Keith Tyrone

Review: TIMBUKTU! at The Black Rep

Packed with Borodin's music, and African rhythm and dance, romance, and humor that smacks of vaukdeville, this strange package has many delights.

Winners Revealed For The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards

The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards winners were announced Friday, May 26 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

BWW Review: A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Starts A New Christmas Tradition at The Ensemble Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre brings Houston a new holiday tradition with A Motown Christmas. In it's 45th season, the Ensemble invites you to come and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this exciting, family-fun Christmas musical. Featuring holiday favorites such as 'Deck The Halls', 'This Christmas', and 'Mary, Did You Know', and Motown Classics such as 'My Girl' and 'Stop in the Name of Love' ,this musical is sure to get you in a Christmas spirit with a Motown flair.

VIDEO: Wynton Marsalis, Kennedy Holmes, Sophia Stephens and More Star in A NEW HOLIDAY Musical

A New Holiday is a Christmas musical that follows a 10 year-old girl on her holiday journey of hope, joy and love as she copes with the loss of her beloved grandmother. The production - written by soul singer Brian Owens and actress Sophia Stephens - features an all-black cast and was filmed in St. Louis, Missouri amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arts and Education Council Launches Diversifying the Arts Grant Program

The Arts and Education Council has awarded nine grants to local arts organizations who demonstrate diversity or seek to expand support of programs, leadership and access and that show promise for creative new directions in arts and cultural programming.

VIDEO: Sharrod Williams Takes Over Instagram at The Muny's Guys and Dolls!

We lucked out this weekend as Sharrod Williams took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muni's first show of their 101st season, Guys and Dolls! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out in this special video!

Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS at MUNY; What Did The Critics Think?

The MUNY's production of GUYS AND DOLLS just opened! The production runs through June 16, 2019. What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!

GUYS AND DOLL's Sharrod Williams Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!

Luck be a lady! Sharrod Williams is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at the MUNY's production of Guys and Dolls tomorrow, June 16th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind-the-scenes of the closing night of the MUNY's first show of the season! We know you'll love it, a bushel and a peck, so you're not gonna want to miss it!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Davis, Kendra Kassebaum, and the Cast of the Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS

We've got a first look at the Muny's production of Guys and Dolls!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of GUYS AND DOLLS! Check out the video!

Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS

BroadwayWorld has learned today the complete cast, design and production team for Guys and Dolls, the first show of its second century, June 10 - 16.

Arts And Education Council Welcomes Four New Board Members

The Arts and Education Council announced today that four members of the St. Louis community have been elected to the organization's board of directors. Curtis Cassel, Deanna Hohman, David Weiss and Keith Tyrone Williams were each elected to a three-year term beginning Jan. 1.

Nominations Open for 2019 St. Louis Arts Awards

The Arts and Education Council (A&E) has opened nominations for the 28th annual St. Louis Arts Awards, the region's preeminent award ceremony honoring individuals, organizations and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the area's vibrant arts community. The public is invited to submit nominations online through May 18, 2018. A community panel will review nominations and honorees for the 2019 St. Louis Arts Awards will be announced in June 2018.

Monsanto Fund Awards $25,000 To Arts And Education Council

The Arts and Education Council (A&E) announced today receipt of $25,000 in renewed support from the Monsanto Fund for a grant program to provide arts in rural communities across the bi-state region.

2018 St. Louis Arts Awards Entertainment Announced

The Arts and Education Council (A&E) will celebrate the region's vibrant arts community when a diverse lineup of entertainment takes the stage at the 27th annual St. Louis Arts Awards on January 22 at the Chase Park Plaza. With acts ranging from jazz violin to dance to musical theater, the 2018 awards will have something for everyone in the audience to enjoy.

Photo Flash: A Look Back at LEGS DIAMOND Before Its 30th Anniversary Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54 Street NYC), Broadway's Supper Club, presents the Original Broadway cast of the much heralded musical in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Scroll down for photos from the original Broadway production!

BWW Reviews: Fabulous Family Fun with the Black Rep's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Parents often ask me where they can find 'family-friendly' shows to see, and judging by the small audience in attendance at the Edison Theatre for the Black Rep's terrific production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (by the award-winning duo of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty), they're unaware of the wonderful works that are out there just aching to be discovered. This fairytale (hence the play in the title on the standard 'Once upon a time' opening you often find in those types of stories) is simply delightful, and filled with a slew of catchy Caribbean-influenced songs that make up the score. I think it's truly a crime that this under-appreciated presentation is coming to a close this weekend, and I challenge anyone reading this review to get out and see it. You will certainly not be disappointed, in fact, you'll probably fall in love with it in the same way that my son and I did.

BWW Reviews: The Black Rep's Funky and Fresh Production of THE WIZ

While I'm well acquainted with L. Frank Baum's classic tales of the land of Oz, and I've certainly seen numerous stage adaptations of his work, I'd never had the opportunity to see THE WIZ, unless you count the film version (and I don't), until now. After viewing the Black Rep's splendid production I'm happy to report that it's a tune-filled spectacle that's brimming with color and movement. It has an Afrocentric, funky mid-1970's era vibe (book by William F. Brown, most of the music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls) that actually makes it seem more hip than you would expect.

BWW Reviews: Hot and Sexy LE FREAK C'EST CHIC at the Black Rep

The Black Rep presented Le Freak C'est Chic as part of their Sunday concert series this past weekend (April 1, 2012), and it's an interesting mix of dance, music, and incredible vocalizations that was thoroughly entertaining and as sexy as advertised. The show gave St. Louis an opportunity to see some of the finer singers, dancers, and musicians, that this town has to offer, and thankfully, they were greeted with a very warm reception. The production basically takes us on a tour through Cabaret to Funk, and then on to Rock Star, and gives everyone involved a chance to show off their various skills.

The Fifth Annual Kevin Kline Awards Held, 3/22

The Fifth Annual Kevin Kline Awards will take place on Monday, March 22, at 7pm, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. 125 productions presented by 40 constituent theatres were judged in 2009, and awards will be given out in 22 categories.