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The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.

 The World Premiere of A MAROON'S GUIDE TO TIME & SPACE Comes to Houston in May Photo The World Premiere of A MAROON'S GUIDE TO TIME & SPACE Comes to Houston in May
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2023

The latest new work from Houston writer, actor, and director Candice D’Meza is a multidisciplinary, immersive theatre piece that blends live performance, music, video, and omniscient cosmic forces to travel the future-telling visions and seizure-fever dreams of heroic abolitionist and conductor of t...


BWW Review: THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND TRUE ADVENTURES OF MS. JOAN EVELYN SOUTHGATE a Photo BWW Review: THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND TRUE ADVENTURES OF MS. JOAN EVELYN SOUTHGATE at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - April 26, 2022

In 2002, Seventy-year-old Joan Evelyn Southgate, a Cleveland area retired social worker and activist, left Ripley, Ohio, on foot, with the goal of highlighting the courage and resourcefulness of freedom seekers and conductor families who risked everything on the Underground Railroad. ...


Kenny Leon, Issa Rae & More Winners of 53rd NAACP Image Awards Photo Kenny Leon, Issa Rae & More Winners of 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022

Last night, the NAACP celebrated the second night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards announcing the next round of winners in the non-televised award categories, which featured categories short form series, directing and writing across film and television, as well as the esteemed Activist of the Year Awa...


VIDEO: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For PARADISE SQUARE Photo VIDEO: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For PARADISE SQUARE
by Red Carpet - April 04, 2022

Paradise Square opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre last night, Sunday, April 3rd. BroadwayWorld was there on the red carpet, where our own Richard Ridge chatted with attendees....


WOMEN IN FILM, LOS ANGELES Celebrated 2022 Women Oscar Nominees Photo WOMEN IN FILM, LOS ANGELES Celebrated 2022 Women Oscar Nominees
by Marissa Tomeo - March 26, 2022

Last night, Women In Film, Los Angeles (WIF, LA) kicked off Oscar® weekend with its highly-anticipated cocktail party presented by sponsors Max Mara, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, and Heineken, with additional support from Major Partners IMDbPro and Tequila Don Julio. The party honored all 60 women, in ...


Station Hope Features a Poet Laureate, a Focus on Jesse Owens, a Local Jazz Club, and Photo Station Hope Features a Poet Laureate, a Focus on Jesse Owens, a Local Jazz Club, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the 10th anniversary of Station Hope on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site St. John’s Episcopal Church at 2600 Church Avenue. Station Hope is a jubilant community event ce...


Now Hiring: Sound Engineer, Costume Personnel & More - BWW Classifieds Photo Now Hiring: Sound Engineer, Costume Personnel & More - BWW Classifieds
by - April 13, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/13/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


GRAY Presents CITING BLACK GEOGRAPHIES Photo GRAY Presents CITING BLACK GEOGRAPHIES
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2022

Citing Black Geographies presents the work of fifteen artists whose practices examine “black space”—a term describing the topographies, zones, scenes, and structures that portend black cultural experience. ...


Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List o Photo Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2022

Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category....


Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List o Photo Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2022

Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category....


Lightning Rod Special to Present Return Engagement of THE APPOINTMENT at WP Theater i Photo Lightning Rod Special to Present Return Engagement of THE APPOINTMENT at WP Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2022

Lightning Rod Special will present a return engagement of their critically acclaimed musical The Appointment, lead written by Alice Yorke (SPEECH), Eva Steinmetz (SIGN FELT!), Scott R. Sheppard (Underground Railroad Game), and Alex Bechtel (The Light Princess)....


Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT Photo Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022

William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and ...


Arts Garage in Delray Beach Will Present THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Next Month Photo Arts Garage in Delray Beach Will Present THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2023

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced the nonprofit organization's 2022-2023 theater season will conclude next month with another thought-provoking production....


NORTH THE MUSICAL Premieres At Chandler Center For The Arts Next Month Photo NORTH THE MUSICAL Premieres At Chandler Center For The Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2022

Chandler Center for the Arts brings the premiere of NORTH, a vibrant new musical theater production conceived and created by writer and composer Ashli St. Armant, in November 2022....


GRAY Presents CITING BLACK GEOGRAPHIES Photo GRAY Presents CITING BLACK GEOGRAPHIES
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2022

Citing Black Geographies presents the work of fifteen artists whose practices examine “black space”—a term describing the topographies, zones, scenes, and structures that portend black cultural experience. ...


The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents TCT ON TOUR Shows for 2023-24 Season Photo The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents TCT ON TOUR Shows for 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2023

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) will present four TCT On Tour productions to audiences around the region – and the country!...


Collingwood Music Festival to Be Held Next Month Photo Collingwood Music Festival to Be Held Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - June 18, 2023

Collingwood Music Festival has announced additional events at the festival, running July 8 – 15....


Palace Theater Hosts 'Harriet Tubman' Play Reading and Discussion For Juneteenth Photo Palace Theater Hosts 'Harriet Tubman' Play Reading and Discussion For Juneteenth
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2023

On June 19th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, join the Palace Theater for a captivating Juneteenth event that celebrates the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman through a compelling play reading and thought-provoking follow-up discussion. ...


Disney Releases 'ANDOR: Volume 3 (Episodes 9-12) (Original Score)' Digital Soundtrack Photo Disney Releases 'ANDOR: Volume 3 (Episodes 9-12) (Original Score)' Digital Soundtrack
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022

It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero. The original live action series is created by Tony Gilroy and executive produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Tony Gilroy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Re...


Playhouse Square To Present Comedy, Concerts And More In February Photo Playhouse Square To Present Comedy, Concerts And More In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2023

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this February, spanning comedy, music, theatrical performances and more. ...


Cleveland Public Theatre Presents THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND TRUE ADVENTURES OF MS. J Photo Cleveland Public Theatre Presents THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND TRUE ADVENTURES OF MS. JOAN EVELYN SOUTHGATE This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2022

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate, written and performed by Nina Domingue*, 2019/2020 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow, and directed by Nathan Henry, onstage April 21 through May 14 at 7:30pm in...


UPCYCLED CINDERELLA - An Imaginative Children's Show is Coming to Little Theatre of M Photo UPCYCLED CINDERELLA - An Imaginative Children's Show is Coming to Little Theatre of Manchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2023

AN IMAGINATIVE CHILDREN'S SHOW UPCYCLED CINDERELLA is coming to Little Theatre of Manchester on April 22!...


THE LINCOLNS OF SPRINGFIELD Comes to Springfield Ahead of Potential New York Run Photo THE LINCOLNS OF SPRINGFIELD Comes to Springfield Ahead of Potential New York Run
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2023

Springfield, IL – historically significant as the State Capitol AND the place Abraham Lincoln called home from 1837-1861- when he began his tenure in The White House as one of the most lauded presidents in history-will serve as host for a joyous and riveting new musical love story....


New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan Photo New Arts Center, Theatre Rehearsal Space Opens in Midtown Manhattan
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2023

A new arts center is opening in midtown Manhattan to provide rehearsal and teaching space for performing arts organizations. Houghton Hall Arts Community offers 17,000 square feet of rehearsal rooms, acting studios, offices, and meeting space to performing arts organizations, teachers, actors, and o...


Greater South Jersey Chorus to Perform 'Let My People Go! A Spiritual Journey Along the Underground Railroad'
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2022

Greater South Jersey Chorus will present a new collaboration with the South Camden Theatre Company and the Camden County Historical Society, through generous funding from PNC Arts Alive and the Camden County Commission for Arts & Heritage, for performances on Saturday, May 14th, and Sunday, May 15th...






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