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
BWW REVIEW: COSI Is A Heartwarming And Hilarious Tribute To Theatre While Being A Timely Reminder That Love Should Be More Important Than Prejudice And Fear
by Jade Kops - November 07, 2019
Louis Nowra's semi-autobiographical comedy COSI delights Sydney audiences with its hilarious and heartwarming exploration of combining the creation of theatre with love and community to bring together an unusual group of people....
Kyle Marshall Choreography Will Makes its BAM Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2019
Acclaimed dancer Kyle Marshall leads his own company, Kyle Marshall Choreography, in its BAM debut as part of Next Wave 2019-the first season by Artistic Director David Binder, in which all artists are making their BAM debuts....
Photo Flash: Inside The 2019 Bessie Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2019
Over 800 artists and supporters of the New York dance community had gathered to celebrate the nominees, winners, and The Bessies' 35th anniversary gala event on Monday, October 14. Obie and Bessie Award-winning performance artist Justin Vivian Bond hosted this year's ceremony, which was held at NYU'...
BLUES IS A WOMAN - IN CONCERT Heads to The Raven Theatre
by Julie Musbach - October 14, 2019
Blues Is A Woman made its theatrical debut in San Francisco in 2017, with a month long, sold out run and fantastic reviews. Now show creator Pamela Rose is tearing it up with a new version-BLUES IS A WOMAN - IN CONCERT....
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Comes to Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2019
Janis Joplin is coming to cinemas! CineLife Entertainment, the event cinema division of Spotlight Cinema Networks and BroadwayHD announce the theatrical release of the popular Broadway musical, A Night with Janis Joplin, in U.S. theaters beginning November 5th....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CLEMENCY, In Theaters Dec. 27!
by Sarah Leiber - September 19, 2019
The trailer for 'Clemency' has arrived. Watch it below!...
Host Justin Vivian Bond, Presenters, And Performers Announced For 35th Annual Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today that Obie and Bessie Award winner Justin Vivian Bond, hailed by The New Yorker as “the best cabaret artist of their generation,' will host the 201...
City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile Announces Additional Fall Dates
by Julie Musbach - August 20, 2019
City Parks Foundation has announced additional fall dates for the CityParks PuppetMobile show, Bessie's Big Shot. The show has been traveling to parks over the last few months, bringing a free, fun and high-flying adventure to families throughout all five New York City boroughs....
The Bessies Announce Honorees Of Lifetime Achievement And Service To The Field Awards
by Julie Musbach - August 13, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards....
Black Theatre Troupe Opens 2019-20 Season with BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by Sarah Hookey - August 08, 2019
Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2019-20 season with Sheldon Epps' Broadway blockbuster, BLUES IN THE NIGHT. Tracing the American musical art form of the blues, BLUES IN THE NIGHT features 26 blockbuster songs including Duke Ellington's I'm Just a Lucky So-And-So, Jimmy Davis' Lover Man, Bessie ...
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock at The Orpheum
by Alan Henry - August 06, 2019
A Night With Janis Joplin will play at The Orpheum Oct. 13....
Sara Mearns Comes to Jacob's Pillow
by Julie Musbach - July 29, 2019
In the Jacob's Pillow-exclusive production Sara Mearns: Beyond Ballet, New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns performs in multiple cross-genre collaborations in the Doris Duke Theatre, August 14-18....
Gabrielle Hamilton, Tiler Peck & More Nominated For 2019 Bessie Awards
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a landmark 35th anniversary this year. Today, the nominees for the 2019 Bessie Awards, along with the recipients of the 2019 Juried Bessie Award and 2019...
Photo Flash: The Bessies Press Conference Celebrates The 2019 Nominees And Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2019
On Thursday, June 27th The Kilroys celebrated the drop of THE LIST 2019 at Here & Now in Los Angeles. The event celebrated the 13 founding members of the organization and the 33 plays featured on THE LIST 2019....
Irish Rep Announces One Night Only Presentation CHRISTINE TOBIN: SAILING TO BYZANTIUM
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2019
Irish Repertory Theatre will present a concert performance of Christine Tobin: Sailing to Byzantium on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage on Tuesday August 27, 2019, at 7pm. ...
Full Company Announced For BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2019
As rehearsals begin for Blues in Night, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company. Joining the previously announced Sharon D Clarke (The Lady), Debbie Kurup (The Woman), Clive Rowe (The Man) and Gemma Sutton (The Girl) are Aston New (The Hustler) and Joseph Poul...
Evangeline Johns Is TORCHING THE BLUES
by Julie Musbach - June 07, 2019
In TORCHING THE BLUES, Evangeline Johns sings an eclectic mix of songs by Bessie Smith, Harold Arlen, Billie Holliday and more-from 'Kiss of Fire' to 'Down and Out, 'Fine and Mellow' to 'Sugar in My Bowl'. With special appearances by Ariana Johns on vocals, and backed by dancers Max McGuire and Mark...
The Bessies Announces New Partnerships With Leading National Dance Institutions
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announces partnerships with Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) and the American Dance Festival (ADF), and renews partnerships with the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) and the New York State DanceForce, creating new platforms of suppo...
Avery Sommers Will Teach The Art Of Song Performance At Actor's Rep
by Carol Kassie - April 30, 2019
Award-winning actress, singer, and director Avery Sommers will add teacher to her already impressive resume this summer; the powerhouse performer will conduct two eight-week master classes at Actor's Rep in West Palm Beach....
Photo Flash: First Look at Sally Field, Jenna Coleman, and the Cast of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - April 23, 2019
America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business....
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents LAURA
by Rebecca Russo - March 31, 2019
Tacoma Little Theatre brings Vera Caspary and George Sklar's noir classic, Laura, to life as part of its 100th Anniversary Season. This production is directed by Randy Clark and based upon the novel by Vera Caspary....
MARVIN'S ROOM Coming to Ottawa Little Theatre Through 4/6
by Alan Henry - March 27, 2019
MARVIN'S ROOM is playing at Ottawa Little Theatre through April 6, 2019....
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Sally Field, Bill Pullman and the All-Star Cast of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - March 22, 2019
All My Sons at the Old Vic is hard at work in rehearsal prepping for an opening of Tuesday 23 April. Take a peek inside the rehearsal room below!...
24-Hour Telethon Announced For Performing Arts Streaming Service
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2019
This Friday, March 15, OntheBoards.tv—the first online pay-per-view film series dedicated to bringing provocative performance art, dance, theater, and music to audiences around the world—is launching a 24-hour PBS-style telethon. I thought the telethon would be a great opportunity to shed li...
TRAV'LIN Musical Receives Regional Premiere At Arvada Center 4/5-4/28
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2019
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical, a joyful celebration of the Jazz Age with a classic jazz and blues score, is receiving its regional premiere at The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities' Main Stage Theatre. The show will run April 5 through 28 with the official opening on April 9....
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