Andrew Young

Andra Day To Perform At The Gordon Parks Foundation's Annual Gala; Colman Domingo & More to Present
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Ahead of its Annual Awards Dinner & Auction of Select Gordon Parks' photographs, The Gordon Parks Foundation has revealed this year's performer and presenters. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

The Gordon Parks Foundation Launches Collection-Building Initiative With Mikki Ferrill & LeRoy Henderson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced the formation of The Gordon Parks Foundation's Legacy Initiative, a collection-building fund that will focus on mid-and late-career artists whose enduring work is connected to Parks's life and legacy.

Free Screening of KING IN THE WILDERNESS to be Presented at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Westport Country Playhouse will present a free-of-charge screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary film, “King in the Wilderness'. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

'Jimmy Carter' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE to Air on PBS Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2024

In remembrance of the life of the 39th President, the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary Jimmy Carter will have an encore broadcast on Monday, December 30, 2024, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App.

The Gordon Parks Foundation Presents RALPH ELLISON: PHOTOGRAPHER Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

The Gordon Parks Foundation will present Ralph Ellison: Photographer, an exhibition of photographs shot by Ellison held in The Gordon Parks Foundation's collection.

The Gordon Parks Foundation To Host Annual Gala This May
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its annual gala on May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Anna Wintour, Bethann Hardison, Rashid Johnson, and Ambassador Andrew Young, with co-chairs including Alicia Keys and Spike Lee.

Quick And Funny Musicals To Premiere PERIOD PIECE At UCB Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Quick and Funny Musicals announced 'Period Piece: The Mostly Fabricated Story of the Invention of the Pad,' premiering September 24th at UCB Theatre. Inspired by shows like Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.

Carnegie Hall and Healing Of The Nations Foundation Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

On Wednesday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m., the Healing of the Nations Foundation in association with Carnegie Hall presents a free Juneteenth Celebration event in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Rialto Center for the Arts Closes in on Fundraising Goal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen.   

Video: Icarus Phoenix Releases 'Necessary Painful' Video
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024

Discover the new video 'Necessary Painful' by ICARUS PHOENIX, shared via Psychedelic Baby Mag. Dive into their unique sound with the recently released Son EP.

ANDREW YOUNG - TIMELESS Comes to The Drama Factory in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2023

Join International saxophonist Andrew Young and Cape Town's own Pianist Tony Drake for an unforgettable night of music! Experience the magic of jazz, blues, and swing with a modern twist. Learn more about Andrew Young - Timeless here!

Review: SOMETHING MOVING: A MEDITATION ON MAYNARD at Ford's Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Sep 28, 2023

There may be no better town for political drama than Washington, and no theater more historically consequential than Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated 158 years ago.

Atlanta Chinese Dance Company to Present WE BELONG HERE: RISING AGAINST ASIAN HATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

Atlanta Chinese Dance Company is  celebrating the humanity of the Chinese community and amplifies the history and solidarity of past and present Asian American civil rights movements through an original production We Belong Here: Rising Against Asian Hate on April 15-16 at Gas South Theater.

Live & In Color Is Now Accepting Musical Theatre Submissions For 2023 Fall Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

Live & In Color has announced that they are now accepting musical theatre submissions for their 2023 fall retreat at the Bingham Camp. This opportunity is open to playwrights, composers & lyricists of color and/or other underrepresented communities interested in developing their new musical.

Submissions Are Now Open For Live & In Color's 2023 June Bingham New Playwright Commission
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

Live & In Color has announced the opening of applications for the 2023 June Bingham New Playwright Commission. This program provides holistic creation and development support to early-career femme and/or non-binary playwrights to take a play from inception through a first reading.

SOUND OF THE 70S Comes to The Drama Factory This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

There was more variety in music in the 1970s than ever before. Music listeners had dozens of genres to choose from and many of them rose to popularity at different points during the decade. Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop, Hard Rock, Soft Rock and Disco all carved out their place in the music world in the 1970s.

St. Ann's Warehouse & Afro Latin Jazz Announce FANDANGO AT THE WALL Free Concert in Brooklyn Bridge Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

After reopening its Brooklyn waterfront theater last fall, St. Ann’s Warehouse is launching its second post-shutdown season with a continuation of large-scale outdoor performance and public art presentations that address urgent humanitarian issues.

Maria Clark And Maria Thompson Corley Release New Album Of Spirituals And Hymns, SOUL SANCTUARY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Acclaimed soprano Maria Clark and award-winning pianist/composer Maria Thompson Corley have released a new album of spirituals and hymns called Soul Sanctuary.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Among Audie Awards Finalists
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!

GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays The Beatles Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

Andrew Young is back in South Africa and ready to wow the audience at The Drama Factory. Through music Andrew will take the audience on a journey of his life growing up in Liverpool and play the songs that have influenced him and a generation of musicians.