By Ayvaunn Penn The Tony Award nominations are in, and in case you have not heard, ‘For Colored Girls…‘ is rocking it out on Broadway this season… Read more “‘For Colored Girls…’ Extends Broadway Run With 7 Tony Nominations. Watch Interview with the Director-Choreographer.”
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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”
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”
Once on This Island Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
How many of you watched the Tony Awards last night? It was absolutely amazing — filled with all the dazzle, sparkle, glitz, and glam that only Broadway… Read more “Once on This Island Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical”
Black And Making It 