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AFRICA MY BEAUTIFUL Begins 8/31 at The Playroom Theater
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2015

Producer Eric Krebs asks, "What happens when 2 extraordinary singer/performers from Africa come together for an exploration of music and story telling?"  Africa My Beautiful - an evening of story and song, with South African born Olivier and Obie Award-winnerThuli Dumakude, and Tanyaradzwa Tawenga "...


Nat Geo WILD Announces Winner of 'Wild to Inspire'
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015

Nat Geo WILD, in partnership with the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), announced the winner of the second annual WILD TO INSPIRE filmmaking competition....


David Kramer's ORPHEUS IN AFRICA to Return in September by Popular Demand
by David Fick - March 02, 2015

After a sold out 'try out' season of David Kramer's ORPHEUS IN AFRICA that has played to capacity houses since opening earlier this month, the hit musical will return to the Fugard in September for the 2015 summer season....


MOTHER AFRICA: CIRCUS OF THE SENSES Returns to QPAC, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014

After selling out in all capital cities across Australia in 2010 and smashing box office records, the jaw-dropping show Mother Africa, Circus of the Senses returns to Brisbane, direct from a sell out Broadway season, to the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from today, 13 to 17 May...


Zebra & Giraffe Coming to Fugard Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2014

The Africa Voices Trust will present their annual gala concert at the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town on Monday 8 September, featuring award winning programme graduates Zebra & Giraffe who will be performing a unique unplugged and 'stripped down' show including new material off their latest release KNUC...


VIDEO: Who Is New DAILY SHOW HOST Trevor Noah? Watch Stand-Up Clips!
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2015

It was announced today that Trevor Noah has been selected to become the next host of the Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning 'The Daily Show,' on Comedy Central. Below, check out clips from Noah's stand up routines from around the world!...


Music And Theatre Festival Feast at the Masque Theatre Puts Ability On The Map
by David Fick - February 16, 2015

The Chaeli Campaign presents a line up of great South African music and theatre at the Ability Festival from 4 to 7 March at the Masque Theatre in Muizenburg....


The Saatchi Gallery Extends Run of PANGAEA: NEW ART FROM AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA Until 11/2
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014

The Saatchi Gallery extends the run of its current exhibition Pangaea: New Art From Africa and Latin America and announces a second instalment in 2015....


Apollo Theater and World Music Institute Presents AFRICA NOW! South Africa Festival, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014

Karen Sander, Artistic & Executive Director, World Music Institute and The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, presents AFRICA NOW!, South Africa, showcasing today's South African music scene, today, October 9-12, 2014....


BWW Reviews: Emotionally Charged SOLOMON AND MARION Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry - March 30, 2014

Presented by the Baxter Theatre Centre at the University of Cape Town, this quietly compelling play gives us a micro-level glimpse into post-apartheid South Africa. A glimpse, I might add, that's very much worth your attention whether you happen to be a South Africa scholar, lover of all things th...


Broadway Actor Sahr Ngaujah to Co-Host 2014 African Diaspora Awards
by Anna Bencivengo - October 27, 2014

Applause Africa, a multimedia platform that aims to celebrate, empower and connect the people, culture and visions of Africans in the Diaspora, announced today the 2014 Honorees for the AFRICAN DIASPORA AWARDS. The 4th Annual ADA Awards will be held on November 15 at Lincoln Center's Gerald W. Lynch...


The Fugard Theatre Celebrates its Fifth Birthday
by David Fick - February 12, 2015

Today, on Thursday 12 February, to mark the occasion of the Fugard Theatre's fifth birthday since its official opening, the Fugard Theatre staff and the cast and crew of David Kramer's highly acclaimed musical ORPHEUS IN AFRICA, will light the candles on a birthday cake after the curtain call of the...


Andries Botes Releases THE TIMBAVATI SECRETS
by Christina Mancuso - December 01, 2014

LYDENBURG, South Africa...


UBUNTU to Conclude with Angélique Kidjo's Tribute to Miriam Makeba, 11/5
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2014

The month-long, citywide festival UBUNTU: Music and Arts of South Africa concludes in early November with events ranging from concerts at Carnegie Hall to music, theater, and film screenings at partner venues throughout New York City....


Alexander Upstairs Theatre Looks Back at 2014
by David Fick - December 22, 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, co-owners of the Alexander Bar, Cafe and Theatre Nicholas Spagnoletti and Edward van Kuik, theatre manager Jon Keevy and night manager Esthie Hugo take a look back at the past year....


RDT's Ring Around the Rose to Present AFRICAN DRUMS Show, 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - September 17, 2014

Repertory Dance Theatre's 'Ring Around the Rose' program welcomes back the talented artists from the Africa Heartwood Project and Djembe Direct to bring you AFRICAN DRUMS on October 11, 2014 at 11:00 am....


Birmingham Museum of Art Opens Renovated African Galleries Today
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2014

BIRMINGHAM, AL - After two years of renovations, the Birmingham Museum of Art reopens its African galleries today, April 26....


The Apollo Theatre Premieres AFRICA NOW! SOUTH AFRICA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014

The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, presents Africa Now! South Africa, the third installment of the their annual Africa Now! Festival. In recognition of the country's dynamic and diverse culture and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's inauguration, t...


Apollo Theater and World Music Institute Present 2014 AFRICA NOW Festival, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014

The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute present AFRICA NOW, a four-day music festival spotlighting today's African music scene. The second annual festival will feature a powerful lineup of artists who have drawn upon their roots for inspiration - and transplanted them onto the global music land...


Africa Umoja Announces Schedule Change
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 18, 2014

The Africa Umoja; 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy Tour in Miami Florida will be postponed until further notice. A Press Release will be submitted to each of you from our Miami public relations representative Charles Cinnamon announcing the postponement of the tour at the Actor's Playhouse/Miracle...


Saatchi Gallery Opens PANGEA II Exhibit Today
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015

London, UK - Today 11 March 2015, the Saatchi Gallery will open Pangaea II: New Art From Africa and Latin America, the second instalment of the Gallery's museum-scale survey which reunites the two former sister continents....


Apollo Theater and World Music Institute Presents AFRICA NOW! South Africa Festival, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014

Karen Sander, Artistic & Executive Director, World Music Institute and The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, presents AFRICA NOW!, South Africa, showcasing today's South African music scene, today, October 9-12, 2014....


Rio Cinema in Dalston to Screen FUTURE SOUND OF MZANSI, March 14
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015

The Rio Cinema in Dalston, east London, is delighted to host a special screening of Future Sound of Mzansi, the highly acclaimed musical documentary directed by Soweto-born performance artist and musician SPOEK MATHAMBO and filmmaker and cinematographer LEBOGANG RASETHABA....


Dixie Chetty Releases Debut Children's Book
by Christina Mancuso - June 13, 2014

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Theatrical Outfit to Present MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, 10/9-22
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014

Theatrical Outfit continues its 'Season of Compassion' with the poignant and meaningful drama My Children! My Africa!, written by South-African-born playwright Athol Fugard who won a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2011. This is the 38th season for Theatrical Outfit, the second-oldest profess...






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