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.
BWW Review: GEM OF THE OCEAN at Trinity Rep
by John McDaid - March 04, 2022
Providence's Trinity Rep has come roaring back from a two-year pandemic hiatus with a stunning production of August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean.' Compelling performances from a cast that includes some of Rhode Island's finest actors at the top of their form make this the must-see theatrical event of ...
Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022
William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and...
VIDEO: Watch A.J. Shively Sing 'Why Should I Die in Springtime' from PARADISE SQUARE
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2022
BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek of the cast in action below. Watch as A.J. Shively performs 'Why Should I Die in Springtime', written by Jason Howland, Nathan Tysen, and Masi Asare....
Kenny Leon, Issa Rae & More Winners of 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022
Last night, the NAACP celebrated the second night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards announcing the next round of winners in the non-televised award categories, which featured categories short form series, directing and writing across film and television, as well as the esteemed Activist of the Year Awa...
Black In Brooklyn: The Green-Wood Cemetery's Black History Month Tour Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2022
As the resting place of many historical and influential Black Americans, The Green-wood Cemetery provides a glimpse at the rich Black history of New York City through Black in Brooklyn, a trolley tour dedicated to honoring Black History Month....
Up on the Marquee: PARADISE SQUARE
by Jennifer Broski - January 21, 2022
Paradise Square is getting ready to start previews on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and open Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), where the marquee just went up. Check out photos....
The Cleveland Orchestra announces three 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award winners
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2022
The Cleveland Orchestra announces its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award winners for 2022: Joan Southgate, Dolores White, and the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center. ...
The HISTORY Channel Announces BLACK PATRIOTS: HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR Documentary
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022
Executive Produced and narrated by historian Kareem Abul-Jabbar, and Deborah Morales, the documentary takes a close look at one of the most studied, debated, and dissected periods in American history, the Civil War, and the heroic figures whose bravery and selfless contributions helped define and re...
A WALK IN HER SHOES Harriet Tubman Documentary Sets Digital & DVD Release
by Michael Major - January 06, 2022
In a quest to overcome one of the biggest obstacles of her life, personal trainer and author Metra Lundy simulates a walk to freedom by re-tracing the steps of the great American heroine, Harriet Tubman, from Maryland to Canada. In doing so, Metra discovers who she really is, answering a call to liv...
TICK, TICK...BOOM!, WEST SIDE STORY, SCHMIGADOON! & More Win AFI Awards
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021
The AFI Awards honorees include 10 outstanding films and 10 outstanding TV programs deemed representative of this year’s biggest achievements. West Side Story, tick, tick...BOOM!, and The Tragedy of Macbeth have been named as some of this year's best films. Schmigadoon!, Hacks, Ted Lasso, and Wa...
COME FROM AWAY, OSLO, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter and More Receive 2021 TV Critics Choice Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2021
Nominations for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards were announced this afternoon and a slew of Broadway favorites are in the running at this year's ceremony. ...
VIDEO: First Look at the Pre-Broadway Run of PARADISE SQUARE in Chicago
by Alan Henry - December 02, 2021
Paradise Square began its pre-Broadway engagement on November 2, at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 West Randolph Street). The production will conclude it's run later this week on December 5th. Check out all new video of in action!...
Coming in November from the LA Phil: Reel Change
by - November 12, 2021
Special Offer - Coming in November from the LA Phil: Reel Change...
31st Annual Gotham Awards Nominations Announced
by Michael Major - October 21, 2021
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. 'Passing' and 'The Lost Daughter' led this year's nominations....
The Los Angeles Philharmonic to Present REEL CHANGE: THE NEW ERA OF FILM MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2021
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music, a series of three concerts curated by Kris Bowers (Green Book, Bridgerton), Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, Succession) and Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker, Chernobyl, Battlefield 2042....
FREEDOM TRAIN to be Presented at the Roxy Regional Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2021
The thrilling story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad will come to life upon the stage of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre this month. ...
BWW Review: THE SUBURBS at Thrown Stone
by Sean Fallon - August 29, 2021
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, I saw THE SUBURBS, a three segment show, each segment written by a different writer, including Catherine Yu, Tony Meneses, and Phanésia Pharel, respectively. All three stories are directed by Kholoud Sawaf. With THE SUBURBS, Thrown Stone has presented a world prem...
Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre Join Barry Jenkins' LION KING Prequel
by Michael Major - August 26, 2021
The prequel will follow Mufasa’s origin story, using the same animation technology as the 2019 blockbuster to further explore the backgrounds of the film's iconic characters. Pharrell was previously announced to contribute new music to the film....
Alan Moore's THE SHOW Hits Cinemas Next Week for One Night
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2021
Fletcher Dennis (Burke), a man of many talents, passports and identities, arrives in Northampton – a strange and haunted town in the heart of England as dangerous as he is....
InFLUX Theatre Collective Announces Premiere Of Interactive New Work THE CHOICE In Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2021
This September, Philadelphia's newest women-run theatre company will present The Choice. inFLUX Theatre Collective, founded by Jacqueline Libby, Christine Octavia Shaw, and Jacinta Yelland will premiere an interactive new work of theatre under the direction of Sarah Sanford....
Roger Q. Mason's THE DUAT Premieres With Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2021
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason (they/them) is currently premiering their play The Duat with the renowned Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, presented in association with the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Compan...
Hollywood Critics Association Announces Full List of Nominations for Inaugural TV Awards
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2021
Nominees include Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryan Cranston, Colton Domingo, and more....
Student Art Exhibition Illustrates Hope For The Future
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2021
Inspired by a current exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, students from two local high schools have created a series of artworks that speak to resilience and empathy....
Barry Jenkins' Acclaimed Limited Series THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Will Screen at IFC Center
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2021
Over the course of her journey, Cora is pursued by Ridgeway (Joel Edgerton), a bounty hunter who is fixated on bringing her back to the plantation she escaped; especially since her mother Mabel is the only one he has never caught. ...
North Carolina Opera Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2021
North Carolina Opera's General Director, Eric Mitchko has announced the company's upcoming 2021-22 season. The season will open on November 14 with Beethoven's only opera FIDELIO, followed by two timeless classics, Puccini's LA BOHÈME (Jan. 28 & 30) and Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (Apr. 8 & 10)....
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