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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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF 10/1-10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 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 Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 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....
Best-Selling Author Larry Tye to Speak After 'Fences' on Sept. 20 at Huntington Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2009
In conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company?s production of August Wilson?s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about a former Negro Baseball Leagues star whose rise from the Leagues hit the ceiling of racial prejudice, New York Times best-selling author of Satchel: The Life and Times ...
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2009
In conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company?s production of August Wilson?s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about a former Negro Baseball Leagues star whose rise from the Leagues hit the ceiling of racial prejudice, New York Times best-selling author of Satchel: The Life and Times ...
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 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....
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 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....
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 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....
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 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....
Davis, Deliz, Harris, Heron and Mitchell Join Thompson and Foucheux In Irish Rep's THE EMPEROR JONES
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 10, 2009
The Irish Repertory Theatre begins its 2009-2010 Off-Broadway season with THE EMPEROR JONES -- Eugene O'Neill's powerful classic about the charismatic Brutus Jones, a self proclaimed emperor of an island nation, who attempts to flee the angry natives and his personal demons -- with previews to begin...
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 10, 2009
The Irish Repertory Theatre begins its 2009-2010 Off-Broadway season with THE EMPEROR JONES -- Eugene O'Neill's powerful classic about the charismatic Brutus Jones, a self proclaimed emperor of an island nation, who attempts to flee the angry natives and his personal demons -- with previews to begin...
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...
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...
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 27, 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....
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 27, 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 Kicks Off Irish Rep 09-10 Season; Starts 10/7
by Charlie Piane - August 10, 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, with previews set to begin October 7, prior to its official pr...
by Charlie Piane - August 10, 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, with previews set to begin October 7, prior to its official pr...
New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by Charlie Piane - August 07, 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....
by Charlie Piane - August 07, 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....
QUEEN NUR'S SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH Begins 7/19 At Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009
Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009
Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...
QUEEN NUR'S SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH Begins 7/19 At Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 14, 2009
Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 14, 2009
Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...
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 ...
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 ...
Beavercreek Theater Holds Auditions For ASSASSINS 4/6, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2009
Beavercreek Community Theatre's Edge of the Creek Productions will hold open auditions for 'Assassins' at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 7 at the theater, located within the the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.....
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2009
Beavercreek Community Theatre's Edge of the Creek Productions will hold open auditions for 'Assassins' at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 7 at the theater, located within the the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.....
RED INK To Be Performed At Mixed Blood Theatre 4/23 - 5/10
by Reynard Loki - March 30, 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 ...
by Reynard Loki - March 30, 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 ...
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...
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...
Beavercreek Theater Holds Auditions For ASSASSINS 4/6, 4/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2009
Beavercreek Community Theatre's Edge of the Creek Productions will hold open auditions for 'Assassins' at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 7 at the theater, located within the the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.....
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2009
Beavercreek Community Theatre's Edge of the Creek Productions will hold open auditions for 'Assassins' at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 7 at the theater, located within the the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seattle Dedicates Street to August Wilson
by Faetra Petillo - November 10, 2008
A stretch of the Seattle street 'Republican Street' has now been named and dedicated to the late playwright August Wilson....
by Faetra Petillo - November 10, 2008
A stretch of the Seattle street 'Republican Street' has now been named and dedicated to the late playwright August Wilson....
'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....
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....
Irish Rep Hosts pre-St. Patrick's Day Celebration March 4
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2008
The Associate Board of the Irish Repertory Theatre will host a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration from 6:30PM-8:30PM on Tuesday, March 4...
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2008
The Associate Board of the Irish Repertory Theatre will host a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration from 6:30PM-8:30PM on Tuesday, March 4...
Irish Rep to Honor Lansbury and Seldes, June 4
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007
The Irish Repertory Theatre will hold their 14th Annual Gala Benefit at the Trianon Ballroom at the Hilton New York on Monday, June 4, 2007. ...
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007
The Irish Repertory Theatre will hold their 14th Annual Gala Benefit at the Trianon Ballroom at the Hilton New York on Monday, June 4, 2007. ...
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