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Random Acts of Flyness from artist Terence Nance (An Oversimplification of Her Beauty) explores evergreen cultural idioms such as patriarchy, white supremacy and sensuality from a new, thought-provoking perspective.

A fluid, stream-of-conscious response to the contemporary American mediascape, each episode of Random Acts of Flyness features a handful of interconnected vignettes, showcasing an ensemble cast of emerging and established talent. The show is a mix of verit

Kristolyn Lloyd Joins the Cast of FAIRYCAKES Off-Broadway Photo Kristolyn Lloyd Joins the Cast of FAIRYCAKES Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2021

As Douglas Carter Beane’s new comedy begins rehearsals today, Producer Thomas Laub announced that Kristolyn Lloyd has joined the cast of Douglas Carter Beane’s comedy Fairycakes as Peaseblossom replacing Alfie Fuller who has departed due to scheduling conflicts....


Ryan Conarro's SAINTS OF FAILURE To Play Limited Run At Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Ch Photo Ryan Conarro's SAINTS OF FAILURE To Play Limited Run At Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church
by Julie Musbach - September 24, 2019

Interdisciplinary artist Ryan Conarro (ALAXSXA | ALASKA, this hour forward) will premiere his work Saints of Failure as a site-specific production inside Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn) on October 24, 2019, with additional dates through November 9, 2019....


Tony-Nominee Anthony Chisholm Passes Away At 77 Photo Tony-Nominee Anthony Chisholm Passes Away At 77
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor, Anthony Chisholm.   ...


One-Week Extension Announced for Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Photo One-Week Extension Announced for Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2022

Signature Theatre has extended the New York premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates, directed by Stori Ayers to April 24. The production, running in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street, New York), opened March 27....


Kara Young and David Zayas Join COST OF LIVING Broadway Premiere; Performance Dates A Photo Kara Young and David Zayas Join COST OF LIVING Broadway Premiere; Performance Dates Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting and performance dates for the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living, written by Martyna Majok (Sanctuary City, Ironbound) and directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney (72 Miles to Go..., By The Way, Meet Vera Stark)....


Kristolyn Lloyd to Join the Cast of 1776 as 'John Adams' in Late October Photo Kristolyn Lloyd to Join the Cast of 1776 as 'John Adams' in Late October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, October 25, Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen) will lead the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of 1776 as 'John Adams.' 1776 begins preview performances on Friday, September 16, 2022 and opens officially on Thursday, October 6, 2022....


Ars Nova Announces 17 New Artist Residencies and Commissions Photo Ars Nova Announces 17 New Artist Residencies and Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 11, 2022

 Ars Nova has announced 17 new artists and groups selected in 2022 for residencies and commissions at Ars Nova. The Company’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work....


RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Te Photo RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS A Subversive Look at Contemporary American Life from Artist Terence Nance, Debuts 8/3 on HBO
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018

RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS, a new late-night series from artist Terence Nance ('An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'), kicks off its six-episode season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (midnight-12:30 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Todays at the same time. The show explores evergre...


The 2019 Sundance Film Festival Presents Offscreen Panels and Events Photo The 2019 Sundance Film Festival Presents Offscreen Panels and Events
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2019

Sundance Institute will convene dozens of offscreen events, including inclusive and intersectional conversations on the next wave of storytelling, radical data transparency, the future of democracy at its intersection with the arts, behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking and musical perfo...


Kara Young Will Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony Photo Kara Young Will Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2021

PEN America announced today that actor and Off Broadway star Kara Young will host the organization’s 57th annual Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8....


Complete Casting Announced for BLISS at The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo Complete Casting Announced for BLISS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced complete casting for the world premiere of Bliss, an empowering original musical fantasy that flips the traditional princess narrative upside down....


Peabody Presents: Stories of the Year Special Event Airing 7/7 on FX Moderated by Has Photo Peabody Presents: Stories of the Year Special Event Airing 7/7 on FX Moderated by Hasan Minhaj
by Tori Hartshorn - June 21, 2019

FX today announced the premiere of Peabody Presents: Stories of the Year, a one-hour special event showcasing the critical issues honored at the 78th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony hosted by Ronan Farrow. The in-depth roundtable discussion, moderated by Hasan Minhaj and recognizing the best of enter...


Kara Young Will Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony Photo Kara Young Will Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2021

PEN America announced today that actor and Off Broadway star Kara Young will host the organization’s 57th annual Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8....


Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents World Premiere Of River L. Ramirez's GhostFolk Photo Baryshnikov Arts Center Presents World Premiere Of River L. Ramirez's GhostFolk
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2021

Baryshnikov Arts Center will present the world premiere of GhostFolk by Brooklyn-based comedian, musician, and writer River L. Ramirez. The presentation, part of BAC's Fall 2021 Digital Season, is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, October 18, at 5pm ET, until Monday, November 1, at ...


Reel Sisters Honors Activist & Author Nana Camille Yarbrough With Trailblazing Filmma Photo Reel Sisters Honors Activist & Author Nana Camille Yarbrough With Trailblazing Filmmakers Sandra Guzmán And Leslie Harris
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2019

On Friday, Oct. 11, 6:00 pm, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series will honor award-winning performance artist, author and cultural activist Camille Yarbrough with our distinguished Reel Sisters Hattie McDaniel Award for her outstanding contributions to film, television, litera...


Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Honored With Peabody Career Achievement Award Photo Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Honored With Peabody Career Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2019

Yesterday evening, Mercedes-Benz was on hand to celebrate the 78th Annual Peabody Awards and present the legendary Rita Moreno with the Peabody Career Achievement Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York in NYC....


Sounds For The Silent Cabaret To Include Live American Sign Language Interpretation Photo Sounds For The Silent Cabaret To Include Live American Sign Language Interpretation
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2019

When Broadway's Libby Servais, Terrance Reddick and an all star ensemble of singers take the stage at The Green Room 42 on Sunday afternoon at 2pm, their performances will be accompanied by live professional American Sign Language interpretation.  SOUNDS FOR THE SILENT, a cabaret designed to benefit...


Lee Wilkof & More Join Cast of Public Theater's SOCRATES Photo Lee Wilkof & More Join Cast of Public Theater's SOCRATES
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2019

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of SOCRATES, written by acclaimed actor, director, and writer Tim Blake Nelson. Directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes and anchoring the Onassis Fes...


Keith Josef Adkins and Devin Haqq to Host a Private Industry Reading of their Horror Photo Keith Josef Adkins and Devin Haqq to Host a Private Industry Reading of their Horror Screenplay THE NIGHT MAN
by Rebecca Russo - August 31, 2018

Keith Josef Adkins and Devin Haqq have assembled a spectacular cast for the private industry reading of their socially-charged horror screenplay The Night Man at United Talent Agency (UTA) in NYC on Monday, September 10th....


Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From Westport Country Playhouse's DON JUAN Photo Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From Westport Country Playhouse's DON JUAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2019

Sex, politics, and religion – nothing is sacred – in Westport Country Playhouse's world premiere translation and adaption of Molière's comedy, “Don Juan,” by Brendan Pelsue, directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, from November 5 – 23.  ...


The 2018 American Black Film Festival Hosts A Successful, Sold-Out Event Featuring Pa Photo The 2018 American Black Film Festival Hosts A Successful, Sold-Out Event Featuring Panels, Screenings, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 25, 2018

The 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) wrapped another successful year of screenings, red carpet events, panels and competitions to a sold-out group of attendees. The event took place in Miami Beach, FL from June 13-17th....


All Star Cabaret Cast Adds WICKED Alum Libby Servais At Green Room 42 Photo All Star Cabaret Cast Adds WICKED Alum Libby Servais At Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2019

Libby Servais, seen recently floating in a bubble as a "Glinda" in WICKED on Broadway has joined the all star cast of the SOUNDS FOR THE SILENT cabaret at The Green Room 42, Sunday April 7th at 2pm in New York City....


Ars Nova Announces New Vision Residency Programming Photo Ars Nova Announces New Vision Residency Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2022

Ars Nova has announced additional programming running between April 27 – June 24, 2022. All events will take place in-person at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street, Manhattan) for $15 and online via Ars Nova Supra for $10. ...


Arts On Site to Present Quaba Venza Ernest Photo Arts On Site to Present Quaba Venza Ernest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2021

Arts On Site will present QUABA VENZA ERNEST on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 6:30pm & 8:30pm....


Island City Stage Presents ONE IN TWO By Donja R. Love in August Photo Island City Stage Presents ONE IN TWO By Donja R. Love in August
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2022

Three actors sit in an ethereal waiting room. Each performance, the audience chooses which actor must portray the lead character of a Black man diagnosed with HIV in Island City Stage's newest production of  “One in Two,” by Donja R. Love....






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