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Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith

NYPL Baychester Branch to Present Davalois Fearon Dance's EXCERPTS OF FINDNG HERSTORY Photo NYPL Baychester Branch to Present Davalois Fearon Dance's EXCERPTS OF FINDNG HERSTORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2024

Davalois Fearon Dance presents 'Excerpts of Finding Herstory' at NYPL Baychester Branch, celebrating Jamaican Independence Day with a performance highlighting reggae and dancehall influences. Free event on August 6, 2024, at 3 PM....


Akihito Ichihara And Vangeline In Residency At The Monira Foundation To Continue Dev Photo Akihito Ichihara And Vangeline In Residency At The Monira Foundation To Continue Developing Duet MAN WOMAN
by A.A. Cristi - July 12, 2024

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute collaborates with ELF and Machine Dazzle on a new duet titled MAN WOMAN, featuring Butoh dancers Akihito Ichihara and Vangeline, exploring themes of love and identity....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Performances Begin Friday For NAATCO's Return Off-Broadway With ISABEL Photo Performances Begin Friday For NAATCO's Return Off-Broadway With ISABEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2024

NAATCO to return Off-Broadway with the world premiere of ISABEL by reid tang at Abrons Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Highland Center For The Arts to Launch VT Tour Of Rob Mermin's ACT 39 Photo Highland Center For The Arts to Launch VT Tour Of Rob Mermin's ACT 39
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2024

Rob Mermin's ACT 39, a humor-filled story of friendship and facing mortality, will tour Vermont this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday with INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute at Hard Roc Photo Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday with INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute at Hard Rock Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2024

Celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday with Invincible: A Glorious Tribute at Hard Rock Live in Gary, IN. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


THE BEST OF BILLIE AND ME FEATURING THOMASINA PETRUS Comes to Artistry Theater and Vi Photo THE BEST OF BILLIE AND ME FEATURING THOMASINA PETRUS Comes to Artistry Theater and Visual Arts
by Stephi Wild - August 05, 2024

Artistry will present a one night only presentation of THE BEST OF BILLIE AND ME featuring Thomasina Petrus on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 8:00pm. ...


NYPL Baychester Branch to Present Davalois Fearon Dance's EXCERPTS OF FINDNG HERSTORY Photo NYPL Baychester Branch to Present Davalois Fearon Dance's EXCERPTS OF FINDNG HERSTORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2024

Davalois Fearon Dance presents 'Excerpts of Finding Herstory' at NYPL Baychester Branch, celebrating Jamaican Independence Day with a performance highlighting reggae and dancehall influences. Free event on August 6, 2024, at 3 PM....


FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER Photo FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present ALL OVER (1971)) on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Japan Society Reveals 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season Photo Japan Society Reveals 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2024

Japan Society has unveiled its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season, featuring a diverse lineup of traditional and contemporary performances from Japan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Kinesis Project Dance Theatre Performs BRIDGE MATTER/THE REACH Next Week Photo Kinesis Project Dance Theatre Performs BRIDGE MATTER/THE REACH Next Week
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

Kinesis Project dance theatre, the New York City based large-scale, outdoor dance company, has announced the first public performance of Bridge Matter/The Reach on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 6:30pm and Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 6pm at Fort Washington Park....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


Kayla Hamilton Launches Circle O, a New Cultural Organization Photo Kayla Hamilton Launches Circle O, a New Cultural Organization
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2024

Kayla Hamilton is launching Circle O, a Bronx-based cultural organization for Black Disabled and multiply marginalized creatives, focusing on performance, education, and consultation. Learn more about the organization! ...


Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer D Photo Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer Dance Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - June 23, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival....


Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Photo Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2024

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL....


TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown Photo TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2024

TimeLine Theatre has announced 'FareWellington' events to celebrate its history at 615 W. Wellington Avenue as it prepares to move to a new location in Uptown....


Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born Reveal New Creative Projects for 2024-25 Photo Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born Reveal New Creative Projects for 2024-25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2024

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born revealed new projects and the Artists Supporting Artists initiatives under Sweat Variant, promoting collaboration and innovation in the arts community. Learn more!...


CLATA Announces DESTINOS 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival Photo CLATA Announces DESTINOS 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2024

The Chicago Latino Theatre Alliance announced big plans for the return of Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, a seven-week, citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, September 30-November 17, 2024....


Free Performance Series Continues At The Shed This Summer Photo Free Performance Series Continues At The Shed This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2024

The Shed will present a free series of new performance works by seven emerging NYC-based artists as part of the third edition of The Shed’s large-scale commissioning program, Open Call....






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