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Black Love highlights love stories from the black community and seek to answer the burning question, What is the secret to making a marriage work? Husband-and-wife filmmakers Codie and Tommy Oliver present real, honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy love stories from some of the most successful people in business and entertainment as well as everyday couples.

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Coventry City Of Culture Trust and The Royal Shakespeare Company Will Present a New C Photo Coventry City Of Culture Trust and The Royal Shakespeare Company Will Present a New Co-Production, FAITH
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2021

Tickets, which are free, will be available to book for pre-registered audiences on Friday 20th August, with general on-sale on Friday 27th August. Casting information to be confirmed. Learn more about the production here!...


Belgrade Theatre Coventry To Reopen Its Doors On 17 May Photo Belgrade Theatre Coventry To Reopen Its Doors On 17 May
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2021

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry – the UK City of Culture for 2021 - today announces that its doors will fully reopen to the public on 17 May – the first day that the government's roadmap allows - with socially distanced audiences able to enjoy Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw in John Godber's APRIL IN...


Orange Tree Theatre Announces Cast For PINOCCHIO Photo Orange Tree Theatre Announces Cast For PINOCCHIO
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2021

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces full cast for brand new play Pinocchio created and directed by OT Community Director Liam Shea for the festive season. Fiona Drummond (Mum/The Blue Fairy/Other beasts) joins Nathan Queeley-Dennis (Hugo/Pinocchio/Other beasts) in a fun, interactive adventure, f...


LA Opera Welcomes Tenor Russell Thomas as Artist in Residence Photo LA Opera Welcomes Tenor Russell Thomas as Artist in Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2021

As LA Opera anticipates resuming public performances this fall, the company is continuing to look to its artistic future, welcoming the newest member of its leadership team: opera star Russell Thomas, one of today's most prominent tenors, is joining the company as Artist in Residence....


Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Award Winners Announced Photo Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022

Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last two years were honoured at the 29th Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards ceremony, including Russell T Davies, Kevin Dyer, Emerald Fennell, Andrea Gibb, Chinonyerem Odimba, Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci and Jack Thorne...


Ice Factory Festival Opens Tonight at the New Ohio Theatre Photo Ice Factory Festival Opens Tonight at the New Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2021

Performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays, with a special closing night benefit performance of My Onliness on August 14. Learn more about how to purchase tickets here!...


BLACK LOVE Launches Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season Photo BLACK LOVE Launches Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2021

With Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed sell-out The Wife of Willesden currently running, Kiln Theatre's Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces today that Chinonyerem Odimba's Black Love will launch the theatre's 2022 season. ...


Black Music City Awards $90,000 In Artistic Grants That Honor Philadelphia's Rich Bla Photo Black Music City Awards $90,000 In Artistic Grants That Honor Philadelphia's Rich Black Music History
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022

A total of $90,000 in grants is being awarded to 46 Black creatives in the greater Philadelphia area by the Black Music City project, it was announced today....


The Umbrella Stage Company and The Robbins House Team Up For Black History Month Virt Photo The Umbrella Stage Company and The Robbins House Team Up For Black History Month Virtual Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2021

On February 25, The Umbrella Stage Company will present the newest installation in its series of 'virtual cabarets,' an online showcase of musical talents from past Umbrella productions and throughout the Greater Boston theater world....


The Front Porch Arts Collective Announces 2022-2023 Season Photo The Front Porch Arts Collective Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2022

The Front Porch Arts Collective has announced its two-play 2022-2023 season, which includes Broadway hit Chicken & Biscuits and romantic comedy K-I-S-S-I-N-G.  Performances will begin in the fall of 2022, with one production taking the stage at the Wimberly Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the ...


BAM to Present the NYC Premiere of AN UNTITLED LOVE Photo BAM to Present the NYC Premiere of AN UNTITLED LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2022

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham will return to BAM, after seven years, with the evening-length dance work An Untitled Love set to the music of the neo-soul, Grammy Award-winning R&B artist D’Angelo....


BWW Interview: Caleb Dowden Talks Black Joy, Love & Resiliency, SunDown Towns and Mor Photo BWW Interview: Caleb Dowden Talks Black Joy, Love & Resiliency, SunDown Towns and More About AS THE SUN SETS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2021

Running July 21 through July 24, 'As the Sun Sets' features Imani Gaudin-County, Andy Guzmán, Jai Perez and Caleb Dowden herself. Set against the hateful and unsafe backdrop of Sundown Towns, the piece explores what Black love, joy, and resiliency looks like in a racist and violent world....


