Red Mountain Theatre Presents Statewide Tour of LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL, 9/26-11/7
by Molly Tracy - September 24, 2013 In celebration and remembrance of events 50 years ago, Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) is taking its dramatic interpretation of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' across the state....
BWW Reviews: Zack's Mac Shack's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Is Electrifying
by David Clarke - September 24, 2013 This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of discovering the Greater Houston Area's best kept secret. Ever since The Masquerade Theatre announced they were permanently closing on April 27, 2012, I have been going through Masquerade withdrawals. Other theatre groups, namely Michael J. Ross' Musi...
OWN to Honor Civil Rights Legends This January
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever....
John Legend and Common Win OSCAR for Best Original Song for SELMA's 'Glory'
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2015 John Stephens (John Legend) and Lonnie Lynn (Common) have won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Glory' from the film SELMA....
VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey & Cast of SELMA Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2015 Sixty years after the historic march in Selma, Alabama, special events are being held in the city to honor legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr, including a march by Oprah Winfrey and the cast of her new film SELMA....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Original Documentary LIGHT GIRLS Airing on OWN Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 19, 2015 Sharing the untold stories and experiences of lighter-skinned women, the documentary LIGHT GIRLS dives deep into the discussion of skin color, preference, privilege, pain and prejudice. The film airs tonight, January 19th on OWN. Watch a sneak peek below!...
UPDATE: Black Actor Justin Fraley Says He Was Replaced By White Actor as MLK For Full Run Of Kent State's THE MOUNTAINTOP
by Michael Dale - November 17, 2015 While the director says performances were divided, the actor says he was replaced for the full run....
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Cleveland Orchestra's Tribute Concert to Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Christina Mancuso - January 19, 2015 The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Robert Porco performed its 35th annual concert to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Severance Hall. Check out the video below!...
Max and Luther Return with TRUE TAILS II FROM THE DOG PARK
by Christina Mancuso - September 01, 2015 Max and Luther are back to share more stories and tips for dog owners in 'True Tails II from the Dog Park,' being released on September 1st. The book, 'as told to' authors Kari Sherman and Carey Laubenberg, features short stories, fun dog facts, and top ten lists from the dogs' perspective. In th...
BWW Reviews: WITTENBERG Now On Stage at STNJ - Refreshingly Original
by Marina Kennedy - September 18, 2014 'Wittenberg' written by David Davalos and directed by Joseph Discher is now on stage at The Shakespeare Theatre on New Jersey. Metropolitan area audiences will delight at this totally original new play....
BBC America Earns Three Golden Globe Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2013 Announced today, BBC AMERICA earned three Golden Globe(R) nominations for Orphan Black, Luther and Burton and Taylor. BBC AMERICA tied with AMC for the most nominations for a basic cable network....
VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Talks Martin Luther King Biopic SELMA on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2014 TODAY's Al Roker spoke to Oprah Winfrey, star and producer of the upcoming Martin Luther King biopic SELMA...
Martin Luther Feat. Mark Kelley' Portable of The Roots to Play Highline Ballroom, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013 Martin Luther featuring Mark Kelley' Portable, Justin Brown and Ray Angry of The Roots will hit the Highline on October 11 (tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show)....
Fox Orders Four New Pilots, Including LUTHER Remake
by TV News Desk - January 20, 2015 Deadline writes that Fox has nabbed four pilots, including the drama FRANKENSTEIN, a remake of the UK series LUTHER, ROSEWOOD, and a comedy called 48 HOURS 'TIL MONDAY....
Southern Soul Assembly Set for Boulder Theater, 11/22
by Tyler Peterson - July 16, 2014 97.3 KBCO's Groove Show and Z2 Entertainment will present Southern Soul Assembly featuring JJ Grey, Luther Dickinson, Anders Osborne and Marc Broussard to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014. Tickets are on sale Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am for $28.00 general admission and $34.50 r...
BBC to Air Two-Part LUTHER Mini-Series in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2014 Golden Globe®-winning and Emmy-nominated Idris Elba makes a welcome return to BBC AMERICA in 2015 to reprise his role of DCI John Luther, the murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions....
Photo Flash: New Production Shots from Step Up's HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2013 'Tis the season! Step Up Productions presents HoliDaze, a gift-wrapped line-up of original Christmas one-acts showcasing the dysfunctional chaos and joyous celebration the holidays bring. HoliDaze features works by Lisa Dillman, Tate Geborkoff, Nambi E. Kelley, Joshua Rollins and Steve Simoncic and ...
Miller Theatre Celebrates John Luther Adams with Three NY Premieres This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015 Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts celebrates distinguished American composer John Luther Adams with the William Schuman Award Concerts in a three-night series of New York premieres, each composed in honor of one of Adams' greatest influences....
VIDEO: David Oyelowo On Going From MLK In 'Selma' To Convict In 'Captive' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2015 On TODAY, Actor David Oyelowo won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King in “Selma”; now he's changing pace by playing an escaped convict who holds a young woman hostage in the fact-based drama “Captive.”...
UPDATE: Black Actor Justin Fraley Says He Was Replaced By White Actor as MLK For Full Run Of Kent State's THE MOUNTAINTOP
by Michael Dale - November 17, 2015 While the director says performances were divided, the actor says he was replaced for the full run....
Cleveland Orchestra to Honor Martin Luther King Jr., Beg. 1/19
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2014 The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Chelsea Tipton, will perform its 34th annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The concert will feature the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus (a 165-member volunteer chorus from the greater Cleveland community), prepared by...
C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE to Open FPA's Inaugural NYC Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 16, 2015 Fellowship For Performing Arts announced today its inaugural 2015/2016 New York season at the Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street). Fellowship For Performing Arts will present four plays in New York City in the 2015/2016 season, including the New York premiere of C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE; the r...
BWW Recap: Who's That Girl? 'Luther Braxton' Raises Questions on THE BLACKLIST
by Marakay Rogers - February 02, 2015 After months off screen, THE BLACKLIST needed to come back with a bang. There's shooting and explosions aplenty in 'Luther Braxton' (No. 21), as well as Ron Perlman, but it's more likely the placement after the Super Bowl than the predictable moments that will give this a ratings bump – let's see th...
Mitchell Butel to Join SOUTH PACIFIC in Adelaide from Dec 29
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013 Award winning actor and singer Mitchell Butel will perform the role of Luther Billis during the Adelaide season of the Lincoln Center Theatre's lavish 7-Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC in the Festival Theatre from 29 December....
VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Debuts Music Video for New Single 'Runaway Train'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014 Broadway superstar Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Hairspray) just debuted her new music video for 'Runaway Train.' Check it out below!... |