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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

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Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicag Photo Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - August 13, 2024

Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, and producer Richard Willis sat down with CBS News Chicago to talk about bringing the Broadway-Bound musical to Chicago.  Watch the full clip!...


Live Arts Presents Shamel Pitts I TRIBE's TOUCH OF RED Photo Live Arts Presents Shamel Pitts I TRIBE's TOUCH OF RED
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2023

New York Live Arts (Live Arts) presents the New York premiere of Touch of RED, a new work by the award-winning movement artist Shamel Pitts, co-created and performed by his Brooklyn-based arts collective TRIBE. Drawing inspiration from two distinct arts requiring rapid-fire footwork – boxing and the...


SHUCKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert Photo SHUCKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has announced all sixteen shows performing at its free summer concert in Millennium Park on August 12, 2024. ...


New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024 Photo New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023

The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!...


Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025 Photo Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024

ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. We have all of the details on the new musical!...


Feature: APPROACHING ALI showcases the friendship between the Greatest and a fan at H Photo Feature: APPROACHING ALI showcases the friendship between the Greatest and a fan at Horn Theatre.
by Debbie Hall - March 16, 2023

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was known as the Greatest in many ways, including his wit. He was also a very warm and giving person known to talk to fans, especially children. The legend is celebrated with the West Coast Premiere of Approaching Ali, a new one-act opera by composer D.J. Sparr, and libret...


Fairfield Center Stage to Present OLIVER in November Photo Fairfield Center Stage to Present OLIVER in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 04, 2024

Fairfield Center Stage has announced the presentation of OLIVER, featuring a cast of 40 local performers and a live band, running November 8-17, 2024, at Wakeman Hall in Fairfield, CT....


Debbie Allen to Direct FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Center Theatre Group Photo Debbie Allen to Direct FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2023

Center Theatre Group will work alongside The SpringHill Company’s Emmy Award-winning studio team to bring Will Power’s “Fetch Clay, Make Man” to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in June. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Rematch to Recreate RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE as an Immersive Experience Photo Rematch to Recreate RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE as an Immersive Experience
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 10, 2022

Rematch, the sporting time machine, is to recreate Rumble In The Jungle as an immersive experience, coming in 2023....


The Robey Theatre Company Presents LAST NIGHT AT MIKELL'S On February 26 Photo The Robey Theatre Company Presents LAST NIGHT AT MIKELL'S On February 26
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2023

Los Angeles Theatre Center to presents a reading of the new play, LAST NIGHT AT MIKELL'S, written by Larry Muhammad. directed by Ben Guillory. Presented by The Robey Theatre Company, Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m....


Interview: Playwright Will Power Reveals the Inner Workings of FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN Photo Interview: Playwright Will Power Reveals the Inner Workings of FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Gil Kaan - June 15, 2023

Will Power’s Fetch Clay, Make Man (a co-production of Center Theatre Group and The SpringHill Company) will open June 18, 2023, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Debbie Allen, in her CTG directorial debut, directs this account of the unlikely (but real life) friendship between the great Cassius Clay and ...


Review: FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Kirk Douglas Theatre Photo Review: FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Evan Henerson - July 04, 2023

In FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN, Will Power investigates the friendship as a fascinating dual study in individual character and cultural identity. Under Debbie Allen’s rocking direction at the Douglas, the play is as exciting as it is thoughtful.  THE BEAR’s Edwin Lee Gibson and Ray Fisher act the daylights...


ALI, a New Musical About Muhammad Ali, in Development for Broadway Photo ALI, a New Musical About Muhammad Ali, in Development for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2022

ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway. ...


Khaliah And Miya Ali Attend David Serero's THE ONE Off Broadway Photo Khaliah And Miya Ali Attend David Serero's THE ONE Off Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 23, 2024

Muhammad Ali's daughters, Khaliah and Miya Ali, recently attended David Serero's Off-Broadway Play 'THE ONE' about the legendary boxer. They attended David Serero's play, THE ONE, at the AMT Theater in New York City on December 20, 2024....


Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025 Photo Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024

ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. We have all of the details on the new musical!...


Immersive Experience RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE REMATCH Will Launch In London In February 2 Photo Immersive Experience RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE REMATCH Will Launch In London In February 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2022

Fusing theatre, sport and technology, Rematch will launch its much anticipated second immersive experience Rumble in the Jungle Rematch, transporting guests to the legendary Muhammad Ali and George Foreman boxing match in 1974....


SHUCKED, ALI World Premiere & More Set for Broadway In Chicago 24-25 Season Photo SHUCKED, ALI World Premiere & More Set for Broadway In Chicago 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has revealed its new season lineup featuring a mix of classic and contemporary shows. See the full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....


Ray Fisher to Reprise Role as Muhammad Ali in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Center Theatre Photo Ray Fisher to Reprise Role as Muhammad Ali in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023

Drama Desk nominee Ray Fisher will put his gloves on again to play the role of heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in Will Power’s “Fetch Clay, Make Man,” after previously performing the role Off-Broadway....


Fairfield Center Stage to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL EXPERIENCE This Holiday Season Photo Fairfield Center Stage to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL EXPERIENCE This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2023

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' with Fairfield Center Stage's immersive production at Burr Mansion. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas through a unique tour, complete with carolers, figgy pudding, and apple cider! ...


ALI, a New Musical About Muhammad Ali, in Development for Broadway Photo ALI, a New Musical About Muhammad Ali, in Development for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 07, 2022

ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway. ...


Arvada Center Raises Awareness And Understanding Around Gaza And Israel Relations Wit Photo Arvada Center Raises Awareness And Understanding Around Gaza And Israel Relations With Special Event 
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Arvada Center is hosting a Gaza/Israel event aimed at fostering understanding and dialogue. The event promises to offer insights into the complex issues surrounding the region....


Urban Bush Women Explore The Spirits Of The Historic Hampton House In Site-Specific P Photo Urban Bush Women Explore The Spirits Of The Historic Hampton House In Site-Specific Performance HAINT BLU
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2023

Live Arts Miami presents the world premiere of Urban Bush Women's (UBW) latest dance-theater work, Haint Blu in Miami , featuring an immersive audience experience at the Historic Hampton House, March 9 - 12. Audiences will also enjoy curated local food and beverage vendors plus an opportunity to tou...


David Blaine Extends Residency At Resorts World Theatre; New Dates Throughout 2023 Photo David Blaine Extends Residency At Resorts World Theatre; New Dates Throughout 2023
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2023

Due to overwhelming demand, AEG Presents and Resorts World have announced that magician, extreme illusionist and stunt artist, David Blaine, will extend his DAVID BLAINE: IN SPADES residency, exclusively at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas....


Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicag Photo Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - August 13, 2024

Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, and producer Richard Willis sat down with CBS News Chicago to talk about bringing the Broadway-Bound musical to Chicago.  Watch the full clip!...


RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE REMATCH Extends Run In London Photo RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE REMATCH Extends Run In London
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023

Fusing theatre, sport and technology - and taking immersive experiences in a whole new direction - Rumble in the Jungle Rematch launched in London this September and has now extended its run through to 9th December. ...






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