Review: FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Evan Henerson
- Jul 4, 2023
In FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN, Will Power investigates the friendship as a fascinating dual study in individual character and cultural identity. Under Debbie Allen’s rocking direction at the Douglas, the play is as exciting as it is thoughtful. THE BEAR’s Edwin Lee Gibson and Ray Fisher act the daylights out of it.
Interview: Playwright Will Power Reveals the Inner Workings of FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Gil Kaan
- Jun 15, 2023
Will Power’s Fetch Clay, Make Man (a co-production of Center Theatre Group and The SpringHill Company) will open June 18, 2023, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Debbie Allen, in her CTG directorial debut, directs this account of the unlikely (but real life) friendship between the great Cassius Clay and the controversial Stepin Fetchit; with the cast of Ray Fisher, Edwin Lee Gibson, Wilkie Ferguson II, Alexis Floyd and Bruce Nozick. I managed to spar with Will over a few behind-the-scenes queries.
Isaac Mizrahi Podcast Debuts on iHeartMedia
by Michael Major
- Jun 12, 2023
The slate features familiar voices like a workplace audio comedy from Ron Howard, a punk-rock murder mystery hosted by music anthropologist and director Penelope Spheeris (Decline of Western Civilization, Wayne’s World), as well as compelling new voices like environmental thought leader Chris Turney and writer Davis Miller.
Review: ALICE IN DERBYLAND at Drag Daddy Productions
by Taylor Clemons
- Apr 19, 2023
What did our critic think of ALICE IN DERBYLAND at Drag Daddy Productions? In years past, Thunder Over Louisville would signify the start of the Derby festivities, but now in its third year, Drag Daddy Productions' Alice in Derbyland is becoming a bonafide tradition to kick off springtime and Kentucky Derby season! Featuring local drag and theatre talent, the show opened on April 16th at Paristown and has an additional performance at Art Sanctuary on April 21st.
Captain Planet Drops New Single 'Pambele'
by Michael Major
- Apr 4, 2023
In his latest musical offering, Captain Planet collaborates with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to create a scorching slice of classic Afro Latin funk. The song began during a recent tour in South America where Captain Planet was playing some gigs around Santa Marta & Cartagena.
Captain Planet & Jimena Angel Share New Single 'Pembele'
by Michael Major
- Mar 20, 2023
In his latest musical offering, Captain Planet collaborates with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to create a scorching slice of classic Afro Latin funk. The song began during a recent tour in South America where Captain Planet was playing some gigs around Santa Marta & Cartagena. 'Pambelé' is out now and available everywhere you stream music.
Feature: APPROACHING ALI showcases the friendship between the Greatest and a fan at Horn Theatre.
by Debbie Hall
- Mar 16, 2023
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was known as the Greatest in many ways, including his wit. He was also a very warm and giving person known to talk to fans, especially children. The legend is celebrated with the West Coast Premiere of Approaching Ali, a new one-act opera by composer D.J. Sparr, and librettists Mark Campbell and Davis Miller, performed by Opera Las Vegas at the Horn Theatre, College of Southern Nevada, on March 18 and 19.
Live Arts Presents Shamel Pitts I TRIBE's TOUCH OF RED
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 3, 2023
New York Live Arts (Live Arts) presents the New York premiere of Touch of RED, a new work by the award-winning movement artist Shamel Pitts, co-created and performed by his Brooklyn-based arts collective TRIBE. Drawing inspiration from two distinct arts requiring rapid-fire footwork – boxing and the African-American jazz dance style Lindy Hop – this ten-round duet is performed by Pitts and Tushrik Fredericks who debuted with the Afrofuturistic collective in the critically-acclaimed 2022 show BLACK HOLE: Trilogy and Triathlon.
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