S. Epatha Merkerson News

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony Today Theatre 80 St. Marks

by BWW News Desk — November 16, 2016

Today, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St.

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. to Be Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony at Theatre 80 St. Marks

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2016

On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St.

New Cooperative to Tour to Regional Theaters Nationwide; Will Launch with Tectonic Theater Project Shows

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2016

Trish Santini, Peter Flynn and Frank Butler announced today the formation of their new company Mainspring Arts Cooperative (MAC), a not-for-profit organization that will produce and present productions that can tour regional theaters nationwide.

Negro Ensemble Company to Launch 50th Season with DAY OF ABSENCE

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2016

To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St.

Negro Ensemble Company to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Season with DAY OF ABSENCE

by Ashlee Latimer — November 3, 2016

To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St.

11th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Selects Eight Original Short Films

by Caryn Robbins — October 19, 2016

The NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL has named eight original short films as finalists for its 11th annual festival that celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers.

Stage and Screen Vet S. Epatha Merkerson to Headline Detroit Rep's 2016 Black Tie Fundraiser

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2016

The Detroit Repertory Theatre has announced award-winning actress, and native Detroiter, S.

Go Down the Rabbit Hole with ALICE IN WONDERLAND at the Bonstelle Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2016

Theatre and Dance at Wayne continues its 2016 - 17 season with the adventurous Alice in Wonderland at the Bonstelle Theatre running October 7 - 16 .

VIDEOS: Meet The September Stars of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT: Billy Porter, Justin Bartha and Stana Katic

by Michael Dale — August 11, 2016

At every performance of Nassim Soleimanpour's play, a different actor is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage.

Christopher Jackson, HAIRSPRAY & More - BWW's Guide to Broadway on Fall TV!

by Caryn Robbins — August 23, 2016

Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season.

Tony Winner Billy Porter to Helm Huntington Theatre Company's TOPDOG/UNDERDOG in 2017

by Tyler Peterson — July 12, 2016

Tony Award winner Billy Porter will return to the Huntington to direct next seasons Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks.

Riant Theatre Announces 2016 Pioneer of the Arts Award Winners

by Tyler Peterson — June 9, 2016

The Riant Theatre (Van Dirk Fisher, Artistic Director), a nonprofit theatre supporting playwrights and theatremakers of diverse cultural backgrounds, is holding the Launch Party for its annual Strawberry One-Act and Theatre Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 3pm at the Poet's Den Theatre (309 East

NEC's Cutting Edge Playhouse 2016 Emerging Playwrights Competition Begins This June

by Louisa Brady — May 21, 2016

Beginning in June 2016, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.

Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise to Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

by Caryn Robbins — April 28, 2016

For over a quarter century, PBS has inspired viewers with the annual broadcast of the multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (#MemDayPBS), dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.