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T'Keyah Crystal Keymah & Ella Joyce - JAX Black Arts Fest

T' Keyah Crystal Keymah (That's So Raven, Cosby, In Living Color) and Ella Joyce ( TV's Roc and Guest appearances on Seinfeld, My Wife and Kids) will perform in the 1st Annual Aurora Jacksonville Black Arts Festival.

Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen: One Ounce of Truth

In their newest collaborative-album, 'One Ounce of Truth,' sultry vocalist Capathia Jenkins and inspired composer Louis Rosen shape a fresh and enthralling 13-song mix around the vivid poetry of Nikki Giovanni, the renowned female African-American writer and poet. Jenkins and Rosen celebrate their CD-release with 4 concerts at Joe's Pub on May 12, 18, 19 & 26.

LuPone, Ebersole and More To Present Drama League Awards

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Executive Directors) proudly announces the roster of presenters scheduled to appear for the The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

Play Company hosts Cabaret Gourment gala 4/28

The Play Company hosts its fifth annual Cabaret Gourmet gala on Monday, April 28 at The Metropolitan Pavilion. This year honoring the renowned editor and author Judith Jones, Cabaret Gourmet is a theatrical celebration of food, glorious food and a tribute to the shared spirit of the culinary and theater arts.

2007-08 Drama League Award Nominations Announced

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2007-08 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

'Dreamgirls' - Musical Masterpiece At Stage Aurora

'Dreamgirls' is the rags-to-riches story following an all-girl singing trio from Chicago called The Dreamettes (in later years they are called The Dreams.) The story of the Dreams is partially inspired by the real-life Motown group the Supremes, before they became known as Diana Ross And The Supremes.

PS Classics Celebrates 'One Ounce of Truth' At Joe's Pub

PS CLASSICS is proud to announce the release of ONE OUNCE OF TRUTH: THE NIKKI GIOVANII SONGS, the extraordinary new collaboration from the team of vocalist Capathia Jenkins and songwriter/performer Louis Rosen. The new disc will be available in stores and online on May 13, 2008. They will celebrate the release with four concerts at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in New York on May 12, 18, 19 and 26.

Broadway by the Year: 1947

Scott Siegel kicked off the eighth season of Broadway by the Year with a fantastic evening of song and dance.

Two New Operas Premiere at NYFOS March 11 & 13

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) continues its 20th Anniversary season by presenting Bastianello and Lucrezia, two newly commissioned comic operas by composers John Musto and William Bolcom with libretti by Mark Campbell. The concerts will take place on Tuesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 13 at 8PM, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, West 57th Street and 7th Avenue.

Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen Reunite at Birdland Feb.11

Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce the jubilant return of acclaimed performing duo Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series 'Broadway at Birdland.'

LoveMusik Cast Album Released Nov.27

Ghostlight Records, a division of Sh-K-Boom Records, will release the world premiere recording of the Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway musical LoveMusik, which was nominated for four Tony Awards. The production starred Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy and featuring the songs of Kurt Weill. The recording, produced by Joel Moss with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer, will be available in stores and online on November 27.

Calvin Levels Performs Solo Show 'James Baldwin' Dec.7-9

Tony Award nominee Calvin Levels will perform his acclaimed solo play, James Baldwin: Down from the Mountaintop, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary celebration of the life and legacy of the esteemed novelist, essayist, playwright and human rights activist James Baldwin, on December 7 and 8 at 8PM and December 9 at 3PM at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

New 42nd Street Presents 'Black Nativity' Nov 30-Dec 30

The New 42nd Street and The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) are pleased to announce that The New 42nd Street will present CTH's new production of Langston Hughes's Black Nativity, starring award-winning actor André De Shields.

Guy Davis in Kids Against Cancer Benefit Concert Nov.10

Gabriel Majors is proud to present Red House Records recording artist and NYC bluesman, Guy Davis, in a special benefit concert for Kids Against Cancer. The benefit will be held Saturday, November 10 at Icosahedron Gallerie in Tribeca (27 North Moore Street, between Hudson and Varick Streets). The artists reception begins at 6:30 PM; concert begins 7:30 PM. Suggested Donation: $20. The concert will feature special guest hosts and performers Michael Butler and Jeff Samet of The Brooklyn Guitars.

Langston Hughes' Black Nativity to Play Off-Bway in Dec.

Returning to Times Square for the first time since its Broadway debut 46 years ago, Langston Hughes' gospel song play Black Nativity will be raising the roof this winter at The Duke on 42nd Street Theater

Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces '07/8 Season

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is pleased to announce its ninth season, beginning with a new production of Romeo and Juliet, presented for free in association with the City Parks Foundation

LoveMusik Ends Limited Engagement on June 24

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of LoveMusik will begin its final week of performances Tuesday, June 19. The limited engagement will end on Sunday, June 24 at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production will have played 24 previews and 61 regular performances.

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