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Melissa Rakiro is an American actress. She has appeared on Off Broadway, TV, and film. On stage, she is best known for her Shakespeare work. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she received her Bachelors Degree in theater from Temple University. Her New York theater debut was in "Julius Caesar" at the Public Theater's "Shakespeare in the Park"

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Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix


Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin also includes Audra McDonald, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, CCH Pounder, and more. Check out new photos of the cast now!

Photos: See Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in New RUSTIN Photos; Netflix Sets November Premiere Date For New Film


Netflix has shared new photos from Rustin, their upcoming Bayard Rustin biopic starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald, and more. Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, the film also features Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Glynn Turman, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, and more.

Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT


 Lantern Theater Company concludes its 2022/23 season with Twelfth Night, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.

Untitled Theater Company No. 61 Presents PERFORMANCE FOR ONE


presents Performance for One. A one-on-one performance experience, traveling across Manhattan. Written and directed by Edward Einhorn. Originally developed with Yvonne Roen. Tickets FREE. Visit www.untitledtheater.com to RSVP. September 6 – November 3.

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