Review Roundup: OUT OF TIME at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 2, 2022
NAATCO (National Asian American Theatre Company) is presenting the world premiere production of OUT OF TIME at The Public Theater. OUT OF TIME is written by Jaclyn Backhaus, Sam Chanse, Mia Chung, Naomi Iizuka, and Anna Ouyang Moench, Commissioned and Produced by NAATCO, and Conceived and Directed by Les Waters. This world premiere opened just last night and runs through Sunday, March 13.
Review Roundup: INTIMATE APPAREL Opera at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 1, 2022
Lincoln Center Theater's Intimate Apparel, a new opera with music by Ricky Ian Gordon and libretto by Lynn Nottage, based off of her play of the same name, and direction by Bartlett Sher just opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Review Roundup: LETTERS OF SURESH Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 13, 2021
Second Stage Theatre's LETTERS OF SURESH by Rajiv Joseph opened last night, Tuesday, October 12. The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. See what the critics had to say.
TDF Conversation About Challenges Faced By Critics Of Color Now On TDF Stages
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 21, 2021
Jose Solís, Alicia Ramírez and Juan Michael Porter II have a lot in common. All three are passionate about the performing arts and have written theatre articles and reviews for prestigious publications. They are also accustomed to often being some of the few non-white audience members at shows—but that is something they're actively working to change.
Patti LuPone, Billy Porter & More Will Join Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices for Holiday Concert Stream
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 24, 2020
Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), the Tony Award-winning choir founded and directed by Michael McElroy, is thrilled to announce its 2020 holiday concert, “A Season of Hope & Inspiration,” will stream for free to a global audience on Sunday, Dec. 13 starting at 7pm (ET). The concert will feature an incredible lineup of special guests, including the Broadway luminaries Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, Leslie Odom Jr., Crystal Monee Hall, Daniel J. Watts, and Shoshana Bean. The event will stream online, and tickets (FREE and donate-what-you-can) can be reserved at BIVvoices.org starting Nov. 30.
BWW Feedback: Ambivalence, Dance, and Streaming During Corona
by Juan Michael Porter II
- Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 has forced all of us online to connect with each other. Kerime Konor spoke with me about the new reality this situation has created and the ambivalence she feels about the constantly streaming display of dubious information and clueless privilege.
Michael Griffiths to Honor Cole Porter at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 14, 2020
THE GREEN ROOM 42 - the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's 'off-night hotspot' by The New York Times - will present Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths, star of Australia's productions of Jersey Boys and Queen of the Desert, with the show 'Cole' on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM.
BWW Dance: Honoring André De Shields for Black History Month
by Juan Michael Porter II
- Feb 3, 2020
I am pleased to kick off BroadwayWorld Dance's 2020 Black History Month Celebration by honouring the incredible Emmy, Grammy, Tony, & Drama Desk award-winning, multi-hyphenate creative André De Shields!
BWW Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem Gorgeous at Guggenheim Rotunda Project
by Juan Michael Porter II
- Oct 18, 2019
In a play on 'Sankofa', looking backwards to move forward served Dance Theatre of Harlem well in this sneak peek of the season to come. Returning to the Guggenheim Museum for the first time since 1971, the company revealed an incredible lineup of dancers who were eager to prove their mettle in ballets by George Balanchine and Arthur Mitchell.
Juan Michael Porter II Named Managing Editor and Critic in Residence at BroadwayWorld Dance
by Alan Henry
- Oct 17, 2019
BroadwayWorld Dance editor-in-chief Barnett Serchuk announced today that Juan Michael Porter II (@juanmichaelii) is returning to BroadwayWorld as managing editor and dance critic in residence. Porter II will write reviews, provide cultural commentary, breakdown new trends, and work to expand BroadwayWorld Dance's offerings. He begins his new role on October 17.
Michael R. Jackson, Billy Porter Lead Discussion On LGBTQ Themes In A STRANGE LOOP
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 20, 2019
Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in northeast Wyoming, premiered its "Ucross Spotlight" series on Wednesday, June 19, with a bold, intimate conversation between playwright alums Michael R. Jackson, Billy Porter, and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, as well as choreographer Raja Feather Kelly on the themes present in Jackson's provocative new musical A Strange Loop. The panel took place at the world-famous Playwrights Horizons theater following a performance of the show, with major themes of the conversation including reconciling with religion as a member of the LGBTQ community and "watering down" queer art for straight audiences. It is the first of many planned Ucross Spotlight events, which will celebrate its alumni's art and offer a first-hand look at their creative process.
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