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Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith

Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY Photo Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell....
Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Awar Photo Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From The Martha Hill Dance Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024

Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund. ...
Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season Photo Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season
by Michael Major - February 01, 2024

The new season stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), an...
Ishmael Houston-Jones Will Receive the 2024 American Dance Festival Distinguished Tea Photo Ishmael Houston-Jones Will Receive the 2024 American Dance Festival Distinguished Teaching Award
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Renowned educator, performer, and choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones will receive the 2024 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium at the American Dance Festival (ADF) on Sunday, June 30 in Durham, NC. ...
Jacqueline Woodson's Stories to be Presented at BAMkids in March Photo Jacqueline Woodson's Stories to be Presented at BAMkids in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024

This March BAMkids will present two New York premiere productions, reimagining the beloved literary works of acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson. Learn more about the productions and learn how to purchase tickets....
Solange Knowles and Mikki Shepard to be Honored by BAM Photo Solange Knowles and Mikki Shepard to be Honored by BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024

On May 1, BAM will honor two iconic trailblazers; the multi-hyphenate artist, Solange Knowles, and legendary arts producer and advocate, Mikki Shepard. Learn more about the honorees!...
DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season Photo DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership – Post-Pandemic Reconstruction Photo Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership – Post-Pandemic Reconstruction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2024

Ballet Hispánico will present Diálogos: Black Leadership - Post-Pandemic Reconstruction, in honor of Black History Month, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ballet Hispánico's Penthouse Studio....
Review: GEOFF SOBELLE'S FOOD Texas Performing Arts at The McCullough Theatre Photo Review: GEOFF SOBELLE'S FOOD Texas Performing Arts at The McCullough Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - February 02, 2024

From Geoff Sobelle’s website, we learn that “FOOD is an intimate dinner party performance that uses smell, taste, touch and audience instruction to feed a meditation on the ways and whys of eating. Why do you eat what you eat? Where does it come from? What does it really cost?” I quote it here, beca...
Venice Biennale Reveals Back To Back Theatre as Recipients of The 2024 Golden Lion Aw Photo Venice Biennale Reveals Back To Back Theatre as Recipients of The 2024 Golden Lion Award For Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024

The Venice Biennale has announced Australia's Back to Back Theatre as the 2024 recipients of The Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre....
Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestr Photo Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestream And More
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2024

Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24....
Stacy Grossfield's METAMORPHOSIS 2 At The Chocolate Factory Theater Photo Stacy Grossfield's METAMORPHOSIS 2 At The Chocolate Factory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2024

Stacy Grossfield's 'metamorphosis 2' at The Chocolate Factory Theater. Experience the transformative journey of Stacy Grossfield's latest work at The Chocolate Factory Theater....
Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month Photo Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2024

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!...
Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX Photo Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Theatre Passe Muraille will present the World Premiere of their co-production with Silk Bath Collective, WOKING PHOENIX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
NYU Skirball to Present NYC Premiere of NAIL BITER Choreographed by Beth Gill Photo NYU Skirball to Present NYC Premiere of NAIL BITER Choreographed by Beth Gill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 29, 2024

NYU Skirball will present the NYC premiere of Nail Biter, choreographed by Beth Gill, on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm at NYU Skirball....
Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards Photo Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2024

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients....
Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring Photo Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 29, 2024

Noche Flamenca will perform the New York premiere of its new work, Searching for Goya this spring. Learn more about the company and the performance and learn how to purchase tickets....
Video: Get A First Look At Arena Stage's MINDPLAY Photo Video: Get A First Look At Arena Stage's MINDPLAY
by Alan Henry - February 08, 2024

Watch as Drama Desk Award-nominated theatermaker and mentalist Vinny DePonto guides us on an entirely new theatrical event in which your thoughts play a leading role in this all-new video. ...
HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March Photo HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2024

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein. ...
2024 ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL Announces Dance and Theatre Events Photo 2024 ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL Announces Dance and Theatre Events
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Join the 2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND, presented by FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source. Celebrating womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists from March 14-30 at various New York venues....
AXIS Dance Company Announces 2024 Choreo-Lab Fellowship Recipients Photo AXIS Dance Company Announces 2024 Choreo-Lab Fellowship Recipients
by Blair Ingenthron - March 20, 2024

AXIS Dance Company has announced the recipients of the 2024 AXIS Choreo-Lab Fellowship, taking place May 28–June 8, 2024 in Berkeley, CA....
Theatre Collingwood's 40th Anniversary Season Kicks-Off Photo Theatre Collingwood's 40th Anniversary Season Kicks-Off
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2024

Celebrate Theatre Collingwood's 40th anniversary season with a spectacular showcase. The season kicks off with sold-out performances, marking a milestone in the theatre's history....
PlayGround Celebrates BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24 This May Photo PlayGround Celebrates BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24 This May
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Discover the lineup for the BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24, part of PlayGround's 30th season....
DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The S Photo DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

DANCE IQUAIL! returns to Philadelphia with three world premieres at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on March 22-23. Featuring choreography by Christian von Howard, Maleek Washington, and Dr. Iquail Shaheed....
Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This Photo Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2024

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre, a 2023-24 season artist-in-residence. Performances take place at the Annenberg Center for the Perform...




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