The life and times of Zora Neale Hurston, a family's lingering anguish over the Tulsa riots of 1921, and a political rivalry between friends provide the inspiration for three plays at the dramatic core of Crossroads Theatre Company's 2014-15 'A Family Affair' season featuring the works of emerging and veteran playwrights.
59E59 Theaters will host the New York premiere of acclaimed novelist Walter Mosley's first full length play LIFT, directed by Marshall Jones, III. Produced by Crossroads Theatre, LIFT begins performances on Friday, October 17 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 30. Opening Night is Tuesday, October 28 at 7 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM & 7 PM. Single tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
59E59 Theaters has announced the line-up of shows for Fall 2014.
59E59 Theaters announces that the Crossroads Theater Company production of acclaimed novelist Walter Mosley's LIFT will replace GHOST STORIES as part of 59E59's inaugural 5A Season for an October premiere.
Founded in 1978, the Crossroads Theater Company has prided itself on delivering honest and positive portrayals of the African American experience.
Two strangers trapped in an elevator have a fateful encounter in Lift, a suspenseful new drama by award-winning writer Walter Mosley, premiering at Crossroads Theatre Company, 7 Livingston Ave., April 10-25.
Two strangers trapped in an elevator have a fateful encounter in Lift, a suspenseful new drama by award-winning writer Walter Mosley, premiering at Crossroads Theatre Company, 7 Livingston Ave., April 10-24.
Legacy Month, a celebration of Crossroads Theatre Company's history and contributions to the American cultural landscape, will continue with Richard Wesley's Playbook, a celebration of the prolific playwright and screenwriter's work with performances, video and testimonials on Sunday, March 2.
Legacy Month, a celebration of Crossroads Theatre Company's history and contributions to the American cultural landscape, will continue with a staged reading of Repairing a Nation, the highly anticipated new play by emerging playwright and performer Nikkole Salter, on Sunday, February 16.
Ricardo Khan and L. Kenneth Richardson, who co-founded Crossroads Theatre Company in 1978 as young Rutgers graduates, will reunite for the first time in 25 years at a special kickoff event for 'Legacy Month' on Sunday, Feb. 9, celebrating the theater's history and enduring contributions to black theater and the American cultural landscape.
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, announces new leadership of its board of directors and three new members. Diane Rodriguez, associate producer/director of new play production at Center Theatre Group, succeeds Phillip Himberg, producing artistic director of the Sundance Institute Theatre Program, as board president. Robert Hupp, producing artistic director of Arkansas Repertory Theatre, joins playwright Lydia. R. Diamond as joint vice presidents. Tim Jennings, managing director of Children's Theatre Company, succeeds Roche Schulfer, executive director of Goodman Theatre, as treasurer. Ralph Bryan, managing director-investments of Wells Fargo Advisors, remains as secretary.
Holiday Jubilee 2013, Crossroads Theatre Company's fourth annual multicultural celebration for all ages, will herald the spirit of the season with song, dance and a lively helping of audience participation, today, December 5-15, with performances Thursdays through Sundays.
Holiday Jubilee 2013, Crossroads Theatre Company's fourth annual multicultural celebration for all ages, will herald the spirit of the season with song, dance and a lively helping of audience participation, December 5-15, with performances Thursdays through Sundays.
On Monday, May 13 Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for Theatre honored Ruth and Stephen Hendel and Ming Cho Lee at their Gala Evening. The evening was held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation (172 Norfolk Street) in New York City, cocktails started at 6pm and dinner started at 7pm. Jessica Hecht was the emcee of the evening; the Gala co-chairs were playwright Lydia R. Diamond and interior designer Jasmine M. Keller. The Gala honorary chairs were Anne Kaufman, Obie award-winning director; Nelle Nugent, Broadway producer; Judith O. Rubin, chairman of the board of Playwrights Horizons; and Liz Smith, gossip columnist. The event hosted 200 guests and surpassed its financial goal. Scroll down for photos from the gala!
Crossroads Theatre Company (Marshall Jones, III, producing artistic director), one of the nation's premiere African-American theaters, will present the world premieres of two one-act plays as its Season Finale this May: the powerful drama White Lilies, by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley, and the adult comedy The Talk, by France-Luce Benson. Opening Night for the plays will be onSaturday, May 11 at 8:00 pm.
Crossroads Theatre Company (Marshall Jones, III, producing artistic director), one of the nation's premiere African-American theaters, will present the world premieres of two one-act plays as its Season Finale this May: the powerful drama White Lilies, by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley, and the adult comedy The Talk, by France-Luce Benson. Previews begin on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10; the plays open on Saturday, May 11, and run through Sunday, May 19, at Crossroads in New Brunswick.
Crossroads Theatre Company (Marshall Jones, III, producing artistic director), one of the nation's premiere African-American theaters, will present the world premieres of two one-act plays as its Season Finale this May: the powerful drama White Lilies, by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley, and the adult comedy The Talk, by France-Luce Benson. Previews begin on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10; the plays open on Saturday, May 11, and run through Sunday, May 19, at Crossroads in New Brunswick.
Crossroads Theatre Company (Marshall Jones, III, producing artistic director), one of the nation's premiere African-American theaters, will present the world premieres of two one-act plays as its Season Finale this May: the powerful drama White Lilies, by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley, and the adult comedy The Talk, by France-Luce Benson. Previews begin on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10; the plays open on Saturday, May 11, and run through Sunday, May 19, at Crossroads in New Brunswick.
It's Christmas 1971 and the audience at Harlem's famed Apollo Theatre is excitedly awaiting the start of a roof-raising holiday concert by some of Motown's greatest artists. However, a few challenges with the talent create the setting for a little holiday magic.
It's Christmas 1971 and the audience at Harlem's famed Apollo Theatre is excitedly awaiting the start of a roof-raising holiday concert by some of Motown's greatest artists. However, a few challenges with the talent create the setting for a little holiday magic.
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