Melvin Van Peebles News

BRIC has announced programming for its inaugural season in BRIC Arts | Media House (BRIC House), the new, 40,000-square-foot multi-disciplinary facility the organization will open in the former Strand Theatre at 647 Fulton Street on October 3.

Chicago International Movies & Music Festival (CIMMfest No. 5), Chicago's annual festival of film screenings, music concerts and more, presents CIMMpathy for The Stones, a major retrospective celebrating The Rolling Stones' 50 years of music on film. The retrospective includes screenings of ten concert films and documentaries - two never before seen in Chicago - plus music videos and filmmaker Q&As today-Sunday, April 19-21, at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport.

Chicago International Movies & Music Festival (CIMMfest No. 5), Chicago's annual festival of film screenings, music concerts and more, presents CIMMpathy for The Stones, a major retrospective celebrating The Rolling Stones' 50 years of music on film. The retrospective includes screenings of ten concert films and documentaries - two never before seen in Chicago - plus music videos and filmmaker Q&As Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport.

An expanded live music component with concerts by Lydia Loveless, Corey Harris, Pontiak and a Funk Rock Soul triple bill with the funky METERS, Greyboy Allstars and JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound; CIMMpathy for The Stones, celebrating The Rolling Stones' 50 years of music on film; a special film section, award ceremony and concert with maverick filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles; an evening of music and movies with the legendary Van Dyke Parks and his filmmaker son, Richard; a Blues film section; 11 World Premiere screenings; and much more highlight the 5th annual Chicago International Movies & Music Festival (CIMMfest No. 5). The four-day festival annually brings together filmmakers, musicians and devotees from around the world for a celebration of movies and music at various venues centered around Chicago's Wicker Park and Logan Square neighborhoods, with a satellite location at the Music Box Theatre, Thursday, April 18 - Sunday, April 21.

Eight films - including several U.S. and New York premieres - will screen during the 6th Annual African Diaspora International Summer Film Series presented by the The Riverside Theatre and African Diaspora Film Festival from August 12 to August 21, at the Theatre (91 Claremont Ave., bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors (LCOOD) will present three weeks of FREE music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center from July 28 to August 15 in the 40th annual edition of the popular outdoor summer festival.

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, a third work-in-progress preview has been added to the performance schedule of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (the Hood Opera), Melvin Van Peebles' musical theater adaptation of his groundbreaking 1971 film of the same name. Previews will now be February 3rd, 4th and 5th.

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is pleased to announce that tickets are now on-sale for the work-in-progress previews of Melvin Van Peebles' musical theater adaptation of his 1971 groundbreaking film Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song (the Hood Opera).

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is pleased to announce that tickets are now on-sale for the work-in-progress previews of Melvin Van Peebles' musical theater adaptation of his 1971 groundbreaking film Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song (the Hood Opera).

LaMaMa e.t.c. presents Alfred Preisser and Randy Weiner's CALIGULA MAXIMUS, a project with Hammerstein & Weiner, LLC, Christopher McElroen, Alfred Preisser and Kingsize, USA, at La MaMa's newly renamed Ellen Stewart Theatre in March 2010.

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, a third work-in-progress preview has been added to the performance schedule of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (the Hood Opera), Melvin Van Peebles' musical theater adaptation of his groundbreaking 1971 film of the same name. Previews will now be February 3rd, 4th and 5th.

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is pleased to announce that tickets are now on-sale for the work-in-progress previews of Melvin Van Peebles' musical theater adaptation of his 1971 groundbreaking film Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song (the Hood Opera).

On June 29, 2009 the stars on Broadway will align in honor and celebration of history, theater and life as On Your Radar Productions presents MADE IN NEW YORK!: A Celebration of New York's African American Broadway History.

Performers Leading Artistic Youth (PLAY) recently announced the launch of its first Living Portrait (LP) performance series, featuring a masterful journey through the lives of five African American legends, performed by classically-trained actor, Willie E. Teacher. Supported by its Broadway caliber of imagery and sound, LP inspires leadership, develops self-esteem and highlights the historical impact of these legends' contributions to our individual success. The first LP series, scheduled to debut Friday, Jan. 30 at The Harlem School of The Arts Theatre, includes the profiles of President Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., Jack Johnson, George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman. 'We're living in a very poignant time in history, where the dreams of our past leaders have become reality for our current leaders,' said LP actor, Willie E. Teacher. 'It is very critical educators are able to make that connection for children in a way that allows them to see how their current decisions impact the face of history for future generations. Living Portrait is no doubt a powerful and unique tool for educators to engage students in the process of learning.' Willie E. Teacher is deeply committed to enriching the lives of urban youth through student-centered, theatrical performance-based interaction (PBI). He has spent 15 years developing and perfecting his techniques both on stage and in the classroom, including his role as Director of the Indiana Jones production at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Teacher holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Brandeis University. Most recently, he has held lead roles in the acclaimed Off-Broadway play, Actor's Rap with playwright J. Kyle Manzay and the Tony award-winning production, Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death, written by Melvin Van Peebles. Teacher also holds TV and movie credits, having appeared in the HBO movie, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah, as well as numerous appearances on ABC's All My Children.

Performers Leading Artistic Youth (PLAY) recently announced the launch of its first Living Portrait (LP) performance series, featuring a masterful journey through the lives of five African American legends, performed by classically-trained actor, Willie E. Teacher. Supported by its Broadway caliber of imagery and sound, LP inspires leadership, develops self-esteem and highlights the historical impact of these legends' contributions to our individual success. The first LP series, scheduled to debut Friday, Jan. 30 at The Harlem School of The Arts Theatre, includes the profiles of President Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., Jack Johnson, George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman. 'We're living in a very poignant time in history, where the dreams of our past leaders have become reality for our current leaders,' said LP actor, Willie E. Teacher. 'It is very critical educators are able to make that connection for children in a way that allows them to see how their current decisions impact the face of history for future generations. Living Portrait is no doubt a powerful and unique tool for educators to engage students in the process of learning.' Willie E. Teacher is deeply committed to enriching the lives of urban youth through student-centered, theatrical performance-based interaction (PBI). He has spent 15 years developing and perfecting his techniques both on stage and in the classroom, including his role as Director of the Indiana Jones production at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Teacher holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Brandeis University. Most recently, he has held lead roles in the acclaimed Off-Broadway play, Actor's Rap with playwright J. Kyle Manzay and the Tony award-winning production, Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death, written by Melvin Van Peebles. Teacher also holds TV and movie credits, having appeared in the HBO movie, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah, as well as numerous appearances on ABC's All My Children.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem, a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to producing theatre that truly reflects the diversity of ideas and racial tapestry that is New York City, will hold a party celebrating their 10th Anniversary Season.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem, a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to producing theatre that truly reflects the diversity of ideas and racial tapestry that is New York City, will hold a party celebrating their 10th Anniversary Season.

The event was held on December 2 at Museum of Finance in New York City on December 2, 2008. In attendance was Darren Aronofsky, Rachel Weisz, Amy Adams, Penelope Cruz and many more.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, will present a reading of a new work, STEPCHILD: Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln. The reading is part of their new play development series called 'Future Classics.'

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, will present a reading of a new work, STEPCHILD: Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln. The reading is part of their new play development series called 'Future Classics.'