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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

Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series Photo Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2020

For most theatre lovers across the nation, the prospect of seeing live entertainment in the near future seemed uncertain.  ...


Avery Sommers To Debut At Feinstein's/54 Below In March Photo Avery Sommers To Debut At Feinstein's/54 Below In March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2020

Avery Sommers will make her debut at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM with her acclaimed show, For Sentimental Reasons. One of the most versatile performers, who can sing anything from blues and gospel to musical theater and standards, Avery brings to the ...


Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse This Month Photo Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2022

Get ready for “A Very Postmodern Christmas”! The famed time-twisting musical collective, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, is heading back to The Ridgefield Playhouse for a vintage-style Christmas celebration! They'll take the stage on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:30pm....


The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event Photo The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020

The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these...


The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Presents Avery Sommers in Concert Photo The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts Presents Avery Sommers in Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 15, 2022

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts invites you to get up close and personal with south Florida born and raised Avery Sommers. For two nights only – October 28th and October 29th at 7:00 pm – the star of some of Broadway's most popular shows will entertain lucky audiences with some o...


VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre Photo VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - February 23, 2022

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre latest mainstage production the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now playing through March ...


Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series Photo Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2020

The Sharon Playhouse, in it's continued mission to offer live entertainment throughout the Covid 19 summer will inaugurate a new Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series featuring concerts by the finest Broadway has to offer. Broadway comes to Sharon!...


The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event Photo The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020

The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these...


The Annenberg Center And NextMove Dance Present The Philadelphia Debut Of Ephrat Ashe Photo The Annenberg Center And NextMove Dance Present The Philadelphia Debut Of Ephrat Asherie
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2020

Ephrat Asherie, a a?oebona fide b-girla?? (The Boston Globe), brings her street and social dance company to Philadelphia for the first time, presented by the Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance, to perform Odeon, a high-octane, full-length work set to the music of composer Ernesto Nazareth, played l...


Black Theatre Troupe Postpones SISTAS! THE MUSICAL Photo Black Theatre Troupe Postpones SISTAS! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2020

For the safety and well-being of the community, Black Theatre Troupe has rescheduled its March/April performances of SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to May 15-31. Tickets purchased for the original dates will be valid for the May performances....


Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced Photo Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021

Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, Outstanding Visual Design, and Outstanding Breakout Choreographer/...


Black Theatre Troupe Presents SISTAS THE MUSICAL Photo Black Theatre Troupe Presents SISTAS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021

As its opening production of their 50th season, Black Theatre Troupe presents the smash hit, SISTAS THE MUSICAL to the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. SISTAS was originally scheduled to open 18 months ago in March of 2020, but was postponed shortly before opening night due to the pandemic....


Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Virtual Works & Process: In Process With E Photo Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Virtual Works & Process: In Process With Ephrat Asherie Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2020

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents a Virtual Works & Process: In Process with Ephrat Asherie Dance on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 7:30pm. The event is free, but space is limited and RSVP is required; a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day of the performan...


Photo Flash: Inside The 2019 Bessie Awards! Photo Photo Flash: Inside The 2019 Bessie Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2019

Over 800 artists and supporters of the New York dance community had gathered to celebrate the nominees, winners, and The Bessies' 35th anniversary gala event on Monday, October 14. Obie and Bessie Award-winning performance artist Justin Vivian Bond hosted this year's ceremony, which was held at NYU'...


Scenic City Shakespeare In The Park Begins With LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST In May Photo Scenic City Shakespeare In The Park Begins With LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST In May
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

Scenic City Shakespeare has announced Greenway Farms in Hixson, TN as the inaugural location for their early summer outdoor Shakespeare series. ...


Photo Flash: First Look at Berkeley Playhouse's MEMPHIS Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Berkeley Playhouse's MEMPHIS
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

Berkeley Playhouse presents Memphis, February 15 through March 15....


VIDEO: Bridgerton Season 2 Gets Premiere Date; Plot Tease Photo VIDEO: Bridgerton Season 2 Gets Premiere Date; Plot Tease
by Robert Diamond - December 25, 2021

Bridgerton premiered one year ago today – Happy Anniversary, dear readers. To commemorate the occasion, Lady Whistledown has gotten her readers a very special gift: Bridgerton Season 2 shall premiere on March 25th, 2022, only on Netflix. ...


Stage and Screen Actor Michael K. Williams Dies at 54 Photo Stage and Screen Actor Michael K. Williams Dies at 54
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2021

Williams is best known for playing Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert 'Chalky' White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He is also known for his role as Jack Gee, husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO telefilm biopic Bessie....


Kyle Marshall Choreography Will Makes its BAM Debut Photo Kyle Marshall Choreography Will Makes its BAM Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2019

Acclaimed dancer Kyle Marshall leads his own company, Kyle Marshall Choreography, in its BAM debut as part of Next Wave 2019-the first season by Artistic Director David Binder, in which all artists are making their BAM debuts....


Photos: See Rosalie Craig, Indira Varma, Robert Bathurst & More at THE JOY OF TEXT We Photo Photos: See Rosalie Craig, Indira Varma, Robert Bathurst & More at THE JOY OF TEXT West End Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2022

Inspired by an hilarious exchange between her mum and brother that she has kept on her phone for years, film and theatre director Josie Rourke put together a fast, raucous and breathtaking “I can’t believe you typed that” evening in support of the Platform Presents Playwrights Prize....


Parsons Theatre to Present Two Shows in Honor of Black History Month Photo Parsons Theatre to Present Two Shows in Honor of Black History Month
by Marissa Tomeo - February 05, 2022

Northglenn Arts Presents, north metro’s professional performance series, celebrates Black History Month with two shows at the Parsons Theatre. This year features the musical storytelling of the History of African American Music Part 2 and the narrative of movement in One People, Many Voices. ...


BLUES IS A WOMAN - IN CONCERT Heads to The Raven Theatre Photo BLUES IS A WOMAN - IN CONCERT Heads to The Raven Theatre
by Julie Musbach - October 14, 2019

Blues Is A Woman made its theatrical debut in San Francisco  in 2017, with  a month long, sold out run and fantastic reviews. Now show creator Pamela Rose is tearing it up with a new version-BLUES IS A WOMAN - IN CONCERT....


The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Releases Full 2021 Program Photo The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Releases Full 2021 Program
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2021

Today The Garden of Unearthly Delights announces its full 2021 program after a sneak peak in December of last year. Highlights form the reimagined COVID-safe wonderland include a socially distanced yet fabulously fun drag brunch party, a reclined Hot Dub experience and a comedy gala with a very chee...


Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Virtual Works & Process: In Process With E Photo Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Virtual Works & Process: In Process With Ephrat Asherie Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2020

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents a Virtual Works & Process: In Process with Ephrat Asherie Dance on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 7:30pm. The event is free, but space is limited and RSVP is required; a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day of the performan...


HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS Announced At The Ivoryton Playhou Photo HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS Announced At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2021

Opening August 12th at The Ivoryton Playhouse is the extraordinary and life-affirming play HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth)....






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