Madame Walker Theatre Center Named Best Theatre in Indianapolis by WRTV A-List
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 24, 2010 On the heels of a welcoming reception held for the Madame Walker Theatre Center's new President, Dr. Terry Whitt Bailey, hosted by IDI's President Tamara Zahn, the Walker has now been named Indy's Best Theatre. ...
BROTHERS & SISTERS Preview: January 2 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011 'Scandalized' - Nora's seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty's new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty's boss, on 'Brothers & Sisters,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Te...
KOLT Run Creations Presents ESCAPE FROM HAPPINESS 11/19-12/19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2010 Escape From Happiness, a raucous dark comedy by celebrated playwright George F. Walker, will be presented by Sacramento's Elly Award-winning theatre company, KOLT Run Creations, at the Ooley Theatre from Friday, November 19th through Sunday, December 19th, 2010....
Photo Coverage: BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Promotes Cast Album at Barnes and Noble
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - October 27, 2010 Ghostlight Records celebrated the release of its Original Cast Recording of The Public Theater's Production of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON with a Barnes & Noble In-Store performance and CD signing by the cast members yesterday, October 26....
Levy, Larsen, Ghebremichael & Henderson Set for Industry Reading of WALKER IN BABYLON, 3/19
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2010 Producing company New Make Do would like to announce an industry presentation of WALKER IN BABYLON, a musical immersion experience that will have two readings March 19th at The Monkey Space. The cast includes Caissie Levy (Sheila in HAIR, WICKED), David Larsen (BILLY ELLIOT, GOOD VIBRATIONS), Asmer...
Walker Art Center Acquires Merce Cunningham Dance Co. Collection
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2011 The Walker Art Center and Cunningham Dance Foundation (CDF) announce the Walker's acquisition of a comprehensive collection of artist-made set pieces, costumes, painted drops, and props, created for the internationally renowned Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC)....
BROTHERS & SISTERS Preview: December 12 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - November 23, 2010 'Cold Turkey' - With the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life., on '...
Madame Walker Theatre Center Reverts Back To Independent Film House
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2011 The Madame Walker Theatre Center will again be home to independent films in its historic 940 seat theatre. The Walker Building, located on the Indiana Avenue corridor, was the center of entertainment, business and pride for the city's African-American community from the 1920s to the 1950s. The Theat...
Levy, Larsen, Ghebremichael & Henderson Set for Industry Reading of WALKER IN BABYLON, 3/19
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2010 Producing company New Make Do would like to announce an industry presentation of WALKER IN BABYLON, a musical immersion experience that will have two readings March 19th at The Monkey Space. The cast includes Caissie Levy (Sheila in HAIR, WICKED), David Larsen (BILLY ELLIOT, GOOD VIBRATIONS), Asmer...
Photo Flash: Idol the Musical Opens Off-Bway 8/12
by BWW - August 11, 2007 IDOL: THE MUSICAL, a satire on the worship of former 'American Idol' finalist, Clay Aiken, opens Sunday, August 12 at 8:15PM off-Broadway at the 45th Street Theatre....
Madame Walker Theatre Center Announces Kamp Kuumba
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011 The Madame Walker Theatre Center announces a new program, Kamp Kuumba, as a component of the already existing Youth-in-Arts Program....
Walker Art Center Acquires Merce Cunningham Dance Co. Collection
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2011 The Walker Art Center and Cunningham Dance Foundation (CDF) announce the Walker's acquisition of a comprehensive collection of artist-made set pieces, costumes, painted drops, and props, created for the internationally renowned Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC)....
Madame Walker Theatre Joins Freetown Village for Dinner Theatre 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2011 As events and programs abound at the Madame Walker Theatre Center, the organization looks within to present offerings for Black History Month....
TPS Honors Walker with Gregory A. Falls Award
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2010 Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) is pleased to announce the recipient of this year's Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award: M. Burke Walker. A freelance director in Manhattan since 1999, M. Burke Walker lived and worked in Seattle from 1966-1999. He was the Founding Artistic Director of the Empty S...
Benjamin Walker Joins 'X-Men'; No Word on BLOODY's Bway Chances
by Nicolas Coburn - June 18, 2010 Showbiz411 reports that Benjamin Walker, currently starring in Off-Broadway's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, has been confirmed for Matthew Vaughn's upcoming 'X-Men' prequel, 'X-Men: First Class.' According to the report, Walker has been cast as Beast, a role played previously in the series by LA CAG...
'Brothers & Sisters' Preview: October 31 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2010 'An Ideal Husband' - Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new venture...
Photo Flash: Idol the Musical Opens Off-Bway 8/12
by BWW - August 11, 2007 IDOL: THE MUSICAL, a satire on the worship of former 'American Idol' finalist, Clay Aiken, opens Sunday, August 12 at 8:15PM off-Broadway at the 45th Street Theatre....
'Brothers & Sisters' Preview: October 31 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2010 'An Ideal Husband' - Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new venture...
Photo Coverage: THE DIVINE SISTER Opens Off-Broadway!
by Linda Lenzi - September 23, 2010 THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress opened last night, September 22 at SoHo Playhouse. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!...
RIALTO CHATTER: Walker Turns Down X-Men for JACKSON?
by Robert Diamond - July 04, 2010 Futhering speculation reported on by BroadwayWorld.com on July 2nd is further word from Showbiz411.com's Roger Friedman that Benjamin Walker has turned down a role in the upcoming 'X-Men: First Class' film to instead help bring BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON to Broadway. ...
Photo Coverage: Willis, Starke, McKechnie & More Join LOVE, LOSS!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - March 25, 2011 Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's hit Off Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, welcomed its newest cast this week (performing March 23 through April 24, 2011). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the cekebration and brings you photo coverage below!...
Madame Walker Theatre Center Reverts Back To Independent Film House
by Kelsey Denette - December 20, 2010 The Madame Walker Theatre Center will again be home to independent films in its historic 940 seat theatre. The Walker Building, located on the Indiana Avenue corridor, was the center of entertainment, business and pride for the city's African-American community from the 1920s to the 1950s. The Theat...
RIALTO CHATTER: Walker Dropped from 'X-Men' Flick?
by Rialto Chatter - July 02, 2010 Actor Benjamin Walker, star of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, has been dropped from his role as Beast in 'X-Men: First Class,' The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports. However, adds Bamigboye, Walker may be offered the role again, as screen tests for potential replacements have not yet been satisfact...
Madame Walker Theatre Center Announces New Director of Rentals and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2010 The historic Madame Walker Theatre Center announces the newly appointed Sherri Brown-Webster to The Walker as Director of Rentals and Events....
Photo Flash: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - October 05, 2010 BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON began performances on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Monday, September 20, 2010 and officially opens on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. The show is written and directed by Drama Desk and Obie Award winner Alex Timbers and Obie Award winner... |