Coretta Scott King

New England Conservatory Announces Winter-Spring 2023 Concerts Featuring Expansive Programming Across Genres

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.  

The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Theatre Women Awards in March

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. 

Photos: First Look At LOCOMOTION At Children's Theatre Company

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.

Photos: Synchronicity Theatre Presents A Brand-New Musical Adaptation of MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS

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.

First Stage Kicks Off New Year With Hopeful Production Of CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

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!

Milwaukee's First Stage to Kick Off New Year With CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

 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.

Synchronicity Theatre To Produce New Musical Adaptation Of John Steptoe's MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS

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.

Children's Theatre Company Presents LOCOMOTION

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.

William R. Howard Scholarship Honors The Birthday Of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

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. 

10 Shows We're Excited For In Atlanta This Winter

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.

THE GREAT SOCIETY To Join Broadway Bridges, Must Close November 30

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.

BWW TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Nikkole Salter on Coretta Scott King and Geraldine Whittington

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.

BWW TV: The Cast and Creatives of THE GREAT SOCIETY Meet the Press

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!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 6- Bryan Cranston Brings LBJ To Broadway In ALL THE WAY

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. 

VIDEO: Angela Bassett Describes The Waterfall Scenes In 'Black Panther'

'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!

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.

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!

ALL THE WAY star Bryan Cranston stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to chat about playing President Lyndon B. Johnson on Broadway.

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.

Bryan Cranston talked to CBS News about his role in Broadway's ALL THE WAY. Check out the video below!