THE SLAVE WHO LOVED CAVIAR By Ishmael Reed Satirizes Relationship Of Warhol & Basquiat
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021
Playwright Ishmael Reed uses satire to explore aspects of American culture and history overlooked by others. His newest play, 'The Slave Who Loved Caviar: A Theatrical Investigation Into the Relationship Between Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol,' challenges the notion that Basquiat was merely Warhol's 'mascot.' Theater for the New City will present its world premiere December 23, 2021 to January 9, 2022, directed by Reed's frequent collaborator, Carla Blank.
Brent Cobb Confirms 2022 'When It's My Time Tour'
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2021
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb will embark on his headline “When It’s My Time Tour” this February with newly confirmed shows at Washington DC’s City Winery, Philadelphia’s City Winery, New York’s City Winery, Lexington’s The Burl, Chicago’s City Winery, Indianapolis’ Hi-Fi and Nashville’s City Winery among many others.
The Whitmore Sisters Release New Song 'Hurtin' for a Letdown'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021
The Whitmore Sisters, Eleanor and Bonnie, have shared the second song from their debut album, GHOST STORIES, out January 21, 2022 on Red House Records. 'Hurtin' for a Letdown' premiers this week on SiriusXM Outlaw Country (Channel 60) and is available today on all streaming services HERE.
Review Roundup: HAMILTON Re-Launches 'Philip Company' Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
The cast is led by Pierre Jean Gonzalez as Alexander Hamilton, with Ta'Rea Campbell, Marcus Choi, Jared Dixon, Desmond Sean Ellington, Warren Egypt Franklin, Neil Haskell, Elijah Malcomb Stephanie Jae Park, Paige Smallwood, and more.
#ENOUGH Seeks Teen Plays Confronting A Record Year of Gun Violence
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2021
As many teens return to classrooms for the first time since the pandemic, #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence is giving them a platform to explore the impact of gun violence on their lives and communities by writing 10-minute plays. Submissions are being accepted now through November 1 and the call is open to all writers across the U.S. in grades 6-12.