MISSION & GOALS The Black History Month 2020 mission to honor the life and memory of Botham Jean and examine the issues that contributed to his death at the… Read more “Join the #ForBo Initiative: Honoring Botham Jean Through Art & Discussion During Black History Month 2020”
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David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020
“Roundabout Theatre Company will present A Soldier’s Play, directed by Kenny Leonstarring David Alan Grier (Porgy and Bess) as “Sergeant Vernon C. Waters” and Blair Underwood (A Streetcar Named Desire) as ‘Captain… Read more “David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020”
‘Soul Train’ Musical Slated For Broadway 2021
“Soul Train, the iconic music variety series created and hosted by Don Cornelius beginning in 1971 that showcased black musicians both established and up-and-coming, could make Broadway a stop… Read more “‘Soul Train’ Musical Slated For Broadway 2021”
Tony Award Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Writes Adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey” for Netflix
You have no idea how exciting this is. One, Ruben Santiago-Hudson is a much cherished mentor of mine. Two, I’m a writer, so I’m unashamedly highlighting him… Read more “Tony Award Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Writes Adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey” for Netflix”
André De Shields Wins First Tony Award at Age 73 – Los Angeles Times Reports
“André De Shields capped a 50-year acting career by scoring his first Tony Award on Sunday, winning best featured actor in a musical for his role as… Read more “André De Shields Wins First Tony Award at Age 73 – Los Angeles Times Reports”
Camille A. Brown: The First Black Woman Choreographer Nominated For a Tony Award in 23 Years
“This year’s Tony Awards could turn out to be a historic evening for Black women in the realm of dance. According to Forbes, choreographer and artistic director Camille… Read more “Camille A. Brown: The First Black Woman Choreographer Nominated For a Tony Award in 23 Years”
LeBron James Stage Play to Premier in Chicago May 2019
“Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph’s King James, a new play centered on American basketball player LeBron James. Tony winner and Steppenwolf Artistic… Read more “LeBron James Stage Play to Premier in Chicago May 2019”
How These Black Playwrights are Challenging American Theatre – NY Times
By Michael Paulson and Nicole Herrington “They are the talk of the theater world: a generation of black playwrights whose fiercely political and formally inventive works are challenging audiences, critics… Read more “How These Black Playwrights are Challenging American Theatre – NY Times”
Jeremy Pope: 6th Actor in Tony History Nominated in 2 Categories the Same Year
“On April 30, 2019, actor Jeremy Pope became the sixth person in Tony history to be nominated for performance twice in the same year. Pope was nominated… Read more “Jeremy Pope: 6th Actor in Tony History Nominated in 2 Categories the Same Year”
Rihanna Acquires Rights to Masters of All Her Albums. Talk About BAM-iT!
“Congrats to Rihanna who recently acquired the masters to all of her previous recordings. Folks are saying this is a smart move for Rhi Rhi because many… Read more “Rihanna Acquires Rights to Masters of All Her Albums. Talk About BAM-iT!”
