Cynthia Robinson

Primm Valley Resorts Announces January Headline Entertainment At Star Of The Desert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

Primm Valley Resorts continues to entertain locals and visitors alike with just a short drive from Vegas or a stop on the way in.  The Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino continually features a variety of headline entertainment at affordable prices.

Theaters Join Forces For First Annual National BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

In October 2020, Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) and Blackboard Plays announced an open call for submissions to The Black Motherhood* and Parenting New Play Festival.

Low Cut Connie Reveals Brand New Video 'Charyse'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021

'There are 8 million stories in the Naked City. Charyse is just one of them. I love singing about her,' says front man Adam Weiner.

Low Cut Connie & Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Partner For Special Episode Of 'Tough Cookies'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 18, 2021

The show, which will mark episode #79 of 'Tough Cookies,' will be available to  stream via Low Cut Connie and the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's social media accounts.

Debut Novel Birds Of Wonder By Cornell University Professor Cynthia Robinson Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018

February 20, 2018 is the official publication day for the novel Birds of Wonder by Cynthia Robinson. Set among the hills and lakes of upstate New York and told in six vibrantly distinct voices, this complex and original narrative chronicles the rippling effects of a young girl's death through a densely intertwined community. By turns funny, fierce, lyrical and horrifying, Birds of Wonder probes family ties, the stresses that break them, and the pasts that never really let us go.

The Fire This Time Festival Welcomes Four Playwrights to New Works Lab
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

The Obie Award winning The Fire This Time Festival welcomes four new playwrights to the third cycle of their New Works Lab, which was created to help playwrights of African and African American descent develop new full-length projects over an eight month period, which will culminate in public readings in Spring 2018.

New Senior Theater Company Debuts on KUBU-FM
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017

Sacramento's California Stage is launching 'Third Age - Onstage,' a professionally oriented Company of senior actors to create and present theatrical productions for Sacramento audiences.

National Black Theatre Announces 2018 Resident Artists
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre (NBT) has selected the resident artists for  two of its  signature programs: I Am Soul Playwright Residency and the Soul Producing Program.

48HOURS IN... HARLEM to Reimagine Baldwin & Sanchez Works at National Black Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2017

Harlem9 presents the Obie Award Winning 48HOURS IN... HARLEM - a twist on the traditional 24-hour play festival. This event marks the 7th year of the collaborative Harlem9 bringing together 6 playwrights, 6 directors, and 18 actors. 

Women's Work Short Play Festival Kicks Off Today at New Perspectives Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2016

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) is pleased to announce THE WORK GOES ON: A WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY SAMPLER.

Women's Work Short Play Festival to Kick Off Feb 23 at New Perspectives Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2016

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) is pleased to announce THE WORK GOES ON: A WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY SAMPLER.

Horse Trade Theater Group to Present 5th Annual FIRE THIS TIME Festival, 1/20-2/3
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 12, 2013

The African American experience is not represented solely by one voice or one style. For the fifth year in a row Horse Trade Theater Group will present The Fire This Time Festival (TFTT), providing a platform for talented early-career playwrights of African and African-American descent to explore new voices, styles, and challenging new directions for 21st century performing arts in order to move beyond common misconceptions of what's possible in 'black theater.'

Jeff Bradshaw, Catherine Russell and More Among Yoshi's San Francisco's 13 New Shows, March-June 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced newly-added shows fro March, April and June 2013, featuring Jeff Bradshaw, The Family Stone, DJ Afrika Bambaata, The Tubes feat. Fee Waybill, Dawn Richard, Freddie Jackson, Boca Do Rio, Marcus Johnson, Portland Cello Project Play Beck, Brubeck & Bach, Pharoah Sanders, Renaud Garcia-Fons, Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks and Catherine Russell. More details below.

MJ'S BRASS BOPPERS, Afrika Bambaataa and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant February 12 - March 11, 2013. For more information on these shows, go to yoshis.com/sanfrancisco.

The Family Stone Performs 'Everyday People' and More at The RRazz Room, Now thru 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame funk/rock group, THE FAMILY STONE from tonight, December 6 to 9. The engagement features original founding members and R&B Pioneer Award Winners, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico. The show will also feature Alex Davis and Trina Johnson on vocals, Nate Wingfield on guitar and musical director Blaise Sison on bass. The first inter-racial / inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of The Family Stone such as 'I Want to Take You Higher,' “Everyday People,' “Dance To The Music,' 'Hot Fun In The Summertime,' 'Family Affair' and 'Sing a Simple Song.'

The Family Stone Performs 'Everyday People' and More at The RRazz Room, 12/6-9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame funk/rock group, THE FAMILY STONE from December 6 to 9. The engagement features original founding members and R&B Pioneer Award Winners, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico. The show will also feature Alex Davis and Trina Johnson on vocals, Nate Wingfield on guitar and musical director Blaise Sison on bass. The first inter-racial / inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of The Family Stone such as 'I Want to Take You Higher,' “Everyday People,' “Dance To The Music,' 'Hot Fun In The Summertime,' 'Family Affair' and 'Sing a Simple Song.'

New Perspectives Theatre Co Presents JUSTIFIED, Closes 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

New Perspectives Theatre Co Presents JUSTIFIED 9/26-10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2011

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

New Perspectives Theatre Co Presents JUSTIFIED 9/26-10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2011

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

The Family Stone Brings 'Everyday People' To The Orleans Showroom 1/1, 1/2/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2010

Celebrate the New Year with rhythm and blues and a little rock and roll as The Family Stone brings the funk to The Orleans Showroom January 1 and 2.