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    ‘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”

    August 20, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    June 19, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    June 10, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    June 9, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    May 4, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    May 1, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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!”

    April 5, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    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”

    March 28, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

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