BWW Reviews: HELLO DARLIN'S at Langston Hughes Remembers a Comedy Pioneer
by Jay Irwin - Sep 28, 2013
Imagine you go to see a comedienne. She talks about sex and drugs and racial issues and being a lesbian and any number of taboo subjects. Pretty fun night, right? Now imagine she's in her 50's, 60's or even 70's. Even more fun. Now imagine it's the 1970's or even earlier. And there we have the career of one of the funniest and most groundbreaking African American women of the last century, Jackie "Moms" Mabley. And in a tribute to this pioneer, writer Dan Owens and director Jacqueline Moscou and the folks at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute have come up with the world premiere of "Hello Darlin's: Mom's got something to tell you!" And while there may have been a few rough moments in the evening, it amounts to a hilarious and touching look back at a trailblazer of comedy whose career spanned over 50 years and who needs to be remembered.
STG 2011 - 12 Performance Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2011
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) kicks off its 2011 - 2012 performance season at the historic Paramount, Moore, and newly leased Neptune Theatres.
Intiman Theatre Presents BLACK NATIVITY, 12/9-26
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 26, 2010
Intiman Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group invite audiences to the 13th annual holiday event with a jolt of soul - now being performed at The Moore Theatre. The production moves from its longtime location at Intiman Theatre to the historic venue to offer more seats when audiences want to see the show, doubling the ability to accommodate patrons when the holiday spirit is at its highest. The exciting partnership will bring a new set design, updated costumes and improved musical acoustics for Seattle's lively holiday production.
Intiman Theatre Presents BLACK NATIVITY, 12/9-26
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 9, 2010
Intiman Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group invite audiences to the 13th annual holiday event with a jolt of soul - now being performed at The Moore Theatre. The production moves from its longtime location at Intiman Theatre to the historic venue to offer more seats when audiences want to see the show, doubling the ability to accommodate patrons when the holiday spirit is at its highest. The exciting partnership will bring a new set design, updated costumes and improved musical acoustics for Seattle's lively holiday production.
Intiman Theatre Presents BLACK NATIVITY, 12/9-26
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2010
Intiman Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group invite audiences to the 13th annual holiday event with a jolt of soul - now being performed at The Moore Theatre. The production moves from its longtime location at Intiman Theatre to the historic venue to offer more seats when audiences want to see the show, doubling the ability to accommodate patrons when the holiday spirit is at its highest. The exciting partnership will bring a new set design, updated costumes and improved musical acoustics for Seattle's lively holiday production.
Langston Hughes African American Film Fest Closes 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010
The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival will end its run April 25. The festival featured a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.
Langston Hughes African American Film Fest Announces Schedule 4/17-25
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2010
The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, running April 17 thru April 25, will feature a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.
Langston Hughes African American Film Fest Announces Schedule 4/17-25
by Caroline Cole - Apr 15, 2010
The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, running April 17 thru April 25, will feature a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
OBAMA ON MY MIND at Langston Hughes PAC
by Jay Irwin - Oct 24, 2009
Seattle's Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center is presenting the US premiere of the new musical comedy "Obama On My Mind". And I have to say, the show is one of the most blatant and unnecessary abuses of President Obama's good name and the good feelings people have toward him since the Franklin Mint issued the Obama Commemorative half dollar.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
OBAMA ON MY MIND Runs 10/15-11/15 At LHPAC In Seattle
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009
This fall Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) preps their local cast for an all new musical comedy set during an all-too-familiar fast-paced election in the not-so-distant past. From October 15 - November 15, 2009 Seattle audiences can see the U.S. premiere of Obama on My Mind - a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America.
Intiman Continues '09 Season With OTHELLO 7/8, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2009
Intiman Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Bartlett Sher and Managing Director Brian Colburn, continues its 2009 Season with three productions that carry forward Intiman's mission to produce provocative theatre and programs that encourage audiences to talk, think, laugh, argue and stay connected.