“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”
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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!”
Viral Internet Sensation Maddie Brown Talks With BAM-iT!: Spotlight, Dancing Dreams & How to Achieve Them
Today I had the honor and privilege of doing a live video interview with 14-year-old Madison Brown who embodies everything it means to be Black And Making… Read more “Viral Internet Sensation Maddie Brown Talks With BAM-iT!: Spotlight, Dancing Dreams & How to Achieve Them”
Meet the Black Couple Playing Carnegie Hall with “Two Wings” – The Music of Black America in Migration
“Jason Moran and Alicia Hall Moran draw upon their own family lore and the historical record of the Great Migration to explore a continuum of music, shining a light on… Read more “Meet the Black Couple Playing Carnegie Hall with “Two Wings” – The Music of Black America in Migration”
Meet the Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival – Nataki Garrett
“The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announced this morning that Nataki Garrett will become its sixth artistic director in August 2019, succeeding Bill Rauch. The announcement by OSF emeritus board chair and search… Read more “Meet the Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival – Nataki Garrett”
The Cast of LOCKDOWN is Locked In – A Show on the Impact of Long-term Incarceration
“The world premiere of Cori Thomas’ Lockdown, about the impacts of long-term incarceration and the reality of life inside prison, has found its cast. The Off-Broadway production will feature… Read more “The Cast of LOCKDOWN is Locked In – A Show on the Impact of Long-term Incarceration”
