Roscoe Orman

Photos: AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION HONORS LILLIAS WHITE at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 4, 2023

On May 22nd Tony Award winner Lillias White was presented the second annual Darrell Henline Award by the American Songbook Association. 

THE FORBIDDEN CITY Up Next in the LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES Featuring Derrick Baskin, John Benjamin Hickey & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

The LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES, Lincoln Center Theater’s free program of digital events, will continue on Thursday, April 29 with an audio performance of Bill Gunn’s 1989 play, THE FORBIDDEN CITY.  Directed by Seret Scott, THE FORBIDDEN CITY’s cast of 11 will feature James T. Alfred, Spencer Scott Barros, Derrick Baskin, Kyle Beltran, and more.

New Federal Theatre Presents Virtual Play Reading of FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020

On October 16 - 18, Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present the acclaimed 'From the Mississippi Delta,' the biographical journey of a Black woman's rise from poverty and prostitution to become a Civil Rights activist and historian by late scholar-poet Endesha Ida Mae Holland, PhD.

Peter Jay Fernandez and Kathleen Chalfant Reunite for New Federal Theatre's DR. DUBOIS AND AND MISS OVINGTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present 'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington,' the acclaimed 2014 drama about the beginnings of the NAACP with original stars Peter Jay Fernandez and Kathleen Chalfant.'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington' are 7:00pm on Friday, October 9 and 7:00pm on Saturday, Oct 10.

New Federal Theatre Presents OCTOBERFEST, a Retrospective Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.

New Federal Theatre Presents OCTOBERFEST, Featuring DO LORD REMEMBER ME, STORIES OF THE OLD DAYS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.

The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents 50IN50: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020

The AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre announced today cast details for a special edition of its breakout 50in50 monologue showcase series - 50in50: Love in the Time of Corona - with title inspiration from the classic novel Love in the Time of Cholera by Nobel prize winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez.

Aaron Grant Theatrical Will Present PETER GALPERIN - CONCERT IN QUARANTINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020

Aaron Grant Theatrical will present PETER GALPERIN - Concert in Quarantine, a free livestream concert performance of music from Galperin's musical oeuvre.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for HOLIDAY RUSH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2019

Netflix has released the trailer for Holiday Rush, starring Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Deon Cole, Amarr M. Wooten, La La Anthony, Andrea-Marie Alphonse, Selena-Marie Alphonse, Alysia Livingston, Deysha Nelson, Roscoe Orman, Malika Samuel, with Tamala Jones and Darlene Love.

SESAME STREET Returns for Historic 50th Season This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2019

Sesame Street got its start at the height of the civil rights movement and the war on poverty, in answer to a simple but powerful question: could television help prepare less advantaged children for school? In 1969, the show's founders tapped researchers, entertainers, and other visionaries to create a “street” like no other, where colorful monsters, humans, and even grouches lived side by side. Today, Sesame Workshop – the nonprofit organization behind the iconic show, which has grown to reach kids and families in more than 150 countries and 70 languages – is proud to announce the start of Sesame Street's landmark 50th season.

Photo Flash: All-Access Pass To The National Black Theatre Festival Gala With Andre De Shields
by Robert Diamond - Aug 5, 2019

2019 Tony winner Andre De Shields has been attending The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, N. C. since 1995. Dubbed the 'Black Theatre Holy Ground,' NBTF is the international outreach program of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, founded by the late Larry Leon Hamlin in 1979. The Festival, also founded by Hamlin, has been held biennially since 1989. The NCBRC celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, while the NBTF celebrated its 30th.

Photo Flash: Andre De Shields 'Lifts Every Voice' At The National Black Theatre Festival Kick Off
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2019

2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields spent his day off from HADESTOWN at The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, NC.

Nixon Cesar Joins World Premiere  Of Paul Calderon's MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2019

Actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the world premiere production of Paul Calderon's play, Master of The Crossroads which will open at The Bridge Theater next month for a limited run.

Nixon Cesar Joins World Premiere Of Paul Calderon's MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS At The Bridge Theater
by Rebecca Russo - Dec 7, 2018

Actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the world premiere production of Paul Calderon's play, Master of The Crossroads which will open at The Bridge Theater next month for a limited run.

Nixon Cesar Joins World Premiere  Of Paul Calderon's MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2018

Actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the world premiere production of Paul Calderon's play, Master of The Crossroads which will open at The Bridge Theater next month for a limited run.

Project Sunshine Celebrated Supporters, Volunteers, Patients and Families at Their 15th Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2018

Project Sunshine celebrated supporters, volunteers, patients and families at their 15th annual gala fundraiser last evening at Cipriani 42nd Street which raised over $1mm. 

Photo Flash: NATIVE SON Adaptation Gets Southern California Premiere at Antaeus
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2018

Andi Chapman directs the Southern California premiere of Nambi E. Kelley's visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright's racially charged novel, Native Son, for Antaeus Theatre Company. Wright's iconic novel about oppression, freedom and justice comes to life on stage at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale beginning April 19, with performances continuing through June 3. Low-priced previews take place April 12-18.

NATIVE SON Adaptation Gets Southern California Premiere at Antaeus
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018

Andi Chapman directs the Southern California premiere of Nambi E. Kelley's visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright's racially charged novel, Native Son, for Antaeus Theatre Company. Wright's iconic novel about oppression, freedom and justice comes to life on stage at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale beginning April 19, with performances continuing through June 3. Low-priced previews take place April 12-18.

Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2017

Yale Repertory Theatre presents NATIVE SON, the critically acclaimed new play by Nambi E. Kelley adapted from the iconic American novel by Richard Wright, directed by Seret Scott, November 24 December 16 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 30.

Roscoe Orman Leads 'I Am Soul' Workshop of BLOOD Tonight at National Black Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre NBT welcomes Roscoe Orman (Sesame Street, The Night Of) in Nambi E. Kelley's play 'Blood,' the first I AM SOUL PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENT workshop. The show is directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke.