Woodie King News

Inspiring Memoir 'From DIVA To Disabled' By Dr. Michelle King-Huger Out Now

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2019

Even before her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, retired Harlem assistant principal Dr.

Photo Flash: All-Access Pass To The National Black Theatre Festival Gala With Andre De Shields

by Robert Diamond — August 5, 2019

2019 Tony winner Andre De Shields has been attending The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, N.

Photo Flash: Andre De Shields 'Lifts Every Voice' At The National Black Theatre Festival Kick Off

by Stephi Wild — August 4, 2019

2019 Tony Award winner André De Shields spent his day off from HADESTOWN at The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, NC.

Court Theatre Announces Casting For KING HEDLEY II

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2019

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2019 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Reception

by Walter McBride — June 19, 2019

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals announced the winners of the 9th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 201

New Federal Theatre Presents Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2019

Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set four plays for the June, 2019 edition of its Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series.

Negro Ensemble Presents IMMINENTLY YOURS By Karimah

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2019

Dorothi Fox and Arthur French will star in the premiere of 'Imminently Yours' by Karimah, to be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from June 17 to 30 at Theatre 80, 80 St.

Deidrie Henry In LADY DAY Comes to Garry Marshall Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2019

Garry Marshall Theatre presents Deidrie Henry in the Broadway play Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson for 15 performances May 15 to June 2, 2019 (press opening is Friday, May 17).

HATITIUDES At Tribeca PAC Will Benefit New Federal Theatre

by Julie Musbach — April 16, 2019

BMCC's Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street, in partnership with New Federal Theatre, will present 'Hatitudes 2019: A Tribute to the Grace and Style of Our Mothers,' a benefit for Woodie King, Jr.

Uncle Bobbie's Presents GLORY: A Life Among Legends By Dr. Glory Van Scott

by Stephi Wild — April 12, 2019

Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books - home of Cool People, Dope Books and Great Coffee - celebrates GLORY: A Life Among Legends,the new memoir by renowned dancer, educator, producer and author Dr.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Comes to Garry Marshall Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

Garry Marshall Theatre presents the Broadway play Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson for 15 performances May 15 to June 2, 2019 (press opening is Friday, May 17).

Tribeca Talks to Feature Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Guillermo Del Toro

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 19, 2019

The Tribeca Talks program will return to entertain and inspire audiences at the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, taking place April 24 - May 5.

Talkbacks to Accompany Castillo Theatre's Production Fred Newman's BILLIE, MALCOLM & YUSUF

by Rebecca Russo — February 19, 2019

The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director; John Rankin, associate managing director) has scheduled two talk backs in-conjunction with its current production of Fred Newman's Billie, Malcolm & Yusuf, directed by award-winning director, Gabrielle Kurlander.

Talkbacks To Accompany LOOKING FOR LEROY

by Julie Musbach — February 13, 2019

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New Federal Theatre Presents LOOKING FOR LEROY by Larry Muhammad

by Julie Musbach — February 4, 2019

What is Black theater? How is it defined and by whom? What is the relationship between the Black dramatist, their creation and the Black community at large? 'Looking for Leroy' by Larry Muhammad explores these questions through the legacy of LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka, who was one of the most importan

Queens Library Honors The African-American Diaspora During Black History Month With A Series Of Cultural Events

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2019

Throughout February, Queens Library will celebrate Black History Month with more than 100 free events and programs at all 62 of its branches.

CVRep Presents WHITE!

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2019

Set to open at the Atrium in Rancho Mirage on January 23 and run through February 17, 2019, White is a funny, 90-minute play that draws on both life and art to examine issues of racism, sexism, gender and identity - a perfect fit for CVRep's 2018/19 seasonal theme of 'a handful of isms.

The Castillo Theatre Company Commemorates 30th Anniversary Of The Murder Of Yusuf Hawkins With Production Of BILLIE

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2019

The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director; John Rankin, associate managing director) is proud to announce that it will produce a revival of the 1991 play by Fred Newman, Billie, Malcolm & Yusuf, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Hawkins' murder in 1989.

CVRep Presents WHITE!

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2019

Set to open at the Atrium in Rancho Mirage on January 23 and run through February 17, 2019, White is a funny, 90-minute play that draws on both life and art to examine issues of racism, sexism, gender and identity - a perfect fit for CVRep's 2018/19 seasonal theme of 'a handful of isms.

Nixon Cesar Joins World Premiere Of Paul Calderon's MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2019

Actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the world premiere production of Paul Calderon's play, Master of The Crossroads which will open at The Bridge Theater next month for a limited run.