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A.R.T. Presents BEST OF BOTH WORLDS 11/20-1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a holiday musical for the whole family. Bursting with the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds features book and lyrics by Randy Weiner, music by multiple Obie-winner Diedre Murray, and is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.

Spike Lee's COUNTY OF KINGS Opens at The Public Theater Tonight, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 12, 2009


Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater is presenting County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings will open tonight, October 12 at The Public Theater. The show has been in previews since September 29 and will run for a six week limited engagement.

Spike Lee Presents COUNTY OF KINGS with Lemon Andersen At The Public Theater Beginning 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater present County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings begins performances Tuesday, September 29 for a six week limited engagement at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street.

Spike Lee Presents COUNTY OF KINGS with Lemon Andersen At The Public Theater Beginning 9/29
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009


Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater present County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings begins performances Tuesday, September 29 for a six week limited engagement at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street.

Mos Def Brings The Ecstatic Tour To The Boulder Theater 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2009


MOS DEF The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica plays Saturday, August 22 at the Boulder Theater doors 8:00pm, show 9:00pm

terraNOVA Collective Presents SUBTERRANEAN 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2009


terraNOVA Collective returns August 13, 2009 at 10:00pm with SUBTERRANEAN, their monthly performance party in the D-Lounge, a 75-seat cabaret-style venue below the Daryl Roth Theatre at 101 East 15th Street at Union Square. SUBTERRANEAN presents a variety of performers, including spoken word, music, burlesque, magic, storytelling, short play readings, vaudeville acts and DJs.

terraNOVA Collective Presents SUBTERRANEAN 8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009


terraNOVA Collective returns August 13, 2009 at 10:00pm with SUBTERRANEAN, their monthly performance party in the D-Lounge, a 75-seat cabaret-style venue below the Daryl Roth Theatre at 101 East 15th Street at Union Square. SUBTERRANEAN presents a variety of performers, including spoken word, music, burlesque, magic, storytelling, short play readings, vaudeville acts and DJs.

Mos Def Brings The Ecstatic Tour To The Boulder Theater 8/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2009


MOS DEF The Ecstatic Tour w/ Jay Electronica plays Saturday, August 22 at the Boulder Theater doors 8:00pm, show 9:00pm

RIALTO CHATTER: David Alan Grier Joins Mamet's Broadway 'RACE'
by Eddie Varley - Jul 28, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, is proud to welcome DAVID ALAN GRIER to the cast alongside previously announced cast members JAMES SPADER, RICHARD THOMAS and KERRY WASHINGTON.

Jennifer Johns & Sparlha Swa Perform At Joe's Pub 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2009


An impeccable blend of Folk, R&B, Soul, Afro-pop and more, Vocalist JENNIFER JOHNS/ SPARLHA SWA (of Fela the Musical) 6/5 at 11:30PM Cheap Tix avaliable.

Mike Epps Performs Live At The Fox Theater 5/9, Tickets On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2009


Fox Concerts presents comedian Mike Epps live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and prices are $50 & $45 with a limited number of gold circle seats also available. All prices are subject to change.

Darian Dauchan Set For Next soloNOVA Arts Fest's ONES AT TEN Installment 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 8, 2009


terraNOVA Collective will present ONES AT TEN on Friday nights during THE 6TH ANNUAL soloNOVA ARTS FESTIVAL, celebrating solo arts into the wee hours with music, comedy, and spoken word. These late night parties extend the festival to encompass solo performers outside of the Mainstage solo shows.

Jennifer Johns & Sparlha Swa Perform At Joe's Pub 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2009


An impeccable blend of Folk, R&B, Soul, Afro-pop and more, Vocalist JENNIFER JOHNS/ SPARLHA SWA (of Fela the Musical) 6/5 at 11:30PM Cheap Tix avaliable.

Mike Epps Performs Live At The Fox Theater 5/9, Tickets On Sale Now
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009


Fox Concerts presents comedian Mike Epps live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and prices are $50 & $45 with a limited number of gold circle seats also available. All prices are subject to change.

Yoshi's Oakland Welcomes Mos Def 4/14-4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2009


Yoshi's Announces Mos Def at Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Yoshi's is pleased to welcome Mos Def to Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Backing Mos Def on these very intimate gigs will be with three of the most exciting young players in jazz; Robert Glasper (Q-Tip, Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton), Chris Dave (Mint Condition, Pat Metheny, Kenny Garrett), and Stephen Bruner (Erykah Badu, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves).

Tony Nominee David Alan Grier Competes on ABC's Upcoming 'DANCING WITH STARS'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2009


An all new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor on ABC's Dancing with the Stars with the highly anticipated two-hour season premiere MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on ABC. Season Eight introduces viewers to 13 new stars including the youngest competitor to date, an NFL legend, a computer icon, a female rapper, three music artists, and a Wildboy. Additionally press notes state, love is a battlefield, when for the first time three real life couples take the ballroom floor. Husband and wife, Ty Murray and Jewel, compete for bragging rights while newly engaged professional dancers, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff, go head-to-head. To top it off, country crooner, Chuck Wicks teams with girlfriend and two-time Dancing with the Stars champ, Julianne Hough.

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