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Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


Ed Smith Guest Directs 'A Lesson Before Dying'
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2010

The Black Theatre Troupe of Phoenix, Arizona, continues their 2009-2010 season with Romulus Linney's A Lesson Before Dying, and Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith is the guest director for this intense stage play....


Raven Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Opens 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 09, 2010

Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....


Raven Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Opens 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010

Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....


Show Boat Kicks Off at The Muny Aug. 9
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2010

Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy). ...


2010 Muny Season To Feature Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, et. al
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2010

The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....


Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010

The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...


Jubilee Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 19, 2010

The Board of Trustees of Jubilee Theatre is proud to announce the selection of its new artistic director, Tre Garrett. ...


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by Ryan Simmons - April 27, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


East West Players' PO BOY TANGO Brings A Taste Of Ethnic Cuisines To Audiences With Wine Down Fridays
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 12, 2009

East West Players (EWP), the nation's premier Asian American theatre, hope to enrich the audience experience by providing a tasting of foods to go alongside its production of PO BOY TANGO, a heart-warming play by Kenneth Lin that uses the power of food and cooking to address issues such as deach, ra...


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


Ebersole, Stephenson & Sheehan Round Out BRIGADOON Concert Cast, 6/14
by Mary Hanrahan - May 24, 2010

Tony-winner Christine Ebersole, Don Stephenson and Ciaran Sheehan are set to join Len Cariou, Melissa Errico and Jason Danieley in the Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala's concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Brigadoon at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 ...


The Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils New Work by Stained Glass Artist Peadar Lamb
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2009

On November 10, The Irish Repertory Theatre will unveil a new work by renowned stained glass artist Peadar Lamb...


Tracie Thoms' Final Performance in BEAUTY IS A RARE THING at Illusion Theater 7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2010

Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....


Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010

The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...


Jubilee Theatre Presents HOME, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010

Jubilee Theatre is excited to announce the beginning of its 30th Anniversary Season with HOME previewing October 1 and running through October 31. HOME first debuted at Jubilee Theatre in 1983. Bringing this coming of age tale back to the Jubilee stage is an exciting, poignant way to begin the celeb...


STAGE TUBE: Rialto Sneak Peek: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Lauren Wolman - February 19, 2010

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents three dances inspired by the works of Jacob Lawrence on Saturday, February 20th at 8:00 PM....


New London Maritime Society Announces 2010 Black History Scholarship
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2010

Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: Offering a $1000 Scholarship...


Jubilee Theatre Receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2010

Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that Jubilee Theatre has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support an educational outreach partnership for high school students between Jubilee Theatre and the Fort Worth ISD....


Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2010

Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....


Reading of New Dominican Play at Teatro La Tea, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2010

Teatro La Tea presents a reading of brand new Dominican play written by and starring Dominicans. The reading takes place February 2, 2010....


The Arsenal Gallery Presents 'The Power Of Play'
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present 'The Power of Play: Celebrating Black History Month' an exhibition of more than thirty artworks by artists, Parks & Recreation employees, and senior members at recreation centers throughout the city....


Irish Rep to Present BRIGADOON Concert as Part of Benfit Gala, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010

The Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala will feature a concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 at 7 PM. ...


O'Neill's EMPEROR JONES Starring John Douglas Thompson Runs Through 11/29 At Irish Rep Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009

John Douglas Thompson -- OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award-winning actor for last season's acclaimed revival of OTHELLO -- returns to Off-Broadway in the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2009-2010 season opener, THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhat...


Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF, Runs Through 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009

Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly presents Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy. This production is a regional premiere, and will run through October 25, 2009....






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