Paul Robeson

Photo Coverage: Lloyd Webber Unveils Drury Lane Restoration

On the 350th anniversary of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Lord Lloyd Webber and The Really Useful Theatres Group are delighted to announce the stunning restoration of the Rotunda, Royal Staircases and Grand Saloon. (more...)

Palm Beach Dramaworks Extends A RAISIN IN THE SUN Through Today

A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry's drama, will extend its performance schedule through March 9th at Palm Beach Dramaworks' Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The production will play the following additional performances: Thursday 3/7 at 8pm, Friday 3/8 at 8pm and Today 3/9 at 2 & 8pm. (more...)

East Lynne Theater Company Presents 'Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Norwood Builder,' 3/15 & 16

'We're not getting all the evidence. Unless some lucky chance comes our way, I fear that the Norwood Disappearance Case will not figure in that chronicle of our successes.' Sherlock Holmes is speaking to his loyal friend Dr. Watson. They are trying desperately to prove that a young lawyer did not commit murder, while Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard is convinced of it. Step back in time, on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 8:00p.m., when ELTC presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Norwood Builder' in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials. Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth, wrote the script. (more...)

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH Presents Journey Beyond Your Limits Art Exhibit, 5/4

Speak Your Truth has announced its first fundraising event, Journey Beyond Your Limits, an art exhibit and benefit. Speak Your Truth supports artists that have overcome adversity. Journey Beyond Your Limits will feature the art of Christina Thomas, Jae Quinlan and Sagine Cave'. There will be Spoken Word performances by Shye Sales, Amber Atiya and MEWZ. Proceeds will be donated to agencies that support victims of sexual assault and aid in sexual assault awareness. These services had a direct impact on Christina Thomas, the co founder of Speak Your Truth. As a survivor of sexual assault these services were invaluable in her recovery process. Journey Beyond Your Limits is about finding your voice among difficult circumstances and moving beyond your limits. This show is a declaration to speak your truth. Speak Your Truth / Affordable Art For The Soul represents artists that have experienced adversity and gives them a voice. (more...)

Cleveland Play House Announces 2013-14 Season

Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the lineup for the 98th consecutive season of Cleveland Play House, the third in its new state-of-the-art theatres at PlayhouseSquare in downtown Cleveland. Two world premieres and great American music highlight the eclectic and contemporary 2013-14 Season. 'Nowhere else will patrons get such a wide variety of entertainment and at such a high level of quality,' reflects Bloom. (more...)

NJPAC and the Montclair Film Festival Screen SING YOUR SONG, 4/28

NJPAC and the Montclair Film Festival (MFF) today announced a joint presentation of a screening of Sing Your Song, a documentary about the remarkable career of musician and activist Harry Belafonte, followed by a Q&A with the singer, his daughter Gina Belafonte, and filmmaker Susanne Rostock, moderated by MFF's Executive Director, Thom Powers. (more...)

Griot Theatre Stages VOICES, Now thru 4/14

Griot Theatre of the West Valley presents Les Wieder's VOICES, directed by Malik B. El-Amin, tonight, March 23 - April 14, 2013. (more...)

Griot Theatre to Stage VOICES, 3/23-4/14

Griot Theatre of the West Valley presents Les Wieder's VOICES, directed by Malik B. El-Amin, March 23 - April 14, 2013. (more...)

Arena Stage Announces Its 2013/2014 Season

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Announces its 2013/14 Schedule. (more...)

Estelle Parsons-Led THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN to Play Arena Stage in Fall 2013

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith has announced 10 productions for the company's 2013/14 season, the fourth year in the Mead Center for American Theater. As a national center for the production, presentation, development and study of American theater, Arena Stage pursues a dynamic and diverse body of work with an upcoming season that showcases award-winning theater artists and projects. (more...)

TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS Set for Today at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center celebrates Black History Month with two concurrent free events highlighting some of the cultural contributions African Americans have made to our society: A Tribute to African American Authors, in which renowned actors and singers perform selected works; and a reception for the new exhibit Ain't Just Paint: Works from the CCH Pounder Collection. Both events take place today, Feb. 25, in the Renberg Theatre and Advocate & Gochis Galleries at the Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza. The Tribute will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed immediately by a reception in the Galleries. (more...)

West Cape May Elementary School Presents RIP VAN WINKLE, 3/13

On Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00p.m., enter the mysterious world of 'Rip Van Winkle' at the West Cape May Elementary School, 301 Moore St., West Cape May, performed by seventeen students under the direction of East Lynne Theater Company's artistic director, Gayle Stahlhuth. The script is based on the short story classic about a man who encounters the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew in the hills of Sleepy Hollow, written by Washington Irving over one-hundred years ago. One of ELTC's upcoming summer mainstage productions is the world premiere of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' adapted by James Rana from another Irving tale. (more...)

The City Theatre Company Presents OTHELLO, Opening Tonight

The City Theatre Company will continue its 2013 theatre season with William Shakespeare's Othello, the Moor of Venice from tonight, February 21- March 17 at City Theatre. CTC's Jeff Hinkle, who previously directed Romeo and Juliet, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Hamlet, leads with a dynamic and beautiful interpretation of this timeless, tragic tale of love, deceit, jealousy and revenge. (more...)

Palm Beach Dramaworks Extends A RAISIN IN THE SUN Through 3/9

A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry's drama, will extend its performance schedule through March 9th at Palm Beach Dramaworks' Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street). The production will play the following additional performances: Thursday 3/7 at 8pm, Friday 3/8 at 8pm and Saturday 3/9 at 2 & 8pm. (more...)

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance Presents THE STAGES FESTIVAL in March

New Jersey Theatre Alliance, its 31 professional member theatres and partner organizations are happy to offer the sixteenth annual Stages Festival throughout the month of March 2013. (more...)

MJ'S BRASS BOPPERS, Afrika Bambaataa and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 3/11

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant February 12 - March 11, 2013. For more information on these shows, go to yoshis.com/sanfrancisco. (more...)

Freedom School Presents THE WORLD IS MY HOME, 5/24

Paul Robeson Freedom School is proud to present The World Is My Home: The Life & Times of Paul Robeson by Stogie Amir Kenyatta onMay 24th at 8PM at St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church (157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201). (more...)

Sam Shepard's COWBOY MOUTH Helps Restore the Paul Robeson Theater, 4/25-4/27

The historical Paul Robeson Theater in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn is opening its doors again for a limited benefit production of Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepherd and Patti Smith. Directed by Mark Gallagher and featuring Lisa Jill Anderson, Cory Michael Kosel and Marco de Ornello, this three-day-only benefit production hosted by Stable Cable Lab Co. will raise money to restore the historical Paul Robeson Theater. (more...)

Griot Theatre to Stage VOICES, 3/23-4/14

Griot Theatre of the West Valley presents Les Wieder's VOICES, directed by Malik B. El-Amin, March 23 - April 14, 2013. (more...)

KC Rep Announces Upcoming Season, Including Daniel Beaty World Premiere and More

Paul Robeson, Romeo, Juliet, and Ebenezer are just a few of the names - real and fictional - of the dynamic characters audiences will see at Kansas City Repertory Theatre during its 2013-14 season. (more...)

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