Leland Gantt

LeLand Gantt Brings RHAPSODY IN BLACK to TPAC This Weekend for Three Performances

As with most intelligent and clever actors struggling to find paying work during difficult times, LeLand Gantt readily admits that he was inspired to create Rhapsody in Black, which has been described as “a powerful personal narrative on racism, identity, and self-image” to provide some work for himself, allowing him to “stay in town to do more tv and film.” Now, however, as acclaim for his one-man show continues to grow, he’s finding himself “out of town” – he's based in New York – to give theater-goers all over the country a chance to see his the result of his creativity on his personal journey to transcene racism in America.

The Gracie Theatre At Husson University's 11th Season To Feature 12 Shows

The Gracie Theatre's 11th season is upon us.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center Announces Wide Range of 'Intentional, Diverse Programming' for 2022-23

Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) today announces its non-Broadway programming lineup for 2022-23, including the launch of new series for dance, theater, and family presentations as well as the return of its Cabaret On Stage series, co-presented with Studio Tenn.

New Works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds to Debut at La MaMa in December

New, provocative works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds will debut at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) in December.

LeLand Gantt Stars in RHAPSODY IN BLACK Presented by The Cincinnati Arts Association

The Cincinnati Arts Association will present LeLand Gantt in his one-man show, Rhapsody in Black, streaming May 4-17, 2021. Written and performed by LeLand and developed at NYC’s Actors Studio by Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons, the show explores his personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America.

Lied Center Announces 2021 Spring Season Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Michelle Ellsworth and More

The Lied Center is presenting one of the most diverse programs of events in the nation this spring, featuring the world's top artists. Responding to the COVID19 pandemic, nearly all spring season events will feature both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Spruce Peak Presents RHAPSODY IN BLACK

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, in a unique partnership with regional racial justice organizations, presents Rhapsody in Black on November 7th at 7pm.  Rhapsody offers a prismatic look at life on the color line as Leland Gantt presents a poignant, engaging, and often hilarious travelogue through the psyche of the perpetual a?oeother.a??  This one-man show is directed by Oscar winner and American Theatre Hall-of-Famer Estelle Parsons. 

November Line Up Announced At Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

Stick season will be busy this year! Spruce Peak Arts has lots of performances and cultural events to entertain you! From exquisite ballet performances and soulful blues bash to a fun family afternoon of magic and an unforgettable celebration of lights on the mountain. Reserve your fun NOW!

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center Presents RHAPSODY IN BLACK

On Thursday, November 7 at 7pm, Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center presents Rhapsody in Black, a powerful personal narrative on the subjects of racism, identity, and self-image.

Bay Street Theater and Divaria Productions have announced a live opera presentation of Othello: The Opera and Play Enmeshed on Saturday, September 14 at 8 pm. This production is an exploration of the timeless classic though theater, opera & dance. The project will feature selections from Verdi's opera in Italian, parts of Shakespeare's text with professional actors and dancers, all three of which will transmit the essence of the story through different mediums. The story of Othello concerns themes of jealousy, misplaced trust and exclusion, all of which, though crafted 400 years ago, are extraordinarily relevant today.