The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025. ...
PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2025
A rare theatrical double bill will feature three performances of Paul Robeson and The Douglass-Lincoln Debates by Douglas D. Miron. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...
THE VISIT OF MOTHER MOSES to be Presented at Hudson Guild Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2025
In an exclusive three-performance engagement, the Hudson Guild Theater and New York Theater Festival will present The Visit of Mother Moses. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Playhouse Square Unveils Black History Month Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2025
Playhouse Square will celebrate Black History Month with a special digital display throughout the District and a variety of performances. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....
Detroit Public Theatre Announces Cast For CONFEDERATES By Dominique Morisseau
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025
Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for CONFEDERATES, by DPT Executive Artistic Producer, MacArthur Genius award-winning, Tony nominated, Daughter of Detroit, Dominique Morisseau....
New Musicals From Jay Alan Zimmerman, Laurie Hochman, and More Set For New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab 12th Season
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will launch the 12th season of its Choreography Lab in 2025. Curated by Avital Asuleen, the Choreography Lab is the only platform for choreographers and writers to collaborate on movement for original musicals during incubation. ...
Chukwudi Iwuji to Read James Baldwin Presented by Authors Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin presented by the Authors Guild Foundation....
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy Celebrates 35th Anniversarry With Announcement of the Araminta Space Grant Initiative
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy has announced the launch of the Araminta Space Grant Initiative during the year-long celebration of its 35th anniversary. This inaugural cycle of the grant is presented in partnership with the dance service organization, Dance/NYC....
Aaron Pierre Cast as John Stewart in HBO Original Drama Series LANTERNS
by Josh Sharpe - October 09, 2024
Aaron Pierre has been cast as the DC character John Stewart, also known as Green Lantern, in the upcoming HBO series Lanterns. The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the ...
2nd Thursday Blues Jam Sessions Held as Mwalim Daphunkee Professor's THUNDERCHILD Tour Continues
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024
2nd Thursday Blues is a monthly jam session hosted by the Oversoul Theatre Collective at the Underground Railroad Cafe in New Bedford, providing a vibrant, workshop-styled environment for blues, soul, and jazz musicians to collaborate and hone their craft....
Oversoul Theatre Collective Will Host New Monthly Arts and Music Series at Underground Railroad Cafe
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024
The Oversoul Theatre Collective (OTC) has announced its new partnership and residency at the Underground Railroad Cafe on Acushnet Avenue. This collaboration brings a vibrant array of monthly events to the New Bedford community, including music, poetry, and civic dialogues, all offered free to the p...
Wamptronica Continues Their 'The SESSION' Pop-Up Dance Party Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024
Wamptronica, an underground dance music collective, and the Oversoul Theatre Collective (OTC) have joined forces to launch 'The SESSION,' a pop-up dance party tour aimed at fostering community engagement through music and the arts. ...
On-The-Go! Theatre Productions To Travel Around Capital Region
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2024
Collaborative School of the Arts has announced the return of the On-The-Go! Tour performances. For the 24/25 season, the On-The-Go! Tour shows are “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad,” sponsored by Citizens Bank....
Cast Set for THE BEASTIARY at Ars Nova This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024
Ars Nova has revealed details for the Off-Broadway world premiere of The Beastiary. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the show. ...
Calvin Leon Smith to Join CABARET as 'Clifford Bradshaw' in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2024
Calvin Leon Smith will return to Broadway this Fall as ‘Clifford Bradshaw’ in the Tony Award -winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....
THE FLUXUS BROTHERS PRESENT: GOOD AND BAD ART to Premiere As Part Of The Cannonball Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - August 04, 2024
The Fluxus Brothers Present: Good Art Bad Art will premiere as part of the Cannonball Festival on September 13th, 18th, and 27th at The MAAS Building....
Berkeley Rep to Kick Off 24/25 Season with MEXODUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 31, 2024
Kicking off its 2024/25 season, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of the hip-hop remix, Mexodus....
CROSS THAT RIVER Celebrates The Legacy Of Black Cowboys At The Hart Theater
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2024
Experience CROSS THAT RIVER at the Rochester Fringe Fest on September 14 at Hart Theater. ...
Video: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2024
Get a first look at footage of The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024
The American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood (Tony Award nominee, The Children) and directed by Sarah Benson (Obie Award winner, Fairview) has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2024
Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani. ...
Video: Sandra Oh Discusses THE WELKIN's Exploration of Womanhood
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024
Golden Globe award-winning actress Sandra Oh stopped by The TODAY Show on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Off-Broadway play The Welkin, which is currently in previews. Watch the interview!...
Mosaic Theater Company to Present REFLECTIONS ON HOME: A Celebration of Immigrant Voices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024
Mosaic Theater Company will present the 2023-2024 Catalyst New Play Festival—Reflections on Home: A Celebration of Immigrant Voices. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Cleveland Public Theatre Hosts 11th Annual Station Hope in May
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the 11th annual Station Hope on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. ...
MEXODUS Opens at Mosaic Theater Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024
Mosaic Theater Company will present the world premiere of the new musical Mexodus, a co-production with Baltimore Center Stage, about the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico. ...
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