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Theatre In The X Will Host Free Performances of ONE MONKEY DON'T STOP NO SHOW

Theatre in the X, which was created in 2013 to provide the people of West Philadelphia and the African American community at large the opportunity to see professional quality theater in their own neighborhood for no cost, will present One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, a hilarious and heartfelt play by renowned playwright Don Evans, for their 11th season.
Theater To Go Continues Salute To NJ Playwrights At MCCC's Kelsey Theatre With A LOVESONG FOR MISS LYDIA February 9-11

Theater to Go presents 'A Lovesong for Miss Lydia,' a play by Don Evans, at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Join us as we explore the story of Lydia Frazier, an elderly widow who takes in a charming boarder with unexpected consequences. Don't miss this heartfelt production!
DC Jazz Festival Announces Orrin Evans' Artist Residency

Orrin Evans’ DCJF residency is part of the Jazz Road Creative Residencies program, a program of South Arts. Jazz Road Creative Residencies is an artist-centric program that promotes artistic flexibility. A two-time Grammy nominee and Pew Fellow, Orrin Evans has been recognized as one of the most distinctive and inventive pianists of his generation.
Nominees Announced for the 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awards,a?? with Miranda Lambert topping the list at seven nominations.
Andre De Shields, Dominique Morisseau and More Join BLACK THEATRE WEEK from The Black Theatre Network

The Black Theatre Network has announced Black Theatre Week: A Virtual Event.
Maren Morris Tops List of Nominees for the CMA AWARDS - See Full List!

The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards,a?? as Maren Morris tops the list of finalists with six nominations. Brothers Osborne receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while 11 garner three nominations eacha?"Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Scott Hendricks, Dann Huff, Greg Kurstin, Kacey Musgraves, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood. For the night's highest honor, reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban is nominated again in the category alongside Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Underwood. 
Miranda Lambert Tops Nominees 51st Annual CMA AWARDS; Winners Announced Live 11/8

Miranda Lambert tops the list of nominees for 'The 51 st Annual CMA Awards' with five nominations. Little Big Town and Keith Urban each garner four nominations, tying for the second most nominations this year.
Orrin Evans & Friends to Feature Paul Jost at South Restaurant and Jazz

Every Sunday in July - July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 20 - Orrin Evans & Friends Features Paul Jost in a month-long residency at South Restaurant, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Two shows each Sunday are at 7 and 9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. The cover is $10 and reservations can be made at 215-600-0220 or at www. southrestaurant.net .
The Friday 5: 'NIGHT, MOTHER's Mabry and Hayes

Opening tonight in Mt. Juliet is Encore Theatre Company's production of Marsha Norman's 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning 'night, Mother, starring Meigie Mabry and Elizabeth Hayes in a revival directed by Joel Meriwether. Today, Mabry and Hayes move into our Friday 5 spotlight, revealing what motivates them to do theater and, perhaps more telling, suggesting why you should buy a ticket and see them in the play…
TANKS OF FURY to Debut 11/9 on Smithsonian Channel

Smithsonian Channel goes behind-the-scenes of the current blockbuster film Fury, starring Academy Award(R) winner Brad Pitt, to explore the real struggles of World War II tank crews. The new one-hour special, TANKS OF FURY, premieres Sunday, November 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
BWW Reviews: ONE MONKEY DON'T STOP NO SHOW at Hatiloo

In this context, 'monkey' is slang for an obstacle. Where obstacles are, collisions follow. City collides with country, middle class collides with working class, age collides with youth, and women collide with men.
RED VELVET, ARABIAN NIGHTS & More Set for Indhu Rubasingham's First Tricycle Programme

Indhu Rubasingham has announced her inaugural season at The Tricycle, which will launch with the World Premiere of Red Velvet, written by Lolita Chakrabarti with Adrian Lester in the role of Ira Aldridge; followed by The Tricycle's first festive family show, The Arabian Nights, written by Mary Zimmerman and adapted from The Book Of The Thousand Nights and One Night. In 2013, The Tricycle present an Eclipse Theatre production of One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, by Don Evans, followed by another World Premiere: Paper Dolls, written by Philip Himberg and adapted from the award-winning documentary by Tomer Heymann, produced by Stanley Buchthal.
St. Petersburg Opera Presents OPERA IDOL Tonight, May 12

St. Petersburg Opera is presenting its fourth Opera Idol evening of singing tonight, May 12. The culmination of its Music in Motion series of workshops, Opera Idol will feature ten singers, all from the local area, who will vie to become the audience choice.
St. Petersburg Opera Presents OPERA IDOL, May 12

St. Petersburg Opera is presenting its fourth Opera Idol evening of singing on Saturday, May 12. The culmination of its Music in Motion series of workshops, Opera Idol will feature ten singers, all from the local area, who will vie to become the audience choice.
St. Petersburg Opera Announces OPERA IDOL, 5/12

St. Petersburg Opera is presenting its fourth Opera Idol evening on Saturday, May 12. The culmination of its Music in Motion series of workshops, Opera Idol will feature ten singers, all from the local area, who will vie to become the audience choice.
STC's STRANGE INTERLUDE by Eugene O'Neill Closes Tonight, 4/29

Continuing its 25th Anniversary Season, the Shakespeare Theatre Company presents Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Strange Interlude. Directed by STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn, Strange Interlude runs at the Company's Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) through tonight, April 29, 2012.
STC's Michael Kahn to Direct Strange Interlude by Eugene O'Neill 3/27-4/29

Continuing its 25th Anniversary Season, the Shakespeare Theatre Company is set to present Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Strange Interlude.
BWW Reviews: ONE MONKEY DON'T STOP NO SHOW, Crucible Studio, Sheffield 15/09/2011

The Sheffield Theatres/Eclipse Theatre production of Don Evans' comedy is a riotous night out.
Eclipse and Sheffield Theatres Join For ONE MONKEY DON'T STOP NO SHOW

Eclipse Theatre and Sheffield Theatres will revive Don Evans' seminal play One Monkey Don't Stop No Show this autumn.
BIGGEST LOSER Gets Two New Trainers, 1/4

NBC's popular series 'The Biggest Loser' launches season eleven on Tuesday, January 4 (8-10 p.m. ET). But this time, there will be two new trainers and an engaging new twist that will change the game completely for the eleven teams of two coming to the 'Biggest Loser' ranch hoping to transform their bodies, their health and their lives.

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How many shows has Don Evans written?

Don Evans has written 3 shows including Louis (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Mahalia (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Blues for a Gospel Queen (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

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