From South Africa's acclaimed Market Theatre, the intensely funny and poignant Sizwe Banzi is Dead starts February 25 at Syracuse Stage. In this award-winning classic about the universal struggle for human dignity, a black man in apartheid-era South Africa tries to overcome oppressive work regulations to support his family. Co-creator John Kani performed in the original production and won the 1975 Tony Award for Best Actor. Now, 40 years later, Kani directs his son, Atandwa Kani, in this new international production. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the winners of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Pieter-Dirk Uys's new look at South Africa and the world around us in 2015, AN AUDIENCE WITH PIETER-DIRK EISH!, is a veritable national assembly of this South African legend's cluster of satirical characters, some which have been firm favourites with Uys's audiences since the 1980s. While it has always been Uys's aim to remind South Africans where they come from, the celebrated satisrist says that it 'is more of a necessity now to celebrate where we are going.'
There is so much good and varied theatre in Birmingham, but you have to keep up. You can always catch a movie on NETFLIX or HBO, but live theatre is a fleeting thing, that must be caught at the right time. Don't miss out on all that this area has to offer.
Woodie King's National Black Touring Circuit's 2015 Black History Month Play Series will feature "Adam," the story of legendary Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, and a reading of Ossie Davis' seminal play "The People of Clarendon County" from February 8 - 22 in Harlem, Queens and the Bronx. It's produced in conjunction with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group. Tickets are $20. For more information call 212-353-1176.
Sati was a quarter-finalist on NBC's 2008 America's Got Talent, and he has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, ABC, CBS, and many other television channels in the U.S. and abroad. Sati has been written about in The Washington Post, USA Today, The Baltimore Sun, National Geographic World, Orlando Sentinel, Men's Health, The Economic Times, Hong Kong Standard, Saudi Gazette, India Today, Khaleej Times (UAE), and many other newspapers and magazines around the world.
"12 Qualities of Highly Successful People" is an inspiring and captivating book. In this book Sati explains the winning qualities of 130 highly successful people, including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Dr. Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Steven Spielberg, Jim Carrey, Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Sergey Brin & Larry Page (Google), Jack Dorsey (Twitter), and Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com)
The author also shows the characteristics and traits of highly successful people under each of the twelve qualities and teaches readers how they too can learn and develop these valuable qualities.
'Common Traits' and 'You Too Can Develop' sections in each chapter are step-by-step blueprints that will help anyone learn these twelve great qualities which can unlock your potential and transform your life.
"Twelve Qualities of Highly Successful People" is available in both print and ebook formats online at www.satiachath.com, Amazon.com, BN.com and other online retailers. Bookstores should contact Ingram and Baker & Taylor for whole sale orders.
Book Details:
Twelve Qualities of Highly Successful People
And How YOU Can Develop These 12 Qualities
By Sati Achath
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: December 2014
ISBN: 978-1490534930
ASIN: B00S2XC5SM
Pages: 224
Genre: Self-Help, Motivational
About The Author:
Sati Achath is a motivational speaker, author, cartoonist, caricaturist, hand shadow puppeteer, ventriloquist, and magician. He has been recognized by the U.S. Government as a 'Person of Extraordinary Ability'. Sati is the author of four other books: 18 Simple Steps for Efficient Time Management, Hollywood Celebrities: Basic Things You've Always Wanted to Know, Fun with Hand Shadows, and a children's book, Danny, Which Wheel Do You Like Best. Sati works as a Project Evaluation Specialist for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. He holds four master's degrees and speaks six languages. So far Sati has traveled to 57 countries. This international experience has given him a broad vision and perspective on life.
Sati was the editorial cartoonist for 'Northern Star' newspaper in Dekalb, Illinois, and his cartoons and caricatures have been published in more than 25 US national newspapers.
Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com), the nation's first-ever broadcast television network for African Americans, will honor Black History Month in February witha month-long programming tribute including some of the greatest African-American stories, motion pictures and performances of all-time.
Join Morris Arts and Art in the Atrium at the free public opening of New Jersey's largest exhibition of African-American art, curated and assembled by Art in the Atrium. The reception will be held tonight, January 23 from 6-9pm at the Atrium Gallery, floors 2-5 of the Morris County Administration & Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ.
'Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad' is in development as a stage musical from Broadway producer Tara Smith's Triptyk Studios, Brian LaRoda and Universal Stage Productions, with Wonder attached to provide the score.
NBC is bringing both the heartbreaking and uplifting stories during one of America's most tumultuous periods to television in adapting author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Betty DeRamus' acclaimed book “Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad” as an epic eight-hour miniseries titled “Freedom Run.”
Join Morris Arts and Art in the Atrium at the free public opening of New Jersey's largest exhibition of African-American art, curated and assembled by Art in the Atrium. The reception will be held on January 23 from 6-9pm at the Atrium Gallery, floors 2-5 of the Morris County Administration & Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts presents Grammy winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Verizon Hall on February 2, at 7:30 p.m. The South African a capella sensation is celebrating over 50 years of joyous and uplifting music with a spiritual message about the beauty of South Africa that has touched audiences around the globe.
Madonna is standing up for herself in the latest social media controversy. The star recently posted edited photos to her Instagram of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela, resembling the cover art of Madonna's latest album Rebel Heart. Many viewers saw the images of the iconic men bound in black string offensive, giving Madonna much backlash for it.
Traditionally, the NLJC publishes a 'Top Ten Best Mannered' list. This year, instead of ten, the NLJC selected twenty-five recipients in honor of their twenty-fifth anniversary of business.
Distinguished Concerts International New York is proud to present its annual concert featuring the supremely beautiful and inspirational music of Karl Jenkins.
Presented by The East Harlem Repertory Theater, MANDELA, THE PREMIER is written by John Ruiz and Yolanda Brooks. Directed by John Ruiz, the show stars Lloyd Goodman as Nelson Mandela and runs today, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 4 p.m. at The National Black Theatre, 2031 Fifth Avenue, NYC.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.
