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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....
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....
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....
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....
New London Maritime Society Announces 2010 Black History Scholarship
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2010
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: Offering a $1000 Scholarship...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2010
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: Offering a $1000 Scholarship...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
SISTERS OF SWING Premieres Next at History Theatre, 11/21-12/20
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 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...
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 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...
East West Players' PO BOY TANGO Brings A Taste Of Ethnic Cuisines To Audiences With Wine Down Fridays
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 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...
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 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...
O'Neill's EMPEROR JONES Starring John Douglas Thompson Runs Through 11/29 At Irish Rep Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 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...
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
East West Players' PO BOY TANGO Brings A Taste Of Ethnic Cuisines To Audiences With Wine Down Fridays
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 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...
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 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...
East West Players' PO BOY TANGO Brings A Taste Of Ethnic Cuisines To Audiences With Wine Down Fridays
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 12, 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...
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 12, 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...
East West Players Writers' Gallery Hosts A Workshop Presentation Of An Original Anime Hip-hop Martial Arts Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2009
East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, has gathered a creative team to develop a new musical that utilizes anime, hip-hop and martial arts. A 25 minute presentation of this work in progress will be performed on Friday, November 20 , 7:30pm at the National Center for th...
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2009
East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, has gathered a creative team to develop a new musical that utilizes anime, hip-hop and martial arts. A 25 minute presentation of this work in progress will be performed on Friday, November 20 , 7:30pm at the National Center for th...
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...
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....
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....
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF 10/1-10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy, October 1, 2009. This production is a regional premiere, and will run October 1 - October 25, 2009....
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy, October 1, 2009. This production is a regional premiere, and will run October 1 - October 25, 2009....
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF 10/1-10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy, October 1, 2009. This production is a regional premiere, and will run October 1 - October 25, 2009....
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy, October 1, 2009. This production is a regional premiere, and will run October 1 - October 25, 2009....
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF, Runs Through 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 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....
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 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....
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. ...
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. ...
SISTERS OF SWING Premieres Next at History Theatre, 11/21-12/20
by Melissa Beck - October 13, 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...
by Melissa Beck - October 13, 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...
Crossroads Theatre Company's FLY Plays Last Few Performances, Closes 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 13, 2009
FLY is a vivid play that brings to life the famed African-American Army Air Corp fighters known as the Tuskegee Airmen who flew over the skies of Europe during World War II...
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 13, 2009
FLY is a vivid play that brings to life the famed African-American Army Air Corp fighters known as the Tuskegee Airmen who flew over the skies of Europe during World War II...
STREET SCENE Comes To The Stage At Adelphi University 10/6-10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Adelphi University's Department of Theatre is proud to present Street Scene, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice, starring the University's theatre majors as well as members of the local community....
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Adelphi University's Department of Theatre is proud to present Street Scene, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice, starring the University's theatre majors as well as members of the local community....
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