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The Black and White Blues - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 16

FREEZE FRAME: Alicia Keys & STICK FLY Cast Greet the Fans!
by Walter McBride - Nov 16, 2011


Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter and Broadway producer Alicia Keys and cast members of STICK FLY greeted and signed autographs for ticket buyers in the lobby of the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street) today, November 16. This event celebrated the Broadway debut of Lydia R. Diamond's critically-acclaimed play. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production begins performances this Friday, November 18 in advance of a Thursday, December 8 opening.

Luna Stage Presents MI CASA, TU CASA, 12/1-12/18
by Carly Rosemore - Nov 15, 2011


Luna Stage presents the world premiere of a new bilingual holiday celebration for the entire family. MI CASA, TU CASA previews on December 1 at 7:30pm, opens on December 2 and runs through December 18. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. The performance on Sunday December 4 at 3pm will be followed by a talkback with the show's co-creators. Tickets are on sale now, $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger, and can be purchased in person, on the phone at 973-395-5551, or on the Luna Stage website: www.lunastage.org.

Alicia Keys and STICK FLY Cast to Sign Autographs at Cort Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2011


Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter and Broadway producer Alicia Keys and cast members of STICK FLY will greet and sign autographs for ticket buyers in the lobby of the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street) on Wednesday, November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. This event celebrates the Broadway debut of Lydia R. Diamond's critically-acclaimed play. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production begins performances this Friday, November 18 in advance of a Thursday, December 8 opening.

Alicia Keys and STICK FLY Cast to Sign Autographs at Cort Theatre, 11/16
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2011


Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter and Broadway producer Alicia Keys and cast members of STICK FLY will greet and sign autographs for ticket buyers in the lobby of the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street) on Wednesday, November 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. This event celebrates the Broadway debut of Lydia R. Diamond's critically-acclaimed play. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production begins performances this Friday, November 18 in advance of a Thursday, December 8 opening.

MODERN MUSIC MASTERS: Mark Isham & ONCE UPON A TIME
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 6, 2011


Today we are going to continue our ongoing interview series focusing on composers whose work transcends merely one medium with this highly-lauded and respected film and television composer known for over 100 film scores in his thirty year career - such as his Academy Award-nominated work on CRASH; as well as this year's WARRIOR starring Tom Hardy, in theaters now - the immensely talented Mark Isham! Detailing the challenge of scoring each and every episode of ABC's hit new fairytale-themed series ONCE UPON A TIME and what it is like bringing the magical Disney wonderland of the show to musical life every week - as well as some hints of what we can expect in future episodes - we also look back at many of his most notable collaborations over his accomplished career, many with some of the finest theatre and film directors of our age - Sidney Lumet, Robert Altman and David Mamet included. Additionally, Isham shares insights into the work of fellow composers soon to be featured in this column - such as Alexandre Desplat and Alan Menken - as well as what we can look forward to from him in the future, near and far - on screens, both small and large! Plus - much, much more!

Nicole Mitchell, Regina Harris Baiocchi, et al. Awarded 3Arts Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 5, 2011


3Arts today announced this year's twelve recipients of the 3Arts Awards. The awards were presented by the 3Arts Board of Directors and Awards Host Committee in a celebratory gathering at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Monday, October 3, 2011.

Alec Baldwin, Mark Lamos, et al. Set for LOVE LETTERS at Zankel Hall, 11/17
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2011


On Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables-a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s-will host Love Letters, a performance of contemporary American playwright A. R. Gurney's work. Celebrated soprano Renée Fleming and award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will perform the piece as directed by Mark Lamos with executive producer Susan Q. Gallin. After the exclusive event, the Notables will gather at Providence for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, with music by Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky.

Carnegie Hall Notables Present Love Letters with Renée Fleming, Alec Baldwin
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


On Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables-a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s-will host Love Letters, a performance of contemporary American playwright A. R. Gurney's work.

Kayla Carlyle, Molly Franco Lead WaterTower's SPRING AWAKENING 9/30-10/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Spring Awakening, running September 30 to October 23, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Rosie Benton Joins Cast of Broadway's STICK FLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


Producer Alicia Keys has just announced that Rosie Benton completes the cast of Broadway's STICK FLY as Kimber, the well-to-do white girlfriend of Flip (Mekhi Phifer). She joins previously announced cast members Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashad in STICK FLY, the critically-acclaimed American play by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Kenny Leon. STICK FLY begins previews on Friday, November 18, 2011 and officially opens on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street). Tickets are now on sale through Telecharge.com.

