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....
TV: Broadway In South Africa - Children & Song
by Eddie Varley - September 29, 2009 On Monday, October 5, 2009, some of Broadway's brightest talents will join together for the Second Annual Broadway in South Africa Benefit Concert, featuring world-premiere songs based on essays from the children they work with in South Africa. Special guest performers include Deborah Cox, Shoshana ...
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...
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)....
Broadway in South Africa 2010: Day 5, Agape, Indigo Skate Camp, Ekhaya
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2010 Blog series chronicling the experience of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to 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...
STAGE TUBE: Cobb Energy Centre Presents the African Children's Choir, 3/8
by Lauren Wolman - February 18, 2010 The African Children's Choir will perform at the John A. Williams Theatre on Monday March 8, 2010 at 7 PM....
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....
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)....
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....
Focus Features' Africa First Program To Close 2009 Entry Period 8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2009 Following the success of last year's inaugural program, Focus Features is accepting entries for a second year of its Africa First Program through Monday, August 17th (please note newly extended deadline)....
VJ Kathi Von Koerber Releases 'Footsteps in Africa Soundtrack: Nomadic Remix 4/22
by Caroline Cole - April 08, 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...
STAGE TUBE: THROW DOWN YOUR HEART: Fleck Brings the Banjo Back to Africa
by Lauren Wolman - February 19, 2010 Throw Down Your Heart: Béla Fleck Brings the Banjo Back to Africa will premiere at the Rialto Center Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 PM....
Renowned Artists from Across the Globe Share the Stage for Charity 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 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...
Broadway in South Africa 2010: Day 17 - Reflections
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010 Blog series chronicling the experience of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to South Africa....
Focus Features' Africa First Program To Close 2009 Entry Period 8/17
by Ali Leskowitz - July 28, 2009 Following the success of last year's inaugural program, Focus Features is accepting entries for a second year of its Africa First Program through Monday, August 17th (please note newly extended deadline)....
Marin Theater Extends MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Thru 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2009 Marin Theatre Company extends MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, Now through February 15 By Athol Fugard | Directed by Josh Costello Starring L. Peter Callender, Laura Morache, and Lloyd Roberson II MILL VALLEY, CA- Due to high ticket demand, Marin Theatre Company has extended its hit production of My ...
Marin Theater Extends MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Thru 2/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2009 Marin Theatre Company extends MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, Now through February 15 By Athol Fugard | Directed by Josh Costello Starring L. Peter Callender, Laura Morache, and Lloyd Roberson II MILL VALLEY, CA- Due to high ticket demand, Marin Theatre Company has extended its hit production of My ...
Fugard's MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! to run Jan 15 - Feb 8
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2008 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 2010: Day 12 - Hidden Gems
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2010 Blog series chronicling the experience of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to South Africa....
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...
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....
TV: Broadway In South Africa - Children & Song
by Eddie Varley - September 29, 2009 On Monday, October 5, 2009, some of Broadway's brightest talents will join together for the Second Annual Broadway in South Africa Benefit Concert, featuring world-premiere songs based on essays from the children they work with in South Africa. Special guest performers include Deborah Cox, Shoshana ...
Coopwood, Huntsman, Van Norden Star in West Coast Premiere of GROUNDSWELL
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009 San Jose Rep will stage the West Coast premiere, and the second U.S. production, of South African playwright Ian Bruce's psychological thriller, 'Groundswell'. ...
Broadway in South Africa Launches Online Fundraising Drive; Special Prizes & More
by Robert Diamond - November 24, 2008 Help give the gift of art to the children of South Africa today! Broadway in South Africa is a nonprofit organization that brings professional performers to South Africa, teaching arts to children in impoverished areas and giving concerts around the Rainbow Nation to promote awareness and raise fund... |