Virginia Johnson, Michele Byrd-McPhee, and More Recieve 2023 Bessie Awards - Full List of Awards Announced!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 05, 2023 The New York Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, has announced the 2023 award recipients at the 39th Bessie Awards Ceremony. The Illustrious Blacks hosted this year's celebratory event, which was held at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. Check out... 
Cast Set For BETTINGER'S LUGGAGE at AMT Theater
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2023 AMT Theater will debut a new play, Bettinger’s Luggage, written by Albert M. Tapper and directed by Steven Ditmyer from September 19 to October 26, 2023. The cast includes Lou Bettinger who will be played by Richard MacDonald; George Bettinger (son of Lou) will be played by Connor Stewart of As You... 
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - February 23, 2022 Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre latest mainstage production the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now playing through March ... 
George Street Playhouse Presents HAVING OUR SAY - Previews Begin November 28
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2023 George Street Playhouse presents Having Our Say, the Tony Award-nominated play by Emily Mann (A Streetcar Named Desire, Anna and the Tropics). Having Our Say is adapted from the book by Sarah (Sadie) L. Delany & A. Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany with Amy Hill Hearth and is directed by Laiona Michelle (He... 
The Bessies Reveal Inaugural Board Of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and a 2024 Ceremony Pause
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2024 The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. Learn more about what the awards have in store here!... 
Black Theatre Troupe Presents SISTAS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021 As its opening production of their 50th season, Black Theatre Troupe presents the smash hit, SISTAS THE MUSICAL to the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. SISTAS was originally scheduled to open 18 months ago in March of 2020, but was postponed shortly before opening night due to the pandemic.... 
SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to Open at Teatro Wego in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022 Sistas the Musical will be presented by Jefferson Performing Arts Society for three weekends, from January 27 through February 12, 2023, at Teatro Wego.... 
Parsons Theatre to Present Two Shows in Honor of Black History Month
by Marissa Tomeo - February 05, 2022 Northglenn Arts Presents, north metro’s professional performance series, celebrates Black History Month with two shows at the Parsons Theatre. This year features the musical storytelling of the History of African American Music Part 2 and the narrative of movement in One People, Many Voices. ... 
Imelda Staunton and Daughter Bessie Carter Will Lead MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2025 Mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter will appear onstage together for the first time as Mrs Kitty Warren and Vivie Warren in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession.... 
HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS Announced At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2021 Opening August 12th at The Ivoryton Playhouse is the extraordinary and life-affirming play HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth).... 
World Premiere of THE FLIGHT Comes to Factory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2023 Theatre Gargantua is partnering with Queen Bess Productions, b current Performing Arts, and Roseneath Theatre on this exciting new production and world premiere of The Flight. ... 
Photos: Rehearsal Images Released for DEAR OCTOPUS at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 22, 2024 The National Theatre has released rehearsal images for the upcoming revival of Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith (I Capture the Castle), playing in the Lyttelton theatre from 7 February. See all the photos here.... 
Christine Dwyer Joins The Reading Series' MARVIN'S ROOM
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021 Broadway veteran Christine Dwyer, most known for being one of the longest running Elphaba's in Broadway's WICKED, and also for starring as Jenna in WAITRESS, has joined the cast of The Reading Series' production of MARVIN'S ROOM. ... 
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at The Black Rep
by Steve Callahan - September 09, 2024 Ron Himes’ amazing Black Rep company is opening its 48th season with a piece of pure delight. It’s called Blues in the Night, and it’s a glorious musical revue of the history of that genre. And such a vastly diverse history that is, with vaudeville songs, deeply moving songs of love and loss, lush... 
Carmen Cusack, Tonya Pinkins, Jack DiFalco and More to Star in MARVIN'S ROOM Virtual Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021 The Reading Series has announced their next production, Scott McPherson’s multiple award-winning comedic drama MARVIN’S ROOM, which will take place on Wednesday, May 26th at 8:00pm, benefiting The Actors Fund. ... 
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Ebony Reptertory Theatre
by Gigi Gervais - November 20, 2021 Set in 1948 in a Chicago hotel that has seen better days, the interwoven stories of BLUES IN THE NIGHT evoke the misery and humor of life, love and the dogged determination to do more than just survive. The drama reveals itself through glorious songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, A... 
Heather Robles Steps Down As Executive Director Of The Bessies Awards After 15 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024 Heather Robles, who has been an integral part of The Bessie Awards for the past 15 years and has served as its Executive Director for the last four, is stepping down from her role. Learn more about Robles and the organization. ... 
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN in London
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024 An all new trailer has been released for the Tony nominated Broadway musical 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN' playing at London's Peacock Theatre for a limited run from August 20th. Check out the video here!... 
MARVIN'S ROOM Performs at Old Library Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - December 03, 2023 Old Library Theatre will present MARVIN'S ROOM, winner of the 1991-1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. Don't miss this limited run from December 8th-10th!... 
Strand Theater Presents THE DROWNING GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2021 The Strand Theater Company continues its 13th consecutive season as the only brick-and-mortar company in Baltimore dedicated exclusively to celebrating womxn's diverse voices and perspectives, with the regional premiere of The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic, Charlie Tomlinson. The ... 
Collette Cooper Sings The Blues at The Brewery Yard Club in August
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2023 Award winning artist, Collette Cooper, brings her powerful blues set, Collette Cooper Sings The Blues, to The Brewery Yard Club on Landgate in Rye from 8pm on Saturday 26th August 2023. ... 
TRAV'LIN – THE 1930s HARLEM MUSICAL ROMANCE Gets Regional Premiere at Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2022 Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical Romance, a joyful celebration of love in the Jazz Age with a classic jazz and blues score, is receiving its Southeast regional premiere to kick off the Mainstage Series at Florida's Winter Park Playhouse. ... 
The Bessies Announce Presenters for 37th Annual Bessie Awards and Charmaine Warren as 2021 Bessies Angel Honoree
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2021 The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City’s premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the presenters for the 37th Annual Bessie Awards ceremony. The virtual ceremony will take place on Monday, October 11, at 7:30pm.... 
VIDEO: Bridgerton Season 2 Gets Premiere Date; Plot Tease
by Robert Diamond - December 25, 2021 Bridgerton premiered one year ago today – Happy Anniversary, dear readers. To commemorate the occasion, Lady Whistledown has gotten her readers a very special gift: Bridgerton Season 2 shall premiere on March 25th, 2022, only on Netflix. ... 
Baryshnikov Arts Center To Present Virtual Premiere Of Molly Lieber And Eleanor Smith's GLORIA REHEARSAL
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2021 The Baryshnikov Arts Center will present the world premiere of gloria rehearsal by New York City-based dance artists Molly Lieber and Eleanor Smith. The presentation, part of BAC's Fall 2021 Digital Season, is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, January 10, at 5pm ET, until Monday, Ja... |
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