Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith
Photos: First Look at HAVING OUR SAY At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2021
Now open at the Ivoryton Playhouse is the extraordinary and life-affirming play HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS’ FIRST 100 YEARS by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth)....
Black Theatre Troupe Presents SISTAS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021
As its opening production of their 50th season, Black Theatre Troupe presents the smash hit, SISTAS THE MUSICAL to the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. SISTAS was originally scheduled to open 18 months ago in March of 2020, but was postponed shortly before opening night due to the pandemic....
Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021
Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, Outstanding Visual Design, and Outstanding Breakout Choreographer/...
HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS Announced At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2021
Opening August 12th at The Ivoryton Playhouse is the extraordinary and life-affirming play HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth)....
Penguin Rep Theatre Will Return With Outdoor Summer Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2021
Penguin Rep Theatre presents 'Barnside Live @ 5!', an outdoor summer music festival taking place on the lawn adjacent to its historic Stony Point theatre located at 7 Crickettown Road. ...
Christine Dwyer Joins The Reading Series' MARVIN'S ROOM
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021
Broadway veteran Christine Dwyer, most known for being one of the longest running Elphaba's in Broadway's WICKED, and also for starring as Jenna in WAITRESS, has joined the cast of The Reading Series' production of MARVIN'S ROOM. ...
Carmen Cusack, Tonya Pinkins, Jack DiFalco and More to Star in MARVIN'S ROOM Virtual Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
The Reading Series has announced their next production, Scott McPherson’s multiple award-winning comedic drama MARVIN’S ROOM, which will take place on Wednesday, May 26th at 8:00pm, benefiting The Actors Fund. ...
Experience Jazz At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2021
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts brings intimate jazz performances and rising jazz talent to its theaters. Scottsdale Arts ONE Members can get the best seats before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, April 16, 2021....
Strand Theater Presents THE DROWNING GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2021
The Strand Theater Company continues its 13th consecutive season as the only brick-and-mortar company in Baltimore dedicated exclusively to celebrating womxn's diverse voices and perspectives, with the regional premiere of The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic, Charlie Tomlinson. Th...
Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight On Juanita Hall, the First Black Tony Award Winner
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2021
Juanita Hall was an American musical theatre and film actress. 1950, Hall became the first Black actor to win a Tony Award, for her portrayal of Bloody Mary in the original Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific. ...
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Releases Full 2021 Program
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2021
Today The Garden of Unearthly Delights announces its full 2021 program after a sneak peak in December of last year. Highlights form the reimagined COVID-safe wonderland include a socially distanced yet fabulously fun drag brunch party, a reclined Hot Dub experience and a comedy gala with a very chee...
Valerie Green/Dance Entropy Presents In-Person and Virtual Studio Showing of HOME by Souleymane Badolo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 14, 2020
Valerie Green/Dance Entropy's “HOME” project continues with a new residency with visiting choreographer Souleymane Badolo from Burkina Faso. Company members and guest artists will present Souleymane’s version of “HOME” in an informal showing and discussion at Green Space....
The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020
The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these...
Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2020
For most theatre lovers across the nation, the prospect of seeing live entertainment in the near future seemed uncertain. ...
Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2020
The Sharon Playhouse, in it's continued mission to offer live entertainment throughout the Covid 19 summer will inaugurate a new Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series featuring concerts by the finest Broadway has to offer. Broadway comes to Sharon!...
Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Virtual Works & Process: In Process With Ephrat Asherie Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2020
Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents a Virtual Works & Process: In Process with Ephrat Asherie Dance on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 7:30pm. The event is free, but space is limited and RSVP is required; a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day of the performan...
Black Theatre Troupe Postpones SISTAS! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2020
For the safety and well-being of the community, Black Theatre Troupe has rescheduled its March/April performances of SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to May 15-31. Tickets purchased for the original dates will be valid for the May performances....
Photos/Video: First Look at MARVIN'S ROOM at Vintage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2020
Vintage Theatre presents “Marvin's Room” at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010 February 28 through April 5*. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 - $32 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830....
Full Casting Announced For UK Premiere Of Kate Attwell's TESTMATCH At The Ustinov Studio
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2020
Theatre Royal Bath Productions and English Touring Theatre today announce full casting for the UK premiere of Testmatch, a fast-paced, study of sport, gender politics and the legacy of colonialism, by emerging playwright Kate Attwell which runs at Bath's Ustinov Studio from 2 April to 9 May 2020. Te...
BWW Review: The Delany Sisters Get the Last Word in HAVING OUR SAY
by Adrienne Proctor - February 24, 2020
HAVING OUR SAY is a staged memoir of the Delany Sisters, two women who experienced the Civil Rights Movement and lived to be over 100 years old and tell the tale. This quiet, comfortable play invites the audience to the sister's home as they prepare a meal on stage and recount their extraordinary li...
Black Theatre Troupe Presents SISTAS! The Musical
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020
As its final production of their 49th season, Black Theatre Troupe presents the current off Broadway smash hit, SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. SISTAS! THE MUSICAL is a nonstop celebration of African American women told through Top-40 music, from Bessie Smith to Bey...
Photo Flash: First Look at Berkeley Playhouse's MEMPHIS
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020
Berkeley Playhouse presents Memphis, February 15 through March 15....
BWW Feature: Lyric Theatre Celebrates the Famous Delany Sisters in HAVING OUR SAY
by Adrienne Proctor - February 12, 2020
HAVING OUR SAY tells the story of the Delany sisters, two sisters who were born to a former slave and grew up in the Jim Crow South. The Delany sisters both lived to be over 100 years old, and wrote their version of events in the 1993 biography that inspired the play. Lyric's production features two...
Avery Sommers To Debut At Feinstein's/54 Below In March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2020
Avery Sommers will make her debut at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM with her acclaimed show, For Sentimental Reasons. One of the most versatile performers, who can sing anything from blues and gospel to musical theater and standards, Avery brings to the...
Towne Street Theatre Stage Reading Of Raf Mauro And David Stansfield's A GOOD DAY TO FLY
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2020
Towne Street Theatre (TST) celebrates African-American History Month with compelling staged readings during February 2020....
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