Gus Edwards
Date of Death: November 07, 1945 (66)
Birth Place: Hohensaliza, GERMANY
Latest News on Gus Edwards:
PORTRAITS IN BLACK Will Be Presented By Theatre Wesleyan This November (Oct 26, 2020)
18th Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State University Goes Virtual (Aug 27, 2020)
Broadway Books: 10 MORE Books on Black Theatre - Monologues, Plays, History, and More! (Jun 28, 2020)
PORTRAITS IN BLACK Will Be Presented By Theatre Wesleyan This November (Oct 26, 2020)
18th Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State University Goes Virtual (Aug 27, 2020)
Broadway Books: 10 MORE Books on Black Theatre - Monologues, Plays, History, and More! (Jun 28, 2020)
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PORTRAITS IN BLACK Will Be Presented By Theatre Wesleyan This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2020
Portraits In Black, a collection of scenes and monologues on the Black experience by Gus Edwards, will conclude Theatre Wesleyan's 'Six Plays At Six Feet' semester of fall programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2020
Portraits In Black, a collection of scenes and monologues on the Black experience by Gus Edwards, will conclude Theatre Wesleyan's 'Six Plays At Six Feet' semester of fall programming.
18th Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State University Goes Virtual
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020
A tribute to legendary playwright Gus Edwards will highlight the 18th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Aug. 31-Sept. 6 at Texas State University.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020
A tribute to legendary playwright Gus Edwards will highlight the 18th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Aug. 31-Sept. 6 at Texas State University.
Broadway Books: 10 MORE Books on Black Theatre - Monologues, Plays, History, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2020
We've rounded up 10 MORE books about Black theatre to read and educate yourself while in quarantine.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2020
We've rounded up 10 MORE books about Black theatre to read and educate yourself while in quarantine.
Negro Ensemble to Revive DAUGHTERS OF THE MOCK at Theatre 80 St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017
The 50th season of The Negro Ensemble Company, a year-long retrospective of some of the troupe's signature works, continues May 24 to June 10 at Theatre 80 St. Marks with 'Daughters of the Mock' by Judi Ann Mason.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017
The 50th season of The Negro Ensemble Company, a year-long retrospective of some of the troupe's signature works, continues May 24 to June 10 at Theatre 80 St. Marks with 'Daughters of the Mock' by Judi Ann Mason.
BWW Reviews: JOURNEY OF A BOMBSHELL: THE INA RAY HUTTON STORY Entertains Fringe-Goers
by Jennifer Perry - Jul 19, 2015
I had more fun at this Fringe production than I have at any other in a very long time.
by Jennifer Perry - Jul 19, 2015
I had more fun at this Fringe production than I have at any other in a very long time.
Interview With Jeff Augustin
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Jan 20, 2015
Education Dramaturg Ted Sod interviews Jeff Augustin, Playwright of Little Children Dream of God.
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Jan 20, 2015
Education Dramaturg Ted Sod interviews Jeff Augustin, Playwright of Little Children Dream of God.
Tom Sizemore to Star in Feature Film DURANT'S NEVER CLOSES
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014
Running Wild Films and 5J Media have announced that they will be producing a feature film
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014
Running Wild Films and 5J Media have announced that they will be producing a feature film
Negro Ensemble's CABARET EMIGRE Opens Tonight After Hurricane Delay, 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2012
'Cabaret Emigré' by Sophia Romma, originally scheduled for November 2 to 18, now opens tonight, November 7 and will add performances November 11, 13 and 14 to make up for lost shows due to Hurricane Sandy. This new play, directed by Charles Weldon, is being presented by Negro Ensemble Company at the Lion Theater, Theater Row.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2012
'Cabaret Emigré' by Sophia Romma, originally scheduled for November 2 to 18, now opens tonight, November 7 and will add performances November 11, 13 and 14 to make up for lost shows due to Hurricane Sandy. This new play, directed by Charles Weldon, is being presented by Negro Ensemble Company at the Lion Theater, Theater Row.
Negro Ensemble's CABARET EMIGRE Set to Open 11/7 After Hurricane Delay
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012
'Cabaret Emigré' by Sophia Romma, originally scheduled for November 2 to 18, will now open November 7 and will add performances November 11, 13 and 14 to make up for lost shows due to Hurricane Sandy. This new play, directed by Charles Weldon, is being presented by Negro Ensemble Company at the Lion Theater, Theater Row.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012
'Cabaret Emigré' by Sophia Romma, originally scheduled for November 2 to 18, will now open November 7 and will add performances November 11, 13 and 14 to make up for lost shows due to Hurricane Sandy. This new play, directed by Charles Weldon, is being presented by Negro Ensemble Company at the Lion Theater, Theater Row.
SistaStyle Brings Atlanta Production of LOUIE & OPHELIA to Nashville's Darkhorse Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
SistaStyle Brings Atlanta Production of LOUIE & OPHELIA to Nashville's Darkhorse Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
SistaStyle Brings Atlanta Production of LOUIE & OPHELIA to Nashville's Darkhorse Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 3, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 3, 2012
Fresh off a successful run in Atlanta, Louie & Ophelia-a new play by Gus Edwards, directed by Synthia Williams-moves to Nashville's Darkhorse Theatre for a January 6-14 run. Starring acclaimed Nashville playwright/actress/director/producer Mary McCallum and well-known Atlanta actor Keith Franklin, the Nashville production is presented by SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta's New African Grove Theatre.
NECINC Announces Director Change in WITH AARON'S ARMS AROUND ME & THE MIRE 12/3-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma, Closes 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
NECINC Announces Director Change in WITH AARON'S ARMS AROUND ME & THE MIRE 12/3-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma 12/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
NECINC Announces Director Change in WITH AARON'S ARMS AROUND ME & THE MIRE 12/3-12/19
by Erica Anker - Nov 18, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
by Erica Anker - Nov 18, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.
Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma 12/3-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
Penumbra Ends Run of TWO OLD BLACK GUYS JUST SITTING AROUND TALKING, 5/23/2010
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking By Gus Edwards Directed by Lou Bellamy will end its run May 23, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking By Gus Edwards Directed by Lou Bellamy will end its run May 23, 2010.
Penumbra Theatre Company Presents 'TWO OLD BLACK GUYS' 4/29-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking, by Gus Edwards, directed by Lou Bellamy on Thursday, April 29, 2010. The production will run April 29 - May 23, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking, by Gus Edwards, directed by Lou Bellamy on Thursday, April 29, 2010. The production will run April 29 - May 23, 2010.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Gus Edwards written?
Gus Edwards has written 15 shows including Breaking into Society (Composer), The Supper Club (Composer), When We Were Forty-one (Composer), Hip! Hip! Hooray! [1907] (Composer), The-Merry-Go-Round (Composer), School Days (Composer), Ziegfeld Follies of 1910 (Composer), The French Doll (Composer), Broadway Sho-Window (Composer), The Offering (Playwright), Black Body Blues (Playwright), Old Phantoms (Playwright), Weep Not for Me (Playwright), Manhattan Made Me (Playwright), Louie and Ophelia (Playwright).
What awards has Gus Edwards been nominated for?
Gus Edwards has been nominated for the Obie Awards by the Obie Committee.
What awards has Gus Edwards won?
Gus Edwards has won awards from the Obie Committee, specifically the Obie Awards.
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