Two major founders of Black Theatre companies from the late 1960s and early 1970s will receive some well-deserved recognition on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM. Theater 80 will hold their Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony recognizing Douglas Turner Ward, co-founder of The … Continue reading Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King Jr. added to Sidewalk of Stars.
WBTT announced a $6 million capital campaign to revise its two-theater complex over the next few years, adding space for education programs. Continue reading Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe kicks off Capital Campaign
A census of the field of Black Theatre in North America is proposed. Continue reading “Census of Black Theatre” to be taken
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
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
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
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
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.
via Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns To Broadway In “Wicked” Essence.com Continue reading Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns To Broadway In “Wicked”
via Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theatre Moves to All Stars Project Performing Arts Center Continue reading Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theatre Moves to All Stars Project Performing Arts Center
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