Enter the hidden worlds among the branches of five of Africa's most iconic trees. A majestic baobab uses its hollow trunk to store water in case of drought; while in Botswana, the flamboyant sausage tree seduces pollinators with its bright flowers and oversized fruit. Prepare to be startled by the incredible animal activity they inspire--some never before seen on film.
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Myrkur Reveals New Single 'Leaves of Yggdrasil' and Video
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020
Today Danish composer and multi-instrumentalist, Myrkur has revealed her new video and single, 'Leaves of Yggdrasil'. Amalie Bruuns's delicate and sweeping vocals paired with the violin, piano, lyre and nyckelharpa make for a lullaby-like song which she notes, 'is very dear to my heart.' She conti...
Grammy Award-Winning Donald Lawrence and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Present World Premiere of GOSHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2020
Broadway In Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Quiet Water Entertainment have announced that GOSHEN, featuring dancers and singers performing to music by GRAMMY Award winner Donald Lawrence, will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) for a l...
No Peeking Brings Mother Leeds To The FRIGID NYC Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2020
MOTHER LEEDS is a historical horror story rooted in New Jersey Legend: The Jersey Devil....
BWW Interview: Dr.Venus Opal Reese Talks Book Tour Coming Up at Highways
by Don Grigware - January 10, 2020
Best-selling author, acclaimed international speaker and business mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick-off her latest tour, The Raw Truth Book+ Tour, during MLK weekend at Highways in Santa Monica. Highways is stretching the limits once again to add enrichment to the Los Angeles theatre scene. Dr. ...
Viral Sensation Hiplet Ballerinas Are Coming to Milwaukee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 04, 2019
On Thursday, March 26, Chicago Multicultural Dance Center's select Hiplet Ballerina Company make their first appearance at the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall as part of the MC Presents series sponsored by The Fitz at the Ambassador Hotel. This must see show fuses classi...
Photo Flash: First Look at Elan Ensemble's SEVEN in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2019
ELAN Ensemble has announced its upcoming production of Seven, a new adaptation of the documentary play. Under the direction of Natsuko Ohama with movement direction by Stephanie Shroyer, the production opened on Saturday, November 23, at 8pm and run through December 16 only at the Atwater Village Th...
IP MAN 4: THE FINALE Comes to Select Theaters Dec. 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019
Ip Man's life remains unchanged after his wife's death, but he and his son are slowly drifting apart. To seek a better future for his son, Ip Man decides to travel to the U.S. only to find the stable, peaceful life abroad is only skin deep. Underneath lies a deep rooted racial discrimination that is...
BWW Previews: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF HAS SPECIAL, LOCAL CONNECTION at The Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 30, 2019
Helmed by Tony-winning director Barlett Sher, coming to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on November 5 through 10 is Fiddler on the Roof. The musical offers a fresh take of the beloved classic tale. With familiar songs like a?oeTradition,a?? a?oeMatchmaker, Matchmaker,a?? and a?oeSunrise, Su...
Bryony Jarman-Pinto Releases 'Sweet Sweet (Wu-Lu Remix)' via Tru Thoughts
by Abigail Charpentier - October 24, 2019
Bryony Jarman-Pinto releases “Sweet Sweet (Wu-Lu Remix)” today, an innovative reworking of the Cage and Aviary track from multi-instrumentalist and producer Wu-Lusees. Blending a mystical essence of vocals taken from the original with futuristic broken beats that bounce between the worlds of...
Deeply Rooted Hires Jacquelyn Smiley Robinson as Managing Director
by Julie Musbach - October 15, 2019
Deeply Rooted Productions (DRP), the umbrella organization of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT), has appointed Jacquelyn Smiley Robinson as managing director, effective October 7, 2019....
Canada's First Muslim Theatre Company Makes Toronto Debut
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2019
The Silk Road Institute, Canada's premier Muslim theatre company, presents the inaugural Toronto production of Rabiah Hussain's fresh and fierce British drama SPUN, a play about friendship, belonging and South-Asian identity taking place in the wake of the 2005 London terror attacks. On the heels of...
