Josephine Baker News

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Washington, DC in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Back by popular demand and just in time for the holidays, Riverfront Theater, Chicago's newest entertainment destination, presents the return of the theatrical phenomenon La Soiree. The production runs tonight, December 5-22, 2012 at the new Riverfront Theater, located at 650 W. Chicago Avenue, just east of Halsted Street. Press Opening is Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:00pm.

Broadway performer Janet Hubert, best known as the outspoken notorious Viv Banks, the original mom from the hit 90's sitcom THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, returns to New York with FROM BROADWAY TO TV, NOW BACK TO ME. It will be presented for one night only, tonight, December 1 at The Laurie Beechman Theater at West Bank Café. John Fischer will serve as Musical Director.

The untold story of 'The Princess and the Pea', ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, will play today, 29th November 2012 - 5th January 2013 at the Union Theatre, featuring music by MARY RODGERS, lyrics by MARSHALL BARER and book by JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER and MARSHALL BARER.

The untold story of 'The Princess and the Pea', ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, will play 29th November 2012 - 5th January 2013 at the Union Theatre, featuring music by MARY RODGERS, lyrics by MARSHALL BARER and book by JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER and MARSHALL BARER.

Broadway performer Janet Hubert, best known as the outspoken notorious Viv Banks, the original mom from the hit 90's sitcom THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR, returns to New York with FROM BROADWAY TO TV, NOW BACK TO ME. It will be presented for one night only, Saturday, December 1 at The Laurie Beechman Theater at West Bank Café. John Fischer will serve as Musical Director.

Award-Winning Actress Sloan Robinson accompanied by pianist Aeros Pierce bring Robinson's acclaimed one-woman cabaret, based on the fascinating life of Josephine Baker, to Santa Monica Playhouse's Main Stage for two performances only, tonight, November 10 and November 11, 2012.

Award-Winning Actress Sloan Robinson accompanied by pianist Aeros Pierce bring Robinson's acclaimed one-woman cabaret, based on the fascinating life of Josephine Baker, to Santa Monica Playhouse's Main Stage for two performances only, November 10 and 11, 2012.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will present Sowa's Red Gravy by Diane Richards at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.). Performances begin tomorrow, October 18th with Opening Night set for Sunday, October 28th. Performances continue through November 18th only. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will present Sowa's Red Gravy by Diane Richards at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.). Performances begin Thursday October 18th with Opening Night set for Sunday, October 28th. Performances continue through November 18th only.

HBO Actress/Comedienne & Producer/Playwright Sandy Brown's hit "Oh, Yes She Did!" is nominated for Best One-Person Show at 2012 NAACP Theatre Awards, and is launching weekly performances in Los Angeles tonight, October 16, 2012.

On Friday, October 12 at 10PM, the dazzling new entertainment production Burlesque-A-Pades will begin an open-ended run at the SoHo Playhouse. Starring Angie Pontani and The World Famous Pontani Sisters, Burlesque-A-Pades will treat audiences to a unique evening that reaches into burlesque's past to offer up belly laughs and bump 'n' grind in equal parts. Hosted by The King of Boylesque Tigger! and The Great Deceiver Albert Cadabra, Burlesque-A-Pades will play the SoHo Playhouse every Friday at 10pm beginning 10/12.

Today, October 9, pioneering wine importer, author and singer-songwriter Kermit Lynch will release his fourth album, 'Donuts & Coffee,' on Lynchmusic/MesaBluemoon Recordings. The LP is a follow-up to 2011's 'Kitty Fur.'