbanel Set to lead Post-Show Talk on Raven’s RED VELVET
via Jonathan Abarbanel and Derrick Sanders Set for Post-Show Talk at Raven’s RED VELVET Continue reading Derrick Sanders, Jonathan Abarbanel Set to lead Post-Show Talk on Raven’s RED VELVET
Classical Theatre of Harlem’s THE FIRST NOEL Starts Holiday Tradition at The Apollo
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
Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns To Broadway In “Wicked”
via Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns To Broadway In “Wicked” Essence.com Continue reading Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns To Broadway In “Wicked”
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