WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA to Return on Hulu in February
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
The Hulu Original series 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' returns for its third and final season with three episodes. The cast includes Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi and Damani Sease.
Hulu Renews Originals WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA and DOLLFACE For Sophomore Seasons
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2020
Following a successful first season, Hulu announced today the renewal of Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Based on one of the most influential music groups in hip-hop history, the Wu-Tang Clan, the series chronicles the history and formation behind the music group as they deal with the daily struggle of balancing their music career amidst the drug induced early 90's.
Hulu Announces Premiere Dates for DOLLFACE, REPRISAL, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 26, 2019
Today, during the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton, Hulu's Senior Vice President of Originals, Craig Erwich, presented the company's lineup of upcoming original programming including Wu-Tang: An American Saga from Brian Grazer and The RZA, Dollface starring Kat Dennings, Looking for Alaska, based on the best-selling novel by John Green and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Reprisal from Warren Littlefield and starring Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling's reimagining of Four Weddings and a Funeral, all of which join the company's collection of premium original content.
Photo Flash: African-American Shakespeare Company Presents BLACK EAGLES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2019
The African-American Shakespeare Company closes their production of Leslie Lee's Black Eagles this weekend on March 31st. The show is directed by the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it presents the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. The play opens onstage during a reception honoring the airmen. As the now-elderly WWII pilots reminisce, their younger selves join them, which serves as the basis for the story of this brave company to be retold.
African-American Shakespeare Company's L. Peter Callender Comes Full Circle When He Directs BLACK EAGLES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019
The African American Shakespeare Company will present Leslie Lee's Black Eagles under the direction of the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it will present the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. The play opens onstage during a reception honoring the airmen and Gen. Colin Powell. As the now-elderly WWII pilots reminisce, their younger selves join them, which serves as the basis for the story of this brave company to be retold.
African-American Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director L. Peter Callender To Direct BLACK EAGLES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2019
The African American Shakespeare Company will present Leslie Lee's Black Eagles under the direction of the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it will present the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. The play opens onstage during a reception honoring the airmen and Gen. Colin Powell. As the now-elderly WWII pilots reminisce, their younger selves join them, which serves as the basis for the story of this brave company to be retold.
New Play LITTLE ROCK Gets Industry Reading at St. Luke's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017
Little Rock, by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, is the true story of The Little Rock Nine - the first blacks to volunteer to integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Little Rock is being presented by Rebel Theatrical Management and Directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj.
McCarter Theatre Center to Stage August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2015
A struggle between a family's enduring legacy and its chance for a brighter future takes center stage in The Piano Lesson: one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in August Wilson's landmark ten-play American Century Cycle.
ON THE HEAD OF A PIN to Open 2/24 at 59E59 Theaters
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 23, 2013
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcome Strangemen & Co. with the world premiere of ON THE HEAD OF A PIN, written and directed by Frank Winters. ON THE HEAD OF A PIN begins performances on Thursday, February 21 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 10. Press opening is Sunday, February 24 at 3:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.