Rosie Perez Joins David Hyde Pierce in MTC's CLOSE UP SPACE this Winter
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2011


The Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the upcoming world premiere of CLOSE UP SPACE by Molly Smith Metzler, directed by Leigh Silverman. Joining the cast is Academy Award & Emmy Award nominee Rosie Perez (Fearless, The Ritz) as famous author 'Vanessa Finn Adams.' Completing the cast are Jessica DiGiovanni (Off-Broadway Debut) and Colby Minifie (The Pillowman, Landscape of the Body) as well as already announced Tony Award and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce ('Frasier', Curtains) and Obie Award winner Michael Chernus (The Aliens, In The Wake).

Kayla Carlyle, Molly Franco Lead WaterTower's SPRING AWAKENING 9/30-10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Spring Awakening, running September 30 to October 23, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

PORGY AND BESS Starts Performances at A.R.T. 8/17
by BWW - Aug 17, 2011


A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, opening the A.R.T.'s 2011-2 season on August 117 at the Loeb Drama Center. The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus.

NO CHILD...Closes At Barrow Street Theater 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011


Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun's return engagement of the Off Broadway smash No Child... will close August 14, 2011 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue).

NO CHILD... Extends At Barrow Street Theater Thru 8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun's return engagement of the Off Broadway smash No Child... has been extended by two weeks, it was announced today by Producers Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter.

NO CHILD... Extends at Barrow Street Theatre Through 8/14
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 14, 2011


Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun's return engagement of the Off Broadway smash No Child... has been extended by two weeks, it was announced today by Producers Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter. Due to popular demand, No Child... will now run through August 14, 2011 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue).

Full Cast Announced for THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS at A.R.T.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 30, 2011


A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2011-12 season with The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, begins previews on August 17 and opens for the reviewing press on August 31 at 7pm. Performances are at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Tickets for preview performances are currently on sale, remaining tickets for the run go on sale on July 12.

STICK FLY Heads to Broadway Next Season Produced by Alicia Keys; Kenny Leon Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 27, 2011


The New York Times has announced that Lydia R. Diamond's STICK FLY will head to Broadway next season, produced by Grammy-winning superstar Alicia Keys, Reuben Cannon and Nelle Nugent. The show will be directed by Kenny Leon (Fences) and begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre on November 18, 2011. Opening night is scheduled for December 8. Casting announcements are forthcoming.

Nilaja Sun Returns to Barrow Street Theatre in NO CHILD..., 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun will return to New York City this summer in her Off Broadway smash No Child..., it was announced today by Producers Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter. No Child..., directed by Hal Brooks, began performances at the Barrow Street Theatre in 2006 where it ran for an astonishing 311 performances and played to sold-out audiences for over a year. Following the New York run of the show, Sun embarked on a national and international tour of the show, earning unanimous rave reviews and 17 awards along the way, including an Obie Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards including the John Gassner playwriting award for Outstanding New American Play, a Theatre World Award, the Helen Hayes Award, a Los Angeles Ovation Award, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Sun comes back, where it all began, to the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) for 40 performances only starting June 5. An official opening night is set for Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi Celebrates its GRAMMY Legacy with Star-Studded Gala 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2011


Governor Haley Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour will host the fifth annual Mississippi celebration of its GRAMMY® legacy at 7:30 p.m.

The Highline Ballroom Announces June Concerts
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 1, 2011


The Rewind Show is a vision we have had for as long as we have been in the business of night clubs and event planning. We are tired of the same concept that every night-club in NYC has been stuck with over the years and think that it's time to change the way to party!

Elton John, Metallica, Dropkick Murphys Set For Festival d'été de Québec
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 31, 2011


For the 44th consecutive year, the capital will be grooving to the beat of the Festival d'ete de Quebec this July.

Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Shows and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


Seating is host escorted and assigned on a first come first serve basis. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum venue All-ages venue

Nilaja Sun Returns to Barrow Street Theatre in NO CHILD..., 6/5
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2011


Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun will return to New York City this summer in her Off Broadway smash No Child..., it was announced today by Producers Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter. No Child..., directed by Hal Brooks, began performances at the Barrow Street Theatre in 2006 where it ran for an astonishing 311 performances and played to sold-out audiences for over a year. Following the New York run of the show, Sun embarked on a national and international tour of the show, earning unanimous rave reviews and 17 awards along the way, including an Obie Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards including the John Gassner playwriting award for Outstanding New American Play, a Theatre World Award, the Helen Hayes Award, a Los Angeles Ovation Award, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Sun comes back, where it all began, to the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) for 40 performances only starting June 5. An official opening night is set for Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Victory Gardens Announces New Artistic Director Chay Yew
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2011


Victory Gardens Theater, home to the bold voices of world premiere theater, today announces the appointment of its new Artistic Director, Chay Yew.

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