Set in 1976, in South Africa, black students are injured during a protest. Led by a fellow classmate, the students present a play about the symbolic Day of Liberation they all dream of—when their hero, Nelson Mandela is released from prison.
Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN ist weit mehr als ein Musical, es ist ein Bühnenkunstwerk, ein kreatives Feuerwerk der Emotionen. Die Ausnahme-Produktion verzaubert mit atemberaubenden Masken, fantastischen Kostümen und unvergesslichen Klängen - einer Mischung aus Popmusik von Sir Elton John und original afrikanischen Rhythmen. Julie Taymor schuf aus dem weltweit erfolgreichsten Disney-Trickfilm ein völlig eigenständiges Bühnenwerk.
Through a generous donation from MasterCard The Black Rep will Celebrate the Next Generation. The Next Generation program was developed to encourage adults to bring youth to live theatre performances. Through the MasterCard Next Generation program, Black Rep Patrons may obtain a complimentary youth ticket when a regular priced adult ticket is purchased using a MasterCard. When patrons use their MasterCard, but do not utilize the free youth ticket, the ticket is 'banked' for future use.
The 2010 Summer Gala will honor Lincoln Center Theater Executive Producer and former Public Theater Associate Producer Bernard Gersten and Bank of America. The Gala will be held on Monday, June 21 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park and will include a dinner under the stars, a performance of The Merchant of Venice featuring Al Pacino as Shylock and a party afterward at the Belvedere Castle.
Through a generous donation from MasterCard The Black Rep will Celebrate the Next Generation. The Next Generation program was developed to encourage adults to bring youth to live theatre performances. Through the MasterCard Next Generation program, Black Rep Patrons may obtain a complimentary youth ticket when a regular priced adult ticket is purchased using a MasterCard. When patrons use their MasterCard, but do not utilize the free youth ticket, the ticket is 'banked' for future use.
The 2010/11 season at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts features six distinct performance series that highlight amazing artists and extraordinary experiences. This season showcases a world-class roster of performers including international theatre companies, jazz and world music greats, superstar dance companies and Philadelphia's most edgy and innovative artists.
The cast of UNCHAIN MY HEART, The Ray Charles Musical, will be lead by Brandon Victor Dixon (2010 Lortel, Drama League & Outer Critics Circle nominee for The Scottsboro Boys, 2006 Tony nominee for The Color Purple) starring as 'Ray Charles' and Nikki Renée Daniels (Promises, Promises, Nine) as 'Della'.
Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that the 2010 Summer Gala will honor Lincoln Center Theater Executive Producer and former Public Theater Associate Producer Bernard Gersten and Bank of America.
Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.
Casting has been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Philadelphia's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Academy of Music stage from Tuesday, March 23 to Saturday, April 24.
The summer of love gives way to a summer of hate as two families fight to rule the streets. Inspired by social movements and popular music of the late '60's, The Black Rep's dynamic production of ROMEO AND JULIET follows the Montagues and Capulets in their tragic dance with honor and destiny. And in the middle of it all, the world's most famous couple reminds us that love is the real revolution.
Adapted and directed by Black Rep producing director Ron Himes, BLACK NATIVITY tells St. Luke's story of the birth of Christ with an ensemble cast that features inspiring gospel songs and graceful dancing. The Black Rep first produced BLACK NATIVITY 20 years ago, and will reprise the play as a prelude to its 33rd season, which begins in January.
Adapted and directed by Black Rep producing director Ron Himes, BLACK NATIVITY tells St. Luke's story of the birth of Christ with an ensemble cast that features inspiring gospel songs and graceful dancing. The Black Rep first produced BLACK NATIVITY 20 years ago, and will reprise the play as a prelude to its 33rd season, which begins in January.
Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Hudson, the multi-talented actress-singer whose accolades include an Academy Award for the movie 'Dreamgirls' and a Grammy for 'Best R&B Album' is set to star in the indie biopic about South African leader Winnie Mandela.
Disney's THE LION KING, San Diego's most eagerly awaited stage production ever, will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8. Press opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30PM. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
Disney's THE LION KING, San Diego's most eagerly awaited stage production ever, will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8. Press opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30PM. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
Casting has been announced for the San Diego engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. San Diego's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8.
Disney's THE LION KING, San Diego's eagerly awaited stage production, will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8. Opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30PM. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
Disney's THE LION KING, San Diego's most eagerly awaited stage production ever, will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8. Press opening night is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30PM. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
Casting has been announced for the San Diego engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. San Diego's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Civic Theatre stage from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8.
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, '?That Championship Season': Rediscovering an American Classic,' following the Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m. matinee performance of 'That Championship Season.' Guest speaker will be Bernard Gersten, executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater and former associate producer of The Public Theater in New York (1960 - 1978), in which capacity he was the associate producer of the original production of 'That Championship Season.'
The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opened June 20 and continues through August 29.
The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, '?That Championship Season': Rediscovering an American Classic,' following the Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m. matinee performance of 'That Championship Season.' Guest speaker will be Bernard Gersten, executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater and former associate producer of The Public Theater in New York (1960 - 1978), in which capacity he was the associate producer of the original production of 'That Championship Season.'
Casting has been announced for the Calgary engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Calgary's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage from Tuesday August 4 to Sunday, August 30. The press opening night is Thursday, August 6 at 8 pm. This Calgary engagement is currently one of eight productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris, Fukuoka and Las Vegas.
1987 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
1988 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
1991 | West End |
London Production West End |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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1988 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Hugh Masekela |
1988 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Mbongeni Ngema |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Ndaba Mhlongo |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Mbongeni Ngema |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Mbongeni Ngema |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Lincoln Center Theater |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Gregory Mosher |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Bernard Gersten |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Lucille Lortel |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | The Shubert Organization |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Mbongeni Ngema |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Hugh Masakela |
1988 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Leleti Khumalo |
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