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by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2022
Through rare footage, oral histories, and interviews, The American Diplomat explores the lives and legacies of three African-American ambassadors â Edward R. Dudley, Terence Todman and Carl Rowan â who pushed past historical and institutional racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations.

by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2021
Redhouse Arts Center has just announced the addition of a one man show for one weekend only. Give âEm Hell, Harry! by Samuel Gallu, will star Redhouse favorite Fred Grandy (from the beloved âLove Boatâ and former United States Representative from Iowa) and also marks the Redhouse return of Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster who will direct the show. The shows will take place for one weekend only beginning, Friday January 28th and running through Sunday, January 30th only. Grandy, a self-professed fan of the 33rd President, will step into Trumanâs shoes for this one-act reprise of the 1975 Samuel Gallu play featuring the wit and wisdom of Harry Truman that will present like a historical cabaret.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021
Give 'Em Hell, Harry runs at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, MI from December 8-12 only. The production is now running a special offer for $10 off tickets with the code PRESIDENT13 at checkout.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021
When Harry Truman was unexpectedly thrust into office, in 1945, he was ridiculed by both the press and the public as âthe little man from Missouriâ; by the time he left office, seven years later, he was hailed the world over as one of the great leaders of the 20th Century.

by Gil Kaan - Sep 10, 2021
Performance artist John Fleck will present four live, work-in-progress performances of his musical cabaret/special event itâs alive, ITâS ALIVE! at the Odyssey Theatre starting September 18th. Had the chance to chat up this infamous NEA FOUR artist on his creativity, his patience in the makeup chair and his creative history with David Schweizer.

by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2021
In this comedy about love and diplomacy, Sally Adams, the unconventional âqueen of Washington societyâ, is appointed US ambassador to the tiny Grand Duchy of Lichtenburg. Sheâs intent on refusing to shore up that countryâs finances with American money. That is, until she meets Cosmo Constantine, the Lichtenburg foreign minister, and finds his charms irresistible.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2021
Ahead of the start of the 38th Season, Theatre Aspen announced today that after a successful first flight, the organization will present its second annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, as the third act of this yearâs summer season, August 25 â 31, 2021 at the Hurst Theatre in Aspen, Colorado.

by Stage Tube - Feb 23, 2021
ââThe Blinding of Isaac Woodardâ illustrates how a single individual can be the spark that ignites a movement and creates a seismic shift in public opinion,â said Cameo George, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer. âAlthough his name is little-known today, Isaac Woodardâs story changed hearts and mindsâand the law of the land.â

by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, the acclaimed signature history series on PBS, returns on Monday, January 11 with a new season of documentaries about extraordinary 20th-century Americans â some famous, some unsung â who left their marks on American history and culture.

by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020
Gary Morgenstein's drama Saving Stan, a love story about passion friendship and suicide, will kick off the new Survival is Insufficient Zoom Theater reading series on Tuesday, October 6 at 7PM.
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by Stage Tube - Feb 23, 2021
ââThe Blinding of Isaac Woodardâ illustrates how a single individual can be the spark that ignites a movement and creates a seismic shift in public opinion,â said Cameo George, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer. âAlthough his name is little-known today, Isaac Woodardâs story changed hearts and mindsâand the law of the land.â