Date of Birth: February 01, 1902
Date of Death: May 22, 1967 (65)
Birth Place: USA
The National Center of Afro-American Artists will present a free public discussion on the history and cultural impact of Langston Hughes's gospel-infused musical play, featuring scholars and performers.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced three fall programs featuring playwright Talene Monahon, folk musician Tommy Lubben, opera composer Ricky Ian Gordon, and multi-instrumentalist Jen Shyu at venues across Sarasota County.
Arena Stage shared an interview about THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, the Step Afrika! production now running at the Mead Center's Fichandler Stage through November 1.
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the Tennessee premiere of Leonard Bernstein's complete SONGFEST, a rarely performed 12-song cycle featuring six vocalists and poetry by American poets, alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Julia Perry.
The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
International Literary Properties announced a partnership with the estate of A.
Critical Mass Vocal Artists will present a choral concert reflecting on the nation's journey through American hymns, poetry, and works by composers including Copland, Bernstein, and Barber at First Presbyterian Church in Boise.
The annual Village Trip festival will feature nearly a dozen concerts with world premieres by David Amram, Samuel Adler, and Anthony Davis, plus performances by the Horszowski Trio, Ahn Trio, and Cygnus Ensemble.
The autumn classical concert season will present violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv's album release concert, composer Victoria Bond's tarot-inspired program at The Morgan Library, and programming from The Village Trip festival.
You can now get a first look at production photos of Dance Company Step Afrika!'s The Fruits of our Labor, the opening production of Arena Stages 2026/27 season!
Composers Concordance will present new music by seven contemporary composers reflecting on American history and identity, featuring Gene Pritsker's song cycle set to African American poets.
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota will present five Mainstage productions and its inaugural Second Stage season, with single tickets going on sale for the 2026-27 lineup.
International Literary Properties promoted Michael Barra from CEO of its Theatrical & Global Franchise Management division to Chief Executive Officer across the Americas, UK, and Europe.
Marshall Opera will celebrate composer Adolphus Hailstork's 85th birthday year with an October 13 concert at Merkin Hall featuring Nicoletta Berry, Maria Brea, Joshua Blue and Jorell Williams.
Arena Stage will open its season with THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, a Step Afrika! world premiere directed by Jakari Sherman with Conrad R.
Intiman Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its fourth season of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, presented with The Hansberry Project at Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle.
The Tony-nominated actor and Tony-winning producer, known for DEATH OF A SALESMAN and CLYBOURNE PARK, joins the Harlem theater company's leadership team.
Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.
Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No.
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