Ruby Bridges News

Birdland Presents Monty Alexander And More Next Week

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces January 2019 Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — December 14, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Meural Celebrates Americana With Introduction Of Norman Rockwell Archive

by Stephi Wild — November 15, 2018

Meural, a digital canvas and smart art frame powered by NETGEAR, is overjoyed to announce that it is the first and only digital frame partner for the celebrated illustrator of the famed Saturday Evening post, Norman Rockwell.

Valley Youth Theatre Premieres Musical Addressing Discrimination

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2018

The Arizona premiere of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical is presented by Valley Youth Theatre (VYT), October 12-28, at 525 North First Street, in Downtown Phoenix.

Playhouse On Park To Offer Sensory-Friendly Performances Of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Sponsored By The Miracle League Of CT

by Julie Musbach — April 25, 2018

The Miracle League of CT is will partner with Playhouse on Park in offering two special sensory-friendly performances of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical on Friday, May 18 at 10am, and Saturday, May 19 at 10am.

Wisconsin Author Releases Debut Middle Grade Novel on March 6

by Robert Diamond — February 28, 2018

New Venture Theatre Presents POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL

by Julie Musbach — January 31, 2018

New Venture Theatre continues its 11th season with a new pop musical, 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical' by Douglas Lyons and directed by Greg Williams Jr.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati to Present POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2017

This winter, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), the country's oldest professional theater for young audiences, invites schools and families to be a part of an important regional premiere on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL.

Photo Flash: First Look at POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Orlando REP

by BWW News Desk — October 25, 2017

Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) is presenting Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, running now through November 19, 2017.

JAG Productions Wins NETC Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2017

JAG Productions closed its inaugural season with an enormous honor: as the 2017 recipient of the New England Theatre Conference's (NETC) Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre.

JAG Productions Announces Fundraiser

by Julie Musbach — September 23, 2017

Join the company for an evening of food, fashion & fun in collaboration with Revolution's Fall Fashion Show! Proceeds of the $75 per person tab help support events scheduled by JAG Productions for its 2017-2018 season!

NY Premiere of 'POLKADOTS' Musical Opens Tonight at the Altantic

by BroadwayWorld JR — September 16, 2017

Atlantic for Kids' 2017-2018 Season opens today, September 16, with the family musical Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, inspired by Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine featuring music by Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons, lyrics and concept by Douglas Lyons, book by Melvin Tunstall III and directio

Atlantic For Kids to Present New York Premiere of POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL

by BroadwayWorld JR — August 1, 2017

Atlantic for Kids' 2017-2018 Season will open Saturday, September 16 with the family musical Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, inspired by Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine featuring music by Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons, lyrics and concept by Douglas Lyons, book by Melvin Tunstall III and di

BWW Review: CHILDREN'S THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2017 - 2018 SEASON at The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati

by Laura A. Hobson — July 27, 2017

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates 93 years with six productions.

Sustaining Black Theatre in the Upper Valley: A Conversation with Jarvis Antonio Green

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2017

Join us for a conversation with Jarvis Antonio Green, Founding Artistic Director of JAG Productions and BarnArts Center for the Arts.

Broadway Guest Artists Announced for Musical Theatre Preparatory Program at Playhouse on Park

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2017

Learn from Broadway stars this summer at Playhouse on Park! Broadway actors and teaching artists Douglas Lyons and Jason Gotay visit the Playhouse as guest teaching artists for the Musical Theatre Preparatory Program.

Broadway Guest Artists Announced for Musical Theatre Preparatory Program!

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2017

Learn from Broadway stars this summer at Playhouse on Park! Broadway actors Douglas Lyons and Jason Gotay visit the Playhouse as guest teaching artists for the Musical Theatre Preparatory Program.

NEWSIES, POLKADOTS, MADAGASCAR and More Set for Orlando REP's 15th Season

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2017

Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP), in partnership with UCF, has announced its 2017 - 2018 Season! Orlando REP is Florida's only professional theatre for families and young audiences, and has staged recent box-office hits such as Harry Connick, Jr.

CINDERELLA, MADAGASCAR, and More Head Up Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's Upcoming Season

by Julie Musbach — February 11, 2017

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 93rd season will be one to remember, as TCT brings Tri-state families six fantastical productions they won't soon forget.

Photo Flash: Broadway Celebrates POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Album Release Concert

by A.A. Cristi — October 26, 2016

On September 16th, 2016 Masterworks Broadway released the World Premiere Recording of the award winning new hit Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical.