BWW Reviews: The BESSIES Celebrates a World of Dance in New York
by Jessica Abejar - October 23, 2014 The Bessies, formally known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Apollo Theater on Monday, October 20th. It was an exciting evening that commemorated the diverse world of dance and those who tirelessly contribute to a field that makes this city come al...
30th Annual Bessie Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony Set for Oct 20 at the Apollo
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014 The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a milestone 30th anniversary this year. Today, the 36 nominees for the 2013-14 season were announced at a press conference by members of The Bessies Selecti...
Signal Ensemble Theatre's THE DROWNING GIRLS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015 Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic and Charlie Tomlinson and directed by Signal Ensemble Member Melanie Keller at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave., tonight, April 30 - June 6....
Queen Latifah to Portray Iconic Blues Singer in HBO's BESSIE
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Oscar(R) nominee Queen Latifah ('Chicago') stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE...
Bessie Smith Biopic with Queen Latifah to Premiere in 2015 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014 Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”). Currently in production in Atlanta and debuting in 2015, the film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young sin...
New York Live Arts' John Jasperse, Stuart Singer and Rebecca Serrell Cyr Win 2014 Bessie Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014 Three New York Live Arts artists were honored with awards at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Awards, October 20th at the historic Apollo Theater....
New York Live Arts' John Jasperse, Stuart Singer and Rebecca Serrell Cyr Win 2014 Bessie Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014 Three New York Live Arts artists were honored with awards at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Awards, October 20th at the historic Apollo Theater....
BWW Reviews: HAVING OUR SAY is Another Brilliant CVRep Production
by Audrey Liebross - February 01, 2015 The Coachella Valley Reportory Theatre has scored a coup with HAVING OUR SAY. The top-notch acting of H. Chris Brown and Regina Randolph, the brilliant set design by Jimmy Cuomo, the imaginative props by Doug Morris, and the professionalism of the entire crew make Emily Mann's script sparkle....
Bessie R. Brown Announces Debut Book, BLESSINGS FROM A TO Z
by Christina Mancuso - February 02, 2015 (PRWEB) January 31, 2015...
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
Director & Writer Dee Rees Talks About HBO Films' BESSIE, Debuting Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015 Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago") stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees ("Pariah") from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois....
Soundtrack for BESSIE, Starring Queen Latifah, Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - June 02, 2015 Queen Latifah is Bessie Smith!...
Banks Brothers Productions to Present THEY DON'T WANT TO HEAR HATTI SING!
by Tyler Peterson - July 06, 2015 Banks Brothers Productions will be presenting the satirical musical 'They Don't Want to Hear Hattie Sing!' a timely production using Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award, as the main character. Set dually in 1939 and 2009, the musical will explore old and new stereotyp...
VIDEO: Queen Latifah Talks Singing the Blues in HBO's BESSIE
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015 Queen Latifah sings the blude in her new film BESSIE. The multi-talented actress and singer, who produced and stars in the new HBO film, stopped by ABC's Good Morning America to talk about the film....
Keisha D Returns To Newman Theater in BORN TO SING, 7/13
by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014 Local singer Keisha D will make her second appearance at the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert in an all-new cabaret style concert on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 2 PM. The show entitled; "Born To Sing", will feature Jazz, Swing, and everything in between with a few of her fan's ...
HBO Launches 'Bessie's 81 Theatre Tour' Event Series to Celebrate Upcoming Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2015 In anticipation of the HBO film, 'Bessie,' chronicling the life of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, HBO announces the launch of 'Bessie's 81 Theatre Tour' on April 28....
HBO Films to Debut BESSIE Starring Queen Latifah, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015 ?HBO has confirmed the debut date for BESSIE, with the HBO Films presentation scheduled to debut SATURDAY, MAY 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO....
HBO Launches 'Bessie's 81 Theatre Tour' Event Series to Celebrate Upcoming Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2015 In anticipation of the HBO film, 'Bessie,' chronicling the life of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, HBO announces the launch of 'Bessie's 81 Theatre Tour' on April 28....
Exclusive: 13th Street Theater to Celebrate Bessie Smith This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2015 The 13th Street Repertory Theater will honor the woman widely considered to be the world's greatest blues singer by making Sunday, April 19th, 'Bessie Smith Day.' The theater will be offering free admission to its new hit show, 'Mad About the Boy' (which includes a tribute to Smith) to anyone w...
BWW Reviews: The Ensemble Theatre's THE OLD SETTLER is Entertaining
by David Clarke - May 20, 2014 The Ensemble Theatre is currently producing a revival of John Henry Redwood's 1997 dramedy THE OLD SETTLER. The interesting piece, which examines various types of love, first premiered at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. During it developmental stages it was part of the 1995 Eugene O'N...
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
Signal Ensemble Theatre's THE DROWNING GIRLS Begins 4/30
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2015 Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Daniela Vlaskalic and Charlie Tomlinson and directed by Signal Ensemble Member Melanie Keller at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave., April 30 - June 6. Previews are Thursday, April 30 and Friday,...
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Mary Bridget Davies on Crying 'Happy Tears' Over Her Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2014 Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Mary Bridget Davies, a nominee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for A Night with Janis Joplin, who chats about the honor of bringing Janis back to the stage, getting to take a group picture with her fellow nominees, and more. Check out what she had to s...
BWW Reviews: HAVING OUR SAY is Another Brilliant CVRep Production
by Audrey Liebross - February 01, 2015 The Coachella Valley Reportory Theatre has scored a coup with HAVING OUR SAY. The top-notch acting of H. Chris Brown and Regina Randolph, the brilliant set design by Jimmy Cuomo, the imaginative props by Doug Morris, and the professionalism of the entire crew make Emily Mann's script sparkle....
VIDEO: First Trailer for HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic, Starring Queen Latifah
by Tyler Peterson - April 03, 2015 Starring Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago") in the title role, BESSIE focuses on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and an enduring icon today. Check out ... |
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