Charles Cissel
Latest News on Charles Cissel:
World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May (Apr 19, 2023)
Bruce Willis Will Produce MY MOTHER'S SEVERED HEAD Off-Broadway Next Month (Aug 24, 2021)
Castillo Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of DISHWASHER DREAMS (Oct 25, 2018)
World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May (Apr 19, 2023)
Bruce Willis Will Produce MY MOTHER'S SEVERED HEAD Off-Broadway Next Month (Aug 24, 2021)
Castillo Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of DISHWASHER DREAMS (Oct 25, 2018)
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Charles Cissel (born October 3, 1948) is an American singer, dancer, director, choreographer and producer. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma, and was one of the first African Americans to graduate from the university's fine arts school. He was the CEO of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame from 2000–2009 and is now the Artistic Director of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In his early 20s Chuck performed on Broadway in Hello Dolly with Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway, Purlie, Lost in the Stars, Via Galactica, Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope and as an original member of the Broadway musical A Chorus Line, back when Broadway was starting to open up its doors to African American performers. While in A Chorus Line, Chuck recorded his first record, Swept Away, produced by Michael Bennett, producer, director, and choreographer of A Chorus Line. Chuck then went on to record solo albums with Arista Records which were called Just for You, featuring the hard-hitting international dance hit, Cisselin' Hot and If I Had The Chance. Chuck Cissel is also the brother of former Oklahoma State Senator Maxine Horner who along with Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams is a co-founder of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. He met Austin Dylan in 2019 in a small town in Alabama.
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World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May
Luke Wilson will present the world premiere of Gas by Charles Cissel. Directed by Felicia Lobo, Gas is a visceral exploration of war.
Bruce Willis Will Produce MY MOTHER'S SEVERED HEAD Off-Broadway Next Month
Bruce Willis will produce My Mother's Severed Head off-Broadway, with performances beginning next month. Charles Cissel’s zany, mind-bending, dark comedy will be presented by the acclaimed actor and producer at Theatre Row. Performances will run September 13-October 2.
Castillo Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of DISHWASHER DREAMS
Comedian, performer and storyteller Aladdin Ullah brings the world premiere of Dishwasher Dreams to the Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street), October 26 through November 18. Directed by Gabriel Vega Weissman, the production features live music accompaniment by acclaimed Tabla player Avirodh Sharma.
Castillo Theatre Hosts World Premiere of DISHWASHER DREAMS
Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street) proudly presents the world premiere production of Dishwasher Dreams, written and performed by comedian, performer and storyteller Alladin Ullah. Directed by GabrielVega Weissman, the production runs from October 26 - November 18, 2018.
BWW Review: Losing the Thread with MUST
Somewhere within this exhausting exercise of cliches there is a joke about mustiness overtaking MUST.
Photo Flash: New Billy the Kid Play MUST Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
Bruce Willis (Moonlighting, Die Hard, Misery on Broadway) and The Burgess Group present the limited engagement Off-Broadway run of MUST, a compelling new play about Billy the Kid and Pat Garret written by Charles Cissel and directed by Gabriel Vega Weissman, running now through November 19th at The Theater at St. Clements (423 W 46th St). The production opened on Monday, November 6th, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!
Bruce Willis Producing New Billy the Kid Play MUST Off-Broadway
Bruce Willis (Moonlighting, Die Hard, Misery on Broadway) and The Burgess Group have announced the limited engagement Off-Broadway run of MUST, a compelling new play about Billy the Kid and Pat Garret written by Charles Cissel and directed by Gabriel Vega Weissman, October 30th - November 19th at The Theater at St. Clements (423 W 46th St).
Dark Comedy WALLOP Begins This Week at Robert Moss Theatre
Wave Productions will present the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's WALLOP, directed by Robin A. Paterson, with dramaturgy by Karen Brown. Previews begin October 10 at Robert Moss Theatre with opening slated for October 16.
Wave Productions to Present WALLOP This Fall
Wave Productions will present the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's WALLOP, directed by Robin A. Paterson, with dramaturgy by Karen Brown. Previews begin October 10 at Robert Moss Theatre with opening slated for October 16.
World Premiere of ORGANIC SHRAPNEL to Begin Performances 1/31 at Theater 54
Wave Productions in association with Shetler Studios & Theatres present the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's ORGANIC SHRAPNEL, directed by Robin A. Paterson. Previews begin January 31 at Theater 54 with opening slated for February 7.
BWW Review: Wave Productions' GOD STEELING Tackles Race and Culture in '80s NYC
GOD STEELING was a super interesting play. Couching this relationship story within the social and political climate of the early 1980s is not something that I frankly see enough. How race, social standing and culture plays into the lives of these union 'brothers' is a bottomless pool of material. Overall, I would like to have seen a bit more subtlety in the performances, but I do have to say that James Fenton's set is worth the price of admission.
GOD STEELING Opens Tonight at Theater 54
Wave Productions in association with Shetler Studios & Theatres will present the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's GOD STEELING, a revealing look at the lives of New York City ironworkers. Directed by Robin A. Paterson, previews began March 8 at Theater 54. Opening is slated for tonight, March 14.
NYC Ironworkers Drama GOD STEELING Begins Previews March 8
Wave Productions invites you to the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's GOD STEELING, a revealing look at the lives of New York City ironworkers. Directed by Robin A. Paterson, performances run March 8 - 24 at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios ( 244 West 54th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway.)
GOD STEELING Opens 3/14 at Theater 54
Wave Productions in association with Shetler Studios & Theatres will present the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's GOD STEELING, a revealing look at the lives of New York City ironworkers. Directed by Robin A. Paterson, previews begin March 8 at Theater 54. Opening is slated for March 14.
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