Kenny Leon News

LaChanze and The Color Purple Receive Suzi Bass Award Nods

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2005

The Color Purple, and its star LaChanze, have been nominated for the 2005 Suzi Bass Awards, which honor Atlanta theatre achievement

Rashad to Star in Gem of the Ocean in NJ, Oct. 11-30

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2005

Phylicia Rashad will once again play 285 year-old Aunt Ester in Gem of the Ocean when the August Wilson play runs at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ from October 11th through October 30th

2005 Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2005

The Helen Hayes Awards honor achievement, celebrate, and promote the Washington D.

Producer David Binder Honored by PS 122 on May 2

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2005

On Monday, May 2nd, 2005, Performance Space 122 will honor ground-breaking theater producer David Binder at Live Onstage!, a benefit performance and celebration.

2005 Helen Hayes Award Nominations Announced

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2005

Patricia Clarkson, James Earl Jones, Jason Danieley, Marc Kudisch, among DC nominees.

Gem of the Ocean: Another Jewel From August Wilson

by Michael Dale — December 30, 2004

Phylicia Rashad leads a strong ensemble in Kenny Leon's visually and emotionally gripping production

"Gem of the Ocean" Shines in Boston

by Jan Nargi — October 3, 2004

Brilliant performances ignite this August Wilson masterpiece, as Gem of the Ocean captivates its audience and never lets go.

Tribeca Theater Festival Announces Plays

by BWW News Desk — September 27, 2004