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Ailey Extension Offers Workshops For Dancers, Teachers, and Choreographers 6/7-18

The Ailey Extension announces its 2010 summer workshops, where dancers from all over the world will study at Ailey's home - the nation's largest building dedicated to dance. Beginning June 1st, The Ailey Extension will offer an array of exciting opportunities to study with a series of world renowned teachers and choreographers.

Urban Stages Extends LANGSTON IN HARLEM Thru 5/9

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is happy to announce a one-week extension of their critically acclaimed musical, Langston in Harlem. Langston in Harlem has a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with Barry Levitt as music producer, choreography by Byron Easley, and musical direction by John DiPinto.

Urban Stages Extends LANGSTON IN HARLEM Thru 5/9

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is happy to announce a one-week extension of their critically acclaimed musical, Langston in Harlem. Langston in Harlem has a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with Barry Levitt as music producer, choreography by Byron Easley, and musical direction by John DiPinto.

Photo Flash: Opening Night Of LANGSTON IN HARLEM

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) presents the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley.

LANGSTON IN HARLEM Opens Tonight At Urban Stages

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley.

Urban Stage's LANGSTON IN HARLEM Opens 4/15

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem began previews on Friday, April 9. The opening is set for Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

Photo Flash: Urban Stages Presents LANGSTON IN HARLEM

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem opened on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

LANGSTON IN HARLEM Premieres At Urban Stages 4/9; Gash Helms, Towers Stars

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem will begin previews on Friday, April 9; opening on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

LANGSTON IN HARLEM Premieres At Urban Stages 4/9; Gash Helms, Towers Stars

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem will begin previews on Friday, April 9; opening on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

LANGSTON IN HARLEM Premieres At Urban Stages 4/9; Gash Helms, Towers Stars

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem will begin previews on Friday, April 9; opening on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

LANGSTON IN HARLEM Premieres @ urban Stages 4/9; Gash Helms, Towers Stars

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will present the World Premiere of the musical Langston in Harlem, featuring a book by Langston Hughes, Walter Marks and Kent Gash, with music by Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes and directed by Kent Gash, with musical direction by Barry Levitt and choreography by Byron Easley. Langston in Harlem will begin previews on Friday, April 9; opening on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and will initially run through May 2, 2010.

BROADWAY SESSIONS WITH BEN D Welcomes Natalie Hill, 1/19

Broadway Sessions with Ben D is thrilled to welcome Natalie Hill Tuesday, January 19th. Hill currently serves as understudy to Gina Gershon in the current Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie. She has also appeared on Broadway in the recent revival of Grease as Cha Cha. Touring credits include Joseph and.....Dreamcoat (Narrator opposite Patrick Cassidy) and Hairspray (Shelly). Ms. Hill appeared in the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's Camille Claudel as Celine.

Ars Nova Announces February Line-up of Development Series, Special Events & More

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jon Steingart and Jenny Wiener Steingart, Executive Producers) have announced a jam-packed lineup of February programming from its developmental series Out Loud, Tragedy Tomorrow, and Uncharted, as well as Residency Encores and Special Events.

Photo Coverage: A.N.T. Fest 2008 Kickoff Party

The 2008 A. N. T. festival kicked off Wednesday October 15th at 7pm with an invited press launch and industry presentation featuring performances from select A.N.T. FEST artists.

Photo Coverage: KICKIN' IT Broadway Gives Back!

On Monday, October 13th, some of Broadway's best dancers and performers joined together for KICKIN' IT: Broadway Gives Back at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 W 55th St @ 9th Ave). The concert was in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness. BWW was there to capture the emotional evening of song and dance for a truly worthy cause.

KICKIN' IT: Broadway Gives Back Tonight 10/13

On Monday, October 13th at 7pm, some of Broadway's best dancers and performers will join together for KICKIN' IT: Broadway Gives Back at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 W 55th St @ 9th Ave). The concert is in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness.

Angela Robinson is Shug while Withers-Mendes is On-Leave

Original The Color Purple Broadway cast member, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, who has played the role of Shug Avery since the musical began performances at the Broadway Theatre in November 2005 and throughout its entire record-breaking run, will begin a hiatus from the role on Thursday, January 31, 2008. The Tony nominated actress will return to the role for the final two performances of The Color Purple on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Beginning on Friday, February 1, 2008, Angela Robinson assumes the role of Shug Avery while Withers-Mendes is on leave.

'The Color Purple' Fades, to Close on Broadway Feb.24

The producers of The Color Purple announced today that the show will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7:30pm, after playing 30 preview performances and 910 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre.

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