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
The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2017 NY Dance and Performance Awards
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2017 award recipients tonight at the 33rd annual Bessie Awards ceremony. Awards were presented in the categories of Outsta...
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock the Palace for One Night Only Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical A Night with Janis Joplin is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith all of whom inspired Joplin to become one of rock's greatest legend...
Delray Beach Playhouse Debuts New Cabaret Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2017
The historic Delray Beach Playhouse opens its 71st season this October and will debut a brand-new Cabaret Series featuring some of South Florida's top singing acts. The shows will take place in the theater's intimate, 128-seat performance space with special cabaret style seating....
Brenda Braxton Leads Industry Reading of NYMF Musical TRAV'LIN Today
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010....
Brenda Braxton to Lead Industry Reading of NYMF Musical TRAV'LIN
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010....
The Bessie Awards Announce Presenters and Performers
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 33rd annual Bessie Awards. The ceremony, hosted by performance artist/entertainer Shernita Anderson and American Balle...
The Kentucky Center to Present A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017
The Kentucky Center presents A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at The Brown Theatre....
Mosaic Theater Company Extends THE DEVIL'S MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2017
The first show of Mosaic Theater's third season, The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, has been officially extended through October 1....
BWW Review: Mosaic Brings THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by Roger Catlin - August 29, 2017
The Mosaic Theater Company ignites its third season with a sure hit, a proven crowd-pleaser about the Empress of Blues....
BWW Flashback: MARVIN'S ROOM Takes Final Broadway Bow Today!
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2017
Marvin's Room concludes its run today, August 27, after 91 performances. Take a look at the show's journey before we say goodbye!...
THE DROWNING GIRLS Next Onstage for Distraction Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2017
Distraction Theatre Company brings The Drowning Girls – written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic – to life August 18-26 at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater....
THE DROWNING GIRLS Next Onstage for Distraction Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
Distraction Theatre Company brings The Drowning Girls – written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic – to life August 18-26 at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater....
Mosaic Theater Company of DC Kicks Off Third Season with its First Musical
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2017
Mosaic Theater Company of DC, the 2017 Helen Hayes Award-winning theatre for Outstanding Emerging Company, will begin its 2017-2018 season with the Off-Broadway hit The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith. Written by Angelo Parra and performed by the indomitable Miche Braden (who also ...
The Joyce Theater's Director of Programming Martin Wechsler Will Step Down at the End of 2017 After 32 Years
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2017
Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, announced today that Martin Wechsler, the organization's long time Director of Programming, will step down on December 31, 2017....
THE DROWNING GIRLS Next Onstage for Distraction Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 18, 2017
Distraction Theatre Company brings The Drowning Girls – written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson and Daniela Vlaskalic – to life August 18-26 at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater....
The Bessie Awards Announces 2017 Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - July 12, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2016?17 season at the Bessies press conference. The nominees were selected by the Bessie Awards Selection Committee, an indepen...
by A.A. Cristi - July 12, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2016?17 season at the Bessies press conference. The nominees were selected by the Bessie Awards Selection Committee, an indepen...
TV: The Family is Back Together on Opening Night of MARVIN'S ROOM!
by TV - Opening Night Special - July 01, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman, which opened Thursday night, June 29, 2017....
by TV - Opening Night Special - July 01, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman, which opened Thursday night, June 29, 2017....
The Bessies Announce Emerging Choreographer Nominees, Juried Award Recipient
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska. The Be...
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska. The Be...
BWW Review: Director Anne Kauffman Finally Hits Broadway With Scott McPherson's MARVIN'S ROOM
by Michael Dale - June 30, 2017
After thirteen years and eighteen directing credits for major Off-Broadway companies such as Playwrights Horizons, Vineyard, Lincoln Center Theatre and The New York Theatre Workshop, another accomplished New York stage talent, Anne Kauffman, takes her overdue Broadway bow with Roundabout's revival o...
by Michael Dale - June 30, 2017
After thirteen years and eighteen directing credits for major Off-Broadway companies such as Playwrights Horizons, Vineyard, Lincoln Center Theatre and The New York Theatre Workshop, another accomplished New York stage talent, Anne Kauffman, takes her overdue Broadway bow with Roundabout's revival o...
Roundabout's MARVIN'S ROOM Opens Tomorrow on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
A friendly reminder! Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman, opening officially tomorrow, June 29, 2017....
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2017
A friendly reminder! Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman, opening officially tomorrow, June 29, 2017....
TV: Watch Highlights from MARVIN'S ROOM on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson, directed by Obie Award-winning director, Anne Kauffman (Detroit) making her Broadway debut. Janeane Garofalo will star as 'Lee' in her Broadway debut; Lili Taylor will star as 'Bessie' and Celia W...
by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson, directed by Obie Award-winning director, Anne Kauffman (Detroit) making her Broadway debut. Janeane Garofalo will star as 'Lee' in her Broadway debut; Lili Taylor will star as 'Bessie' and Celia W...
Playhouse Creatures to Host 2017 Tennessee Williams Festival This June
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
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by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017
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Photo Flash: First Look at Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor and Celia Weston in MARVIN'S ROOM
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson, directed by Obie Award-winning director, Anne Kauffman (Detroit) making her Broadway debut. Janeane Garofalo will star as 'Lee' in her Broadway debut; Lili Taylor will star as 'Bessie' and Celia Weston wi...
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, by Scott McPherson, directed by Obie Award-winning director, Anne Kauffman (Detroit) making her Broadway debut. Janeane Garofalo will star as 'Lee' in her Broadway debut; Lili Taylor will star as 'Bessie' and Celia Weston wi...
Photo Flash: Brand-New Shots from A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at American Conservatory Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Below, BroadwayWorld has brand-new production photos from American Conservatory Theater's production of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN! Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, July 9....
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Below, BroadwayWorld has brand-new production photos from American Conservatory Theater's production of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN! Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, July 9....
Review Roundup: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU at Actors' Playhouse
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2017
Actors' Playhouse will present the South Florida premiere of It Shoulda Been You from May 17 - June 11, 2017 at the Miracle Theatre. With an original book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove and music by Barbara Anselmi, It Shoulda Been You puts a refreshingly modern spin on the traditional wedding comedy...
by Alan Henry - May 31, 2017
Actors' Playhouse will present the South Florida premiere of It Shoulda Been You from May 17 - June 11, 2017 at the Miracle Theatre. With an original book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove and music by Barbara Anselmi, It Shoulda Been You puts a refreshingly modern spin on the traditional wedding comedy...
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