Annenberg Center Presents SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, September 21
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2019
The Annenberg Center presents internationally renowned a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, Saturday, September 21, at 8 PM. Known for its stunning vocal prowess rooted in the rich textures of African American legacy, this powerhouse group celebrates its 45th anniversary with a joyful mix of...
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces AMERICA/AMERICANS - THE #CRDT20TH CONCERTS
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2019
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre announces the culmination of its 2019 20th anniversary season. In its annual fall concert series, this diverse collective of artists premieres three major 2019 new works in two complete concerts....
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Shares Stage at BAM Fisher in September
by Sarah Hookey - August 13, 2019
To celebrate their New York roots and historical connections, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO), celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) share the stage at BAM Fisher September 13 and 14 for “Legacy.'...
Carnegie Hall Citywide Night Heads to Bryant Park
by Julie Musbach - July 30, 2019
Carnegie Hall Citywide Night is the four-hour finale of the Carnegie Hal Citywide series at Bryant Park....
Video: First Look At GROUNDED At Atlanta Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2019
Atlanta Theatre Club will produce the Georgia premiere of George Brant's award-winning solo show Grounded, August 3-17. For tickets or more information, please visit atlantatheatreclub.com. ...
Atlanta Theatre Club To Produce Award-Winning Solo Show GROUNDED
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2019
Atlanta Theatre Club will produce the Georgia premiere of George Brant's award-winning solo show Grounded, August 3-17. For tickets or more information, please visit atlantatheatreclub.com. ...
Afro-Latin Culture Tap Dances To Center Stage This Summer With Ayodele Casel
by Stephi Wild - July 02, 2019
Ayodele Casel,a disciplined and brave performer who honors the roots of tap dance while pushing the boundaries of the art form, has been named a 2019-2020 Frances B.Cashin fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Joining more than 50 incoming fellows as they pursu...
Radcliffe Institute Selects Tap Dancer Ayodele Casel As 2019–2020 Fellow
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2019
Ayodele Casel,a disciplined and brave performer who honors the roots of tap dance while pushing the boundaries of the art form, has been named a 2019-2020 Frances B.Cashin fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Joining more than 50 incoming fellows as th...
American Music Theatre Project & Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Premiere Two Musicals at Edinburgh Fringe
by Julie Musbach - June 14, 2019
Two new musical theater works devised by some of the most exciting creative voices in Scotland and the U.S. will premiere at the world's largest arts festival when the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University team up for a third consecutive ru...
After The Solstice to Host a Benefit for KIND
by Julie Musbach - June 07, 2019
After the Solstice: a marathon for rooted hope, fierce joy and percolating braveries of the heart will be singing a strong and passionate song on June 29 at 7:30 PM at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. It's a benefit for KIND (Kids In Need of Defense) brought to you by the folks who bring you Night F...
Deeply Rooted Presents July Summer Dance Intensive Performances
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2019
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) contributes to the future of the field of dance with its annual Summer Dance Intensive, for 70+ national and international students from ages 13 to 70, June 24–July 20 at its home studio, 17 N. State Street in downtown Chicago. The Intensive culminates in perform...
Deeply Rooted Hosts Dance Education Showcase May 11-12
by Julie Musbach - April 12, 2019
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) is putting the spotlight on its cross-generational movement education programs by hosting a Dance Education Showcase May 11 and 12 at St. Benedict the African Parish, 6550 S. Harvard Ave., Chicago....
BWW Interview: Choreographer Camille A. Brown of CHOIR BOY at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre
by Tracy Hopkins - March 04, 2019
Currently on tour with her new work 'Ink' -- the final installation of her company's trilogy that follows the Bessie Award-winning 'Mr. TOL E. RAncE' (2012) and Bessie-nominated 'BLACK GIRL:Linguistic Play' (2015) -- we chatted with Camille A. Brown via telephone about her process, and her work with...
Elan Ensemble Presents HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT FROM ANIMALS
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
ELAN Ensemble has announced its inaugural production, the world premiere of How We're Different from Animals, based on short stories from No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July. Under the direction of Ovation Award nominee Jonathan Mu oz-Proulx (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), the produ...
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