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Photo Flash: Inside Alvin Ailey Dance Theater 2020 Opening Night Benefit At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2019

Last night, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2019-2020 holiday season engagement at New York City Center kicked off with a star-studded Opening Night Gala Benefit performance and party led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, with award-winning actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry as honorary chair. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center Season Kicks Off Wednesday, December 4
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season with a one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center and dinner-party at the Hilton New York Grand Ballroom.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center Season Kicks Off December 4
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2019

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season with a one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center and dinner-party at the Hilton New York Grand Ballroom. The gala honors Philanthropist Elaine Wynn & The Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation for their generous contributions which have supported the creation of new works as well as the Elaine Wynn & Family Education Wing, which in 2017 added three floors a?" featuring four dance studios and two classrooms a?" to The Joan Weill Center for Dance, New York's largest building dedicated to dance.  The event's co-chairs are Emily & Len Blavatnik, Paulette Mullings Bradnock & Howard Bradnock, Mellody Hobson & George Lucas, Daria L & Eric J. Wallach and Joan & Sandy Weill.

Photo Flash: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Opens At Baltimore Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019

The new play THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN opened this week at Baltimore Center Stage. The new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, and choreographed by Millicent Marie Johnnie is a co-production with Syracuse Stage and Baltimore Center Stage.

Photo Flash: First Look at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN at Baltimore Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2019

The new play THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN starts previews tomorrow at Baltimore Center Stage. The new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, and choreographed by Millicent Marie Johnnie is a co-production with Syracuse Stage and Baltimore Center Stage.

VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Begins Previews At Baltimore Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2019

The new play THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN starts previews tomorrow at Baltimore Center Stage.

Baltimore Center Stage Announces Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 26, 2019

Baltimore Center Stage announces the cast and artistic team for the world premiere play, Thoughts of a Colored Man. This journey through the 21st Century mind captures the strengths, weaknesses, and deepest fears of men striving to discover their identities.

BWW Review: The World Premiere of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN is Captivating at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - Sep 15, 2019

Syracuse Stage opens its 2019/2020 season with a world premiere production of Thoughts of a Colored Man, written by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. It is co-produced with Baltimore Center Stage and two commercial producers, Brian Moreland and Ron Simons, who anticipate moving this new play to New York after the run in Syracuse and Baltimore (beginning October 10). The play is real, raw, and truly captivating; the emotional and powerful stories are conveyed through music, dance, and poetic language.

Photo Flash: First Look at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN at Syracuse Stage
by Paul Smith - Sep 12, 2019

Syracuse Stage opens the 2019/2020 season with the world premiere production of 'Thoughts of a Colored Man.' Performance dates are Sept. 4 through 22. Photos are in and check out this production!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN at Syracuse Stage?
by Alan Henry - Sep 9, 2019

Syracuse Stage opens the 2019/2020 season with the world premiere production of 'Thoughts of a Colored Man.' Performance dates are Sept. 4 through 22. Reviews are in! Find out what critics thought of this new play.

All of Ryan Murphy's Past, Current and Upcoming Television and Film Projects
by Abigail Charpentier - Aug 23, 2019

Over the last decade, Ryan Murphy has become one of the most influential creators in entertainment. The screenwriter, director and producer has won six Emmy Awards out of 28 nominations and a Tony Award in 2019 for Best Revival of a Play, as a producer. He has also earned three Grammy Award nominations, as a producer.

Syracuse Stage Launches Season with THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 12, 2019

Syracuse Stage opens the 2019/2020 season with the world premiere production of a?oeThoughts of a Colored Man.a?? Performance dates are Sept. 4 through 22. Tickets are available at www.SyracuseStage.org or at the Box Office (315)-443-3275.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announces Casting; Forrest McClendon and More
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2019

Today, producers Brian Moreland and Ron Simons announced casting for the world premiere of Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, and choreographed by Millicent Marie Johnnie in a co-production with Syracuse Stage and Baltimore Center Stage.

Photo Coverage: RINSE AND REPEAT Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 2, 2019

Rinse, Repeat, a new play written by Domenica Feraud (Betafish) and directed by Kate Hopkins (The Pool Skimmer) celebrated its opening night this week at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, and More Sing on Latest Episode of POSE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2019

On last night's episode of Pose, Patti LuPone was featured as a guest star. The Broadway legend was seen singing 'I'm Still Here' from Follies in the musical episode titled, 'Love's in Need of Love Today.'

Apollo Theater Announces 2019 Fall/Winter Season
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019

The Apollo Theater today announced details of its 2019 fall season, featuring myriad music, dance, and theater performances and film screenings that expand the nonprofit theater's role as a partner, commissioner, and co-producer of programming that articulates African American narratives.

FX Renews POSE for Season Three
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2019

FX's award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose has received a third season order following news that its second season premiere telecast was the series' most-watched episode, it was announced today by John Landgraf, Chairman, FX Networks and FX Productions.

2019 Ailey Spirit Gala Benefit Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of The Ailey School Raises Over $1 Million
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019

Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2019 Lincoln Center engagement continued last night with the star-studded Ailey Spirit Gala. The centerpiece of Ailey's engagement celebrated the 50th Anniversary of The Ailey School, the official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a springboard for many notable artists - including more than 70% of the Company's dancers.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Helps Stephen Colbert Enhance His Look
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 13, 2019

Billy Poter was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about the second season of Pose on FX. While there, Porter talked about his iconic red carpet looks, and even helped Colbert enhance his own look!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks His TONYS Outfit and What's Next for POSE on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019

Billy Porter was a guest on Monday morning's episode of Good Morning America. During the interview, the hosts talk about Porter's iconic look at the 2019 Tony Awards on Sunday, which was made with the curtain from Kinky Boots! Porter also discusses FX's Pose, the series he stars in, which premiered its second season on June 9.

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