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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD


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.

Video: 'Two Bodies' Music Video From NYC Premiere of MEXODUS Musical Photo Video: 'Two Bodies' Music Video From NYC Premiere of MEXODUS Musical
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2025

An all-new 90s hip-hop style music video has been released for “Two Bodies,” a song from the upcoming New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus. Check outt he video here!...


The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endow Photo The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000....


Mychal-Bella Bowen Will Join Post-Show Talkback At Off Broadway’s CRACKED OPEN Photo Mychal-Bella Bowen Will Join Post-Show Talkback At Off Broadway’s CRACKED OPEN
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025

Hollywood’s Mychal-Bella Bowen (The Underground Railroad) will participate in a post-show talkback on June 17 following a performance of CRACKED OPEN. Learn more here!...


MEXODUS Extends for Additional Week at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre Photo MEXODUS Extends for Additional Week at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 08, 2025

The New York City premiere of Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, has added a week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets....


HENDRICK I. LOTT HOUSE in Brooklyn-Tree Lighting Event 12/8 Photo HENDRICK I. LOTT HOUSE in Brooklyn-Tree Lighting Event 12/8
by Marina Kennedy - December 05, 2023

Hendrick I. Lott House, one of Brooklyn’s oldest known houses, has announced their tree lighting event that kicks off the holiday season.  It will be held on Friday, December 8th at 6 PM....


Oversoul Theatre Collective Reveals Upcoming March Events Photo Oversoul Theatre Collective Reveals Upcoming March Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2025

Oversoul Theatre Collective, the resident arts organization at the Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery, will present an exciting lineup of cultural and artistic events this March. Learn more. ...


Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July Photo 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....


Take a Storytelling Journey from Beech Grove to Central America With VERSIONS OF CHIL Photo Take a Storytelling Journey from Beech Grove to Central America With VERSIONS OF CHILDHOOD At Storytelling Arts of Indiana
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2024

Storytelling Arts of Indiana celebrates wildly diverse, but remarkably relatable childhoods in the next offering of its 36th season of arts programming. Indianapolis' own Bob Sander and Chicago-based storyteller Nestor Gomez will perform “Versions of Childhood” on Saturday, February 10, at Eugene & ...


MEXODUS at the Minetta Lane Theatre to Offer $38 Tickets Through Rush Policy Photo MEXODUS at the Minetta Lane Theatre to Offer $38 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2025

Audible Theater is collaborating with TodayTix to offer $38 mobile rush tickets for the New York City premiere of Mexodus beginning at 9am each performance day. Learn more here!...


WALDEN Comes to InterAct Theatre Company Photo WALDEN Comes to InterAct Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2025

InterAct Theatre Company will continue its tradition of bold, timely storytelling with the Philadelphia premiere of WALDEN by Amy Berryman, directed by InterAct's Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with assistant Director Lisi Levy....


New Musicals From Jay Alan Zimmerman, Laurie Hochman, and More Set For New York Theat Photo 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. ...


Photos: MEXODUS First Look Ahead of Opening Night Photo Photos: MEXODUS First Look Ahead of Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2025

New production photos have been released for Audible Theater and P3 Productions’ New York City premiere of Mexodus, the critically acclaimed new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, directed by David Mendizábal....


New York African Film Festival Highlights New MACBETH Adaptation at BAM Photo New York African Film Festival Highlights New MACBETH Adaptation at BAM
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

ulture aficionados are converging on BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) for the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). The festival runs at BAM through May 29 as FilmAfrica — the companion to the beloved DanceAfrica festival, long considered the unofficial start to summer in Brooklyn. ...


Detroit Public Theatre Announces Cast For CONFEDERATES By Dominique Morisseau Photo 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....


2nd Thursday Blues Jam Sessions Held as Mwalim Daphunkee Professor's THUNDERCHILD Tou Photo 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....


New York African Film Festival Highlights New MACBETH Adaptation at BAM Photo New York African Film Festival Highlights New MACBETH Adaptation at BAM
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025

ulture aficionados are converging on BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) for the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). The festival runs at BAM through May 29 as FilmAfrica — the companion to the beloved DanceAfrica festival, long considered the unofficial start to summer in Brooklyn. ...


Chukwudi Iwuji to Read James Baldwin Presented by Authors Guild Foundation Photo 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....


On-The-Go! Theatre Productions To Travel Around Capital Region Photo 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....


Video: 'Two Bodies' Music Video From NYC Premiere of MEXODUS Musical Photo Video: 'Two Bodies' Music Video From NYC Premiere of MEXODUS Musical
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2025

An all-new 90s hip-hop style music video has been released for “Two Bodies,” a song from the upcoming New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus. Check outt he video here!...


PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater Photo 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!...


MEXODUS Opens at Mosaic Theater Company Next Month Photo 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. ...


Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April Photo 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. ...


Video: Sandra Oh Discusses THE WELKIN's Exploration of Womanhood Photo 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!...


Photos: First Look at Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson in the World Premiere of ME Photo Photos: First Look at Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson in the World Premiere of MEXODUS at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage and Mosaic Theater Company are partnering to present the world premiere of a new musical that explores the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico. Check out photos here!...


Review: Greater Boston Stage Company's DINNER FOR ONE Serves Up the Laughs Photo Review: Greater Boston Stage Company's DINNER FOR ONE Serves Up the Laughs
by R. Scott Reedy - November 15, 2024

A distant cousin of America’s New Year’s Eve Times Square ball-dropping tradition, “Dinner for One” is an iconic comedy sketch broadcast every New Year’s Eve in countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, and Estonia, and on other days of the year in Norway, Australia, and South Afri...






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