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Date of Death: April 12, 1975 (68)

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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EAT Presents SENSATIONAL JOSEPHINE BAKER, 914-10/3
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre, the company that produced last season's hit Penny Penniworth, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of The Sensational Josephine Baker, a rich, comedic, moving musical portrait of the unique iconic Jazz Age legend, Josephine Baker. Preview performances begin Tuesday, September 7th, opening night will be Tuesday, September 14 and the play will run through Sunday, October 3rd at TADA Theatre, 15 West 28th Street, 2nd floor, between Broadway and 5th Avenue. Show times are: Tuesday and Friday at 7pm; Wednesday and Sunday at 2pm; and Saturday at 5pm and 9pm. Tickets are $49 and can be purchased by calling 800-838-3006 or online at www.emergingartiststheatre.org.

THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN Closes At The Tricycle Theatre August 29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions will close at the Tricycle Theatre on 29 August 2010.

New Village Arts Presents Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra, 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2010


Music at New Village Arts presents the madcap Not-So-Silent Movie Night with acclaimed sound effects man and musician Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra. Not-So-Silent Movie Night at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street in the Carlsbad Village, Thursday, August, 26 at 8pm. Tickets: $10. All ages welcome.

Emerging Artists Theatre Presents The Sensational Josephine Baker, Opens 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre, the company that produced last season's hit Penny Penniworth, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of The Sensational Josephine Baker, a rich, comedic, moving musical portrait of the unique iconic Jazz Age legend, Josephine Baker.

Emerging Artists Theatre Presents The Sensational Josephine Baker, Opens 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre, the company that produced last season's hit Penny Penniworth, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of The Sensational Josephine Baker, a rich, comedic, moving musical portrait of the unique iconic Jazz Age legend, Josephine Baker.

Show-Me Burlesque from St. Louis Comes To The Know Theatre 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2010


Show-Me Burlesque Troupe from St. Louis is headed to Cincinnati to perform at Know Theatre. Headlined by Lola van Ella, the traveling troupe has flair for theatrics, dramatics, storytelling and swirlin' their tassels..

Show-Me Burlesque from St. Louis Comes To The Know Theatre 8/17-18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2010


Show-Me Burlesque Troupe from St. Louis is headed to Cincinnati to perform at Know Theatre. Headlined by Lola van Ella, the traveling troupe has flair for theatrics, dramatics, storytelling and swirlin' their tassels..

Show-Me Burlesque from St. Louis Comes To The Know Theatre 8/17-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2010


Show-Me Burlesque Troupe from St. Louis is headed to Cincinnati to perform at Know Theatre. Headlined by Lola van Ella, the traveling troupe has flair for theatrics, dramatics, storytelling and swirlin' their tassels..

New Village Arts Presents Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra, 8/26
by Samantha Leffler - Aug 4, 2010


Music at New Village Arts presents the madcap Not-So-Silent Movie Night with acclaimed sound effects man and musician Scott Paulson and the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra. Not-So-Silent Movie Night at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street in the Carlsbad Village, Thursday, August, 26 at 8pm. Tickets: $10. All ages welcome.

The Sensational Josephine Baker Makes Its Off Broadway Premiere, Previews 9/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2010


Emerging Artists Theatre, the company that produced last season's hit Penny Penniworth, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of The Sensational Josephine Baker, a rich, comedic, moving musical portrait of the unique iconic Jazz Age legend, Josephine Baker.

Theatre Puget Sound Presents ARTS CRUSH This October
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 26, 2010


Engage your senses this October with ARTS CRUSH. All month long Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) challenges residents and visitors around Puget Sound to 'GET CRUSHED' with hundreds and hundreds of special one-time arts events, discounts and free activities. Currently over 150 arts organizations from all arts disciplines have signed up to participate in a variety of ways, and more groups are expected to join in the coming weeks.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY Makes Off-Bway Premiere, 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2010


BlueRare Productions has announced the cast and creative team for its Off-Broadway premiere of the probing and politically-charged mash-up comedy, Abraham Lincoln's Big, Gay Dance Party, by Aaron Loeb.

Joe's Pub Presents Shells Cocktail Hour, Storm Large, 7/25-8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN Returns To The Tricycle Theatre July 23-August 29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2010


The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions returns to the Tricycle Theatre for a limited run from 23 July until 29 August 2010 with a press day on 31 July.

Black History Museum Exterior Gets New Look
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


The Griot Museum of Black History, formerly The Blackworld History Wax Museum, is getting a new look with banners for its exterior! The two 20' x 4', vibrant full-color banners feature portraits of life-size figures and themes in the Griot, located at 2505 St. Louis Ave. Some of the figures on the banners are Josephine Baker, Percy Green, Dred & Harriet Scott and Miles Davis. The banners were designed by Triune Communication and will be installed by Person Roofing. Their design and production was made possible by a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council. Installation will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 15.

Joe's Pub Presents Shells Cocktail Hour, Storm Large
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub Announces Andy Suzuki & the Method And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Burton, Pope, & More Set For ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY Off-Bway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010


BlueRare Productions has announced the cast and creative team for its Off-Broadway premiere of the probing and politically-charged mash-up comedy, Abraham Lincoln's Big, Gay Dance Party, by Aaron Loeb.

Ailey Encore Season at BAM Ends ING Family Matinee Series 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) invites audiences of all ages to engage in our ING Family Matinees on Saturday, June 12th and 19th at The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Thanks to the sponsorship of ING, discounted tickets are available (15% discount is available online, via phone or at box office with code 12231) and the audience can enjoy a free post-performance 'Meet the Dancers' discussion.

Ailey Encore Season at BAM Welcomes Families with ING Family Matinee Series 6/10-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) invites audiences of all ages to engage in our ING Family Matinees on Saturday, June 12th and 19th at The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Thanks to the sponsorship of ING, discounted tickets are available (15% discount is available online, via phone or at box office with code 12231) and the audience can enjoy a free post-performance 'Meet the Dancers' discussion.

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