Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith
Jasmine Guy Announced as True Colors Theatre Co's Producing Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 16, 2010
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce the addition of award winning actress Jasmine Guy as a full time member of the True Colors team....
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 16, 2010
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce the addition of award winning actress Jasmine Guy as a full time member of the True Colors team....
True Colors Theatre Announces 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 10, 2010
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its 2010-2011 season. This is the eighth season for Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, which opens in October with a World Premiere Musical about the life of Bessie Smith written and directed by former Associate Artistic Directo...
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 10, 2010
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its 2010-2011 season. This is the eighth season for Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, which opens in October with a World Premiere Musical about the life of Bessie Smith written and directed by former Associate Artistic Directo...
Jennifer Holliday Comes To Saugatuck Center For the Arts 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2010
Two-time Grammy awardee and Tony winner Jennifer Holliday brings her dynamic talent to the Saugatuck Center For the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, Michigan) on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to help retain Allegan Counties District Court Judge William Baillargeon....
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2010
Two-time Grammy awardee and Tony winner Jennifer Holliday brings her dynamic talent to the Saugatuck Center For the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, Michigan) on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to help retain Allegan Counties District Court Judge William Baillargeon....
Florida Rep Announces Its Lucky 13th Season
by Beau Higgins - April 14, 2010
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its Lucky 13th Season of Award-Winning theatre that the Wall Street Journal called 'Profoundly Satisfying!' Florida Rep's 13th season includes some of the hottest titles in America, two plays in the NEW Studio, a revival of the company's inaugural ...
by Beau Higgins - April 14, 2010
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its Lucky 13th Season of Award-Winning theatre that the Wall Street Journal called 'Profoundly Satisfying!' Florida Rep's 13th season includes some of the hottest titles in America, two plays in the NEW Studio, a revival of the company's inaugural ...
Jennifer Holliday Comes To Saugatuck Center For the Arts 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 05, 2010
Two-time Grammy awardee and Tony winner Jennifer Holliday brings her dynamic talent to the Saugatuck Center For the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, Michigan) on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to help retain Allegan Counties District Court Judge William Baillargeon....
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 05, 2010
Two-time Grammy awardee and Tony winner Jennifer Holliday brings her dynamic talent to the Saugatuck Center For the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, Michigan) on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to help retain Allegan Counties District Court Judge William Baillargeon....
Faye Driscoll Performs Premiere of 'There is So Much Made in Me' at Bessie Schonberg Theater, 4/2
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2010
Faye Driscoll will perform her show THERE IS SO MUCH MAD IN ME at the Bessie Schonberg Theater on April 2 at 7:30PM. ...
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2010
Faye Driscoll will perform her show THERE IS SO MUCH MAD IN ME at the Bessie Schonberg Theater on April 2 at 7:30PM. ...
Baha'i Center Presents ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE With MIKE LONGO 3/23
by Mary Hanrahan - March 23, 2010
On Tuesday, March 23, Antoinette Montague will be performing at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium at the Baha'i Center, with Mike Longo, Payton Crossley, Paul West, and Harry Allen on sax....
by Mary Hanrahan - March 23, 2010
On Tuesday, March 23, Antoinette Montague will be performing at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium at the Baha'i Center, with Mike Longo, Payton Crossley, Paul West, and Harry Allen on sax....
FLY, GIRL! Closes at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/27
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 27, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opened at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febr...
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 27, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opened at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febr...
BWW Reviews: FLY, GIRL! from Nashville's SistaStyle Productions
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 21, 2010
Actress-playwright-producer Mary McCallum gives an extraordinarily strong and vibrant performance as aviatrix Bessie Coleman in her self-written new historical drama, Fly, Girl!, now in its premiere production at Darkhorse Theatre, courtesy of SistaStyle Productions. With an outstanding supporting e...
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 21, 2010
Actress-playwright-producer Mary McCallum gives an extraordinarily strong and vibrant performance as aviatrix Bessie Coleman in her self-written new historical drama, Fly, Girl!, now in its premiere production at Darkhorse Theatre, courtesy of SistaStyle Productions. With an outstanding supporting e...
Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! Opens at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...
Kinky & Sweet Love Songs: A Jazz Age Valentine Starring Waldo's Gotham City Jazz Masters Plays La MaMa, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play its final performance on February 14....
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play its final performance on February 14....
Kinky & Sweet Love Songs: A Jazz Age Valentine Starring Waldo's Gotham City Jazz Masters Plays La MaMa, 2/12-2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
Kinky & Sweet Love Songs: A Jazz Age Valentine Starring Waldo's Gotham City Jazz Masters Plays La MaMa, 2/12-2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
Kinky & Sweet Love Songs: A Jazz Age Valentine Starring Waldo's Gotham City Jazz Masters Plays La MaMa, 2/12-2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
BWW Interviews: Mary McCallum, A Life in the Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2010
Mary McCallum is a force of nature. As one of the most visionary people now creating live theatre in Nashville, she's constantly in motion - writing, directing, producing, acting - you name it, Mary's doing it. In true entrepreneurial spirit, when she saw a dearth of stage roles available to her, sh...
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 11, 2010
Mary McCallum is a force of nature. As one of the most visionary people now creating live theatre in Nashville, she's constantly in motion - writing, directing, producing, acting - you name it, Mary's doing it. In true entrepreneurial spirit, when she saw a dearth of stage roles available to her, sh...
Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! Opens at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...
Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...
Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - February 01, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...
by Jeff Dennhardt - February 01, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...
Marigny Theatre Closes SOME TIMES AT THE ALL WAYS 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron will close Sunday, January 31....
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron will close Sunday, January 31....
Red Mountain Theatre Company Closes BARNSTORMER 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Celebrate the remarkable life of this pioneering pilot as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents BARNSTORMER January 28-31, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North)....
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Celebrate the remarkable life of this pioneering pilot as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents BARNSTORMER January 28-31, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North)....
Marigny Theatre Presents SOME TIMES AT THE ALL WAYS 1/28-31
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron Thursday Jan 28 9pm, Friday Jan 29 9pm, Sunday Jan 31 7pm $10...
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron Thursday Jan 28 9pm, Friday Jan 29 9pm, Sunday Jan 31 7pm $10...
Red Mountain Theatre Company Presents BARNSTORMER 1/28-31
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2010
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Celebrate the remarkable life of this pioneering pilot as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents BARNSTORMER January 28-31, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North)....
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2010
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Celebrate the remarkable life of this pioneering pilot as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents BARNSTORMER January 28-31, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North)....
Marigny Theatre Presents SOME TIMES AT THE ALL WAYS 1/28-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron Thursday Jan 28 9pm, Friday Jan 29 9pm, Sunday Jan 31 7pm $10...
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2010
Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron Thursday Jan 28 9pm, Friday Jan 29 9pm, Sunday Jan 31 7pm $10...
Kinky & Sweet Love Songs: A Jazz Age Valentine Starring Waldo's Gotham City Jazz Masters Plays La MaMa, 2/12-2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2010
La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14....
Tyne Daly Brings 'Second Time Around' To Feinsteins 1/19-30
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2010
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will open its star-studded Winter/Spring 2010 season with the return engagement of Tony and six time Emmy Award winning actress TYNE DALY fro...
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2010
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will open its star-studded Winter/Spring 2010 season with the return engagement of Tony and six time Emmy Award winning actress TYNE DALY fro...
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