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From the Sondheim Theatre on Broadway, Ms. Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, discusses the emotional and unforgettable show and interviews the all-star cast that includes Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Vanessa Williams.

Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Cicely Tyson Photo Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Cicely Tyson
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - January 29, 2021

Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Cicely Tyson....


WE HAVE TO HURRY Starring JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin to Air This Weekend Photo WE HAVE TO HURRY Starring JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin to Air This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2021

This weekend, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin star in the the digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only....


Blair Underwood, Regina Taylor, Al Roker and Guy Davis Join Crossroads' Tribute to Ci Photo Blair Underwood, Regina Taylor, Al Roker and Guy Davis Join Crossroads' Tribute to Cicely Tyson
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2021

TONY® Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose will be joined by stars of stage, and screen to salute the artistry, excellence and advocacy of trailblazer and acting icon Cicely Tyson at Crossroads Theatre Company’s second annual fundraising gala A Night with Crossroads to be held on Thursday, May 20, ...


Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For Audio Play Photo Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For Audio Play
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new, audio play, “The Return,” on Saturday, May 29, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Sunday, May 30, at 4 p.m. ...


Broadway Veteran Actor Arthur French Has Died at Age 89 Photo Broadway Veteran Actor Arthur French Has Died at Age 89
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2021

French's many Broadway credits include The Trip To Bountiful, Dividing The Estate, Mule Bone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Design For Living, You Can’t Take It With You, Death Of A Salesman, The Iceman Cometh, The River Niger, Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death, and All God’s Chillun Got Wings....


Vanessa Williams to Make Diamond Series Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Vanessa Williams to Make Diamond Series Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 28, 2022

Feinstein’s/54 Below has announced that Vanessa Williams will join its popular Diamond Series for six performances December 13-18 at 8:30pm. Tickets will be available to Club 54 members on May 2 with a public on-sale on May 9....


Photos: Drew McVety, Thom Sesma & More Star in A SHERLOCK CAROL Photo Photos: Drew McVety, Thom Sesma & More Star in A SHERLOCK CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2021

You can now see production photos and video of A Sherlock Carol, a new holiday play, written and directed by Mark Shanahan (NPR’s Ghost Light Series), and opening tonight, Monday, November 22, 2021 for a limited holiday engagement at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).  The final performance is...


Ford's Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Theatre Season Photo Ford's Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2020

Forda??s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced updates to the Forda??s Theatre 2020-2021 season, following a revaluation amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances....


Marvel Stars That Have Taken Bows on Broadway Photo Marvel Stars That Have Taken Bows on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - June 12, 2021

Which Marvel stars have been nominated for Tony awards? Which Marvel stars have produced shows on Broadway? What are some of their upcoming Broadway projects! Read on to find out!...


Tonya Pinkins, Ezra Knight, Pat Bowie & Others Perform in New Works for Black Motherh Photo Tonya Pinkins, Ezra Knight, Pat Bowie & Others Perform in New Works for Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2021

In April 2021, Parent Artist Advocacy League and Blackboard Plays announced the 1st Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival, the four works that comprise the lineup, and the partner theatres with whom they are producing the plays: Bishop Arts Theater Center, Detroit Public Theater, O...


 Conejo Players Theatre Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP Photo Conejo Players Theatre Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2021

 Conejo Players Theatre presents The Mountaintop, written by Katori Hall. This stage play series will stream live via Conejo Players Theatre beginning Friday, March 12, 2021 at 8pm and conclude with a matinee show on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2pm. ...


Austin Playhouse Founder And Co-Producing Artistic Director Don Toner To Retire Photo Austin Playhouse Founder And Co-Producing Artistic Director Don Toner To Retire
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2022

Austin Playhouse announces that after 60+ years of producing theatre in Austin and beyond, Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director Don Toner will step down from his role as Co-Producing Artistic Director. Current Co-Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock will continue alongside recent add...


THE INHERITANCE's Lois Smith Wins 2020 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress Photo THE INHERITANCE's Lois Smith Wins 2020 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by - September 26, 2021

Lois Smith has won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for THE INHERITANCE. ...


THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Season Three Launches With Vanessa Williams Photo THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Season Three Launches With Vanessa Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2020

Broadway’s podcast, The Fabulous Invalid, has launched Season Three today with eleven-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist and Tony Award nominated star of stage and screen, Vanessa Williams....


Lamplighters Community Theatre to Stage THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Photo Lamplighters Community Theatre to Stage THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Marissa Tomeo - February 20, 2022

The Lamplighters Community Theatre is set to put up their production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. The show runs from Friday, February 25, 2022 through Sunday, March 20, 2022. On Fridays and Saturdays, the production begins at 8pm, while Sundays begin at 2pm. ...


Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present MACBETH Photo Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2022

Benjamin Bonenfant joins ASF as the ambitious Macbeth, who commits regicide and usurps the throne of Scotland after three witches lead him to believe he is invincible. As with many of The Bard's stories, bloody battles and tragedy ensue....


Playhouse Square to Offer Streaming Concert Series: LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE – WOMEN O Photo Playhouse Square to Offer Streaming Concert Series: LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE – WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2020

Playhouse Square announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a three-part streaming concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring Patti LuPone on October 24, Laura Benanti on November 14, and Vanessa Williams on December 5....


New Cheryl L. West Musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! & More Announced for Ford's Theatre 20 Photo New Cheryl L. West Musical SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! & More Announced for Ford's Theatre 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

Ford’s Theatre has announced the Ford’s Theatre 2022-2023 season will include Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful, directed by Michael Wilson and featuring Nancy Robinette, Tom Story and Kimberly Gilbert; the return of the music-filled full stage production of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace r...


Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP Photo Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2021

In recognizing the recent passing of legendary actress Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood joins Center Theatre Group to reflect on his performing alongside her and Vanessa Williams at the Ahmanson Theatre in 2014 in “The Trip to Bountiful” by Horton Foote....


Theatre Under the Stars Offers Livestream Concert Series Featuring Patti LuPone, Laur Photo Theatre Under the Stars Offers Livestream Concert Series Featuring Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, and Vanessa Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2020

Theatre Under The Stars announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a three-part virtual concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring two-time Tony Award®-winner Patti LuPone, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, and criticall...


Vanessa Williams to Join SETH RUDETSKY'S BROADWAY at The Town Hall Photo Vanessa Williams to Join SETH RUDETSKY'S BROADWAY at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2022

The Town Hall & Mark Cortale will continue with the latest installment of the internationally acclaimed concert series Seth Rudetsky's Broadway, hosted and music directed by Sirius/XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). On Monday, June 20 at 8pm, Seth welcomes platinum re...


Cast Announced for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Red Bull Theater Photo Cast Announced for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2021

Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for The 2021 Short New Play Festival, their eleventh annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring a World Premiere from José Rivera, alongside six brand new plays that have been selected from hundreds of open...


Previews for The Public Theater and NBT's FAT HAM to Begin Next Week Photo Previews for The Public Theater and NBT's FAT HAM to Begin Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2022

The Public Theater and National Black Theatre will begin previews on Thursday, May 12 for the upcoming New York Premiere of FAT HAM, written by James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali....


JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin Star In Heartwarming New Play WE HAVE TO HURRY Photo JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin Star In Heartwarming New Play WE HAVE TO HURRY
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2021

Oscar, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin are set to star in the next monthly digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand. ...


Fellowship for Performing Arts Presents THE GREAT DIVORCE Featuring Joel Rainwater, J Photo Fellowship for Performing Arts Presents THE GREAT DIVORCE Featuring Joel Rainwater, Jonathan Hadley and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2020

Fellowship for Performing Arts will bring the New York and national tour cast of THE GREAT DIVORCE online in a virtual presentation featuring Joel Rainwater (The Lion King), Jonathan Hadley (Jersey Boys), Carol Halstead (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and Tom Souhrada (Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots)....






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