Angela Davis

Duain Richmond and The Neighborhood Orchestra to Honor Fela Kuti with Special Live Event
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Los Angeles will honor Fela Kuti's GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, January 31st, with a special event featuring Broadway alum Duain Richmond.

Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 27, 2026

The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.

Mosaic Theater Company Honors George Vradenburg, Andy Shallal, and Susan Clampitt at The Spark 2026 Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

Mosaic Theater Company's benefit The Spark 2026 will honor philanthropist and civic leader George Vradenburg for his dedication to new play development and emerging female writers; and entrepreneur and philanthropist Andy Shallal for his commitment to art and activism.

Chicago Humanities Fall Festival 2025 Kicks Off in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

Chicago Humanities has announced the full lineup for its highly-anticipated Fall Festival, featuring a compelling range of thinkers, artists, authors, and performers.

New York Theatre Workshop to Host Celebration of Photographer Alex Harsley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop will host a celebration of local legend and photographer Alex Harsley of 4th Street Photo Gallery. Learn more!

SFJAZZ Unveils Public Access to Historical Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !

National Black Theatre To Present New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.

Video: Patti LuPone Quotes Iconic DRAG RACE Lines at the GLAAD Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2025

Watch a video of Patti LuPone reciting iconic lines from RuPaul's Drag Race's finest queens, including Bianca Del Rio, Kennedy Davenport, Alyssa Edwards, Trixie Mattel, and more.

Review: WOW AT 15, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 10, 2025

The global movement and charity WOW (Women of the World) is now in its 15th year. To mark the occasion, WOW held a special evening to celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March.

Angela Davis, Annie Lennox, and Sharon Van Etten Will Headline Royal Albert Hall's Programme For International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Activist Angela Davis, singer-songwriters Annie Lennox and Sharon Van Etten, and composer Anoushka Shankar will headline the Royal Albert Hall in the week around International Women's Day.

KING JAMES Vermont Premiere to Open at Northern Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

​​​​​​​Northern Stage will kick off the new year with the Vermont premiere of King James by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LAKECIA BENJAMIN Comes to Teatro da Trindade Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Lakecia Benjamin comes to Teatro da Trindade next month. The performance is set for November 5.

Women Of The World Celebrates International Day Of The Girl 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

WOW – Women of the World celebrated the 12th International Day of the Girl by bringing together 150 inspiring women and non-binary people and 150 secondary school students on The London Eye for a morning of speed mentoring sharing dreams, ambitions and challenges as they soared over London. 

Angela Davis Will Headline WOW - Women of the World at 15 at the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

WOW - Women of the World and the Royal Albert Hall have announced WOW at 15, a special one-off celebration which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on International Women’s Day (8 March 2025). 

Breton Tyner-Bryan's Highly Awarded WEST OF FRANK TO Stream on The CUNY TV Channel
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

Breton Tyner-Bryan's Broadway Dance Drama short, WEST OF FRANK, is now streaming on CUNY TV. The film, nominated for Best LGBTQ Film at the London Fashion Film Festival, celebrates influential women and transmasculine activists.

Breton Tyner-Bryan's Highly Awarded WEST OF FRANK To Screen At London Fashion Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

Breton Tyner-Bryan's award-winning Broadway Dance Drama short, WEST OF FRANK, will premiere at the London Fashion Film Festival. The film recently won Audience and Best Experimental awards at AFFI Berlin and Barcelona.

LAKECIA BENJAMIN Comes to Teatro da Trindade in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

Ao quarto disco, a saxofonista norte-americana Lakecia Benjamin prepara-se para ascender a um lugar de enorme destaque no panorama do jazz mundial. Phoenix, produzido por Terri Lyne Carrington, vencedor de vários Grammy, é o seu muito antecipado novo disco, que representa também uma evolução musical na sua carreira.

The Crossing Unveils 20th Season Featuring Performances at Lincoln Center & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

The Crossing celebrates its 20th season with performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Taalam Acey's Spoken Word Apex Returns to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Poet/Curator Taalam Acey honed his poetic skills growing up in Newark. Now known as “The Godfather of Spoken Word,” Acey triumphantly returns home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to curate Spoken Word Apex, an illuminating night of poetry, visual arts and music, as part of NJPAC's Dodge Poetry series.

Zimmerli Chief Curator To Retire After More Than A Decade Of Engaging Exhibitions And Inspiring Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Zimmerli Art Museum's Chief Curator has announced retirement after over a decade of impactful exhibitions and leadership, leaving a legacy of cultural enrichment and inspiration.