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Biko's Manna & Mfundo Comes to Arena Stage This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

The viral sensations Biko’s Manna & Mfundo last seen on The Jennifer Hudson Show in their world premiere solo concert will be appearing at Arena Stages’ Kogod Cradle Theater on April 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm for DC Jazz Fest.

National Sawdust Purchases Williamsburg Home; Announces Fall 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023

National Sawdust, the acclaimed non-profit that commissions, produces, and presents genre-spanning new music and interdisciplinary works, has announced that it has purchased its building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and revealed the programming that will animate the venue this fall.

Feature: THE 2023 ZABALAZA THEATRE AWARDS at the Baxter Theatre Centre Reflect Passion, Comradery, and Talent
by Jaime Uranovsky - Apr 4, 2023

The 13th annual Zabalaza Theatre Festival took place from 24 March until 31 March 2023. This year, the Festival boasted a whopping 37 productions and 189 participants. The very next day after the festival ended, the ZABALAZA AWARDS were held in the Golden Arrow Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre.

Nominations Announced For the Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

The Distell Group and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards panel have announced the anticipated list of nominees in contention for the prestigious awards which reward outstanding work in the theatre industry annually. 

REVIEW: HAIRSPRAY Is Bright, Uplifting and Heartwarming As It Shares Its Message Of Inclusion And Never Giving Up On Your Dreams
by Jade Kops - Feb 15, 2023

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is given a Sydney Revival over two decades after Jack O’Brien (Original Director) and Jerry Mitchell’s (Original Choreographer) original multi Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Laurence Olivier Award Winning production opened on Broadway. 

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jan 1, 2023

This is a highly entertaining evening of theatre

Final Cast Members Revealed For HAIRSPRAY at the Regent Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022

The final cast members have been unveiled for the highly-anticipated Australian premiere of the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, which is set to open at the Regent Theatre in August.

Industry Workshop of NSangou Njikam's SYNCING INK Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

This current production is being directed by Awoye Timpo (The Bluest Eye, Good Grief) and choreographed by multihyphenate Adesola Osakalumi (Skeleton Crew, Coal Country, Fela!) with theater newcomer Proda (Ms.Lauryn Hill 2020 Tour) as Composer.

The Sherry Theatre to Stage Premiere of THE RAGE FAIRY
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 29, 2022

The world premiere of The Rage Fairy by Antonia Czinger will open on February 19th at the Sherry Theater (11052 West Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA. 91601). Performances are on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30PM, February 19th – March 13th with possible extensions on March 18th, 19th and 20th.

Queen Diva to Return to Off-Broadway in STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: A PHYLLIS HYMAN TRIBUTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021

The Triad Theater, Off-Broadway Theatre, Queen Diva returns to Off-Broadway in “Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute” Labor Day Weekend '21 on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm after a two year hiatus.

Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, Mumu Fresh and More Announced for The Apollo Theater Kwanzaa Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020

The Apollo Theater announced today the line-up for its annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night, which brings together dance, music, and poetry to honor the seven core principles of Kwanzaa including family, community, and culture on Sunday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

ASASE YAA Presents RISE UP! A Virtual Benefit Concert to #EndSars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2020

Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa School of the Arts (for youth 3 -17) has announced plans to broadcast 'Rise Up! A Virtual Benefit Concert to #EndSars' on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

BWW Interview: Q&A with Schelaine Bennett on LOCKDOWN HEIGHTS
by Lindsay Kruger - Apr 9, 2020

Keeping SA entertained and keeping herself busy, actress Schelaine Bennett chats to BroadwayWorld South Africa about life under lockdown for herself and in her IGTV series, LOCKDOWN HEIGHTS.

BWW Review: EGOLI THE MUSICAL is full of heart at Masque Theatre
by Faeron Wheeler - Feb 9, 2020

There's nothing quite like the sound of voices harmonising perfectly through both joy and sadness. EGOLI THE MUSICAL promised a story a?oefilled with fully harmonic singing that is cultural, rhythmic, African, and heart-rendinga?? and they delivered on many fronts.

THE MP'S NEW SUIT Comes to the Artscape Arena
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2019

South Africa has an exciting new musical on the way and audiences have the chance to be part of it.

BWW Review: Isango Ensemble's A MAN OF GOOD HOPE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 7, 2019

A MAN OF GOOD HOPE reflects the resiliency and creativity of the human spirit at every turn, while giving audiences a taste of Isango Ensemble's original methods of theatrical storytelling.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Isango Ensemble's Acclaimed A MAN OF GOOD HOPE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes the Olivier Award-winning Isango Ensemble to Chicago to present its acclaimed production of A Man of Good Hope, based on the book by Jonny Steinberg and adapted and directed by Mark Dornford-May. Vividly told through song and dance steeped in African traditions, the story follows one young Somali refugee's extraordinary odyssey across a continent and his unfailing hope in the face of adversity. The production will be presented for a limited engagement in the Courtyard Theater as part of the WorldStage at Chicago Shakespeare series, October 4a?"13, 2019.

Queen Diva Stars In STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: A PHYLLIS HYMAN TRIBUTE
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

The Triad Theater, Off-Broadway Theatre, presents Queen Diva in "Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute 70th Birthday Celebration" on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The 120 minute tribute celebration begins with Phyllis Hyman's Disco Hit produced by New York's Own James Mtume 'You Know How To Love Me,' to Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Ladies Medley-Sophisticated Ladies, A Train, It Don't Mean A Thing, In A Sentimental Mood" to her pivotal vocal performance in Brooklyn's own Spike Lee's "School Daze" singing "Be One"  to her recording career beginning with Veteran Producer Norman Connors singing "Betcha By Golly Wow" to  her favorite songs "What You Won't Do For Love," to "Old Friend" a song she would dedicate to her numerous dear friends who died of AIDS in the late 1980's and early 1990's.

STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: A PHYLLIS HYMAN TRIBUTE 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Announced At The Triad
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2019

The Triad Theater, Off-Broadway Theatre, presents Queen Diva in "Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute 70th Birthday Celebration" on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The 120 minute tribute celebration begins with Phyllis Hyman's Disco Hit produced by New York's Own James Mtume 'You Know How To Love Me,' to Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Ladies Medley-Sophisticated Ladies, A Train, It Don't Mean A Thing, In A Sentimental Mood" to her pivotal vocal performance in Brooklyn's own Spike Lee's "School Daze" singing "Be One"  to her recording career beginning with Veteran Producer Norman Connors singing "Betcha By Golly Wow" to  her favorite songs "What You Won't Do For Love," to "Old Friend" a song she would dedicate to her numerous dear friends who died of AIDS in the late 1980's and early 1990's.

BWW Review: A MAN OF GOOD HOPE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Monica Moore - Mar 15, 2019

This performance not only circumnavigated around my heart several times but captured it in a willing surrender of raw emotional energy. I have never seen or experienced anything quite like it. The raw, basal emotion that was produced from the carefully crafted vocal sounds was simply incredible; dynamics like I've never seen before. If you can go, you must, if you can't, find a way!