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Negro Ensemble Company to Present LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER at Cherry Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2022


During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) has been developing 'Lambs to Slaughter' by Khalil Kain, a new play with poetry and music, under the direction of Reginald L. Douglas. Khalil Kain is an urban icon who is renowned for his performances in the 1992 crime thriller 'Juice,' the UPN/CW sitcom 'Girlfriends' (2001-2008) and the title role in the Showtime biopic 'The Tiger Woods Story.'

Negro Ensemble Company to Present LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER by Khalil Kain at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) has been developing 'Lambs to Slaughter' by Khalil Kain, a new play with poetry and music, under the direction of Reginald L. Douglas.

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More This April at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their April line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

The University Of Saint Joseph Hosts THE MERCY SUITE By Tomás Donker and Yusef Komunyakaa
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019


The University of Saint Joseph will host a performance of The Mercy Suite by Tomás Donker and Pulitzer prize winning Yusef Komunyakaa on Friday, Mar. 29, 2019 at 7:30pm in the Hoffman Auditorium at the University's West Hartford Campus, 1678 Asylum Ave.

Rosemary Loar's SPOOLIE GIRL--A Family-Friendly Fractured Rock Fairy Tale--Opens 9-Show Run at Actors Temple, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2018


Musical theater actor and Award-winning New York Cabaret performer Rosemary Loar is bringing her original musical SPOOLIE GIRL to the Actors Temple Theatre (339 W 47th St, New York) for a nine-show run from October 17-27. Loar, who wrote the music and lyrics, and co-wrote the book with her late husband Robert Atwood, calls the show “a family-friendly fractured rock fairy tale.” SPOOLIE GIRL is a suddenly orphaned eco-friendly teenager from Kenya who comes to New York City. Wearing magical curlers called “spoolies” in her hair, she is able to read people's thoughts as songs, while navigating a world consisting of her narcissistic, fashionista Aunt, a Fairy Godmother (but way hipper), and a quirky neighbor who walks an invisible dog. And that's her support group. Along with Loar, the cast features Loar, Claire Lilley, and Michiko Sasaki.

Sam Huber's Debut Single PLASTIC LOVE on YouTube Now
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 11, 2018


Sam Huber, a 25 year veteran of the Finnish funk scene, and multi-hyphenate producer-musician-label exec Tomás Doncker are proud to present a fusion of pop, funk and R&B with additional influences from both sides of the Atlantic that they call 'global soul' for Huber's newest album on True Groove Records, Top of the World, out in late September on all streaming services in the United States.

Rosemary Loar's SPOOLIE GIRL--A Family-Friendly Fractured Rock Fairy Tale--Opens 9-Show Run at Actors Temple, 10/17
by Stephen Hanks - Sep 11, 2018


Musical theater actor and Award-winning New York Cabaret performer Rosemary Loar is bringing her original musical SPOOLIE GIRL to the Actors Temple Theatre (339 W 47th St, New York) for a nine-show run from October 17-27. Loar, who wrote the music and lyrics, and co-wrote the book with her late husband Robert Atwood, calls the show “a family-friendly fractured rock fairy tale.” SPOOLIE GIRL is a suddenly orphaned eco-friendly teenager from Kenya who comes to New York City. Wearing magical curlers called “spoolies” in her hair, she is able to read people's thoughts as songs, while navigating a world consisting of her narcissistic, fashionista Aunt, a Fairy Godmother (but way hipper), and a quirky neighbor who walks an invisible dog. And that's her support group. Along with Loar, the cast features Loar, Claire Lilley, and Michiko Sasaki.

Photo Flash: Swallow THE PILL at La MaMa
by Julie Musbach - Jan 26, 2018


La MaMa (Mia Yoo, Artistic Director), the multiple Obie, Drama Desk and Bessie Award-winning Off- Broadway theater, is thrilled to announce the world premiere of The Pill, conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family. A family memoir featuring original music by composer and producer Toma?s Doncker of True Groove, performances of The Pill will begin Thursday, January 25. This strictly limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 4.

