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Review: CROWNS at Center Repertory Company
by Steve Murray - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of CROWNS at Center Repertory Company? Can a play centered around hats sustain interest for an extended period – in the case of Regina Taylors spirited Crowns, the answer is a resounding yes. These hats, worn by African American women, are so much more than an accessory to their outfits, representing cultural traditions, family histories, and pride.

Get Ready for a Spectacular Musical Journey with CROWNS by Regina Taylor at the Center Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023

Join in at the Center Repertory Company for an unforgettable musical experience with 'Crowns.' Don't miss out on this roof-raising celebration filled with vibrant performances and captivating storytelling.

Regina Taylor's CROWNS: A GOSPEL MUSICAL to be Presented at Little Theatre of Manchester in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

Little Theatre of Manchester will present Crowns, written by Regina Taylor, directed by Rae Janeil, adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

Photos: Casting And Community Nights Revealed For BCS' Presentation Of ArtsCentric Production Of CROWNS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2023

See photos from ArtsCentric’s new production of Regina Taylor’s Crowns, a celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity.

Baltimore Center Stage to Present ArtsCentric Production Of CROWNS in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

Baltimore Center Stage will present ArtsCentric's new production of Regina Taylor's Crowns, a celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity.

BWW Review: CROWNS at Sankofa African American Theatre Company At Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - May 29, 2022

This cast is comprised of superb storytellers who use their voices, facial expressions, and movement to draw the audience into the performance. The most remarkable part of Crowns is the way in which it tackles heavy and complicated themes in a way that leaves the audience with an overwhelming feeling joy and hope that unites and uplifts.

Photos: First Look at CROWNS at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) concludes its live, in-person Main Stage season with the musical Crowns by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats” by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

CCCT Shows Off Its 'Hattitude' With The Gospel Musical CROWNS, April 15- May 15
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Contra Costa Civic Theatre concludes its live, in-person Main Stage season with the musical Crowns by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats” by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway, with music direction by Branice McKenzie and choreography by Jennifer Frazier, Crowns plays for 15 performances from April 15-May 15.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre to Reopen This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) today announced plans to reopen the theatre to live in-person performances as its 62nd season begins October 1.

Breaking: Roundabout Postpones CAROLINE, OR CHANGE & More Until Spring 2021; TROUBLE IN MIND Added to Line-Up
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2020

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced that the current theatrical season will resume in Spring 2021, and has added the Broadway debut of Alice Childress's Trouble in Mind, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, to its roster of upcoming shows. Childress was a Founding Member of the American Negro Theatre and the first African-American woman to be produced professionally in New York (Gold Through The Trees in 1952); Randolph-Wright is a celebrated director and writer whose play Blue had an acclaimed run at Roundabout in 2001. Trouble in Mind will premiere on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre in Winter 2021/22.

Joe Morton, Dyllon Burnside and More Join Live Reading Of CUTTIN UP To Benefit The Classical Theatre Of Harlem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2020

An online streamed reading of Charles Randolph-Wright's Cuttin Up based on the book 'Cuttin Up: Wit and Wisdom From Black Barbershops by Craig Marberry.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre Announces Its 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2019

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) today announced its 60th Main Stage season, including the East Bay premiere of a foot-stomping bluegrass musical, a beloved holiday tale as a radio show, a fresh-from- Broadway comedy/drama about one family's coming to terms with aging, the Bay Area premiere of the rest of the LBJ story, and a joyous gospel musical.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Celebrates Black History Month By Presenting CROWNS: A GOSPEL MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2019

In celebration of Black History Month, Theatre Tuscaloosa presents 'Crowns: A Gospel Musical' February 15-24 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road).

Theatre Tuscaloosa Celebrates Black History Month By Presenting CROWNS: A GOSPEL MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2019

In celebration of Black History Month, Theatre Tuscaloosa presents 'Crowns: A Gospel Musical' February 15-24 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road).

Theatre Tuscaloosa Celebrates Black History Month By Presenting CROWNS: A GOSPEL MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2019

In celebration of Black History Month, Theatre Tuscaloosa presents 'Crowns: A Gospel Musical' February 15-24 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road).

Vintage Theatre Productions Announces 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018

Vintage Theatre Productions announces 11 shows for the 2019 season. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora. Early bird season tickets are $199 and currently on sale. Single ticket will go on sale October 1. Call 303-856-7830 or purchase online at www.vintagetheatre.org. 

Dominion Entertainment To Bring 'Hattitude' This Summer With Production Of CROWNS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2018

Dominion Entertainment Group has announced 'Crowns' as its next production to hit the stage. From May 30 - June 10, the gospel musical by Golden Globe winning playwright Regina Taylor, will run at the Fulton County Southwest Arts Center Performance Theater & Gallery.

Dominion Entertainment To Bring 'Hattitude' This Summer With Production Of CROWNS
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018

Dominion Entertainment Group has announced 'Crowns' as its next production to hit the stage. From May 30 - June 10, the gospel musical by Golden Globe winning playwright Regina Taylor, will run at the Fulton County Southwest Arts Center Performance Theater & Gallery.

Portland Playhouse Season 11 With Special Guests Profile Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018

Portland Playhouse is thrilled to announce that Profile Theatre will present two plays in rep in its newly renovated North Portland theatre during the 2018-19 Season. The Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theatre will also take up a one week residency in the space during the spring of 2019.

CROWNS to Inspire at Cape Fear Regional Theatre Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018

CROWNS, a gospel musical, will run at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre from May 17 to June 3. This production is adapted by Regina Taylor from the book of the same name by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.