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”
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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”
Meet Broadway Choreographer Camille A. Brown
“Camille A. Brown has made a name for herself as a star choreographer in the dance world, receiving accolades notably but not limited to the Princess Grace Award, TED Fellowship, Guggenheim… Read more “Meet Broadway Choreographer Camille A. Brown”
FIRST BLACK COUPLE TO DANCE LEAD ROLES FOR THE AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE – MISTY COPELAND AND CALVIN ROYAL III
“In 2015, Misty Copeland made history twice when she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), and along with… Read more “FIRST BLACK COUPLE TO DANCE LEAD ROLES FOR THE AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE – MISTY COPELAND AND CALVIN ROYAL III”
The Story of The Temptations is Coming to Broadway in the Musical AIN’T TOO PROUD
“Ain’t Too Proud has found its home on Broadway! Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce have announced today that the new musical Ain’t Too Proud – The… Read more “The Story of The Temptations is Coming to Broadway in the Musical AIN’T TOO PROUD”