WHEN WE GATHER Film Celebrating Kamala Harris Postponed One Week Photo WHEN WE GATHER Film Celebrating Kamala Harris Postponed One Week
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2021

Wendi Norris, founder and president of Gallery Wendi Norris and executive producer of When We Gather, and Justine Ludwig, executive director of Creative Time announced today that the release of the film When We Gather and the accompanying behind-the-scenes special When We Gather: Together, has been ...


BAM Announces 'A New York Season: A Celebration of Our City's Artists' Photo BAM Announces 'A New York Season: A Celebration of Our City's Artists'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2021

BAM has announced A New York Season, a celebratory homecoming that brings together a league of artists who have made, and continue to make, New York City the culture capital of the world....


B-BOY BLUES: THE PLAY Debuts Off-Broadway Next Month Photo B-BOY BLUES: THE PLAY Debuts Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2021

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) in association with It's All Jood, Inc. present the off-Broadway debut of B-Boy Blues: The Play for a four-performance, limited engagement at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre/47th Street Theatre in Manhattan....


Ice Factory Festival Returns To New Ohio Theatre Photo Ice Factory Festival Returns To New Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2021

New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 28th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival will return to live in-person performances, featuring seven new works over seven weeks, June 30 - August 14, 2021, at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Stree...


BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR No. 47 at Home Computer Screens Photo BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR No. 47 at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - February 26, 2021

Angelinos, join soprano and Shakespeare super-fan Katherine Powers on a romp through the Bard’s stories told in music. In each of her episodes, Powers calls an expert on her 'Shakespeare Hotline' and performs songs from his timeless works....


Guest Blog: Chinonyerem Odimba On BLACK LOVE at the Kiln Theatre Photo Guest Blog: Chinonyerem Odimba On BLACK LOVE at the Kiln Theatre
by Guest Author - April 01, 2022

Black Love is... This play. It is a play borne out of my own love for telling stories but also telling stories that allow Black Love to be seen on stages....


Center For Art And Public Exchange At Mississippi Museum Of Art Announces Shani Peter Photo Center For Art And Public Exchange At Mississippi Museum Of Art Announces Shani Peters As 2021 Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2021

​​​​​​​The Mississippi Museum of Art's Center for Art and Public Exchange (CAPE) today announced Shani Peters (b.1981) as its 2021 national artist-in-residence. Starting in early spring 2021, Peters—a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Harlem—will embark on a multi-part project, Collecti...


Jacob's Pillow Announces 2022 Dance Festival Photo Jacob's Pillow Announces 2022 Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2022

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full season lineup for Festival 2022, featuring world premieres, new commissions, 90th Anniversary Season celebrations, Pillow-exclusive engagements, and work developed at the Pillow Lab. ...


Full Cast Announced For BLACK LOVE Launching Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season Photo Full Cast Announced For BLACK LOVE Launching Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2022

Kiln Theatre's Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company for Chinonyerem Odimba's Black Love. Black Love launches the theatre's 2022 season, transforming the venue into the round. With Book and Lyrics by Chinonyerem Odimba, Music by Ben and Max Ringham, the production opens on 1...


THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL to Release Anthology in March With Methuen Drama Photo THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL to Release Anthology in March With Methuen Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2022

On March 10, 2022 New York City’s Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival will release an anthology entitled 25 Plays from The Fire This Time Festival: A Decade of Recognition, Resistance, Resilience, Rebirth and Black Theatre....


A.I.M. Announces Homecoming Week Photo A.I.M. Announces Homecoming Week
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2021

Homecoming this year pays tribute to honorees who exemplify artistic distinction and innovative contemporary storytelling: Emmy Award-winning composer Kristopher Bowers and Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy Oliver, Founders of Black Love Inc. & Confluential Films....


BWW Interview: Tinuke Craig Chats THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME From Leicester Curve Onl Photo BWW Interview: Tinuke Craig Chats THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME From Leicester Curve Online
by Matt Wolf - February 09, 2021

Since 2019, the fast-rising director Tinuke Craig has fielded various iterations of her first-ever musical, The Color Purple, which was acclaimed in performance at Leicester's Curve Theatre and the Birmingham Hippodrome. That same show is returning this month for a streamed concert version starring ...


BWW Interview: Caleb Dowden Talks Black Joy, Love & Resiliency, SunDown Towns and Mor Photo BWW Interview: Caleb Dowden Talks Black Joy, Love & Resiliency, SunDown Towns and More About AS THE SUN SETS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2021

Running July 21 through July 24, 'As the Sun Sets' features Imani Gaudin-County, Andy Guzmán, Jai Perez and Caleb Dowden herself. Set against the hateful and unsafe backdrop of Sundown Towns, the piece explores what Black love, joy, and resiliency looks like in a racist and violent world....






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