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Alec Baldwin, Patina Miller, et al. To Present at 2011 OBIES; Anthony Rapp to Perform
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2011


The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced that the 56th Annual Obie Awards will take place on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Webster Hall in the East Village (125 East 11th Street). The awards will be co-hosted by S. Epatha Merkerson and David Hyde Pierce.

Photo Coverage: New Federal Theatre Honors Poitier, Keys et al. Press Reception
by Walter McBride - Apr 28, 2011


Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom 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 Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou. In addition to celebrating NFT's vital contribution to the arts internationally, the Gala will feature special awards for 13 individuals that changed the cultural life of our nation: Sidney Poitier, Ntozake Shange, Ruby Dee, Alicia Keys, Mayor David Dinkins, Imhotep Gary Byrd, George Faison, Amiri Baraka, Rev. Malcolm Boyd, Elizabeth McCann, Carla Pinza, Terrie Williams and Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin (for the National Black Theatre Festival).

2011 Theater Awards Season Calendar - All You Need to Know!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2011


The 2011 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and corresponding nominations is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's Awards Season Calendar below!

David Hyde Pierce, S. Epatha Merkerson to Co-Host 2011 OBIES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2011


David Hyde Pierce and S. Epatha Merkerson are set to co-host the 56th annual Obie Awards. The ceremony will be held at Webster Hall May 16. Additionally, Nina Arianda, Alec Baldwin, Margaret Colin, Mamie Gummer, Rose Hemingway, John Larroquette, Robert Sean Leonard, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arian Moayed, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, and Andrew Ranells are set to present.

Photo Coverage: SISTER ACT Opening Night Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2011


SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star studded opening night red carpet arrivals!

Dee, Baraka Among Honorees of Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 40th
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011


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.

New Federal Theatre Holds 40th Anniversary Gala, 5/22
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2011


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 Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou

Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Honors Alicia Keys, Sidney Poitier et al., 5/22
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 18, 2011


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 Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou.

56th ANNUAL OBIE AWARDS CEREMONY Held At Webster Hall May 16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011


The Awards Will Be Presented By: Alec Baldwin, Arian Moayed, Jim Parsons, John Larroquette, Lee Pace, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mamie Gummer, Margaret Colin, Nina Arianda, Patina Miller, Robert Sean Leonard, Rose Hemingway and S. Epatha Merkerson

Off Broadway's OBIE Awards Set for 5/16; Celeb Presenters Announced
by Robert Diamond - Apr 13, 2011


The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that the 56th Annual Obie Awards will take place on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Webster Hall in the East Village (125 East 11th Street). The Awards Will Be Presented By: Alec Baldwin, Arian Moayed, Jim Parsons, John Larroquette, Lee Pace, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mamie Gummer, Margaret Colin, Nina Arianda, Patina Miller, Robert Sean Leonard, Rose Hemingway and S. Epatha Merkerson.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre Kicks Off 40th Season With COOL BLUES
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

S. Epatha Merkerson Cast in Jonathan Demme's Supernatural Pilot for CBS
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 22, 2011


Former 'Law & Order' staple S. Epatha Merkerson is the latest addition to the currently untitled CBS pilot set to be directed by Jonathan Demme.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre Kicks Off 40th Season With COOL BLUES 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

Woody King Jr's New Federal Theatre Presents COOL BLUES at Abrons Arts Center, 3/10 thru 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street). Performances begin Thursday March 10th with Opening Night set for Sunday, March 20th Performances for this limited engagement continue through April 3rd only.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre Kicks Off 40th Season With COOL BLUES 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

Woody King Jr's New Federal Theatre Presents COOL BLUES at Abrons Arts Center, 3/10 thru 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street). Performances begin Thursday March 10th with Opening Night set for Sunday, March 20th Performances for this limited engagement continue through April 3rd only.

Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, et al. Receive NAACP Image Awards
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 5, 2011


The 42nd annual NAACP Image Awards were presented on Friday, March 4 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills and broadcast live on FOX. The awards recognize excellence in film, television, music and literature categories.

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre Kicks Off 40th Season With COOL BLUES 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre Kicks Off 40th Season With COOL BLUES 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2011


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will kick off its 40th season by presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Cool Blues by Bill Harris at their home at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall (466 Grand Street).

Photo Coverage: A FREE MAN OF COLOR Opening Night!
by Monica Simoes - Nov 19, 2010


The Lincoln Center Theater production of John Guare's new play, A FREE MAN OF COLOR, directed by George C. Wolfe, opened last night Thursday, November 18 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The cast features Yao Ababio, Peter Bartlett, Nicole Beharie, Arnie Burton, Rosal Colón,Veanne Cox, Paul Dano, Sara Gettelfinger, Derric Harris, Justina Machado, Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, Nick Mennell, Mos, Teyonnah Parris, Postell Pringle, Esau Pritchett, Brian Reddy, Reg Rogers, Triney Sandoval, Robert Stanton, Wendy Rich Stetson, Jerome Stigler, Senfaub Stoney,David Emerson Toney and Jeffrey Wright.

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