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National Black Theatre & The Flea Theater Collab On The New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

National Black Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Originally written by one of the foremothers of the Black Arts Movement, the late Aishah Rahman, in 2002, this work is directed by NBT's SOUL Directing Resident Abigail jean-baptiste.

National Black Theatre To Present New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.

GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.

JOSEPHINE: A BURLESQUE CABARET is Coming to the Majestic Theater's Flex Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The story of the iconic Josephine Baker comes to life at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater with Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play.

FRIDA- STROKE OF PASSION: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Returns In May To Casa 0101
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Odalys Nanin's acclaimed 2017 show Frida- Stroke of Passion is revived for a limited engagement at Casa 0101 Theater in a reimagined immersive staging.

FRIDA- STROKE OF PASSION: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Returns To Casa 0101 In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Odalys Nanin's acclaimed 2017 show Frida- Stroke of Passion is revived for a limited engagement at Casa 0101 Theater in a reimagined immersive staging.

Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

Theater Resources Unlimited & Jamila Ponton Bragg to Present AMERICA TROPICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will bring back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more!

Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host presentation of América Tropical and 'Dollar and Sense' Talkback
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will bring back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg.

ALL BLOOD RUNS RED Comes to Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The little-known story of a pioneering black fighter pilot who later worked with iconic French dancer Josephine Baker and American jazz legend Duke Ellington has inspired a new show by imitating the dog.

Review: BERLIN BERLIN at Museumsquartier WIen
by Martin Ganeider - Jan 17, 2025

The critically acclaimed revue is hitting the road and stopping in Vienna for a strictly limited run. Ages ago, Berlin was the center of the world, with its Night Clubs, Bars, and the famous Admiralspalast with its Conférenciers the Variety 'Admiral' (played by Simon Stockinger, well-deserved Winner of the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austria Award for  Best Supporting Performer in a Musical). It has been a time full of good music, loads of dancing, liquor, and huge Variety shows; the world danced through Berlin and the doors into the Admiralspalast, the world's melting pot, where everyone wanted to be a part of.

Conversations with Creators: The Creative Force of Stefanie Batten Bland
by Miranda Stück - Jan 10, 2025

Stefanie Batten Bland is a global maker and a 2023 Dance Magazine Cover Artist, straddling the artistic scenes of NYC and France. Read the interview!

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY to be Presented at Firehouse Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

Firehouse Theater Company will present upcoming production of Pearl Cleage's poignant and timeless play, Blues for an Alabama Sky. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER at Dance St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Dec 22, 2024

One of the most perfect evenings I've ever spent in a theater.

Review: ANASTASIA Dazzles Bucks County Holiday Audiences
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 15, 2024

What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?

JOSEPHINE B. Comes to the Netherlands in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Wie kent de dans in het pikante bananenrokje niet, dé grote doorbraak in Parijs voor de van origine Amerikaanse. Daarna gaat het snel. Pijlsnel. Begin jaren 20 maakt Josephine haar debuut op Broadway om zo de eerste ‘superster’ van kleur te worden.

Malcolm Washington, Ray Fisher, & More Among AAFCA Honorees
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced its honorees for the 2025 Special Achievement Awards and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards. The Special Achievement Awards take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Ann Hampton Callaway to Return to Pheasantry Jazz Club With SIRENS OF SWING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Ann Hampton Callaway will return to The Pheasantry Jazz Club in London with her new show, SIRENS OF SWING. The performance promises an evening of jazz and swing music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Hattie McDaniel Biopic Sets Houston Film Premiere This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024

Vincent Victoria Presents have announced the premiere of THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL, a film exploring the life of the first African American Academy Award winner, debuting October 26, 2024, in Houston.

THE GREAT YES, THE GREAT NO North American Premiere is Coming to the Arsht Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

For three days only during Miami Art Week 2024, the Arsht Center will exclusively present the latest creation by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist William Kentridge, The Great Yes, The Great No. Learn how to purchase tickets.