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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD


The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.

UPCYCLED CINDERELLA - An Imaginative Children's Show is Coming to Little Theatre of M Photo UPCYCLED CINDERELLA - An Imaginative Children's Show is Coming to Little Theatre of Manchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2023

AN IMAGINATIVE CHILDREN'S SHOW UPCYCLED CINDERELLA is coming to Little Theatre of Manchester on April 22!...


THE LINCOLNS OF SPRINGFIELD Comes to Springfield Ahead of Potential New York Run Photo THE LINCOLNS OF SPRINGFIELD Comes to Springfield Ahead of Potential New York Run
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2023

Springfield, IL – historically significant as the State Capitol AND the place Abraham Lincoln called home from 1837-1861- when he began his tenure in The White House as one of the most lauded presidents in history-will serve as host for a joyous and riveting new musical love story....


New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan Photo New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2023

A new arts center is opening in midtown Manhattan to provide rehearsal and teaching space for performing arts organizations. Houghton Hall Arts Community offers 17,000 square feet of rehearsal rooms, acting studios, offices, and meeting space to performing arts organizations, teachers, actors, and o...


The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endow Photo The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000....


Northern Liberties Celebrates Black History Month With New Audio Tour and Debut Of WI Photo Northern Liberties Celebrates Black History Month With New Audio Tour and Debut Of WINDOW STORIES
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2023

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces plans to celebrate the neighborhood’s rich history this February. Launching for Black History Month are two new activations, including a new Audio Walking Tour: Northern Liberties Black History and Window Stories, a series of vinyl window cl...


New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan Photo New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2023

A new arts center is opening in midtown Manhattan to provide rehearsal and teaching space for performing arts organizations. Houghton Hall Arts Community offers 17,000 square feet of rehearsal rooms, acting studios, offices, and meeting space to performing arts organizations, teachers, actors, and o...


HENDRICK I. LOTT HOUSE in Brooklyn-Tree Lighting Event 12/8 Photo HENDRICK I. LOTT HOUSE in Brooklyn-Tree Lighting Event 12/8
by Marina Kennedy - December 05, 2023

Hendrick I. Lott House, one of Brooklyn’s oldest known houses, has announced their tree lighting event that kicks off the holiday season.  It will be held on Friday, December 8th at 6 PM....


New Musicals From Jay Alan Zimmerman, Laurie Hochman, and More Set For New York Theat Photo New Musicals From Jay Alan Zimmerman, Laurie Hochman, and More Set For New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab 12th Season
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2025

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 12th season of its Choreography Lab in 2025. Curated by Avital Asuleen, the Choreography Lab is the only platform for choreographers and writers to collaborate on movement for original musicals during incubation. ...


2nd Thursday Blues Jam Sessions Held as Mwalim Daphunkee Professor's THUNDERCHILD Tou Photo 2nd Thursday Blues Jam Sessions Held as Mwalim Daphunkee Professor's THUNDERCHILD Tour Continues
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024

2nd Thursday Blues is a monthly jam session hosted by the Oversoul Theatre Collective at the Underground Railroad Cafe in New Bedford, providing a vibrant, workshop-styled environment for blues, soul, and jazz musicians to collaborate and hone their craft....


Take a Storytelling Journey from Beech Grove to Central America With VERSIONS OF CHIL Photo Take a Storytelling Journey from Beech Grove to Central America With VERSIONS OF CHILDHOOD At Storytelling Arts of Indiana
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2024

Storytelling Arts of Indiana celebrates wildly diverse, but remarkably relatable childhoods in the next offering of its 36th season of arts programming. Indianapolis' own Bob Sander and Chicago-based storyteller Nestor Gomez will perform “Versions of Childhood” on Saturday, February 10, at Eugene & ...


Chukwudi Iwuji to Read James Baldwin Presented by Authors Guild Foundation Photo Chukwudi Iwuji to Read James Baldwin Presented by Authors Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024

Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin presented by the Authors Guild Foundation....


Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July Photo Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024

The American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood (Tony Award nominee, The Children) and directed by Sarah Benson (Obie Award winner, Fairview) has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets....


THE THIRD RAIL Comes to New Jersey City University This Month Photo THE THIRD RAIL Comes to New Jersey City University This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2023

 New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the NJCU Center for the Arts, in conjunction with onCUE Chronicles, will present “The Third Rail”, a story about a journey to freedom, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held at the Margaret Williams Theatre located inside NJCU’s Hepb...


Detroit Public Theatre Announces Cast For CONFEDERATES By Dominique Morisseau Photo Detroit Public Theatre Announces Cast For CONFEDERATES By Dominique Morisseau
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025

Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for CONFEDERATES, by DPT Executive Artistic Producer, MacArthur Genius award-winning, Tony nominated, Daughter of Detroit, Dominique Morisseau....


THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN starring Leslie McCurdy next month. Performances run March 6 and 7, 2023 at 7:30pm....


On-The-Go! Theatre Productions To Travel Around Capital Region Photo On-The-Go! Theatre Productions To Travel Around Capital Region
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2024

Collaborative School of the Arts has announced the return of the On-The-Go! Tour performances. For the 24/25 season, the On-The-Go! Tour shows are “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad,” sponsored by Citizens Bank....


PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater Photo PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2025

A rare theatrical double bill will feature three performances of Paul Robeson and The Douglass-Lincoln Debates by Douglas D. Miron. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...


Video: Sandra Oh Discusses THE WELKIN's Exploration of Womanhood Photo Video: Sandra Oh Discusses THE WELKIN's Exploration of Womanhood
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

Golden Globe award-winning actress Sandra Oh stopped by The TODAY Show on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Off-Broadway play The Welkin, which is currently in previews. Watch the interview!...


Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April Photo Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025

Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025. ...


Review: Greater Boston Stage Company's DINNER FOR ONE Serves Up the Laughs Photo Review: Greater Boston Stage Company's DINNER FOR ONE Serves Up the Laughs
by R. Scott Reedy - November 15, 2024

A distant cousin of America’s New Year’s Eve Times Square ball-dropping tradition, “Dinner for One” is an iconic comedy sketch broadcast every New Year’s Eve in countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, and Estonia, and on other days of the year in Norway, Australia, and South Afri...


Wamptronica Continues Their 'The SESSION' Pop-Up Dance Party Tour Photo Wamptronica Continues Their 'The SESSION' Pop-Up Dance Party Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024

Wamptronica, an underground dance music collective, and the Oversoul Theatre Collective (OTC) have joined forces to launch 'The SESSION,' a pop-up dance party tour aimed at fostering community engagement through music and the arts. ...


MEXODUS Opens at Mosaic Theater Company Next Month Photo MEXODUS Opens at Mosaic Theater Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

Mosaic Theater Company will present the world premiere of the new musical Mexodus, a co-production with Baltimore Center Stage, about the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico. ...


 The World Premiere of A MAROON'S GUIDE TO TIME & SPACE Comes to Houston in May Photo The World Premiere of A MAROON'S GUIDE TO TIME & SPACE Comes to Houston in May
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2023

The latest new work from Houston writer, actor, and director Candice D’Meza is a multidisciplinary, immersive theatre piece that blends live performance, music, video, and omniscient cosmic forces to travel the future-telling visions and seizure-fever dreams of heroic abolitionist and conductor of t...


Photos: First Look at Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson in the World Premiere of ME Photo Photos: First Look at Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson in the World Premiere of MEXODUS at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage and Mosaic Theater Company are partnering to present the world premiere of a new musical that explores the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico. Check out photos here!...


THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2024

Experience the life of Harriet Tubman like never before in THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN at North Coast Repertory Theatre. ...






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