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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.

Season 2 of Critically Drama UNDERGROUND Debuts on DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017

The harrowing journey to freedom along the Underground Railroad continues when the critically acclaimed drama, UNDERGROUND: SEASON TWO, debuts on DVD July 11 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment....


Urban Ink Presents FREEDOM SINGER Next Month Photo Urban Ink Presents FREEDOM SINGER Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

Following the acclaimed world premiere of Freedom Singer during Black History month 2017, Urban Ink is proud to bring this must-see theatre production to the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre from Oct. 7 18, 2017....


New Book Release from Fireship Press - The Irish Milliner: The Making of an Irish-American Woman in 19th Century New York
by Robert Diamond - June 02, 2017

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Amazon to Develop One-Hour Original Limited Drama THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2017

Amazon is currently developing a script-to-series one-hour original limited drama, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, based on Colson Whitehead's National Book Award winning novel....


Chorale Launches 61st Season with Oktoberfest and Reformers & Rebels Concert Photo Chorale Launches 61st Season with Oktoberfest and Reformers & Rebels Concert
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2017

The Colorado Springs Chorale proudly announces the launch of its 61st performance season with an Oktoberfest event on Oct. 6 from 6 to 10pm, and its fall concert entitled, REFORMERS & REBELS: Music for a Changing Tide, on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in downtown...


Legendary Soprano Kathleen Battle to Make Auditorium Theatre Debut Photo Legendary Soprano Kathleen Battle to Make Auditorium Theatre Debut
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2017

Legendary soprano Kathleen Battle makes her debut at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, the Theatre for the People, today, September 30, with the program Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey....


Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 12 Photo Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 12
by Audition Roundup - November 12, 2017

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 12, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! ...


Al Gore, Ron Chernow, Reza Aslan and More Slated for Chicago Humanities Festival's FALLFEST/17: BELIEF
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017

This fall, the Chicago Humanities Festival is asking Chicagoans, what do you believe? Belief will be the theme of CHF's 2017 Fallfest. CHF's flagship festival will feature nearly 100 events between October 29 and November 12....


4th Annual Station Hope Celebration Features 250 Artists Performing Social Justice-Inspired Works
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce CPT's fourth annual Station Hope event on Saturday, April 29th, from 6:30 - 10:30pm on the grounds of St. John's Episcopal Church, 2600 Church Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio....


Ars Nova's UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME Tour Will Travel to Germany, D.C. and More
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017

Ars Nova has announced an international tour of the critically acclaimed Underground Railroad Game. The provocative production, which premiered in New York last year, was created by Jennifer Kidwell and Scott R. Sheppard with Philadelphia based theater company Lightning Rod Special and directed by T...


BEYOND THE OAK TREES, the Story of Harriet Tubman, Premieres At Crossroads Theatre Company for Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2017

Crossroads Theatre Company will mark Black History Month, Feb. 16-26, with the world premiere of Beyond the Oak Trees, by Kisha Bundridge, the daring story of abolitionist Harriet Tubman merging past and present along the Underground Railroad....


WGN America Posts Best Monthly Audience Delivery in Network's History
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017

Fueled by the continued momentum of its original series, 'Outsiders' and 'Underground,' the burgeoning entertainment destination WGN America posted the best monthly audience delivery in the history of the network in March 2017 among Total Viewers and the best month in prime in 7 years among Adults 2...


DADA RAFIKI: A CELEBRATION OF SISTERHOOD Coming to Aronoff Center This Fall Photo DADA RAFIKI: A CELEBRATION OF SISTERHOOD Coming to Aronoff Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2017

Award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth and the Cincinnati Arts Association are proud to present Dada Rafiki: A Celebration of Sisterhood, an empowering, inspirational cultural gathering celebrating remarkable women in the community by honoring their spirit and the legacy of their service and accomplis...


The Foundry Theatre to Present World Premiere of W. David Hancock's MASTER
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017

The Foundry Theatre announces the world premiere of MASTER, a new play by Obie Award winning playwright W. David Hancock (The Convention of Cartography), created in collaboration with acclaimed visual artist Wardell Milan....


Project: Humanity's FREEDOM SINGER Tour to Stop at the Citadel This Autumn Photo Project: Humanity's FREEDOM SINGER Tour to Stop at the Citadel This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

Citadel Theatre will welcome Project: Humanity's acclaimed production of Freedom Singer to The Club, October 25 to 29, 2017....


BWW Review: Vortex SYT Tackles the Timely and Relevant: IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE Photo BWW Review: Vortex SYT Tackles the Timely and Relevant: IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by Joni Lorraine - July 27, 2017

IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE is a well-executed, tight, and engaging production....


Photo Flash: First Look at New Adaptation of MISS JULIE, Playing This Weekend at Access Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017

Strindberg's divisive and controversial play, Miss Julie, premieres in a new adaptation this month at Access Theater in TriBeCa. Scroll down for a first look at the show!...


Bestselling Author of The Underground Railroad to Deliver a Keynote at Content Marketing World 2017
by Robert Diamond - June 30, 2017

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Virginia Arts Festival and Norfolk State University Present Kathleen Battle
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017

One of the most famous renowned operatic sopranos of the past century, five-time Grammy Award winner Kathleen Battle brings her critically acclaimed Underground Railroad performance to Norfolk State University's Wilder Center on March 26, as part of the Virginia Arts Festival....


See All the Winners from the 62nd Annual Obie Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2017

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President) and The Village Voice (Peter Barbey, Owner) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 62nd Annual Obie Awards®. Jennifer Kidwell & Scott R. Sheppard's Underground Railroad Game, produced by Ars Nova, and J.T. Roger's Oslo, produced by Lincoln...


Acclaimed Documentary I AM SUN MU Releases on Netflix Today
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2017

It was announced today that Netflix has acquired global distribution rights to Required Reading's critically acclaimed feature documentary I AM SUN MU, which is available for streaming beginning today on the award-winning network....


Cleveland Public Theatre & Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Present ROAD TO HOPE
by Julie Musbach - March 18, 2017

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at OUTHWAITE COMMUNITY HOMES, a free performing arts event celebrating hope, honoring Cleveland's leadership role in areas of social justice and equity, addressing modern day struggles for freedom and justice, and rejoicing in Outhwait...


Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, AN OCTOROON Encore and More Set for Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2017

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power, and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping our country....


The Foundry Theatre to Present World Premiere of W. David Hancock's MASTER
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017

The Foundry Theatre announces the world premiere of MASTER, a new play by Obie Award winning playwright W. David Hancock (The Convention of Cartography), created in collaboration with acclaimed visual artist Wardell Milan....


Cast of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Set for Live Tweeting Experience Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - March 08, 2017

UNDERGROUND fans everywhere can experience the exhilarating season two premiere of the hit Underground Railroad thriller right alongside the show's cast and creative team, for a special 'tweet up' viewing experience...






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