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Date of Death: February 04, 2005 (87)

Birth Place: Cogdell, GA, USA

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Herb Boyd Speaks at Book Signing for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Celebration Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013


Please, join the National Park Service as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan today, January 15, 2013. Music from the Civil Rights Movement and clips of scenes from King's life will be played throughout the day.

National Park Service to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday at African Burial Ground Monument, 1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2013


Join the National Park Service as it celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan on January 15, 2013. Music from the Civil Rights Movement and clips of scenes from King's life will be played throughout the day.

Herb Boyd Speaks at Book Signing for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Celebration, 1/15
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2013


The National Park Service celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan on January 15, 2013. Music from the Civil Rights Movement and clips of scenes from King's life will be played throughout the day.

Herb Boyd Speaks at Book Signing for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Celebration, 1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2013


Please, join the National Park Service as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan on January 15, 2013. Music from the Civil Rights Movement and clips of scenes from King's life will be played throughout the day.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration Set for 1/15 at African Burial Ground National Monument
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 24, 2012


Please, join the National Park Service as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan on January 15, 2013. Music from the Civil Rights Movement and clips from scenes from King's life will be played throughout the day.

Photo Coverage: Paul Rudd & Cast of GRACE Celebrate Cort Theatre's 100th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 21, 2012


Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), just celebrated its 100th Anniversary yesterday, December 20th. The theatre, which opened on December 20, 1912 with a Peg O'My Heart starring Laurette Taylor, is currently home to the Broadway Premiere of Grace, which will end its limited engagement on January 6, 2013. It will next be home to the World Premiere production of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, a new play written by Richard Greenberg, which starts performances on Monday, March 4 and opens on Wednesday, March 20. The Cort Theatre is owned and operated by The Shubert Organization. Check out photos from the celebration below!

STAGE & SCREEN Series Will Continue 1/7 With 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Invisible Man'
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 20, 2012


The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Huntington Theatre Company continue their collaboration entitled "Stage & Screen," a series that explores the depictions of shared themes in Huntington productions and acclaimed films.

Broadway's Cort Theatre Celebrates 100th Birthday, 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012


Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), will celebrate its 100th Anniversary tomorrow (Thursday, December 20th). The theatre, which opened on December 20, 1912 with a Peg O'My Heart starring Laurette Taylor, is currently home to the Broadway Premiere of Grace, which will end its limited engagement on January 6, 2013. It will next be home to the World Premiere production of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, a new play written by Richard Greenberg, which starts performances on Monday, March 4 and opens on Wednesday, March 20. The Cort Theatre is owned and operated by The Shubert Organization.

PBS-TV to Present AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2012


The HistoryMakers will welcome and honor Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown Records, during AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Plays & Players Presents THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: A THEATRICAL RESPONSE, Now thru 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2012


It's hard to shock theatergoers these days unless you bring in politics. Plays & Players opens its new season with The American Presidency: A Theatrical Response, a play festival of, by and for the 2012 presidential election. Combining elements of commentary, critique, parody and direct response, The American Presidency, presents more theatrical experiences than we have political parties.

Plays & Players Presents THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: A THEATRICAL RESPONSE, 11/7-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


It's hard to shock theatergoers these days unless you bring in politics. Plays & Players opens its new season with The American Presidency: A Theatrical Response, a play festival of, by and for the 2012 presidential election. Combining elements of commentary, critique, parody and direct response, The American Presidency, presents more theatrical experiences than we have political parties.

KNOCK ME A KISS, UNVEILED and More Highlight Crossroads Theatre's 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012


Crossroads Theatre Company will take audiences on a journey through the ages during its 2012-2013 season of theatrical presentations that bring drama, poignancy and humor to different chapters of American history, from the 1920s to post-9/11 America.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Federal Theater's SOWA'S RED GRAVY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 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!

New Federal Theatre's SOWA'S RED GRAVY, Starring Lonette McKee, Begins Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 17, 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 Thursday October 18th with Opening Night set for Sunday, October 28th. Performances continue through November 18th only.

Lonette McKee to Lead SOWA'S RED GRAVY Off-Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 27, 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 October 18th with Opening Night set for Sunday, October 28th. Performances continue through November 18th only.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2012


In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration the week of September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.

Four-Part Series PIONEERS OF THIRTEEN Premieres Tonight, 9/17
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012


In honor of THIRTEEN's 50th anniversary this weekend on September 16, 2012, the flagship station of PBS is kicking off a year-long celebration this week, September 17-23, 2012 with the premiere of Pioneers of THIRTEEN, a four-part documentary chronicling the growth and breadth of the station's programming over 50 years.

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