Desmond Tutu News

Lars Hansen died Sunday night, January 31, of complications from liver cancer. He was 60. Hansen had a distinguished career in cultural arts management.

The Soweto Gospel Choir will perform at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, February 11. This concert marks the choir's fourth appearance at the Phillips Center. The choir made their U.S. debut at the Phillips Center in 2005.

South African performance artist and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys (pronounced Ace) is coming to Los Angeles October 2-19, 2009 for a short-term residency at the Art | Global Health Center at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures.

What has Broadway stars speaking up? Along with Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Allison Janney (9 to 5: The Musical), Gary Beach (The Producers), Lazar (A Little Night Music), Dulé Hill (Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk), and Bobby Steggert (upcoming Ragtime) have all come together to answer one common question - What does it mean to YOU to be a good, global citizen?

South African performance artist and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys (pronounced Ace) is coming to Los Angeles October 2-19, 2009 for a short-term residency at the Art | Global Health Center at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures.

South African performance artist and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys (pronounced Ace) is coming to Los Angeles October 2-19, 2009 for a short-term residency at the Art | Global Health Center at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures.

Tennessee Players will present a theatrical tribute to Albert Schweitzer and composer Johann Sebastian Bach during the weekend of August 28 and 29.

Tennessee Players will present a theatrical tribute to Albert Schweitzer and composer Johann Sebastian Bach during the weekend of August 28 and 29.

Tennessee Players will present a theatrical tribute to Albert Schweitzer and composer Johann Sebastian Bach during the weekend of August 28 and 29.

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama during a special ceremony held today, August 12 at 3pm EST.

Web Alert: Watch Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera receive the Medal Of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12 at 3pm EST via streaming video at www.whitehouse.gov/live

Web Alert: Watch Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera receive the Medal Of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12 at 3pm EST via streaming video at www.whitehouse.gov/live

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera has released a statement in response to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

President Obama today named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Ken Davenport, producer of the Off-Broadway hits Altar Boyz and The Awesome 80s Prom, today proudly announced that Dr Judy Kuriansky will host a talk back following the performance at the off-Broadway hit MY FIRST TIME (www.MyFirstTimeThePlay.com), the new play in the style of The Vagina Monologues featuring four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first sexual experiences written by real people . . . just like you.

Tony winning actor Kevin Spacey is among the recipients of the 30th Annual Common Wealth Awards for Distinguished Service, which will be hosted by PNC Bank, Delaware, on Sunday, April 25th at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington.

Tony winning actor Kevin Spacey is among the recipients of the 30th Annual Common Wealth Awards for Distinguished Service, which will be hosted by PNC Bank, Delaware, on Sunday, April 25th at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington.

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Bridge Dedication Gala was held at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City on November 19, 2008. It was a celebration of the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy for the 40th Anniversary of the RFK Center.