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WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Extends for Additional Week at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present one-week extension of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 25, 2025

Classic Stage Company just celebrated opening night of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos from inside opening night!

Review Roundup: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Classic Stage Company is presenting Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut. Read the reviews!

Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.

Photos: Meet the Cast of WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company will soon present Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos of the company here!

Grantham Coleman, Lakisha Michelle May & More Join WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more.

Gigi Zumbado, Jessika Van and Davi Santos Cast in Freeform's BESTIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2019

Today, Freeform announced that newcomer Gigi Zumbado, Jessika Van (“Seoul Searching”) and Davi Santos (“Tell Me a Story,” “47 Meters Down: Uncaged”) have joined the previously announced cast of Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively and Brooks Brantly in the highly anticipated new comedy series “Besties” (working title).

Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively, and Brooks Brantly Cast in New Freeform Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019

Today, Freeform announced that Jordin Sparks (“Sparkle”), Matt Shively (“The Real O'Neals”) and newcomer Brooks Brantly have been cast in the highly anticipated new comedy series “Besties” (working title).

BWW Review: Compelling SWEAT Tells an Emotional Tale of the Fall of the American Working Middle Class and its Effect on the Nation
by Roy Berko - Oct 31, 2018

Lynn Nottage, who has been called 'as fine a playwright as America has,' started to craft 'Sweat,' which is now getting a production at Cleveland Play House, in 2011, just before the height of the national malaise, but not before Reading, Pennsylvania and similar areas were hit by layoffs, plant closings, and general angst. The playwright honed in on the national problem and succeeded in writing a raw, disturbing and illuminating script that won the 2017 Pulitzer for Drama.

Photo Flash: Cleveland Playhouse Presents Lynn Nottage's SWEAT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018

Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat. Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.

SWEAT Offers A Compelling Portrait Of Pride And Survival At Cleveland Play House
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2018

Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat.  Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.

'Death Of Abi Babatunde' Screenplay By Larry Powell Wins A Spot In L.A. Table Read Series With Starry Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

LA-based organization Scriptd is presenting a 'table read' of Larry Powell's feature screenplay 'The Death of Abi Babatunde' at venue ArtShare LA on Wednesday, May 30th 2018 at 8pm. Scriptd (Scriptd.com) is an organization that connects talented writers with fans and the community to help find, promote and actualize film and TV's next big scripts.

ABC to Host 16th Annual ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 4, 2017

Coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 4, ABC Talent and Casting will host the 16th annual ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase in an effort to discover new, up-and-coming talent.

Photo Coverage: SIGNIFICANT OTHER and Broadway- A Perfect Match! Go Inside Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Mar 3, 2017

Meet Jordan Berman. He's single. And he has a date with a co-worker to see a documentary about the Franco-Prussian war. At least, he thinks it's a date. Significant Other follows Jordan and his three closest friends as they navigate love, friendship and New York in the twenty-something years.

Photo Flash: Connecticut Repertory Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for AN ABSOLUTE TURKEY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2016

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces the cast of Georges Feydeau's 'An Absolute Turkey', adapted from Le Dindon by Nicki Frei and Peter Hall. Paul Mullins will direct. Performances will be held in the Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre from December 1st through December 10th, 2016. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.

BWW Review: FLY at Crossroads Through 4/17 is Brilliant Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 12, 2016

'FLY' is on the Crossroads Theater Stage through April 17th. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, directed by Khan and choreographed by Hope Clarke, this must-see production is brilliant.

Photo Flash: First Look at FLY at Crossroads Theatre Co.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016

FLY, the soaring tale of the first African American Army Air Corp pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, returns in April to Crossroads Theatre Company where it premiered seven years ago, culminating a bicoastal tour of the critically acclaimed production.

FLY, Inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, Comes to New Victory Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016

From training to combat, experience the anguish, fears and triumphs of a brotherhood who fought for freedom abroad -- and at home. FLY, directed by Ricardo Khan, co-founder and former artistic director of Crossroads Theatre Company, and choreographed by Hope Clarke (A Free Man of Color; Jelly's Last Jam; Caroline, or Change) and Omar Edwards (Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk), tells the heroic tale of the Tuskegee Airmen through the eyes of four courageous young men.

FLY, Inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, Coming to New Victory Theater This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2016

From training to combat, experience the anguish, fears and triumphs of a brotherhood who fought for freedom abroad -- and at home. FLY, directed by Ricardo Khan, co-founder and former artistic director of Crossroads Theatre Company, and choreographed by Hope Clarke (A Free Man of Color; Jelly's Last Jam; Caroline, or Change) and Omar Edwards (Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk), tells the heroic tale of the Tuskegee Airmen through the eyes of four courageous young men.

Cast Set for FLY at Pasadena Playhouse This Winter; Play Heads Off-Broadway This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2016

The West Coast premiere of The Pasadena Playhouse/Crossroads Theatre Company production of FLY, by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, and inspired by the American Heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen, has found its cast.