E. Patrick Johnson, professor of African American studies and performance studies, shares a?oePrecious and the Boo Hag,a?? a children's fairytale by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss, as the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University a?oeImagine U Storytimea?? series continues.
This month and beyond artists at Joe's Pub a?" a program and venue of The Public Theater a?" will honor legends and inspirations from across the universe of music. From shows featuring the indelible classic hits of singers like The Rat Pack, Chaka Kahn, and David Bowie to tributes of Dolly Parton and Bette Midler at the beginning of their careers, audiophiles and nostalgists have plenty to look forward to at Joe's Pub.
The About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the world premiere of 20/20, an exhilarating dive into recent queer history
The About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the world premiere of 20/20, an exhilarating dive into recent queer history devised and performed by members of the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble and co-directed by Associate Director of About Face Youth Theatre (AFYT) Donny Acosta and Artistic Director Megan Carney.
Those Women Productions presents the world premiere of Carol S. Lashof's Witch Hunt, a new drama that explores the origins of the Salem witch panic and compels us to consider the ties between that infamous era and our present moment in history. Witch Hunt begins preview performances on July 12, opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through August 4 at La Val's Subterranean Theater in Berkeley.
Performance Space New York partners with East Village-based queer funk dance party WET NOISE for a celebratory 12-Hour DANCE-A-THON (May 5, 12pm-12am), a fundraising event that couldn't be further from expectations of what a "fundraising event" entails. The DANCE-A-THON revels in filthy funk music, endless dancing, community building, and inclusivity across age, race, gender, sexuality, and class. DJs tag team in sets as a dynamic give-and-take, throughout the night; they include founding DJ Amber Martin along with Patrick Johnson, Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters), Seth Kirby (Joshua Light Show), Thomas Campbell, and DatKat (O.E.A.).
The holidays continue! Joe's Pub presents year round favorites but with sparkles and extra glamour. And of course, the beloved Sandra Bernhard is here to lead us into the New Year!
Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 35 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Spring 2019 season of performances. The season marks the 20thanniversary of Harlem Stage's signature dance program E-Moves, which for two decades has nurtured and presented choreographers of color across the spectrum of contemporary dance idioms to create new work.The season also features collaborations with exciting new partners including the Prototype Festival and the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), and continued relationships with venerable arts institutions such as Repertorio Español, Carnegie Hall, Manhattan School of Music, and Chamber Music America.
The production is proud to announce the additions of Daytime Emmy Nominee actress, Dee Wallace (E.T. Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo, The Howling) and Ben Patrick Johnson (LGBT Rights Activist & Voice Over Actor) both will be presenting a reading at this years 2nd Annual 9 to 11 minute Plays and Stories: Inspired by the Events of 9/11.
Dr. Phil McGraw will begin a new interview podcast, Phil in the Blanks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dr. Phil McGraw has led a successful daily talk show has run for more than 16 seasons on CBS.
The production is proud to announce the additions of Daytime Emmy Nominee actress, Dee Wallace (E.T. Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo, The Howling) and Ben Patrick Johnson (LGBT Rights Activist & Voice Over Actor) both will be presenting a reading at this years 2nd Annual 9 to 11 minute Plays and Stories: Inspired by the Events of 9/11.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core will add four performances to the run The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter, directed by Lauren Shouse, and featuring RTE Founders Tara Mallen and Keith Kupferer, RTE Member Krystel McNeil, with Tuckie White. Eight performances have been added to the run, which must close June 2, 2018 at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago.
Trinity Repertory Company presents Native Gardens written by Karen Zacarias and directed by Christie Vela. Performances runApril 5 - May 6.
Are you a fan of the great composer, Pytor IIyich Tchaikovsky? Do you want to know more about the great composer who wrote such masterpieces as the ballet scores for "The Nutcracker" "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake" as well as symphonies, concertos and operas?
Amber Martin will perform her loving parody of an imagined Reba McEntire lounge act for three nights only at Stonewall Inn in December. One of the most versatile chameleons in New York, Amber channels Reba in what has become a beloved character in the performer's colorful repertoire and has even received the country star's wholehearted blessing. Along with adults-only holiday madness, Amber will sing Reba hits and banter with special guest stars from the downtown music and cabaret scene.
Amber Martin will perform her loving parody of an imagined Reba McEntire lounge act for three nights only at Stonewall Inn in December. One of the most versatile chameleons in New York, Amber channels Reba in what has become a beloved character in the performer's colorful repertoire and has even received the country star's wholehearted blessing. Along with adults-only holiday madness, Amber will sing Reba hits and banter with special guest stars from the downtown music and cabaret scene.
Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from December 13-24, 2017, including Justin Vivian Bond, Alan Cumming, The Civilians, Shaina Taub and more.
Amber Martin will perform her loving parody of an imagined Reba McEntire lounge act for three nights only at Stonewall Inn in December. One of the most versatile chameleons in New York, Amber channels Reba in what has become a beloved character in the performer's colorful repertoire and has even received the country star's wholehearted blessing. Along with adults-only holiday madness, Amber will sing Reba hits and banter with special guest stars from the downtown music and cabaret scene.
The holidays are already upon us! 'Tis the season for family, because that's what Joe's Pub at The Public has got on tap for the month of December.
The lyrical and intoxicating story of a young woman's thrust into womanhood and subsequent fall into the murky waters of life, written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Moonlight, opens Northwestern University's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts 2017-18 Mainstage season.
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