Paramount Network Presents 'I Am MLK Jr.,' A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2018 Paramount Network Presents 'I Am MLK Jr.,' A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
REMEMBERING LUTHER: THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE to Headline in Las Vegas
by Julie Musbach - February 01, 2018 One man's voice… became everyone's music… The incomparable Luther Vandross, the man, THE VOICE, the legend! Luther's voice shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all believe in "The Power of Love." Now, experience it LIVE with your loved one as Broadway in the H.O.O.D brings Remembering Lu...
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Announces Mavis Staples and The Magic of Adam Trent
by Julie Musbach - January 17, 2018 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced two new performances in 2018, adding to the dynamic lineup of entertainment in Santa Rosa. Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staplesperforms at the Center on Friday, April 27 and, Broadway and TV star Adam Trent will present his signature brand of magic ...
PBS Premieres MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, 9/12
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2017 With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation near, PBS premieres 'Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World' nationwide on Tuesday, Sept. 12th at8:00pm/7:00 central....
NCAC Calls for Burnsville, MN City Officials to Apologize for Cancelling Play with 'Mulatto' in Title
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017 The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and the Dramatists Legal Defense Fund, two organizations committed to defending creative freedom, are calling on City officials of Burnsville, Minnesota, to make amends for refusing to allow the performance of a play with the word 'mulatto' in the tit...
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts to Host Stand Up Sonoma Comedy Benefit
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) will host Stand Up Sonoma, a comedy benefit featuring Joel McHale, Nick Kroll, Nikki Glaser, Kyle Kinane, Chris Porter, and more today, January 4, 2018 at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the once-in-a-lifetime night of comedy relief will go to the Sonoma Pride Fundraise...
VIDEO: Colbert Talks Eagles Win and Shows Unseen Dodge MLK Commercial
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2018 In Stephen Colbert's monologue on last night's Late Night with Stephen Colbert, he discussed the Super Bowl. Colbert called the Philadelphia riots for its team's win an 'inferno of joy,' referring to the fires they set in celebration....
MLK Community Service Awards to be Presented At The Cleveland Orchestra's Annual Concert
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2018 On January 14 at 7:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Franz Welser-M st, performed its 38th annual concert in celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The sold out concert featured the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus prepared by William Henry ...
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins to Play in Concert This June at Luther Burbank Center
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced the rescheduled performance date for Stephen Stills and Judy Collins as Friday, June 1, 2018 at 7 p.m....
Union County to Celebrate Black History Month with 'A BEAUTIFUL SYMPHONY OF BROTHERHOOD'
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2017 Union County celebrates Black History Month with a free performance honoring famed Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union County Preforming Arts Center in Rahway....
Transcendence Theatre to Bring BEST OF BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS to Marin and Santa Rosa
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017 Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, presents Best of Broadway Under the Stars, a show of highlight moments from five seasons of popular musical ...
Netflix Original Series UMBRELLA ACADEMY Adds Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan & More
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017 The Netflix original series UMBRELLA ACADEMY is adding more members. Based on the popular, Eisner award-winning comics and graphic novels created and written by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance), illustrated by Gabriel B , and published by Dark Horse Comics, the series is adding cast members Tom Hopp...
NBSC Spring Dance Festival Comes to the Luther Burbank Center, 3/3-5
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2017 Ballet, contemporary, jazz, burlesque, tap, belly dancers, swing, and hip-hop are just a handful of dance forms that will delight audiences at the event. “There will be so many dance pieces of interest for everyone,” says Melinda Murray, director of the production....
Harlem Stage Will Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Anniversary of Assassination
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2018 Dr. King's assassination on April 4, 1968 sent shockwaves worldwide and was a touchstone for extraordinary change in America and across the globe. His ascension from the world, intent on undermining his vision and thwarting his efforts, to a another dimension provides a platform for thought leaders ...
Sterling K. Brown, Mary J. Blige Among Presenters for 49TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018 . Performances by Common and Andra Day. Additional talent scheduled to appear include Halle Berry, Mandy Moore, Octavia Spencer, Chris Sullivan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ava DuVernay, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and more....
Alfa Anderson to Celebrate New Solo Album MUSIC FROM MY HEART at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017 Former chic songstress Alfa Anderson will take center stage at Joe's Pub on July 7th to celebrate the release of her new solo album, MUSIC FROM MY HEART....
Idris Elba Returns for New Installment of BBC America's LUTHER
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2017 Multi-award-winning LUTHER will return to BBC AMERICA with a new four-part limited-series written and created by Neil Cross, and starring Idris Elba, who has received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe(R), SAG and Critics' Choice Award for his performance as DCI John Luther. Filming will commence e...
Electric Violinist Rose Bartu Releases New Single 'Freedom'
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017 Rose Bartu, Austrian-raised and NYC-based singer/songwriter and electric violinist, is releasing her first single “Freedom” from her upcoming EP on August 28, 2017, the date chosen as it marks the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech....
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre to Undergo 'Major Renovations' in 2018
by Jeffrey Ellis - December 04, 2017 With a new year quickly approaching, staff members at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre are already hard at work on the first production of 2018 and recently announced plans to give the old girl an update following a momentous first year of Norma Luther's ownership of the venerable theater. On opening...
Critically Acclaimed Dance Troupe Bodytraffic Makes Santa Rosa Debut
by Julie Musbach - March 24, 2017 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC)welcomes the critically acclaimed dance company, BODYTRAFFIC, for one night only onTuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. Called "one of the most talked-about companies nationwide" by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC takes centerstage in Santa Rosa for the first...
Nominees Announced for 49th NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017 The nominees for the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced today with Netflix and OWN leading the nominations in the television categories with 23 nominations and 17 nominations, respectively. In the recording category, RCA Records leads with 12 nominations, followed by Capitol Records with 6 nomin...
VIDEO: Paramount Releases Official Trailer For Upcoming Documentary I AM MLK JR.
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 Paramount Network and award-winning filmmaker Derik Murray have joined forces for a new, original documentary on the life and legacy of our country's legendary statesman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Premiering, Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:30pm ET/PT), “I Am MLK Jr.” on the 50th Anniversary of his tra...
Cleveland Orchestra presents 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2017 The Cleveland Orchestra's 38th annual free concert in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. takes place at Severance Hall on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Music Director Franz Welser-M st. The concert is free, however tickets are required. Infor...
Dr. King's Foot Soldiers Tell All & CELEBRATIONS Makes An Encore Appearance at Mixed Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2017 During JANUARY Mixed Magic Theatre will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. and the foot soldiers of the American Civil Rights Movement, and will present a Special Encore Performance of CELEBRATIONS: AN AFRICAN ODYSSEY - In Concert....
MLK Community Service Awards to be Presented at Cleveland Orchestra Concert
by Julie Musbach - January 15, 2017 On January 15 at 7:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, performed its 37th annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The sold out concert featured the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus prepared by William Henry Caldwell, and Sphinx Comp... |