Ernest Hogan

BWW Blog: Highlighting Landmark Moments in Black Theatre History

Theatre would not be theatre without the efforts of Black artists, and it’s important to learn about their impact on the industry. In honor of Black History Month, here is a timeline of theatre milestones achieved by Black professionals. 

Emerson String Quartet to Open Music Mountain's 87th Season; Lineup Announced!

Concert aficionados from around the country will want to mark their calendars for Music Mountain, America's oldest continuing summer chamber music festival, when it kicks off its record-breaking 87th Anniversary Season beginning Sunday, June 5th!

BWW Review: World Premiere of THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN at Stoneham Theatre

Stoneham Theatre presents the world premiere of Michael Aman's THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN, a play about Ernest Hogan, the "father of ragtime." A long forgotten African American musical innovator, Hogan attained great success before tumbling into infamy. This important story imagines his relationship with an Irish immigrant nurse charged with caring for him in the final months of his life at the turn of the 20th century.

World Premiere of THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN Wraps Stoneham Theatre's 14th Season, Beg. Tonight

The Unbleached American tells the story of Ernest Hogan, the 'father of ragtime' and the first African American to perform on Broadway. Beloved by his fans and wealthy beyond his wildest dreams, Hogan was also an infamous writer of 'coon songs' that many considered offensive to his own race. The Unbleached American imagines the relationship between Ernest and the woman sent to care for him at the end of his life.

Stoneham Theatre to Present THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN, 4/10-27

This April, Stoneham Theatre audiences will discover a piece of American history with the World Premiere of Michael Aman's play The Unbleached American.

World Premiere of THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN to Wrap Stoneham Theatre's 14th Season in 2014

The Unbleached American tells the story of Ernest Hogan, the 'father of ragtime' and the first African American to perform on Broadway. Beloved by his fans and wealthy beyond his wildest dreams, Hogan was also an infamous writer of 'coon songs' that many considered offensive to his own race. The Unbleached American imagines the relationship between Ernest and the woman sent to care for him at the end of his life.

First Reading Of New Drama THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN Debuts 6/15

Theatre Resources Unlimited and Lisa Dozier in association with Elaine Smith will present the first New York public reading of the new drama The Unbleached American by Michael Aman, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story) on June 15th at 7pm.

First Reading Of New Drama THE UNBLEACHED AMERICAN Debuts 6/15

Theatre Resources Unlimited and Lisa Dozier in association with Elaine Smith will present the first New York public reading of the new drama The Unbleached American by Michael Aman, directed by Michael Bush (Stormy Weather, Based on a Totally True Story) on June 15th at 7pm.

New Voices @ New Rep Features New Works Free to Public

New Repertory Theatre presents New Voices @ New Rep, a staged reading series. Featuring four new works by established and emerging American playwrights, New Voices @ New Rep is open to the public, and admission is free.