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BWW Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Studio Theatre Photo BWW Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Studio Theatre
by Barbara Trainin Blank - April 20, 2021

DC’s Studio Theatre is known as a leading contemporary theater, and the subject matter of its current production can scarcely be more so. Inspired by the police killing of young Michael Brown in 2014 in Ferguson, Mo., and based on dozens of interviews conducted in its aftermath across the city’s co...
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces Fall 2020 Season Photo Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces Fall 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2020

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced a robust season of programming this fall that highlights necessary theatrical voices while deepening connections between audiences and artists in new and meaningful ways....
New Documentary WHOSE STREETS Premieres on PBS Monday, July 30 Photo New Documentary WHOSE STREETS Premieres on PBS Monday, July 30
by Macon Prickett - July 23, 2018

When unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, and left lying in the street for hours, it marked a breaking point for the residents of the St. Louis area and beyond. Uniting people from the community and across the nation, a movement—propelled b...
Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre Photo Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - February 28, 2024

What did our critic think of UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre? Attending a one-person play presents a unique theatrical experience, offering an intimate and immersive journey into the depths of a single performer's storytelling prowess. Yet, within this singular spotlight lies the allure and haz...
Spoleto Announces 2022 Season Lineup Photo Spoleto Announces 2022 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2022

Spoleto Festival USA General Director Mena Mark Hanna announced today the programming for a robust 46th season of America’s premier performing arts festival, May 27 to June 12, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina....
Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNT Photo Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, along with seven leading regional theaters, will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance Dael Orlandersmith. ...
Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNT Photo Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, along with seven leading regional theaters, will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance Dael Orlandersmith. ...
Meet the Cast of TAKE ME OUT Photo Meet the Cast of TAKE ME OUT
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2022

The Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out played Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Learn more about the cast bringing the show to the stage! ...
Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNT Photo Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, along with seven leading regional theaters, will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance Dael Orlandersmith. ...
Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNT Photo Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, along with seven leading regional theaters, will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance Dael Orlandersmith. ...
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Trymaine Lee named MSNBC Correspondent Photo Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Trymaine Lee named MSNBC Correspondent
by Macon Prickett - January 29, 2018

Today, MSNBC named Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee a Correspondent for MSNBC. Lee – who until now was a National Reporter contributing online and on air for NBC News and MSNBC digital – will remain based in New York City. His appointment is effective immediately....
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...
Felicia Curry, Ora Jones and Billie Krishawn Star in UNTIL THE FLOOD at Studio Theatr Photo Felicia Curry, Ora Jones and Billie Krishawn Star in UNTIL THE FLOOD at Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2021

In his directorial debut at Studio Theatre, Associate Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas has reimagined Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith’s Until the Flood as an ensemble piece for a multigenerational cast of Black women that captures how tragedy in one community became a flashpoint for ...
Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNT Photo Rattlestick, ALL ARTS, and 7 U.S. Theaters Unite to Premiere Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, along with seven leading regional theaters, will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance Dael Orlandersmith. ...
AMERICAN MASTERS – UNLADYLIKE2020: THE CHANGEMAKERS Premieres Next Week On PBS Photo AMERICAN MASTERS – UNLADYLIKE2020: THE CHANGEMAKERS Premieres Next Week On PBS
by A.A. Cristi - July 06, 2020

AMERICAN MASTERS – UNLADYLIKE2020: THE CHANGEMAKERS. Highlights women in the U. S. who fought for Civil Rights and Women's Suffrage, and premieres nationwide July 10, 2020 on PBS...
DCPA Theatre Company Presents The Broadcast Premiere Of Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL TH Photo DCPA Theatre Company Presents The Broadcast Premiere Of Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2020

In partnership with ALL ARTS, the free broadcast and digital platform dedicated to the arts, DCPA Theatre Company, along with seven leading regional theatre companies will present the broadcast premiere of Until the Flood from acclaimed writer and performance artist Dael Orlandersmith. ...
Chicago February 2021 Virtual Theatre Celebrates Black History Month Photo Chicago February 2021 Virtual Theatre Celebrates Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021

Chicago theatres are presenting a wide range of online productions and events to celebrate Black History Month. Theatre venues in Chicago and across the world remain closed due to the pandemic yet the creative spirit remains bright. ...
Joél Pérez, Brandon J. Dirden & More Complete Cast for TAKE ME OUT on Broadway Photo Joél Pérez, Brandon J. Dirden & More Complete Cast for TAKE ME OUT on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2019

Take Me Out has found its full Broadway cast! Second Stage Theater has announced full casting for the Broadway production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out. Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Will Harrison, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, and Joé...
Arcola Theatre Announces Edinburgh And London Runs Of Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE Photo Arcola Theatre Announces Edinburgh And London Runs Of Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019

Arcola Theatre today announces the European premiere of Until The Flood, written and performed by Pulitzer Prize nominee Dael Orlandersmith. The production, directed by Neel Keller, will be the first by Arcola Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival. It opens at the Traverse Theatre on 2 August, with prev...
Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD Begins March 13 at Milwaukee Rep Photo Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD Begins March 13 at Milwaukee Rep
by Julie Musbach - February 19, 2018

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the powerful theatrical event, Until The Flood in the Stiemke Studio beginning March 13 through April 22. Fresh off its Off-Broadway run where it earned a New York Times Critics' Pick, Until The Flood is performed by powerhouse creator and Pulitzer Prize finalist...
Center Theatre Group Announces Schedule for July 12 – July 18, 2021 Photo Center Theatre Group Announces Schedule for July 12 – July 18, 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2021

Center Theatre Group in association with UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television present “32 Acres,” a new uniquely enveloping outdoor soundwalk through Los Angeles State Historic Park offered July 14 through September 29, 2021, during park hours (8 am through sunset) at no cost through a free a...
THE $18-BILLION PRIZE, a New Play Based On Shocking True Story, Comes to San Francisc Photo THE $18-BILLION PRIZE, a New Play Based On Shocking True Story, Comes to San Francisco's Phoenix Theatre
by Julie Musbach - April 24, 2018

A shocking and at times farcical tale of how an environmental lawsuit turned into the world's biggest fraud is revealed in a new play. The world premiere of The $18-Billion Prize, based on the true story of rainforest natives and their New York lawyer "fighting for justice" against one of the world'...
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces Fall 2020 Season Photo Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces Fall 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2020

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced a robust season of programming this fall that highlights necessary theatrical voices while deepening connections between audiences and artists in new and meaningful ways....





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