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Arden Theatre Company Continues Season With August Wilson's RADIO GOLF, March 23- April 16
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023


Arden Theatre Company is bringing audiences back into the world of August Wilson's ten-part series, The American Century Cycle. This time audiences will journey to Pittsburgh in the late 1990s for the final play of the cycle, August Wilson's Radio Golf. This bittersweet drama of assimilation and alienation in nineties America traces the forces of change on a neighborhood and its people caught between history and the twenty-first century. This is the fifth play in the cycle that the Arden has produced.  Kash Goins, who was an actor in the Arden's production of Two Trains Running, returns to direct. August Wilson's Radio Golf runs March 23-April 16.

Puestas Escénicas, Muestras, Conciertos Y Talleres Se Realizarán En El Museo Mural Diego Rivera Para Celebrar Su 35 Aniversario
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023


Con motivo de sus 35 años, el Museo Mural Diego Rivera (MMDR), del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), instancia de la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, contará con una programación artística y cultural amplia, además de realizar varias exposiciones. 

A TOWN CALLED PROGRESS World Premiere to be Presented by Promethean Theatre Ensemble in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


 Promethean Theatre Ensemble has announced dates and casting for its world premiere production of A TOWN CALLED PROGRESS, by Chicago playwright Trina Kakacek.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces Retirement Of President And CEO Mark Nerenhausen In September 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023


Hennepin Theatre Trust President and CEO Mark Nerenhausen has announced his retirement. After an accomplished, more than 50 year-long career in performing arts center leadership and, most recently, positioning Hennepin Theatre Trust for its next era by securing the full titles to the historic Orpheum, State and Pantages theatres, Nerenhausen plans to retire in September 2023.

MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL Set For Takeoff March 2-6, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023


Mammoth Film Festival  has emerged as one of the fastest growing festivals in the world. This year's edition takes place March 2-6, 2023 and is one of the most highly anticipated destination festivals on the calendar for filmmakers and film lovers globally. 

Mammoth Film Festival Unveils First Round Of 2023 Program Featuring Over 80 Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023


The highly anticipated Mammoth Film Festival, taking place from March 2 to 6, 2023, has announced the first round of this year's robust program.

Album Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE Is A Blast From The Past As A Musical Of A Movie With A Broadway Future & Current Cast Album
by Bobby Patrick - Jan 16, 2023


This album did what it was supposed to do - make us want to go and see the show when it lands on The Broadway

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

OCP To Partner With Nebraska AIDS Project To Create AIDS Quilt For RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2022


The Omaha Community Playhouse and the Nebraska AIDS Project are inviting community members to create a panel for an AIDS memorial quilt that will be featured on stage in OCP's upcoming production of RENT.

Celebrarán 70 Aniversario De Pura López Colomé Con Un Homenaje En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2022


La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Literatura (CNL), celebrarán en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes, la vida y obra de la escritora mexicana Pura López Colomé, en el marco del 70 aniversario de su natalicio. 

What Is August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle and How to Read It
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2022


August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle, also known as the American Century Cycle, is made up of ten plays, written between 1982 and 2005. Each set in a different decade in Pittsburgh's Hill District (with the exception of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), the plays are meant to depict the Black experience throughout the 20th century.

August Wilson's RADIO GOLF Comes to A Noise Within Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022


A Black mayoral candidate on the verge of the business breakthrough of a lifetime must choose between his personal aspirations and his integrity in Radio Golf by August Wilson. A Noise Within presents the final installment in Wilson's “American Century Cycle,” with Gregg T. Daniel directing.

Denver Arts & Venues And Sisters On Track Present A Free Community Film Screening, Panel Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022


Denver Arts & Venues will present a community screening of Netflix original, “Sisters on Track,” followed by a panel discussion about the value of mentorship for young women at McNichols Civic Center Building Sept. 17, 1 p.m.

Miami City Ballet and Brightline Announce Special Ticket Packages for THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022


Miami City Ballet, one of the country's most acclaimed dance companies, and Brightline, the nation's only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity passenger rail service in the nation, will bring a little more magic to the season of joy with special packages to see George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.

Video: Halle Bailey Wraps Filming On THE COLOR PURPLE Movie with A Gift From Oprah!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022


The Color Purple musical movie is currently currently being filmed in Georgia and this week, young star, Halle Bailey, wrapped her portion of filming, celebrating with a sweet gift from producer, Oprah Winfrey. Watch the video!

Andrew Lloyd Webber y Antonio Banderas unen fuerzas con la empresa APS
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 27, 2022


Esta mañana han anunciado a los medios su alianza apostando por producciones para el público de habla hispana preservando la mayor calidad posible.

Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra to Honor Phil Schaap and Charlie Parker with BIRD FLIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022


On Friday, June 17, 2022, Flushing Town Hall’s Queens Jazz Orchestra will return live to the stage with 'Bird Flight,' a special tribute program honoring Phil Schaap and the genius of Charlie Parker.

Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022


Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).

Huntington Presents COMMON GROUND REVISITED Beginning Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022


The Huntington announces the world premiere of Common Ground Revisited, a new play co-conceived by Obie Award-winning director Melia Bensussen and Obie Award-winning playwright and Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Our Daughters, Like Pillars; Luck of the Irish; and Milk Like Sugar at The Huntington).

How Many Musicals Have Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2022


Dozens of plays have earned the honor since the Prizes were established in 1917, but did you know that only a few of them are musicals? Learn more about the Pulitzer Prizes and unpack the ten musicals that have earned the special distinction below!

Everything You Need to Know About THE COLOR PURPLE Movie
by Michael Major - May 7, 2022


The musical, featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues and African rhythms, has a book by Marsha Norman with music by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The film, directed by Blitz Bazawule, will star Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, Ciara, and more.

Elizabeth Marvel Joins THE COLOR PURPLE Film Adaption
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022


Elizabeth Marvel will play the role of Miss Millie, the unpleasant wife of the mayor, who hires Sofia to be her maid. The film is currently in production in Georgia. Marvel joins a star-studded cast including Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Ciara, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, H.E.R., and Aunjanue Ellis.

Danse Lumière to Hold an Open Rehearsal for Sidra Bell's Performance Alongside Open Conversation
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022


Danse Lumière presents a Conversation with Sidra Bell on April 8, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Martha Graham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune Street, NYC. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5372130, by phone at 1-800-838-3006, or in person at the Martha Graham Studio Theater Box Office on the day of the event.

Paul Taylor Dance Company to Lead Off Inaugural City Center Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022


Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform at the inaugural City Center Dance Festival from March 24-31, at New York City Center.

Utah Opera to Honor Kem Gardner's Legacy With Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022


 Kem Gardner is known for reciting cowboy poetry and Emily Dickinson verses at Utah Symphony | Utah Opera board meetings, both to entertain and motivate his fellow Trustees. Recently, he shared: “Not knowing when the Dawn will come, I open every door.”

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