A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS Returns To New York City This December
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, the holiday musical revue from the creative team behind the hit musicals Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical and An Evening With Phyllis Hyman will return to New York City this December for one weekend only, performing Saturday, December 15th at 8:00 pm and Sunday December 16th at 2:00 pm at The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Purelements to Bring Broadway Flair to Brooklyn in "Back 2 Broadway”
'Back 2 Broadway" shares the experience of one young man's journey, as he strives to live out his dreams of becoming a celebrated Broadway star. In this sequel to their 2017 performance, "Broadway Our Way," the protagonist must overcome his doubts and fears as he travels to Brooklyn's historic Kings Theatre to compete in a talent show for the coveted winning prize: A chance to sign a deal with one of the best agencies in the business. The full scripted musical, written and directed by Purelements Co-Artistic Director, Lakai Worrell, is a mashup of modern, West African, tap, jazz and hip-hop dance and songs performed by Purelements' Center of Artistic Refinement (COAR) program. Plus, special performances by guest actor, dancer, singer, Lamar K. Cheston and actresses Ramona Dunlap and Jaleesa Capri.
BC Beat Announces Choreographers From Tony Nominated Shows
BC BEAT, an evening that sells out and is yet intimate, dynamic, and playful, continues to stimulate new collaboration between choreographers, performers, directors, composers, and producers like no other event in New York City. Just ask Patrick McCollum. He was introduced to Steven Hoggett as a possible performer for his BC BEAT piece in 2011. Following their BC BEAT process, McCollum worked nonstop with Hoggett as an Associate Broadway Choreographer and this year, made his Broadway choreographic debut with THE BAND'S VISIT. McCollum is one of the many Broadway artists who have performed and choreographed at BC BEAT and have made the most of the opportunity at hand.
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS Adds Performance To Run This Weekend
AnthonyKen LLC (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) announces that an additional performance has been added to the premiere of A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, a new musical revue which will be performed for this weekend only Off-Broadway at The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS will now be performed on Saturday, December 16th at 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 PM (show added due to popular demand) and Sunday, December 17th at 7:00 PM.
Photo Flash: Taye Diggs and More in Rehearsal for 'THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN...' Industry Reading
Stage and screen star Taye Diggs will make his directorial debut with a private industry reading of Thoughts of a Colored Man on a Day When the Sun Set Too Early, today and tomorrow, November 16 & 17, 2017 at Ripley-Grier in New York City. Written and conceived by Keenan Scott II, Thoughts of a Colored Man is a powerful and moving play featuring music by Madison McFerrin and choreography by Jenny Parsinen. BroadwayWorld has photos, shot on film, of the company in rehearsal below!
Photo Flash: Brenda Braxton, Chester Gregory, Gabriela Garcia and Lee Summers Attend 2014 Holiday Jazz & Toy Drive
On Monday, Dec 15th 2014 over a 100 artists, musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs gathered in Harlem for Shaun Derik's annual Holiday Jazz and Toy Drive (Shaun Derik's GOOD Night). Shaun Derik is a nationally acclaimed youth empowerment speaker. His clients include the Ohio and Mississippi Departments of Education, National Police Activities League, Pride, FBLA and Big Brothers Big Sister of New York. Shaun Derik's GOOD parties feature live jazz musicians, Broadway performers, an in-house chef as guests come together to benefit a specific cause. This year's cause: Toys for Inner City Children. Scroll down for photos from the event!