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Folger Announces New Plays, New Programs, And New Voices In The New Year


The Folger Shakespeare Library has announced a series of new projects and programs centered around the theme, What's Your Story?. As a world-renowned source for stories and how they are told, the Folger is amplifying new voices in these inaugural programs.

Queens Theatre And Lincoln Center Present AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS


On Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, Queens Theatre's New American Voices and Theatre for All, in collaboration with Lincoln Center's RESTART STAGES, present An Evening of Short Plays, featuring three works by artists from the Disability community.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas Announces DEMOCRACY: WE THE PEOPLE


The International Festival of Arts & Ideas announces that its virtual Ideas programming will begin on Tuesday, May 12, and continue through Friday, June 26.

Dan Hoyle Returns to the Marsh with THE REAL AMERICANS


Returning with newly-added post-election material, The Marsh San Francisco presents Dan Hoyle's wildly popular The Real Americans.

Intercept, Quartz, New York Magazine Take Home 2016 Online Journalism Awards


DENVER, CO - Superlative reporting on leaked data, prison reform and undue police force led coverage that garnered top honors for 35 media organizations Saturday night at the 2016 Online Journalism Awards, which ended the Online News Association Conference.

WORLD Channel Presents the Landmark Television Series EYES ON THE PRIZE I AND II Tonight


Public television's WORLD Channel will present the complete Emmy-Award winning Eyes on the Prize I and II starting tonight, January 17, 2016.

WORLD Channel Presents the Landmark Television Series EYES ON THE PRIZE I AND II


Public television's WORLD Channel will present the complete Emmy-Award winning Eyes on the Prize I and II starting January 17, 2016.

Winner of Inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award Announced!


The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have announced Corey Mitchell, Theater Arts Teacher at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, N.C., as the winner of the inaugural Excellence in Theatre Education Award. This year's finalists were Marianne Adams, Director of Education at the Grandstreet Theatre School in Helena, Mont., and Donald Hicken, Theatre Department Director at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Baltimore, Md.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lindsay Mendez & More Featured in THIS AMERICAN LIFE's RadioLoveFest Show at BAM; Stream It Online Now!


The full video for THIS AMERICAN LIFE's 'wildest' show ever at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on June 7th as part of the 2014 'RadioLoveFest' is now available to stream online for just $5. Check out a video trailer for the program here, and hear the radio promo for the episode below!

Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Take Part in RadioLoveFest, Beg. Today


From today, June 4 to June 8, two iconic New York City institutions join to celebrate an ever evolving medium that was born more than 100 years ago-radio. For this five day festival, WNYC takes-up residence at BAM venues to reimagine some of public radio's most treasured programs as live, contemporary theatrical engagements. Passionate WNYC fans and curious newcomers can revel in their 'love' of favorite radio and podcast hosts at this unprecedented event.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & More to Take Part in RadioLoveFest, June 4-8


From June 4 to June 8, two iconic New York City institutions join to celebrate an ever evolving medium that was born more than 100 years ago-radio.

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces Summer In Sanctuary 3/8-25


New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present the New Jersey premiere of Al Letson's 'Summer in Sanctuary', directed by Rob Urbinati. Performances to this limited engagement are Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm thru March 25.

New Jersey Repertory Company Presents Summer In Sanctuary 3/25


New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present "Summer In Sanctuary," an new play by Al Letson, a nationally recognized award-winning slam poet, performer, playwright, and the host and producer of the popular "State of the Re: Union" on National Public Radio.

MAMMA ROMA to Conclude Cherry Lane Theatre's MENTOR PROJECT 2012


A new play about the late Italian actress Anna Magnani, MAMMA ROMA -- written and performed by Anne DeSalvo, winner of the Obie Award for her performance in GEMINI -- will be presented by Cherry Lane Theatre's MENTOR PROJECT from April 3 to 14 at Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan. MAMMA ROMA is directed by Rob Urbinati. David Rambo (THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS) has been Ms. DeSalvo's mentor for the play.

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces Summer In Sanctuary 3/8-25


New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present the New Jersey premiere of Al Letson's 'Summer in Sanctuary', directed by Rob Urbinati. Performances to this limited engagement are Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm March 8 thru 25.

New Jersey Repertory Company Presents Summer In Sanctuary 3/8-25


New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present "Summer In Sanctuary," an new play by Al Letson, a nationally recognized award-winning slam poet, performer, playwright, and the host and producer of the popular "State of the Re: Union" on National Public Radio.

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces Summer In Sanctuary 3/8-25


New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present the New Jersey premiere of Al Letson's 'Summer in Sanctuary', directed by Rob Urbinati. Performances to this limited engagement are Thursdays, Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm; Sundays at 2pm March 8 thru 25.

New Jersey Repertory Company Presents Summer In Sanctuary 3/8-25


New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is set to present "Summer In Sanctuary," an new play by Al Letson, a nationally recognized award-winning slam poet, performer, playwright, and the host and producer of the popular "State of the Re: Union" on National Public Radio.

ALL FOR ONE THEATER FESTIVAL Begins 11/11


On November 11, the first annual ALL FOR ONE THEATER FESTIVAL will launch a ten-day event that will focus the national theatre community's attention on the SOLO GENRE, a self-supporting, self-contained creative category of entertainment that is rapidly emerging into the lucrative glare of Bi-Coastal industry interest.

ALL FOR ONE THEATER FESTIVAL Begins 11/11


On November 11, the first annual ALL FOR ONE THEATER FESTIVAL will launch a ten-day event that will focus the national theatre community's attention on the SOLO GENRE, a self-supporting, self-contained creative category of entertainment that is rapidly emerging into the lucrative glare of Bi-Coastal industry interest.

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