Know Theatre Presents WE WILL RISE: SELECTIONS FROM AFGHAN WOMEN'S WRITING PROJECT This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2014 Know Theatre of Cincinnati presents We Will Rise: Selections from The Afghan Women's Writing ProjectAdapted by Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek Know Theatre is pleased to announce our next production, We Will Rise: Selections from The Afghan Women's Writing Project. This staged reading will again ...
Theatrical Outfit Presents THE GREEN BOOK Aug 17- Sept 11
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2011 Theatrical Outfit launchs its 2011-2012 season with the World Premiere The Green Book by Atlanta writer Calvin Alexander Ramsey's, August 17 - September 11, 2011 at the Balzer Theatre at Herren's....
Ruth And The Green Book to Debut at Center for Puppetry Arts Thru 2/26
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2012 In February, the Center for Puppetry Arts brings to the stage an acclaimed story from local author Calvin Alexander Ramsey....
PBS Announces Programming Line-Up for 2012 'Black History Month'
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011 PBS announced today an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012....
Emma Marie Trusty Returns with SAMUEL'S JOURNEY
by Christina Mancuso - August 19, 2013 After the successful publication of her book, 'The Underground Railroad, Ties That Bound Unveiled', in 1999, author Emma Marie Trusty returns to the literary limelight with a new, engaging tour de force. This time, she will captivate her readers through a wonderful and exciting story of a young boy'...
WGN Greenlights New Scripted Drama Series TITANS
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014 Expanding its slate of original programming, WGN America today announced its next straight-to-series order for the scripted drama 'Titans,'...
BWW Reviews: Kennedy Center’s THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF HOMER P. FIGG is Entertaining, Educational
by Jennifer Perry - November 19, 2012 Equally educational and entertaining, this Kennedy Center commission is as successful as it is thanks to the strong source material with a compelling plot, and the committed cast....
Baltimore Commemorates A Trifecta Of Historic Events This Summer with Discounts & More
by Robert Diamond - April 22, 2013 America's history will come to life in Baltimore this summer with three historic commemorations marking important moments in the creation of our nation's identity: the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and birth of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' a tribute to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, a...
American Opera Projects Receives NEA Grant
by Kelsey Denette - December 04, 2012 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced last week that AOP (American Opera Projects) is one of 832 non-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. AOP is recommended for a $15,000 grant to support the creation, development and presentation of N...
SAFE HOUSE Continues The Rep's 2014-15 Studio Theatre Series, Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis continues the 2014-2015 Studio Theatre series with Safe House by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Melissa Maxwell. This compelling production will be performed in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on ...
A STORY FROM TWINDOM is Released
by Christina Mancuso - July 25, 2013 Inspired by the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., author Tricia J Culverhouse also believe in a dream that someday all will live in a world of justice, freedom, and peace. Her new publication, A Story of Twindom, takes the readers into an unforgettable journey where this dream comes ...
WALDEN Musical Gets 10/7 Reading at Judson
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013 Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading on Monday October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine ...
BWW Reviews: First Stage Fights for Freedom in A MIDNIGHT CRY
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - January 21, 2014 What does the public or young people remember about slavery---pre or post Civil War? Last weekend, James DeVita's poignant play A Midnight Cry returned to First Stage at the Todd Wehr Theatre after premiering in 2003. A young Missouri slave, Lida June Anderson, must escape through the Underground Ra...
Sandy Brown Relaunches 'Oh, Yes She Did!' at at Theatre-Theater
by Kelsey Denette - January 26, 2012 After 19-weeks running in 2011 in Los Angeles & Hollywood, actress/comedienne Sandy Brown (Hannah Montana, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Def Comedy Jam, Comics Unleashed) returns with her historical One-Woman show 'Oh, Yes She Did!', blazing the stage and 'breathing-to-life' p...
Photo Flash: Sandy Brown Relaunches 'Oh, Yes She Did!' at at Theatre-Theater
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2012 After 19-weeks running in 2011 in Los Angeles & Hollywood, actress/comedienne Sandy Brown (Hannah Montana, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Def Comedy Jam, Comics Unleashed) returns with her historical One-Woman show 'Oh, Yes She Did!', blazing the stage and 'breathing-to-life' po...
TV Star Walt Willey is 'WILD BILL! An Evening of James Butler Hickok' at Fox Valley Rep October 25-26
by Robert Diamond - October 08, 2013 Fox Valley Repertory presents a trip to the Wild West with All My Children star Walt Willey and his one-man show for all ages, 'Wild Bill! An Evening with James Butler Hickok' on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 2pm and Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 8pm on the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage (4051 E. Main ...
Theatrical Outfit Presents THE GREEN BOOK, Closes 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2011 Theatrical Outfit launchs its 2011-2012 season with the World Premiere The Green Book by Atlanta writer Calvin Alexander Ramsey's, August 17 - September 11, 2011 at the Balzer Theatre at Herren's....
The Rep Announces 2014-2015 Studio Theatre Season
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is proud to announce its 2014-2015 season of performances in the Studio Theatre....
Boca Raton's Sol Children Theatre to Present NEVERMORE and THE COMMEDIA PUSS IN BOOTS in June
by Robert Diamond - June 04, 2013 Sol Children Theatre will present two completely different productions in June. Nevermore, a one-act musical based on the life and work of literary great Edgar Allan Poe will run June 14-16, and The Commedia Puss in Boots will play June 28-30....
SAMUEL'S JOURNEY Brings to Light the Tale of the Underground Railway
by Christina Mancuso - September 13, 2013 Emma Marie Trusty, who published 'The Underground Railroad: Ties that Bound Unveiled' in 1999, continues her exploration of an underground network of American citizens involved in helping fugitive slaves escape and live as free men in her outstanding new novel 'Samuel's Journey: Another Surprise.' F...
Louis Langree's First Concerts with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Set for 11/8-10
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2013 The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra officially welcomes its new Music Director, Louis Langrée, with an inaugural concert program on November 8-10, 2013 that honors the Orchestra's rich history and ushers in an exciting new era for the CSO. Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the most inspiring voices of our time...
WALDEN Set for The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013 The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity presents Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by ...
THE BIG C, THE FOSTERS and More Receive 7th Annual Television Academy Honors; Full List!
by TV News Desk - April 30, 2014 The Television Academy today announced this year's honorees for the Seventh Annual Television Academy Honors. For using the power of television to bring awareness to important social issues, this year's honorees include The Big C: hereafter, Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor, The Fosters, Mea M...
Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Presents Bialystoker the Beautiful 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 09, 2011 Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Presents Bialystoker the Beautiful Tour...
Phillip Boykin Joins PORGY AND BESS National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - April 15, 2013 The National Tour of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will star Theatre World Award winner and original Broadway cast member PHILLIP BOYKIN, who will reprise his Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle Award-nominated role as Crown. Boykin joins... |