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RUBY! THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES to Open at SteppingStone Theatre, Feb 1
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 23, 2013
In 1960, the front lines of the struggle for Civil Rights ran right up to the front steps of an elementary school in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges, who was only six years old, was ready to start first grade. Suddenly, she was in all the papers, and it seemed like half the world wanted to stop her from going to school. But Ruby faced the dangers, went to school day after day. This true story of courage and family is as inspirational today as it was 50 years ago. (more...)
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RUBY! THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES Opens at SteppingStone Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 01, 2013
In 1960, the front lines of the struggle for Civil Rights ran right up to the front steps of an elementary school in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges, who was only six years old, was ready to start first grade. Suddenly, she was in all the papers, and it seemed like half the world wanted to stop her from going to school. But Ruby faced the dangers, went to school day after day. This true story of courage and family is as inspirational today as it was 50 years ago. (more...)
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RUBY! THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES to Open at SteppingStone Theatre, Feb 1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013
In 1960, the front lines of the struggle for Civil Rights ran right up to the front steps of an elementary school in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges, who was only six years old, was ready to start first grade. Suddenly, she was in all the papers, and it seemed like half the world wanted to stop her from going to school. But Ruby faced the dangers, went to school day after day. This true story of courage and family is as inspirational today as it was 50 years ago. (more...)
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ID Joins Kennedy Family, Civil Rights Legends for MARCH TO JUSTICE, 2/25
by TV News Desk - Jan 06, 2013
'The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' Nearly fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed these words as he called for racial equality after completing the historic voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama. But the question still remains today: has the United States of America made true progress in becoming a society in which all people are treated as equals? Reflecting on our nation's ongoing pursuit of equal rights, Investigation Discovery presents ID FILMS: MARCH TO JUSTICE produced exclusively for ID by NBC News' Peacock Productions. With unprecedented access to a civil rights pilgrimage attended by champions of the movement and three generations of the Kennedy family, MARCH TO JUSTICE premieres exclusively on Investigation Discovery on Monday, February 25 at 8 PM (E/P). (more...)
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BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and 'TOM SAWYER' Set for SteppingStone in 2012-2013
by BWW News Desk - Mar 07, 2012
SteppingStone Theatre, St. Paul's premiere youth theatre, announces its 25th Anniversary Season. According to Artistic Director Richard Hitchler -- 'We're celebrating
our great history, and looking forward to a fantastic future. This season's productions will continue SteppingStone Theatre's tradition of shows that highlight the imagination and creativity of our professionally-trained youth performers. (more...)
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Southern Rep Begins NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, 1/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 04, 2012
Southern Rep has announced the line-up for our 2011-2012 Season Annual NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, January 4 - 7, a non-stop, jam-packed feast of workshops, readings, and one-of-a-kind events that all celebrate world premiere new plays! Featuring the workshop and readings of this year's winner and finalists of the Southern Rep Ruby Prize, named in honor of civil rights veteran Ruby Bridges. (more...)
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Southern Rep Announces NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, 1/4-7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2011
Southern Rep has announced the line-up for our 2011-2012 Season Annual NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, January 4 - 7, a non-stop, jam-packed feast of workshops, readings, and one-of-a-kind events that all celebrate world premiere new plays! Featuring the workshop and readings of this year's winner and finalists of the Southern Rep Ruby Prize, named in honor of civil rights veteran Ruby Bridges. (more...)
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