Mars Rucker

Interdisciplinary Performance Art Project and Campaign VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE Now Available Digitally
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE, an interdisciplinary performance art project, is now available digitally. The project highlights Black women's stories through a unique blend of art and narrative.

Rachel Brosnahan, Dominique Jackson, & More Join DYLAN MULVANEY'S DAY 365 LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

Rachel Brosnahan and Dominique Jackson have joined the starry line-up for Dylan Mulvaney’s one-night-only variety show Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! See how to purchase tickets! 

AMANI Extends for One Week at Rattlestick Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

National Black Theatre has announced a one week extension of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

Michael R. Jackson Steps in as Usher in A STRANGE LOOP Due to Non-Covid Related Cast Illnesses
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 8, 2023

Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of A STRANGE LOOP Michael R. Jackson played the role of Usher in yesterday's matinee and evening performances of the show at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway. 

Tonight's Performance Of A STRANGE LOOP Canceled
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023

Tonight's performance of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Strange Loop,'was canceled just as the audience arrived at the theatre.

Patti LuPone, SISMAS Featuring Rachel Zegler, And More Take the Stage At 54 Below This Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW will ring in the holidays with some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The exciting lineup includes Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, a star-studded SISMAS featuring Sis Thee Doll, Rachel Zegler, and Seth Rudetsky, Broadway's Darius De Hass and more!

National Black Theatre Announces Cast For AMANI World Premiere Co-Production With Rattlestick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

Cast Announced for AMANI World Premiere Presented by National Black Theatre & Rattlestick Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

Video: Bob The Drag Queen, Kornbread & More Pay Tribute to A STRANGE LOOP With New Medley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

Watch A Strange Loop Medley, produced by Michael Korte and Bryson Camper, starring Bob The Drag Queen, Kornbread, Anania Williams, Kyle Freeman and Elyn.

Trevor Noah to Host Black Theater Night Performance at A STRANGE LOOP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

Trevor Noah will host a special Black Theater Night performance at A STRANGE LOOP on Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm at The Lyceum Theatre.

Photos: A STRANGE LOOP's Mars Rucker Records 'CAROLS FOR A CURE' - Get An Exclusive Look Inside the Session!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 5, 2022

BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Mars Rucker of A Strange Loop as they laid down their vocal track of the song “Misty”.  Originally written by Erroll Garner and Johnny Burker it has been given an updated version for the holiday season with a new arrangement by Ben Cohn who also was the Music Director. Check out the photos here.

A STRANGE LOOP Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available on CD Today
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

The original Broadway Cast Recording of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, has been released on CD today, Friday, November 4. The album is also available in digital and streaming formats.

Photos: A STRANGE LOOP Celebrates Big, Black and Queer Night With Bob the Drag Queen & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

Black and LGBTQ+ joy was on full display at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway as Bob The Drag Queen hosted Big, Black and Queer night at A Strange Loop. See photos here!

A STRANGE LOOP Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on CD in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

The original Broadway Cast Recording of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical will be released on CD on Friday, November 4. The album is currently available in digital and streaming formats.

VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Kyle Freeman Perform 'Memory Song' From A STRANGE LOOP on SHERRI
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2022

Tony winner Michael R. Jackson and Kyle Ramar Freeman appeared on SHERRI this morning to sing 'Memory Song' from A Strange Loop. Earlier in the episode, Jackson sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss the show's success on Broadway. Freeman understudies the roles of Usher and Thought 4, 5, and 6 in the show. Watch videos from the appearance now!

5 Reasons A STRANGE LOOP is a Must-See Broadway Masterpiece
by Team BWW - Oct 14, 2022

Wanna know what's going on in New York? Just head to the Lyceum Theatre to find out! Theatres fans are all about A Strange Loop- the most celebrated new musical of the year. Want to learn more? Get in the loop on what you're missing with five reasons to check it out!

A STRANGE LOOP To Play Final Broadway Performance in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical A STRANGE LOOP will play its final Broadway performance on January 15, 2023. Michael R. Jackson’s A STRANGE LOOP opened April 26, at the Lyceum Theatre. A Strange Loop was named Best Musical by the Tony Awards.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Michael R. Jackson Announce New A STRANGE LOOP Musical Collaboration on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022

During the interview, the cast of “A Strange Loop” surprised Hudson with a video message, as Michael and Jennifer announced that they will collaborate on a reimagined version of the musical’s song “Boundaries” as a bonus track on the “A Strange Loop” cast album. Watch videos from Michael R. Jackson's visit to the Jennifer Hudson Show now!

Bob the Drag Queen to Host a 'Big, Black and Queer Night' for A STRANGE LOOP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Bob the Drag Queen will host a Big, Black and Queer Night for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A STRANGE LOOP on Thursday, October 27, at 7 p.m.

Photos: SIX, BEETLEJUICE, A STRANGE LOOP and MOULIN ROUGE! Perform At BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 26, 2022

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 LITE FM returned yesterday for the fourth performance in the 2022 season of the beloved series.