22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards Nominations Announced
The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.
Hero Theatre Announces HEROVOTES!
Hero Theatre announced today their roster of playwrights for HeroVotes!, a new theater piece that will be released virtually starting September 28, 2020.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago to Present 'Spring Muse' Fest, 5/19-28
Pegasus Theatre Chicago announces a 'Spring Muse: Hope & Justice' festival, May 19 - 28 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., presented in conjunction with the World Premiere of Steven Simoncic's 'Ghost Gardens'. Pegasus presents three unique performances including Rachel DuBose's 'The Healer', stories of love and strength with 'Project Hope' by Hope 31:9, and 'Still I Rise' showcasing multidisciplinary female artists of color. Tickets are $10 each performance and patrons can purchase a special $25 festival pass. Patrons can also purchase a festival pass plus 'Ghost Gardens' tickets for $40. For more information visit www.PegasusTheatreChicago.com
Next Theatre Ends Season With WAR WITH THE NEWTS, Previews 5/21
Next Theatre Company concludes it's 29th season in May with the world premiere of War with the Newts, an adaptation of Karel ?apek's 1936 satirical novel. The story is adapted and directed by former Next Artistic Director Jason Loewith, who penned the highly successful Adding Machine: A Musical, which won a host of awards in Chicago and then off-Broadway where it ran for eight months.