Coretta Scott King

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![]() Date of Birth:
April 27, 1924
Date of Death:
January 30, 2006 (81)
Birth Place: Heiberger, AL, USA
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023
New England Conservatory (NEC) announces an expansive winter-spring season of performances, featuring a diverse roster of ensembles and programming. Ensembles large and small perform in NEC's world-class venues, including Jordan Hall and the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023
The League of Professional Theatre Women will present its annual Theatre Women Awards on March 27th from 1 to 3 p.m., at a Midtown Manhattan location to be announced.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2023
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the cast and creative team for Jacqueline Woodson’s Locomotion, adapted from Ms. Woodson’s own book. The production will be directed by Talvin Wilks. See photos from the production.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023
Synchronicity Theatre will premiere a brand-new musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, with songs created by a dynamic local artistic duo. See photos from the production.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2023
Milwaukee's First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, begins the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, (ON THE WINGS OF A MARIPOSA/ LUCHADORA!), from the popular book by award-winning children's author Matt de la Peña, with illustrations by Christian Robinson. In this beautiful adaptation, audiences will discover that it is Carmela's birthday, and her wish has already come true – she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023
Milwaukee's First Stage, will begin the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, from the popular book by award-winning children's author Matt de la Peña, with illustrations by Christian Robinson.

by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022
Synchronicity Theatre will premiere a brand-new musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, with songs created by a dynamic local artistic duo.

by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the cast and creative team for Jacqueline Woodson’s Locomotion, adapted from Ms. Woodson’s own book. The production will be directed by Talvin Wilks.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022
In celebration of the birthday of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) is launching the first round of the William R. Howard Scholarship on November 30, 2022. The scholarship in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to two young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 in the areas of art, culture, and/or academics.

by Caroline Powell - Nov 16, 2022
What do you always think of come the holiday season? Are you more of a The Nutcracker kind of person? Is It's A Wonderful Life on repeat? Do you have an annual rewatch of A Christmas Carol? Take a trip into the theatres around Atlanta with our top picks to keep you in a festive mood.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan's THE GREAT SOCIETY, starring Brian Cox (a?oeSuccessiona??) as LBJ, directed by Bill Rauch, will play its final performance, as scheduled, on Saturday, November 30 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65th St) at Lincoln Center. At the time of closing, The Great Society will have played 26 preview performances and 72 regular performances.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 6, 2019
BroadwayWorld is checking in with the cast to uncover some little known facts about the political giants they play onstage. Today, watch as Nikkole Salter gives us a lesson on Coretta Scott King and Geraldine Whittington.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 21, 2019
The cast and creatives of Robert Schenkkan's THE GREAT SOCIETY, his upcoming Broadway play celebrating Lyndon B. Johnson's legacy, met the press this week! Check out the video below of the stars discussing what the show means, and what all the hype is about, before they hit the stage!


by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019
On this day in 2014, the current star of Network, Bryan Cranston opened on Broadway in his Tony-winning role of Lyndon B. Johnson in the hit drama All The Way.


by Stage Tube - Mar 14, 2018
'Black Panther' and '9-1-1' star Angela Bassett appeared on last night's Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Angela remembers the difficulty in shooting the dramatic fight scenes in Wakanda (AKA Atlanta). Watch the video below!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2017
On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, Elizabeth Warren defended her decision to share Coretta Scott King's letter about Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions on the floor of the Senate.
by Movies News Desk - Nov 6, 2014
SELMAIn SELMA, David Oyelowo stars as Martin Luther King, Jr. The feature focuses on King's efforts to gain equal voting rights for all, ending with the march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., followed by President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Click below to watch the first trailer for the film!
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014
ALL THE WAY star Bryan Cranston stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to chat about playing President Lyndon B. Johnson on Broadway.
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 12, 2014
Multi-award-winning stage and screen star Bryan Cranston headlines the new political drama All the Way on Broadway and the affable actor took some time out while signing autographs outside the stage door at the Neil Simon Theatre earlier this week to grant a very special request for a fan - namely, a prom proposal.
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2014
Bryan Cranston talked to CBS News about his role in Broadway's ALL THE WAY. Check out the video below!