Khalil Kain & Ise Lyfe will Participate in One-Night-Only Performance of THE MERCY SUITE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2018


La MaMa Experimental Theater Club is thrilled to announce that its one-night-only anniversary performance of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and Global Soul Music creator Tom s Doncker's 2007 collaboration, The Mercy Suite, will feature performances by acclaimed actor Khalil Kain ( Girlfriends ) and playwright Ise Lyfe. In addition to Mr. Kain and Mr. Lyfe, who are currently working together on the Off-Broadway debut of Lyfe's new play Agnus, the evening will feature performances by select cast members of The Pill by Marla Mase, which features original music by Mr. Doncker.

La MaMa Announces Special Package Price Tickets For THE PILL And THE MERCY SUITE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018


In honor of their newly established partnership on the upcoming production of The Pill (a new dark comedy conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family) and the 10th Anniversary concert performance of The Mercy Suite (a 2007 collaboration between Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and no wave guitar hero and Global Soul Music creator Tom s Doncker) La MaMa Experimental Theater Club is thrilled to announce a special package rate for both shows.

Pulitzer Prize-Winner Yusef Komunyakaa & Global Soul Music Creator Tomas Doncker Celebrate 10th Anniversary of THE MERCY SUITE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2018


In late 2007, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa came together with his close friend, no wave guitar hero and Global Soul Music creator Tom s Doncker, to create an original musical masterpiece titled The Mercy Suite. In celebration of the work's 10th Anniversary, La MaMa Experimental Theater Club will present a one-night-only presentation of The Mercy Suite at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 East 4th Street, second floor) on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7:00pm.

High Octane Ibsen! Black Box Presents PEER GYNT
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017


December 20, 2017: The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the Tri-State area's premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative performing arts education in the heart of Teaneck, NJ just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge.

La MaMa To Present World Premiere Of THE PILL, A New Family Memoir Play Conceived By Marla Mase
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2017


La MaMa (Mia Yoo, Artistic Director), the multiple Obie, Drama Desk and Bessie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, announces the world premiere of The Pill, conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family. A family memoir featuring original music by composer and producer Tom s Doncker of True Groove, performances of The Pill will begin Thursday, January 25. This strictly limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 4.

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL Continues Kids Series at Black Box PAC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2017


The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the Tri-State area's premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative performing arts education - in the heart of Teaneck, NJ- just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge.

Gripping Adaptation of John Fowles' THE COLLECTOR Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016


59E59 Theaters hosts the NY premiere of THE COLLECTOR, adapted from John Fowles' novel by Mark Healy, directed by Lisa Milinazzo. Produced by Nine Theatricals and Roebuck Theatrical, THE COLLECTOR plays a limited engagement through Sunday, November 13. Press opening is tonight, November 1 at 7:30 PM.

Gripping Adaptation of John Fowles' THE COLLECTOR Arrives Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the NY premiere of THE COLLECTOR, adapted from John Fowles' novel by Mark Healy, directed by Lisa Milinazzo.

Gripping Adaptation of John Fowles' THE COLLECTOR to Arrive Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the NY premiere of THE COLLECTOR, adapted from John Fowles' novel by Mark Healy, directed by Lisa Milinazzo.

BAD JEWS to Launch 2016-17 at BBPAC
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016


Black Box Studios presents the first fully­produced show of the 2016­-17 season, Black Box Studios' inaugural season of professional theatre: a new production of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon (B'way 2016-­17 season: Significant Other), directed by Black Box Performing Arts Center's Artistic Director, Matt Okin.

BAD JEWS to Launch 2016-17 at BBPAC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2016


Black Box Studios presents the first fully­produced show of the 2016­-17 season, Black Box Studios' inaugural season of professional theatre: a new production of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon (B'way 2016-­17 season: Significant Other), directed by Black Box Performing Arts Center's Artistic Director, Matt Okin.

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