Dietrich Bonhoeffer

BONHOEFFER: LAST DAYS to Return to St. John's Lutheran Church in April

Bonhoeffer -Last Days is back at St. John's Lutheran Church on April 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29. This play covers he last few days of the life of German dissident theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Senator Bernie Sanders to Discuss New Book With Dr. Cornel West at BAM

This evening of conversation at BAM features Senator Bernie Sanders joined by Dr. Cornel West to discuss Sanders' new book, It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, and the tough questions he believes the American people must ask in these turbulent times.

Performance Space New York Announces Spring 2023 Season of its HEALING SERIES

Performance Space New York has announced the Spring 2023 season of its Healing Series, the second part of its year-long reflection on the political potency of healing and the role performance plays in it, in the midst of what feels like a momentous shift in art-making to foreground modes and practices of care.

BONHOEFFER-LAST DAYS To Make New York Debut At The Producers' Club

Bonhoeffer-Last Days will run at the Producers' Club the first 2 weekends of November. This play covers the last few days of the life of German dissident theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer had previously stood up to the Nazis and been told to stop giving public lectures. He did not and was arrested.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Releases Florence Price's 'Piano Concerto in One Movement'

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has released the world-premiere recording of groundbreaking Little Rock composer Florence Price’s own orchestration of her “Piano Concerto in One Movement.”

Town Hall Theater Presents Encore Presentation of THE BEAMS ARE CREAKING 

It was an experiment, and no one was sure it would work: a live production of a play, with actors spread out across the country, streaming live on YouTube. The play was Doug Anderson's The Beams Are Creaking, based on the life of German minister and resistance fighter Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 

Town Hall Theater Presents THE BEAMS ARE CRACKING

In turbulent times, it often takes great courage to speak out against injustice.  German minister Dietrich Bonhoeffer's heroic resistance to Adolph Hilter is the subject of a play by Town Hall Theater's artistic director, Douglas Anderson, which will be presented online on October 22. 

Scoop: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Continues Its 17th Season June 14, Exclusively On HBO

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 17th season FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 12:20 a.m., exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests. Rev. Rob Schenck, president, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, is the top-of-show interview guest. Columnist George Will is the mid-show interview guest. The roundtable guests are actor Martin Short, former NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer and editor Bari Weiss.

The Howard Thurman Story on WORLD 2/8 and Public Television in February

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Howard Thurman became the “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders — including his close friend Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured in the film are a host of scholars, theologians, and Civil Rights pioneers including Congressman John Lewis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and more. Written and directed by Martin Doblmeier, the creator of dozens of award-winning films on faith, Backs Against the Wall premieres on the WORLD Channel today, February 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), and on public television stations throughout the month of February.

The Howard Thurman Story on WORLD 2/8 and Public Television in February

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Howard Thurman became the “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders — including his close friend Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured in the film are a host of scholars, theologians, and Civil Rights pioneers including Congressman John Lewis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and more. Written and directed by Martin Doblmeier, the creator of dozens of award-winning films on faith, Backs Against the Wall premieres on the WORLD Channel on Friday, February 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), and on public television stations throughout the month of February.