Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, was co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event were Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair was Dr. Maya Angelou. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and brings you coverage of the event below!
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
During this uncertain time with the labor impasse in the National Football League, playwright Kash Goins and business partner Jamaal Jackson, of the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up to form the entertainment company, GoKash Productions, LLC. This new collaboration's first production is a heartwarming and highly entertaining, neo soul music infused stage play titled 'Single Black Female', which will debut Mother's Day weekend, on Saturday 5/7/11 at 3pm and 8pm at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington, DE.
During this uncertain time with the labor impasse in the National Football League, playwright Kash Goins and business partner Jamaal Jackson, of the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up to form the entertainment company, GoKash Productions, LLC. This new collaboration's first production is a heartwarming and highly entertaining, neo soul music infused stage play titled 'Single Black Female', which will debut Mother's Day weekend, on Saturday 5/7/11 at 3pm and 8pm at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington, DE.
The temperatures are rising, everything is in bloom and spring has sprung. For parents, that means it's time to reserve your child's spot in the acclaimed Aurora Academy summer programs.
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that two-time Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher will appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming New York premiere of the critically acclaimed historical drama THE WHIPPING MAN by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes.
Writer/performer Rick Najera and his ensemble cast will celebrate Latinologues' 15-year anniversary with a special, one night only performance on Saturday, May 8 at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
Writer/performer Rick Najera and his ensemble cast will celebrate Latinologues' 15-year anniversary with a special, one night only performance on Saturday, May 8 at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today that seven plays will be developed at the 2010 National Playwrights Conference under the leadership of artistic director Wendy C. Goldberg. The selected playwrights will spend the month of July at the O'Neill's Waterford, Connecticut campus developing and presenting staged readings of their work during the NPC's 46th season. Box office and online ticket sales open Wednesday, June 9; advance ticket sales will be available to O'Neill Members beginning Monday, May 17.
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman, III proudly present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE will presents THE SEAFARER, the comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by DELICIA TURNER SONNENBERG, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Performances begin in previews on Saturday, November 14, 2009, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, November 20 at 8pm and continue through December 13, 2009 at The Lyceum Theatre.
SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE will presents THE SEAFARER, the comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by DELICIA TURNER SONNENBERG, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Performances begin in previews on Saturday, November 14, 2009, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, November 20 at 8pm and continue through December 13, 2009 at The Lyceum Theatre.
San Diego REPertory Theatre proudly presents THE SEAFARER, the unforgettable comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Written by one of Ireland's most celebrated young playwrights, Conor McPherson, THE SEAFARER transports audiences to a bungalow just north of Dublin, a magical part of the world where the natural and the supernatural live side by side with the hard-living working man.
SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE will presents THE SEAFARER, the comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by DELICIA TURNER SONNENBERG, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Performances begin in previews on Saturday, November 14, 2009, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, November 20 at 8pm and continue through December 13, 2009 at The Lyceum Theatre.
