Date of Birth: April 04, 1928
Date of Death: May 28, 2014 (86)
Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA
More than 50 elders, most over 75, were interviewed by student writers and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
Dallas Children's Theater, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Children's Theatre of Madison and The Rose Theater in Omaha seek a playwright with meaningful experience working directly with youth to create a new work inspired by Life Doesn't Frighten Me by Maya Angelou.
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, commences its 64th season with a showcase of some of the program's rising stars titled What the Heart Desires.
programs to at-risk children and teens, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Palm Beach County to expand its “Ladies Empowerment and Achievement Program” (L.
Ford's Theatre today announced the launch of The Lincoln Legacy Commissions—a new play development initiative for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) playwrights that explores racial history and social justice in the United States and gives voice to lesser-known historical figures and th
Lambert Jackson today announce Well-Behaved Women, a new song cycle by Carmel Dean celebrating women across history.
Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set plays by Mustapha Matura, S.
The single follows his jaw-dropping “2Pac Must Die,” in which Glasses’ tells the story of Tupac Shakur’s death from the perspective of Compton Crip gang member Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, whom many believe shot and killed Tupac.
The Ravinia Festival plans to reopen in July for the 2021 summer season.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) has announced its 22nd anniversary 2021-2022 season, with the Maya Angelou-inspired theme, “And Still We Rise.
The Stratford Festival is transforming, for this summer, into an outdoor festival offering a season of six plays and five cabarets reflecting on the theme of Metamorphosis, with performances held under beautiful canopies that will hark back to the Festival’s founding under a tent in 1953.
The new series Who Tells Your Story? has released original music videos, each featuring a different unsung hero of American history with accompanying conversations, available to view for free for this month only and after remain as part of TWUSA's subscription content.
Denise Lee: Pressure Makes Diamonds opened Lyric's 2021 season on March 24 and will run through April 3.
Multi-faceted performer Denise Lee celebrates her Diamond Anniversary.
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary with Amas – You Love!: A Heart to Heart Virtual Celebration on Monday, May 10, 2021.
In honor of Women's History Month, LunART's Youth Art Celebration will begin with a live premiere of all 53 submitted works on Sunday, March 21 at 2 PM CT via Facebook, YouTube, and at LunART's website (lunartfestival.
LaChanze and Avenue Q Choreographer, Ken Roberson will join Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, George Faison and Emmy/Golden Globe Winner, S.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s 2021 season kicks off next month under the stars in downtown Oklahoma City with the first of five, fully-staged, outdoor productions planned over the coming months.
Tony Award-winners Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, George Faison and Emmy/Golden Globe Winner, S.
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