Josephine Baker News

BWW Review: JOSEPHINE TONIGHT Resurrects the Jazz Age at The Ensemble Theatre!

by Brett Cullum — June 27, 2019

Dequina Moore is a marvel as the titular role of Josephine Baker.

Photo Flash: JOSEPHINE TONIGHT at The Ensemble Theatre

by Rebecca Russo — June 25, 2019

The Ensemble Theatre elevates the life of Josephine Baker in season finale biographic musical Josephine Tonight, starring actress DeQuina Moore, with opening night and media reception, Thursday, June 27, 2019, 6:30 p.

THE DRAG SEED Makes World Premiere July 5

by Julie Musbach — June 19, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions continues its 2019 season with the world premiere of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed, inspired by our changing times, written by Artistic Director David Cerda*, with direction by Cheryl Snodgrass.

Directo Productions (France) Presents PARIS! THE SHOW

by Sarah Hookey — June 19, 2019

Directo Productions (France) presents, for one night only, Paris! The Show, Thursday, Oct.

Hell In A Handbag Presents the World Premiere of THE DRAG SEED

by Julie Musbach — June 10, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions continues its 2019 season with the world premiere of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed, inspired by our changing times, written by Artistic Director David Cerda*, with direction by Cheryl Snodgrass.

Casting Announced for Hell in a Handbag's THE DRAG SEED

by Julie Musbach — June 3, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions announces casting for its world premiere of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed, inspired by our changing times, written by Artistic Director David Cerda,* with direction by Cheryl Snodgrass

The Ensemble Theatre Elevates The Life Of Icon Josephine Baker In Musical JOSEPHINE TONIGHT

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2019

The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its season finale musical Josephine Tonight, a story highlighting the early life of activist and entertainment icon Josephine Baker.

Celebrate Gay Pride Month in June at the Staten Island Children's Museum

by Julie Musbach — May 29, 2019

Art, activism and the achievements of members of the LGBTQ+ community will be part of Gay Pride Month programs at the Staten Island Children's Museum in June.

Broadway Theatre Project Announces Michael Cerveris and More as Additional Faculty For Summer Intensive

by Stephi Wild — May 29, 2019

Now entering its 28th year, Broadway Theatre Project (BTP), a program described by Playbill as "The world's most prestigious musical theatre arts education program for high school and college students" announces additional award-winning, highly-accomplished visiting faculty for the 2019 summer inten

Vincent Victoria Presents JUST LENA

by Stephi Wild — May 26, 2019

Continuing his cycle of plays about legendary African American entertainers, playwright Vincent Victoria and his company Vincent Victoria Presents, will be dramatizing the life of Lena Horne with the play 'Just Lena' June 28th-July 7th at Midtown Art Center.

Kazoo Magazine, an Award-Winning Girls Magazine, Saves the Planet with The Great Green Issue, Coming Summer 2019

by Robert Diamond — May 18, 2019

Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne In May And Introduces New Show In June

by Julie Musbach — May 13, 2019

VIVIAN REED will debut her new show "Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop" at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 PM.

Hell In A Handbag Productions' THE DRAG SEED Begins July 5

by Julie Musbach — May 7, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions continues its 2019 season with the world premiere of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed, inspired by our changing times, written by Artistic Director David Cerda, with direction by Cheryl Snodgrass and songs

BWW Interview: Odalys Nanin Talks About the Success of her FRIDA play and Announces a Fundraiser

by Don Grigware — April 23, 2019

Actress/director.

WAITRESS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, A CHRISTMAS STORY And BEAUTIFUL Will Anchor The McCallum's Exciting New Season, Announced Today

by David Green — April 8, 2019

The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup for the 2019-2020 season, continuing to present the finest world-class artists and entertainers for Coachella Valley audiences.

International Contemporary Ensemble Presents Tyshawn Sorey's PERLE NOIRE Feat. Julia Bullock At Harvard

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2019

The International Contemporary Ensemble, 'America's foremost new-music group' (Alex Ross), performs Tyshawn Sorey'sPerle Noire: Meditations for Josephine featuring star soprano Julia Bullock on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10pm at Oberon, the American Repertory Theater's club venue.