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Date of Death: December 01, 1987 (63)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Jon-Michael Reese and Natalie Walker to Perform at The Green Room 42 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Jon-Michael Reese from Broadway's 'A STRANGE LOOP' and Natalie Walker from 'WHITE GIRL IN DANGER'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Award-Winning Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg Will Serve as The Town Hall New Board President
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Nevin Steinberg, the award-winning sound designer for such Broadway shows as Hamilton (2015), Sweeney Todd (2023), and Hadestown (2019), will become the President of the Board of Trustees of Town Hall.

Shakespeare & Company Presents THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


The 2024 Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare will stage The Course of True Love: A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Tom Jaeger on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m., at the Tina Packer Playhouse on the Shakespeare & Company campus.

Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Kristolyn Lloyd, Leland Fowler & More to Star in Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's Dance Solo, GOLDBERG VARIATIONS, is Coming to NYU Skirball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


NYU Skirball will present the North American premiere of Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker's dance solo, Goldberg Variations.

UNPACKING IN P'TOWN Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


In March, New Conservatory Theatre Center will welcome the return of double Lambda Literary Award-winning playwright Jewelle Gomez with Unpacking in P’town. 

Kayne The Lovechild Releases 'Roll Call' Single
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


The Enigmatic Kayne the Lovechild releases his single 'Roll Call' paying homage to his hometown. He dropped his first single and music video “We Outside” at the end of last year setting the tone of what's to come. Kayne's veracious disposition truly puts him in a lane of his own as he infuses every attribute of himself to create a unified aesthetic.

Classical Theatre of Harlem Dedicates 2024 Season to Andre Braugher
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024


On Monday, December 18th, 2023 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), hosted a night of holiday entertainment hosted by actor Ethan Hawke. The theatre's annual show was dedicated to longtime trustee Andre Braugher who sadly recently passed away. CTH will be dedicating their entire 2024 season to the actor.

Fuse Theatre Ensemble To Head Into 2024 With An Updated Space, Season, and Events Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023


Fuse Theatre Ensemble has announced that it will be going into 2024 with an updated space, season, and events schedule. Fuse has revamped their seating, added concessions, and added a weekly late-night event schedule, in addition to announcing their 2024 season. 

 Wayne Brady, Colman Domingo & J. Harrison Ghee Among Native Son's 2023 List Celebrating Black Queer Men
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


With 2023 soon coming to a close, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – today unveiled its annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting a powerful collective of Black gay and queer men who made incredible impact throughout the year. Find out who made the list!

'Marcus Leslie Singleton: Return from Exile' to Open at Mitchell-Innes & Nash This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


Mitchell-Innes & Nash will feature new work by Marcus Leslie Singleton in his inaugural show with the gallery.

See WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S AS YOU LIKE IT, A RADICAL RETELLING BY CLIFF CARDINAL at Under the Radar & NYU Skirball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023


NYU Skirball’s Spring 2024 season will open with the U.S. premiere of Crow’s Theatre’s William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, A Radical Retelling By Cliff Cardinal, presented in partnership with the 2024 Under the Radar Festival, on Friday, January 12 & Saturday, January 13 at NYU Skirball.     

BAM to Present AMERICAN FICTION: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Through Sunday, February 11, 2024, BAM will present American Fiction: The Characters of Jeffrey Wright, a look at almost four decades of celluloid creations from the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor.

Video: Kayne the Lovechild Releases Music Video for His First Single
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023


Kayne’s up-beat anthem is a bold reminder that the beauty of existing is being authentically yourself. His visual that accompanies this catchy new single is a true testament to his view on life. The video begins showcasing a fun night out which leads to the inevitable morning after.  

Ethan Hawke Will Host Brandon Victor Dixon's HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Perforamnce
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


Classical Theatre of Harlem has announcedthat board member Ethan Hawke will host the upcoming Brandon Victor Dixon’s intimate holiday concert.

Ethan Hawke to Host Brandon Victor Dixon's HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Concert at Ginny's Supper Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


CTH announces Ethan Hawke as host of Brandon Victor Dixon’s ‘Here for the Holidays’ concert at Red Rooster. Join CTH and Brandon Victor Dixon for an intimate holiday concert on December 18th at Ginny's Supper Club. Limited standing room tickets available.

LETTERS LIVE to Hold Special Women's Prize Show at the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 22, 2023


Letters Live is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall next year for a special one-off event on Wednesday 6 March, in aid of the Women’s Prize Trust.

LOS NUTCRACKERS to Return to BAAD! For 20th Year at The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023


Join the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo at BAAD! This queer Latinx comedic holiday play interweaves The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, taking the audience on a psychedelic trip through the lives of a couple on Christmas Eve. Don't miss the in-person performances on select dates in December. Get your tickets now!

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