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Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith

MIchael Tilson to Conduct THE THOMASHEFSKYS at NY Philharmonic, 4/5-6
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2011

Michael Tilson Thomas will conduct and host a staged presentation of The Thomashefskys: Music and Memories of a Life in Yiddish Theater, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5-6, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall. Directed by Patricia Birch, the multimedia evening ce...


Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! Opens at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010

In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...


Original Lost Boy Attends Screening Of Mary Martin's PETER PAN
by Movies News Desk - October 01, 2011

Theatre producer Edmund Gaynes will be a special guest at The Paley Center for Media's screening of Mary Martin's legendary TV version of PETER PAN today,...


True Colors Theatre Presents Gut Bucket Blues 10/1-11/7
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2010

Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce a World Premiere Musical about the life of Bessie Smith written and directed by former Alliance Theatre Associate Artistic Director, David H. Bell. ...


Opening Night Party for Performer KT Sullivan, 4/29
by Lauren Wolman - April 24, 2011

The Mad Batter, 19 Jackson Street, is hosting an after-show opening night party for KT Sullivan on Friday, April 29. Hors d'oeuvres are provided, with a cash bar, but no other costs, to come and meet this lovely Broadway and cabaret performer and her musical arranger and accompanist, Jon Weber. KT...


BWW Reviews: Kate Dimbleby, I'M A WOMAN, New End Theatre
by Carrie Dunn - September 29, 2010

George Dyer reviews the cabaret show...


BWW Reviews: FLY, GIRL! from Nashville's SistaStyle Productions
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 21, 2010

Actress-playwright-producer Mary McCallum gives an extraordinarily strong and vibrant performance as aviatrix Bessie Coleman in her self-written new historical drama, Fly, Girl!, now in its premiere production at Darkhorse Theatre, courtesy of SistaStyle Productions. With an outstanding supporting e...


Marigny Theatre Presents SOME TIMES AT THE ALL WAYS 1/28-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2010

Some Times at the All Ways Site-Specific Dances and Situations by Scotty Heron Thursday Jan 28 9pm, Friday Jan 29 9pm, Sunday Jan 31 7pm $10...


Photo Flash: Stolen Chair Presents Jody Flader in THE BACHELORS' TEA PARTY
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2012

A surreal society comedy performed at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon by two actors and four dolls alongside an exquisite five-course tea service, The Bachelors' Tea Party offers a look into the social circle of New York's first power couple, Elsie de Wolfe (Lady Mendl) and Bessie Marbury....


Faye Driscoll Performs Premiere of 'There is So Much Made in Me' at Bessie Schonberg Theater, 4/2
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2010

Faye Driscoll will perform her show THERE IS SO MUCH MAD IN ME at the Bessie Schonberg Theater on April 2 at 7:30PM. ...


Baby Jane Encores STILL BAD, STILL BLUE at Metropolitan Room, 6/1-29
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012

Baby Jane Dexter is still bad and still blue as she reprises her show five more times beginning June 1. "Still Bad, Still Blue," which premiered at the Metropolitan Room in November, is just as fresh as ever. If anything it's gotten badder and bluer with age. So get yourself over to see "Still Bad, ...


Baby Jane Encores STILL BAD, STILL BLUE at Metropolitan Room, Now thru 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012

Baby Jane Dexter is still bad and still blue as she reprises her show five more times beginning tonight, June 1. "Still Bad, Still Blue," which premiered at the Metropolitan Room in November, is just as fresh as ever. If anything it's gotten badder and bluer with age. So get yourself over to see "St...


Baha'i Center Presents ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE With MIKE LONGO 3/23
by Mary Hanrahan - March 23, 2010

On Tuesday, March 23, Antoinette Montague will be performing at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium at the Baha'i Center, with Mike Longo, Payton Crossley, Paul West, and Harry Allen on sax....


Barn Players Hold Auditions for MARVIN'S ROOM, 5/7 & 5/8
by Lauren Wolman - April 02, 2011

MARVIN'S ROOM By Scott McPherson...


Red Mountain Theatre Company Closes BARNSTORMER 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010

Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Celebrate the remarkable life of this pioneering pilot as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents BARNSTORMER January 28-31, 2010, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North)....


Original Lost Boy Attends Screening Of Mary Martin's PETER PAN
by Movies News Desk - October 01, 2011

Theatre producer Edmund Gaynes will be a special guest at The Paley Center for Media's screening of Mary Martin's legendary TV version of PETER PAN today,...


Deb Mullins Presents STILL GOT THE BLUES FOR YOU 8/12-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 05, 2011

Featuring songs from the Delta to Broadway and Bessie Smith to Cassandra Wilson, Deb Mullins presents an evening of unique and soulful blues. ...


Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - February 01, 2010

In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...


FLY, GIRL! Closes at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/27
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 27, 2010

In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opened at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febr...


Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! Opens at Darkhorse Theatre, 2/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 08, 2010

In celebration of Black History Month, SistaStyle Productions presents the world premiere of Mary McCallum's Fly, Girl!, a fictionalized look at the life of aviatrix Bessie Coleman. The play, directed by noted Nashville actor/director/educator Barry Scott, opens at Darkhorse Theatre on Friday, Febru...


Julia Breanetta Simpson Presents 'Harlem on My Mind' in Concert,' 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2010

In celebration of Black History Month, Actors Equity Association's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) will present a free solo performance by popular Cabaret chanteuse Julia Breanetta Simpson. HARLEM ON MY MIND will be presented on Monday, February 8, 2010 at New World Stages, 340 West 50t...


The Marigny Theatre and Theater Offensive Queer Theater Festival Boston Closes SOME TIMES AT THE ALL WAYS 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2010

The Marigny Theatre and Theater Offensive Queer Theater Festival Boston Present Some Times at the All Ways...


'The Devil's Music: The Life And Blues Of Bessie Smith'
by Beau Higgins - April 28, 2011

Playing May 6-22 with discounted previews on May 3, 4 and 5, The Devil's Music tells the thrilling life story of one of America's most beloved entertainers, and stars Miche Braden, who originated the role of Bessie Smith Off Broadway. ...


Ensemble Theatre to Hold Auditions for BLUES IN THE NIGHT, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2011

The Ensemble Theatre holds auditions for a female singer to perform in the 2010-2011 season finale musical 'Blues in the Night,' Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 5:00PM - 6:30PM....


Ensemble Theatre to Hold Auditions for BLUES IN THE NIGHT, 3/29
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2011

The Ensemble Theatre holds auditions for a female singer to perform in the 2010-2011 season finale musical 'Blues in the Night,' Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 5:00PM - 6:30PM....






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