Latest Articles About American Experience on PBS
Boston Children's Chorus Partners With Castle Of Our Skins and Center For Arabic Culture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022 Boston Children's Chorus has announced a new partnership with Castle of our Skins, an arts institution fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music, and the Center for Arabic Culture, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Arabic Culture and the Arab-Americ... 
American Masters to Premiere Alvin Ailey Documentary
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021 American Masters: Ailey is a portrait of the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), a trailblazing pioneer who founded his influential studio Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 at age 27. Using previously unheard audio interviews recorded in the last year of Ailey’s life, the docum... 
THE CANCER DETECTIVES to Premiere in March on PBS
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 The story of how the life-saving cervical cancer test became an ordinary part of women's lives is as unusual and remarkable as the coalition of people who ultimately made it possible: a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Papanicolaou; his intrepid wife, Mary; Japanese-born artist Hashime Murayama; Dr. Hele... 
Photos & Video: Utah Shakespeare Festival Presents RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2021 Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting Ragtime, now running through September 11 at the Randall L. Jones Theatre. The worlds of a wealthy white couple, a Jewish immigrant father and daughter, and an African-American ragtime musician intertwine and sometimes collide as they seek the American dream a... 
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces 2021 Fall Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021 Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre has announced a season of performance that will engage audiences in magnetic human stories at once new & deeply familiar. ... 
Fisk Jubilee Singers Celebrate the Release of 'Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of The Fisk Jubilee Singers'
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2022 Nashville's earliest music ambassadors, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, celebrated the release a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with an unveiling ceremony at Fisk University on Wednesday.... 
Cincinnati Opera to Host Creators Forum in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024 Cincinnati Opera will host Creators Forum, a rare and insightful conversation with the creative teams behind two operas. Learn more and see how to take part.... 
Grits Entertainment and The Sheen Center Present Angela Polite's MARY SPEAKS
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2021 From August 9-15, Grits Entertainment, LLC and The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture will present Angela Polite's play Mary Speaks for online streaming.... 
THE LIE DETECTOR to Premiere on PBS In January
by Michael Major - December 19, 2022 Written and directed by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, The Lie Detector is a tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended consequences. The film premieres on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE on PBS. Watch a video preview of the new film now!... 
Edward W. Hardy Releases A Compendium Of Works For Juneteenth
by Blair Ingenthron - June 22, 2024 Dr. Edward W. Hardy, acclaimed composer-violinist, publishes a compendium for Juneteenth including his dissertation, original music recordings, and a children's coloring book celebrating African American cultural pioneers.... 
Interview: Denise O'Neal Talks FADE TO BLACK at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - June 21, 2023 Read Broadwayworld's interview with Denise O'Neal about Fade To Black.... 
The Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp To Present WORKING, August 10-12
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2023 The Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp (PAC) welcomes 100 talented teenagers from 15 states and Canadian provinces for a 90-minute musical journey of Working, Thursday, August 10-Saturday, August 12th at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts.... 
FENCES Will Be Performed by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its 25th anniversary season’s dramatic offering, August Wilson’s “Fences', next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!... 
BACKSTAGE AT THE LINCOLN To Present First-Ever Double Bill October 21
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2021 Backstage at the Lincoln, the Lincoln Theatre's local artist showcase series, offers audiences the extraordinary opportunity to be seated on stage for a uniquely intimate performance experience set against the hand-painted grandeur of the Lincoln's rare, Egyptian Revival-style interior. ... 
BREAKING THE FRAME: TWO SOLO SHOWS ON ART AND IDENTITY Arrives at The Democracy Center
by Emmy Rice - August 10, 2025 The Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese National Museum (JANM) will present Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity.... 
Semi-Staged Reading of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to Take Place At NYU Casa Italiana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024 Explore the Queer Italian-American experience in FROCI, a play by Frank J. Avella, with a semi-staged reading at NYU's Casa Italiana. Discover themes of identity and assimilation. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ... 
TheatreWorks AD Makes Directorial Debut With GEM OF THE OCEAN in April
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2022 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner August Wilson's sweeping drama Gem of the Ocean. This seminal classic will be directed by Artistic Director Tim Bond, a close friend of the late playwright and a leading interpreter of his work, making his TheatreWorks dir... 
Cast Announced For Black British Retelling of THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2021 Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed production of 'Rent', Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre in association with Ameena Hamid Productions announces the cast for a radical new version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”.... 
Free Reading Of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to be Presented at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2024 A semi-staged reading of Frank J. Avella's FROCI, a play about growing up queer and Italian-American in the 1980s, will be presented at The Tank. ... 
Ragamala Dance Company Names Erik Madsen-Bond As Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2022 Ragamala Dance Company has announced Erik Madsen-Bond as their new Managing Director. Erik steps into this role after seven years with the company, most recently as the Director of Operations, where he played a key part in community engagement, tour management, and administrative operations....
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces 2021 Fall Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021 Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre has announced a season of performance that will engage audiences in magnetic human stories at once new & deeply familiar. ... 
2022 Van Lier Fellowship Recipient Announced
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2022 The Asian American Arts Alliance has announced the selection of Connor Sen Warnick for its 2022 Van Lier Fellowship. The fellowship includes a $6,000 unrestricted cash award and eight months of professional development training and career support to foster the next milestone of Warnick's artistic ca... 
VIDEO: HBO Releases Documentary A CHOICE OF WEAPONS: INSPIRED BY GORDON PARKS Trailer
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021 A Choice Of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.... 
Santa Rosa Symphony to Present AMERICAN RHAPSODY
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022 The Green Music Center will return to live performances on February 18 with the Santa Rosa Symphony in American Rhapsody. The concert will feature Aram Demirjian, guest conductor as well as Michelle Cann, piano....
Fisk Jubilee Singers Celebrate the Release of 'Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of The Fisk Jubilee Singers'
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2022 Nashville's earliest music ambassadors, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, celebrated the release a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with an unveiling ceremony at Fisk University on Wednesday.... |
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