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Reading of New Dominican Play at Teatro La Tea, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2010

Teatro La Tea presents a reading of brand new Dominican play written by and starring Dominicans. The reading takes place February 2, 2010....


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


The Arsenal Gallery Presents 'The Power Of Play'
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present 'The Power of Play: Celebrating Black History Month' an exhibition of more than thirty artworks by artists, Parks & Recreation employees, and senior members at recreation centers throughout the city....


Irish Rep to Present BRIGADOON Concert as Part of Benfit Gala, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010

The Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala will feature a concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 at 7 PM. ...


O'Neill's EMPEROR JONES Starring John Douglas Thompson Runs Through 11/29 At Irish Rep Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009

John Douglas Thompson -- OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award-winning actor for last season's acclaimed revival of OTHELLO -- returns to Off-Broadway in the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2009-2010 season opener, THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhat...


Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF, Runs Through 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009

Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly presents Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy. This production is a regional premiere, and will run through October 25, 2009....


East West Players' PO BOY TANGO Brings A Taste Of Ethnic Cuisines To Audiences With Wine Down Fridays
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2009

East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, hope to enrich the audience experience by providing a tasting of foods to go alongside its production of PO BOY TANGO, a heart-warming play by Kenneth Lin that uses the power of food and cooking to address issues such as deach, ra...


Crossroads Theatre Company's FLY Plays Last Few Performances, Offers $20 Tickets For Veterans
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2009

Crossroads Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FLY, written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan and directed by Ricardo Khan. Runs through 10/17. And to honor our veterans, Crossroads offers $20 tickets for active and inactive military personnel. ...


Teatro La Tea Hosts Reading of New Dominican Play , 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2010

Teatro La Tea presents a reading of brand new Dominican play written by and starring Dominicans. The reading takes place February 2, 2010....


STAGE TUBE: Rialto Sneak Peek: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Lauren Wolman - February 19, 2010

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents three dances inspired by the works of Jacob Lawrence on Saturday, February 20th at 8:00 PM....


Dora Award Winner, ASSASSINS Returns to Toronto in 2011
by Molly Hagan - September 24, 2010

In June, Birdland Theatre and Talk Is Free Theatre's co-production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS won the prestigious Dora award for Outstanding New Musical. The companies have announced that they will bring the production back the Theatre Centre in Toronto in January 2011. Rumor has it that most ...


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by Ryan Simmons - April 27, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


Music Theatre of Wichita Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 6/23-6/27
by Samantha Jacobsen - February 04, 2010

The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season....


Show Boat Kicks Off at The Muny Aug. 9
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2010

Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy). ...


SISTERS OF SWING Premieres Next at History Theatre, 11/21-12/20
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2009

The Andrews Sisters - LaVerne, Maxene, and Patricia - were born and raised in Minneapolis, with their sights set on making a career in music. Little did they know when they left Minnesota, that they would become the all-time leader in the recording world. SISTERS OF SWING revisits the American exper...


Raven Presents DATING WALTER DANTE, 8/23-8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2010

Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....


Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010

The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...


Ed Smith Guest Directs 'A Lesson Before Dying'
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 29, 2010

The Black Theatre Troupe of Phoenix, Arizona, continues their 2009-2010 season with Romulus Linney's A Lesson Before Dying, and Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith is the guest director for this intense stage play....


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


Ed Smith Guest Directs 'A Lesson Before Dying'
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2010

The Black Theatre Troupe of Phoenix, Arizona, continues their 2009-2010 season with Romulus Linney's A Lesson Before Dying, and Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith is the guest director for this intense stage play....


Raven Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Opens 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 09, 2010

Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....


Raven Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Opens 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010

Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....


Show Boat Kicks Off at The Muny Aug. 9
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2010

Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy). ...


Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010

The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by Ryan Simmons - April 27, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....






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