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Delores King Williams is a native of Baltimore, Maryland where she began her musical studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music and she is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Equally at home in theatrical productions as well as concert settings, Delores has performed in musicals, plays, cabarets, commercials, concerts, and video productions. Performance highlights include appearances at the North Sea, Montreux, and Vienne Jazz Festivals, concert tours of India, Egypt, Russia, Kenya, performances at the White House and Carnegie Hall, off-Broadway runs with “The Capitol Steps”, and an Australian tour of “Porgy and Bess” with the Washington National Opera.

Some of the inspiring talents she has had the privilege of working with are: Betty Carter, Jimmy Heath, The Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra, David Baker, Keter Betts, Jessye Norman, Carmen Balthrop, Gene DiNovi, Vanessa Williams and Quincy Jones. Delores is a winner of a Downbeat magazine award, a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition, a winner of the “Billie Holiday Vocal Competition”, a Helen Hayes Award Nominee, an Audie award winner for audio book narration and a former soloist for the United States Army Band.

Delores recently celebrated the New York City debut of her cabaret, “I’m a WOMAN! The Unbelievable Life and Music of Miss Peggy Lee” and played the role of Nettie in Olney Theatre’s production of “Carousel”. She can also be heard as the recurring character of Dr. Mildred Wyeth in the audio book series, The Deathlands, and on the recording, "Heart and Soul", with the buselli/wallarab project.

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BWW Feature: The DC Area Arts Community Remembers Delores King Williams


On January thirteenth the DC area arts community lost the immensely talented performer Delores King Williams. She was an incredibly talented actress and singer who was always a huge support factor for her fellow performers.

Tune-in to Upcoming Kennedy Center Digital Holiday Content Featuring Renée Fleming, Caroline Bowman and More


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is inviting you to tune-in for exciting virtual Holiday programming between now and January 1, 2021. The Kennedy Center is honoring this December unlike any other in recent memory by sharing performances from across the country and numerous communities and cultures to celebrate traditions held dear

Kravis Center Announces Lineup of Shows, Concerts and Special Events in March and April


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again offering audience members a dazzling, star-packed lineup of amazing shows, memorable concerts, insightful lectures and very special events during the months of March and April.

BWW Feature: 26TH ANNUAL SEASON ANNOUNCED at Kravis Center For The Performing Arts


KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Announces 26th Annual Season of Spectacular Concerts, Blockbuster Performances and Smash Hits from Broadway

Signature's SIZZLIN' SUMMER NIGHTS Cabaret Series Announced


Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its air-conditioned doors once again for the annual Sizzlin' Summer Nights Series. Two and a half weeks of live music and performances by Signature favorites and DC area stars. The cabaret series runs July 5 through July 22, with a different performance every night.

Kravis Center Promises An Entertainment-Packed March With Numerous Concerts, Shows & Superstar Performers


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its star-packed 25th anniversary season in March 2017 with amazing performances from Hollywood to Bollywood, several fascinating lectures, two of Broadway's biggest hits, and the much-anticipated return of Michael Feinstein & the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra.

BWW Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Round House Theatre


The material speaks for itself and gives the cast - and especially Nova Y. Payton - a chance to stretch their limits.

Claybourne Elder, Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC & More Set for Signature's Sizzlin' Summer Nights Cabaret Series


Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its' air-conditioned doors once again for the annual Sizzlin' Summer Nights Series. Two and a half weeks of live music and performances by Signature favorites, DC area stars, and some of New York's most exciting Broadway performers. The cabaret series runs July 5 through July 22, with a different performance every night.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tally Sessions, Carey Rebecca Brown and More in Olney's CAROUSEL


Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel with a reimagined production of the classic musical, running April 15 - May 10, 2015 on the Mainstage.

BWW Reviews: CAROUSEL at Olney Theatre Center - Jump On For An Emotional Ride


Due to popular demand, CAROUSEL has been extended to May 17, 2015.

Olney Theatre Center Presents CAROUSEL, Now thru 5/10


Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, celebrates the 70thAnniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel with a reimagined production of the classic musical, running tonight, April 15 - May 10, 2015 on the Mainstage.

Olney Theatre Center to Present CAROUSEL, 4/15-5/10


Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, celebrates the 70thAnniversary of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel with a reimagined production of the classic musical, running April 15 - May 10, 2015 on the Mainstage.

Signature Theatre's Holiday Season to Feature Christine Pedi & HOLIDAY FOLLIES


This December, Signature Theatre invites you and the family to ring in the holiday season with two limited-run shows.

No Shutdown for Comedy! Furloughed Workers Offered Free Tickets to see The Capitol Steps in Folsom


The Capitol Steps have arrived, direct from Washington, D.C., to kick off their 2013 fall comedy tour just as the federal government has shut down over the budget impasse. To soften the blow for Sacramento region government workers caught in the middle, the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College is offering two free tickets to any furloughed federal employee for the The Capitol Steps performance on Wednesday night, October 2nd, at the Center. Workers can call the Harris Center ticket office at (916) 608-6888 to reserve their seats.

Harris Center/Three Stages Presents THE CAPITOL STEPS Tonight


The Capitol Steps was just named winner in Washington City Paper's annual Reader's Choice poll for 'Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner 2013.' Not going to DC anytime soon? No worries. Harris Center/Three Stages saves you the trip by bringing this award-winning political satire to Folsom for just one night tonight, October 2.

Harris Center/Three Stages to Present THE CAPITOL STEPS, 10/2


The Capitol Steps was just named winner in Washington City Paper's annual Reader's Choice poll for 'Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner 2013." Not going to DC anytime soon? No worries. Harris Center/Three Stages saves you the trip by bringing this award-winning political satire to Folsom for just one night on October 2.

Olney Theatre's GREASE Closes 8/28


Olney Theatre Center's production of GREASE will close on August 28. Bobby Smith returns to direct what can be called the original high school musical.

Olney Theatre Center Extends GREASE Through 8/28


Those summer nights are going to last just a little longer as Olney Theatre Center extends its production of Grease before it even opens. Bobby Smith returns to direct what can be called the original high school musical.

Everyman Theatre Begins Work on New Home


On Tuesday, June 7th Everyman celebrated the groundbreaking at its new home on the Westside!

Helen Hayes Award Recipients Announced!


The 27th Helen Hayes Awards are being presented at the historic Warner Theatre tonight, April 25, 2011. In addition to 156 theatre artists, ensembles and productions nominated in 26 categories, three special awards will be given.

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