Mecca 1980

Opened: May 2, 1980
Closing: June 01, 1980

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The ShowRoom Hosts MADE IN JERSEY Film Series in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2023


The ShowRoom will host a January 'Made in Jersey' film series, spotlighting movies filmed in New Jersey. The series will run on the last four Tuesdays of the month. Learn more about the lineup here!

Composer Robert Honstein Releases Debut Film Score for THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023


Composer Robert Honstein releases his debut film score, The Real Charlie Chaplin Soundtrack, available on Bandcamp starting December 1st, 2023.

The Negro Ensemble Company to Premiere MECCA IS BURNING at Harlem Schoool Of The Arts In August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023


From August 10 to 26, the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC), in conjunction with their residency at Penn Live Arts, will perform the world premiere of 'Mecca Is Burning' at Harlem School of the Arts.

Listen: Amy Irving Talks New Album and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Apr 8, 2023


Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Amy Irving! Listen to the full episode here!

Theatre Smith-Gilmour Presents An Original Production Of  METAMORPHOSES 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023


A bold, mime-inspired reimagining of a canonical literary text, THEATRE SMITH-GILMOUR has announced its original, audacious production of METAMORPHOSES 2023, adapted from the legendary epic poem by Ovid for the stage and directed by Michele Smith.

Frist Art Museum Announces 2023 Schedule Of Exhibitions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022


The Frist Art Museum has announced its 2023 schedule of  exhibitions. In the Ingram Gallery, the year begins with Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric, a survey of the celebrated Indigenous multidisciplinary artist's vibrant paintings, sculpture, video, and installations.

Photo Coverage: Remembering Kevin Conway
by Walter McBride - Feb 9, 2020


Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Kevin Conway, actor and director on stage and screen, has died. He was 77.

Kevin Conway, Broadway Actor and Director Best Known For OF MICE AND MEN and THE ELEPHANT MAN, Has Died at 77
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Kevin Conway, actor and director on stage and screen, has died. He was 77.

Athol Fugard's A LESSON FROM ALOES Comes to Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2018


The acclaimed South African/British actor, writer and director Janet Suzman directs the first London production in 35 years of Athol Fugard's A Lesson From Aloes at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, running for a strictly limited four week season from Wednesday, 27 February to Saturday, 23 March 2019 (Press Nights: Tuesday, 5 March and Wednesday, 6 March 2019 at 7.30pm).

Bravo Media Expands to Seven Nights a Week of Original Programming Beginning Fall 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 11, 2018


Leading the way in premium unscripted content, Bravo Media will expand to seven nights a week of original programming in primetime, and unveiled a diversified slate of 11 new and 20 returning series, it was announced today by Jerry Leo, Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, Lifestyle Networks and Production Bravo. Bravo is the #1 cable network among female viewers in F18-49 and F25-54, leading the industry by at least a +16% advantage, its highest margin ever. In addition, Bravo finished 1Q18 as the #5 ad-supported cable network in P18-49, its highest ranking quarter ever in primetime.

CMA Announces Johnny Gimble, Ricky Skaggs, & Dottie West As Country Music Hall of Fame 2018 Class
by Macon Prickett - Mar 27, 2018


The Country Music Association held a press conference this morning to announce the 2018 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame-Johnny Gimble, Ricky Skaggs and Dottie West.

League of Professional Theatre Women to Honor Emily Joy Weiner with Josephine Abady Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018


The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Lisa Rothe, Co-Presidents) will present the 2018 Theatre Women Awards at The TimesCenter (242 West 41st Street between 7th and 8th Avenues) on Friday, March 16 beginning at 6:30PM. Tickets ($65-$250) are available for advance purchase at www.theatrewomen.org. 

League of Professional Theatre Women to Present 2018 Theatre Women Awards 3/16
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018


The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Lisa Rothe, Co-Presidents) will present the 2018 Theatre Women Awards at The TimesCenter (242 West 41st Streetbetween 7th and 8th Avenues) on Friday, March 16 beginning at 6:30PM. Tickets ($65-$250) are available for advance purchase at www.theatrewomen.org.

Bookings Now Open For Star-Studded THE ROAD TO MECCA At The Fugard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018


Bookings are now open at Computicket for the Fugard Theatre's star-studded production of Athol Fugard's acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA. Eric Abraham presents this Fugard Theatre production in honour of this iconic playwright's 85th year. The play will open at the Fugard Theatre on 27 March 2018, on World Theatre Day, and run for a limited season.

Melanie Fiona, Candlebox, Flobots, Tommy Igoe and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces award-winning R&B artist Melanie Fiona, two evenings with top-selling rock group Candlebox ( Far Behind, You ), groundbreaking hip-hop band Flobots and more.

Washington Ballet To Close JACOB'S PILLOW Dance Festival Season, 8/23-27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


Artistic Director Julie Kent is delighted to announce The Washington Ballet's participation in the 85th Anniversary Season of the 2017 Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival at the invitation of Jacobs Pillow Director Pamela Tatge.

The Fugard Theatre Announces THE ROAD TO MECCA to Celebrate Athol Fugard's 85th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017


This Sunday, 11 June 2017, Athol Fugard celebrates his 85th birthday and the Fugard Theatre will mark this occasion with an all South African, star-studded production of his acclaimed play THE ROAD TO MECCA.

Bergen Performing Arts Center Presents Christopher Cross Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017


BergenPAC presents Christopher Cross - Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8 PM. Tickets available at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Grupo Niche to Bring Salsa to bergenPAC This March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2017


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Grupo Niche -Today, March 11, 2017 at 8PM.

SARAH SINGS A LOVE STORY Opens this Week
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2017


Crossroads Theatre Company's more than two-decade run at 7 Livingston Ave. comes to an end this month with the world premiere of Stephanie Berry's Sarah Sings a Love Story, a musical play that weaves the life and music of the great Sarah Vaughan through the enduring romance of two devoted fans. T

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring James Earl Jones, Opens Tonight at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, presents The Night of the Iguana, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Michael Wilson.

Air Supply to Play bergenPAC This February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Air Supply part of the Kundert Volvo Concert Series-Today, February 24, 2017 at 8PM.

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring James Earl Jones, Begins Tonight at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2017


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, will present The Night of the Iguana, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Michael Wilson. Performances begin today, February 18 and run through Today, March 18 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge.

Grupo Niche to Bring Salsa to bergenPAC This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Grupo Niche -Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8PM.

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with James Earl Jones Finds Full Cast at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, will present The Night of the Iguana, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Michael Wilson. Performances begin on Saturday, February 18 and run through Saturday, March 18 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge.

Mecca FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Mecca have there been?
Mecca has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1980.
What awards has Mecca been nominated for?
Mecca has been nominated for the Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Kevin Conway.

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