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The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.

Human Trafficking Documentary THE ABOLITIONISTS Heading to U.S. Theaters This May
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016

From the Academy Award-winning producer of “Schindler's List” comes a true story about the fight against child sex-trafficking in “The Abolitionists.”...


Maxamoo Podcast Discusses The Undertaking, Life & Times, Underground Railroad Game, Nat Turner in Jerusalem
by Maxamoo - September 28, 2016

We ventured out en mass four consecutive nights and lived to recount the tale. Discussed in this episode: Shows Discussed: The Undertaking from The Civilians at BAM, Life & Times: Episode 8 from Nature Theater of Oklahoma at the FIAF (French Institute Alliance Francaise) Crossing the Line Festival, ...


WGN Greenlights New Scripted Drama Series TITANS
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

Expanding its slate of original programming, WGN America today announced its next straight-to-series order for the scripted drama 'Titans,'...


BWW Reviews: THE MAX FACTOR FACTOR - A Frothy Farcical Mixture of Frivolity Features Some Fine Phenomenal Performances
by Gil Kaan - August 10, 2014

The Max Factor Factor boasts precision dancing and gorgeous harmonies amidst well-timed madcap shtick....


SAFE HOUSE Continues The Rep's 2014-15 Studio Theatre Series, Now thru 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis continues the 2014-2015 Studio Theatre series with Safe House by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Melissa Maxwell. This compelling production will be performed in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on ...


Tony Winners Patina Miller, Bryce Pinkham & Brian F. O'Byrne Join Cast of PBS's MERCY STREET
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016

PBS announced today that MERCY STREET is adding new actors and directors to the series' robust talent list for Season Two, which is currently in production in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia....


Elie Landau Brings 21 Years of Broadway Savvy to Triptyk Studios as New Executive Producer
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2015

Triptyk Studios has announced that Elie Landau, a 21-year Broadway industry veteran, who previously served as an Associate General Manager for 101 Productions Ltd, and whose producing credits span stage and film, has joined the company as Executive Producer....


SAFE HOUSE Continues The Rep's 2014-15 Studio Theatre Series, 1/21-2/8
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2015

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis continues the 2014-2015 Studio Theatre series with Safe House by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Melissa Maxwell. This compelling production will be performed in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on ...


Acclaimed WGN America Drama UNDERGROUND Featured at NAACP's 107th Annual Convention
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2016

WGN America's acclaimed series UNDERGROUND, which follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom from slavery, has teamed with the 107th NAACP Annual Convention, July 17-18 in Cincinnati, Ohio....


NBC to Air New Historical Mini-Series FREEDOM RUN Produced by Stevie Wonder
by Danielle DeSisto - January 16, 2015

NBC is bringing both the heartbreaking and uplifting stories during one of America's most tumultuous periods to television in adapting author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Betty DeRamus' acclaimed book “Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad” as an epic eight-hour miniseries title...


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Producer Tara Smith Joins DCPA Board of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2015

At its recent June Board meeting, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' (DCPA) appointed Broadway producer Tara Smith as an incoming Trustee....


Oprah's Book Club Announces 'The Underground Railroad' as Newest Selection
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2016

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and O, The Oprah Magazine announce the newest Oprah's Book Club 2016 selection, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday)....


CPT to Present ROAD TO HOPE at Lakeview Terrace, 2/27
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2016

Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at LAKEVIEW TERRACE, one of a series of free performing arts events-inspired by the triumphs of the Underground Railroad-that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland history and engage with contemporary soc...


Cast of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Headed to 2016 Essence Festival
by Tyler Peterson - June 23, 2016

The celebrated stars and director of WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' one of the most highly acclaimed television series of the year, will take center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival, the nation's premier showcase for African American music and culture. Aldis Hodge (Noah...


VIDEO: WGN America Shares First Look at Original Escape Thriller UNDERGROUND, Premiering 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016

WGN America has released a first-look featuretter for UNDERGROUND, its highly anticipated Underground Railroad escape seriesset to premiere March 9, 2016 (10pm ET/PT)....


ERE AWORAN is Released
by Christina Mancuso - April 07, 2015

MENDHAM, N.J., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ 'I was shocked to read about how many people have criticized Harriet Tubman and her son's claims over how many slaves were actually saved by Mrs. Tubman,' said author Michael Jay Nusbaum. 'I was so happy to learn that Mrs. Tubman had actually saved over 700 ...


'Harriet Tubman' to Be Featured in Season 2 of WGN America's Hit Series UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016

Not only will Harriet Tubman grace the face of the new $20 bill, but she will also have a starring role in WGN America's hit series UNDERGROUND, from Sony Pictures Television, which begins production on season two in Savannah, Georgia...


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Producer Tara Smith Joins DCPA Board of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2015

At its recent June Board meeting, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' (DCPA) appointed Broadway producer Tara Smith as an incoming Trustee....


WGN's Highly Anticipated Series UNDERGROUND to Screen at the White House
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016

On Monday, February 22, WGN America's highly anticipated original series UNDERGROUND will be screened at the White House, as part of the White House Office of Public Engagement's Black History Month event...


Fox Cities P.A.C. & AASD to Offer Educator Workshops
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015

The 2015-16 school year marks the fourth year the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Appleton Area School District (AASD) are participating in the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This partnership allows the Center and AASD to...


Cape May Stage to Present A CAPE MAY CHRISTMAS, Opening 11/27
by Tyler Peterson - November 16, 2015

 Cape May history comes to life at Cape May Stage this holiday season at the world premiere of 'A Cape May Christmas,' opening Friday,  November 27. Cape May Stage is located at 405 Lafayette Street in Cape May. On Saturday, November 28, Cape May Stage will also present 'The Twelve Dates of Christma...


Kathy Tilghman Pens New Historical Novel, SLAVES TO FREEDOM
by Christina Mancuso - January 06, 2016

'Slaves to Freedom' (published by Balboa Press) recounts the turbulent times of antebellum America through a friendship between two women: a black slave and an Irish immigrant. Both travel the Underground Railroad but neither knows the sacrifices that will be asked of them to achieve the freedom the...


Season Finale of WGN America's UNDERGROUND is #1 Original Scripted Series on Cable
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016

The pulse-pounding season one finale of WGN America's hit Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, was the #1 scripted original series on cable last Wednesday night among sought-after demos Adults 25-54...


Cleveland Public Theatre to Host 3rd Annual STATION HOPE
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the full list of participating artists for CPT's third annual Station Hope event-a jubilant community event inspired by the Underground Railroad and Cleveland's social justice heritage, and featuring over ...


Ars Nova to Host 'Off Color Salon Series' for UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016

Presented in conjunction with the New York premiere of Underground Railroad Game, Ars Nova presents the Off Color Salon Series which features artists, scholars, writers and community leaders in post-show discussions examining race, sexuality and education....






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