Nelson Mandela News

Benjamin Zephaniah Will Visit Worthing's Connaught Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2019

He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded radical reggae music with Bob Marley's former band.

Northern Premiere Of PLAYLAND Comes To The Empty Space @ Footlights

by Stephi Wild — September 11, 2019

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces September Lineup

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2019

There is another fantastic month ahead with the finest entertainment on offer at St Helens Theatre Royal this September.

Chef Spotlight: Executive Chef Stanley Wong of THE SUNDOWNER YACHT CLUB Opening in Tulum, Mexico

by Marina Kennedy — September 3, 2019

The Sundowner Yacht Club will open in Tulum, Mexico in the fall of 2019 and the renowned Executive Chef, Stanley Wong, will helm their new restaurant.

#HETWO Comes to Theatre On The Bay

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2019

Will the real Evita Bezuidenhout please stand up?

Nikki Massoud, Joshua David Robinson And Sam Tsoutsouvas To Star In The Acting Company's Reading Of LETTERS FROM PRISON

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2019

The Acting Company (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) today announced casting for the final reading in the 23rd John McDonald Salon Reading Series, Letters from Prison, a curated evening from adapter Dakin Matthews (

ANNE FRANK, A Musical Opens Off-Broadway This September

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2019

The cast of 'ANNE FRANK, a musical', based on Anne Frank's life will feature 12 artists on stage to recreate Anne Frank's life filled with the touching music and lyrics written by Jean Pierre Hadida.

Everything You Need to Know About the CATS Movie!

by Team BWW — August 8, 2019

Jellicle cats, come one, come all! The long-awaited film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musical Cats is coming to movie theaters this December, and we can barely contain our excitement to see Grizabella, Rum Tug Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, and more come to the big screen.

Meet The Current Cast of Creatures In THE LION KING On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — August 4, 2019

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life on stage each night in The Lion King.

Recording Academy Announces Executive Producers for 62nd & 63rd GRAMMYS

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 17, 2019

The Recording Academy has announced that longtime producer/executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards®telecasts since 1980, Ken Ehrlich, will executive produce the upcoming 62nd GRAMMY Awards.

#HETWO Comes to Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 9, 2019

In 1981 a woman appeared out of the dressing room of the Market Theatre, stepped onto the stage and smiled.

Leslie Lewis And MIRACLE IN RWANDA Are Honored By Ndaba Mandela and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

by Stephi Wild — May 11, 2019

Following the Friday evening performance of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway play 'Miracle in Rwanda' at the Lion Theater, Leslie Lewis, co-creator and producer was celebrated for her heartfelt dedication to the healing of the Rwandan people through her art and her actions.

What Does It Take to Walk on Water? Ubuntu Institute of Learning Presents Sirena Moore-Thomas. Sirena Moore-Thomas Walks on Water. Readers Will Too.

by Robert Diamond — May 2, 2019

Tribute To Aretha Franklin With 4 Tons Of Fun Comes to The Drama Factory

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2019

Join favourite all female vocal group, 4 Tons of Fun in a fitting tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

BWW Review: THE NICETIES Reveals No One Can Really Grasp the Truth About How Others See the World

by Shari Barrett — April 19, 2019

Directed with finesse by Kimberly Senior, THE NICETIES features Lisa Banes as the liberal, white professor Janine, and Jordan Boatman as the ambitious young black student Zoe, who become involved in a polite clash of perspectives that quickly explodes into an urgent and dangerous debate threatening

Daymond John, Matt Higgins, Bill Irwin, Robert Fairchild Attend National Dance Institute Annual Gala

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2019

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise, hosted its 43rd Annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

New Yiddish Rep Sets April KABARET! And A Freedom Seder

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2019

For April, New Yiddish Rep has scheduled two events, a new 'Kabaret!' event and a Freedom Seder, to be presented in its studio space, The Cyrus and Rose Feldman Studio Theater, located at 315 W.

Mandela: The Official Exhibition Offers Children's Ticket Deal

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2019

Mandela: The Official Exhibition is the major new global touring exhibition that takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world's most iconic freedom fighter and political leader.

DCINY Presents Will Todd's MASS IN BLUE At Lincoln Center

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2019

DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York) presents an evening of music by English composer Will Todd led by Maestros James Meaders (DCINY Conductor) and Alicia Walker (DCINY Guest Conductor).