The Gordon Parks Foundation To Host Annual Gala This May
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.
GOD HELP THEM IF WE WAKE UP Comes to New Orleans This Year
The Walking Dead's Ann Mahoney, and D.C. theatre maven Gillian Shelly, have penned a new play. Recipients of The Carol Sutton/Sherri Marina Memorial Grant, they have also garnered a contribution of $37K in matching funds toward the first production of the piece. Described as 'A Beautiful Disaster Play with Feminist Cojones,' it is set to be performed in New Orleans, LA in November of this year.
Voices In The Dark Repertory Theatre Company Announces Its 2019 Season Spotlighting Disenfranchised Communities
Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company presents its 27th season line up of 'The DREAM - REALIZED.' In keeping with its mission, Voices has selected a trilogy of plays that exemplify and epitomizes both 'the dream deferred, and the dream realized.' Its mission: to present, produce and promote plays, films, art, dance, literary and musical interpretations that are artistic expressions of the "disenfranchised. In short, its mission is to promote understanding and goodwill between the sexes, races, and ethnicities through the Arts - the tie that binds.
Voices In The Dark Repertory Theatre Company Announces Its 2019 Season Spotlighting Disenfranchised Communities
Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company is proud to present its 27th season line up of 'The DREAM - REALIZED.' In keeping with its mission, Voices has selected a trilogy of plays that exemplify and epitomizes both 'the dream deferred, and the dream realized.' Its mission: to present, produce and promote plays, films, art, dance, literary and musical interpretations that are artistic expressions of the 'disenfranchised. In short, its mission is to promote understanding and goodwill between the sexes, races, and ethnicities through the Arts - the tie that binds.
Idina Menzel Joins Roundabout Spring Gala, Honoring John Lithgow
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces Idina Menzel will join the 2019 Gala evening celebrating John Lithgow with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Menzel will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Returns
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.
CAMINO REAL by Tennessee Williams Opens in New Orleans at the Marigny Opera House This July
You've never seen Tennessee Williams like this before. From the characters to the setting, nothing compares to Camino Real. The play takes place in a mythic border town situated in the Southwest, or perhaps tucked just inside of Mexico, which sits in the shadow of a gargantuan border wall built to keep the bad hombres out-or is it built to keep the residents of the town in? This summer The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will transport audiences to this sultry dreamscape at the glorious Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferdinand Street) beginning in July and running through August.
Photo Flash: Apollo Theater Hosts Spring Gala, Featuring LL Cool J, Prince Tribute & More
Last evening, the Apollo Theater celebrated its 11th Annual Spring Gala raising $1.7M for its year-round artistic and community programming initiatives. The concert portion of the evening was hosted by LL COOL J, and opened with the dynamic dancing duo Laurent & Larry Bourgeois of Les Twins. The concert also featured performances by legendary R&B group, The O'Jays including rousing version of Love Train, The Backstabbers, For the Love of Money and more. Rising star vocalist, Leon Bridges brought the crowd to its feet with a performance of Mustang Sally and vocalist Andra Day performed her hit song City Burns,followed by a touching performance of Unforgettable in tribute to legendary songstress Natalie Cole. Host LL COOL J also joined DJ D-Nice for a tribute to Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest - one of several iconic artists lost in 2016.
John Patrick Shanley, John Lahr and More Headline 2015 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival This Week
Theater luminaries John Patrick Shanley, Keir Dullea, Mia Dillon, Martin Sherman, Brenda Currin, John Lahr, John Waters, Bryan Batt and Joel Vig are just a few of the illustrious headliners who will participate in the 29th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, this week, March 25-29, 2015.
Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins Tonight
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.
John Patrick Shanley, John Lahr and More to Headline 2015 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, 3/25-29
Theater luminaries John Patrick Shanley, Keir Dullea, Mia Dillon, Martin Sherman, Brenda Currin, John Lahr, John Waters, Bryan Batt and Joel Vig are just a few of the illustrious headliners who will participate in the 29th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 25-29, 2015.
Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins 3/7
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.