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San Jose Rep Replaces LANDSCAPE WITH WEAPON With GROUNDSWELL In 09-10 Season
by Ali Leskowitz - July 07, 2009

Today, San Jose Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Rick Lombardo announced that the West Coast premiere of the critically acclaimed, South African masterpiece, Groundswell, will replace Landscape with Weapon in the Rep's 2009-10 season....


VJ Kathi Von Koerber's 'Footsteps in Africa Soundtrack: Nomadic Remix' Available in Stores 6/1
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2010

German-South African native, VJ Kathi Von Koerber, is set to digitally release Footsteps in Africa Soundtrack: Nomadic Remix, on Earth Day (April 22, 2010). Physical copies of Von Koerber's album will be available June 1, 2010. As the soundtrack for the 2009 movie, 'Footsteps in Africa: A Nomadic Jo...


Crossroads Theatre Co Presents Train to 2010 10/13-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010

Crossroads Theatre Company In association with the University of Missouri- Kansas City Presents the World Premiere of Train to 2010...


Photo Coverage: Celebrate Africa The Grand Finale With Andrea Bocelli And Special Guests
by BWW Photo Special - July 10, 2010

South African soprano Pretty Yende, Tenor Andrea Bocelli, Bryan Adams, and more performed on July 9 at the Celebrate Africa the Grand Finale at the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the event below. ...


Renowned Artists from Across the Globe Share the Stage for Charity 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009

Extreme poverty in Africa is a global dilemma. On Saturday, October 24th musical artists from around the world are doing something about it. Singing Hope, the brainchild of Rekindle Hope in Africa, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in New York City is an effort to bring people of different backgrounds together to...


Cummings, Souza, Hurlburt Set For 'Who Am I' Concert 7/10 & 7/17
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2010

'Who Am I: The Music & Lyrics Of Tiffany Schleigh' will be performed on July 10 and 17 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The concert will benefit Broadway in South Africa....


The Wilma Theatre Hosts "Tough Reality: Perspectives On Post-apartheid South Africa 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2009

The Wilma Theater will open the dialogue concerning the political, economic, and health challenges overwhelming modern South Africa through a symposium series event dedicated to tribulations facing the nation, Tough Reality: Perspectives on post-apartheid South Africa (Sunday, November 8, 4:30 pm)....


Cummings, Souza, Hurlburt Set For 'Who Am I' Concert 7/10 & 7/17
by Emily Faye Oakley - July 07, 2010

'Who Am I: The Music & Lyrics Of Tiffany Schleigh' will be performed on July 10 and 17 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The concert will benefit Broadway in South Africa....


Zakes Mokae, Tony Award Winning Actor Dies at 75
by Jessica Lewis - September 15, 2009

Zakes Mokae, apartheid activist and Tony Award winning actor for Master Harold...And The Boys died on Friday of complications from a stroke in Las Vegas at age 75. The South African actor additionally appeared on Broadway in The Song of Jacob Zulu, Blood Knot, and A Lesson From Aloes. His work was...


Crossroads Theatre Co Presents Train to 2010 10/13-24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2010

Crossroads Theatre Company In association with the University of Missouri- Kansas City Presents the World Premiere of Train to 2010...


(RED) and HBO Present 'The Lazarus Effect' Documentary, Airing 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010

(RED), with Anonymous Content and HBO Documentary Films present 'The Lazarus Effect', a half hour documentary airing on HBO Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 9:00pm which is at the center of a multi-media campaign by (RED) to raise awareness about the impact of large scale AIDS programs at work in Sub-Sahar...


Focus Features Accepts Entries For Africa First Program 5/17-8/3
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010

Building on the success of the program's first two years, Focus Features will accept entries for a third year of its Africa First Program beginning Monday, May 17th and continuing through Monday, August 3rd. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today....


(RED) and HBO Present 'The Lazarus Effect' Documentary, Airing 5/24
by Caroline Cole - April 27, 2010

(RED), with Anonymous Content and HBO Documentary Films present 'The Lazarus Effect', a half hour documentary airing on HBO Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 9:00pm which is at the center of a multi-media campaign by (RED) to raise awareness about the impact of large scale AIDS programs at work in Sub-Sahar...


Seattle Center Hosts Spirit of West Africa May 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2011

Celebrate the art, music, and culture of Africa through live music, dance, art, film, exhibits, family activities, a fashion show and marketplace and more at Seattle Center Festál: Spirit of West Africa, May 7, noon - 8 p.m., free and for all ages, in Center House....


Shoshana Bean Releases New Benefit Single 'A Little Hope'; Now Available on iTunes
by Adam Britten - February 01, 2011

Shoshana Bean, known for her roles in WICKED and HAIRSPRAY, has released a new single that she co-wrote with singer-composer-lyricist Scott Alan. The song is titled 'A Little Hope' and was originally written for the 2009 Broadway in South Africa benefit concert. 'A Little Hope' was arranged and orc...


Photo Coverage: Celebrate Africa The Grand Finale With Andrea Bocelli And Special Guests
by BWW Photo Special - July 10, 2010

South African soprano Pretty Yende, Tenor Andrea Bocelli, Bryan Adams, and more performed on July 9 at the Celebrate Africa the Grand Finale at the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the event below. ...


SHEILA'S DAY Opens At Crossroads Theater 4/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009

Sheila's Day opens at Crossroads Theatre April 16 after a successful performance run at the famed Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Set in Perry County, Alabama, and Soweto Township, Johannesburg, South Africa during the turbulent 1960's, Sheila's Day is an exhilarating musical celebrat...


Broadway in South Africa 2010: Day 3: Blue Roof Clinic, Durban
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2010

Blog series chronicling the experiences of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to South Africa....


South African And IU Students Perform THE TEMPEST At Lee Norvelle Theater 5/6-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2009

A cast of student actors from South Africa and Indiana University's Department of Theatre and Drama will perform William Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center from May 6 through May 9....


The Wilma Theatre Hosts "Tough Reality: Perspectives On Post-apartheid South Africa 11/8
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2009

The Wilma Theater will open the dialogue concerning the political, economic, and health challenges overwhelming modern South Africa through a symposium series event dedicated to tribulations facing the nation, Tough Reality: Perspectives on post-apartheid South Africa (Sunday, November 8, 4:30 pm)....


STAGE TUBE: The Parlotones Bring Concert to Bowery Ballroom
by Nicole Rosky - June 22, 2011

On July 16th, The Parlotones, the South African rock group, will be broadcasting an original live rock opera from Johannesburg. In addition, they will be performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York on June 23rd. Check out some of the band's music videos by clicking below!...


Shoshana Bean Releases New Benefit Single 'A Little Hope'; Now Available on iTunes
by Adam Britten - February 01, 2011

Shoshana Bean, known for her roles in WICKED and HAIRSPRAY, has released a new single that she co-wrote with singer-composer-lyricist Scott Alan. The song is titled 'A Little Hope' and was originally written for the 2009 Broadway in South Africa benefit concert. 'A Little Hope' was arranged and orc...


Crossroads Theatre Co Presents Train to 2010 10/13-24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2010

Crossroads Theatre Company In association with the University of Missouri- Kansas City Presents the World Premiere of Train to 2010...


Fugard's MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! to run Jan 15 - Feb 8
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2009

Marin Theatre Company continues its 2008-09 season with My Children! My Africa! by renowned South African playwright Athol Fugard in its Boyer Theatre....


BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA Travel Blog - Introduction!
by Broadway in South Africa - June 28, 2011

BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA heads to South Africa to establish it's leadership component, as well as a joint workshop with local professional artists affiliated with Montecasino in Johannesburg. ...






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