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Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009 Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...
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....
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....
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009 The Cut Beauty School Inc, The Dexter Family and Temar Underwood proudly present the world premiere of The Brokenhearteds. Directed by Pete Boisvert (Co-Artistic Director/Founder, Nosedive Productions), this political thriller for the 20th century's last generation premieres September 11, 2009....
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...
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....
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. ...
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...
'Fences' To Receive Broadway Revival This Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2008 The New York Times is reporting that August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play 'Fences' will receive a revival this fall....
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009 The Cut Beauty School Inc, The Dexter Family and Temar Underwood proudly present the world premiere of The Brokenhearteds. Directed by Pete Boisvert (Co-Artistic Director/Founder, Nosedive Productions), this political thriller for the 20th century's last generation premieres September 11, 2009....
'Fences' To Receive Broadway Revival This Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2008 The New York Times is reporting that August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play 'Fences' will receive a revival this fall....
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....
Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009 Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...
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....
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF 10/1-10/25
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 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....
STREET SCENE Comes To The Stage At Adelphi University 10/6-10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 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....
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....
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...
Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by Eddie Varley - December 01, 2008 Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...
Huntington Theatre Presents AUGUST WILSON'S LEGACY Free Discussion Event In Conjunction With FENCES
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2009 In conjunction with Fences, the opening production in its 2009-2010 Season of American Stories, the Huntington Theatre Company partners with Roxbury Community College to present August Wilson's Legacy, a celebration of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright's work and a discussion with...
Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by Eddie Varley - December 01, 2008 Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...
August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone to Play Belasco Theatre
by Robert Diamond - December 24, 2008 According to the web site for the Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) it's new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone has finally found a home - at Broadway's Belasco Theater. Th...
Rare Williams Play 'Tokyo Hotel' Begins February 2
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2007 The White Horse Theater Company will revive the forgotten play 'In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel' by Tennessee Williams...
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....
RED INK To Be Performed At Mixed Blood Theatre 4/23 - 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2009 Written by seven indigenous playwrights, from nine North American First Nations, Mixed Blood Theatre?s world-premiere production Red Ink explores the issues of contemporary Native life. Red Ink runs April 23 through May 10 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis. Purchase tickets at 612.338.6131 or ... |