Richard Morgan

GANGS OF VICTORIAN LIVERPOOL Catacomb Tours Return to Liverpool Next Week

???????The increasingly popular promenade theatre Catacombs tours of St George's Hall Liverpool return by popular demand next week with brand new stories which and once again delve in to the dark history of Liverpool's Victorian gangs scene.

Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre Company Celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH

Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues." 

BWW Review: THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH at Rubicon Theatre Company

It's been 80 years since Bessie Smith, the celebrated Empress of the Blues, died a lonely death, after an auto accident on a desolate Mississippi road. Contrary to legend, Smith did not bleed to death after being refused admission to a white Southern hospital. That story was related to Down Beat magazine by Columbia Records impresario John Hammond, who later apologized, saying that it was all based on hearsay. But her injuries were severe enough so that when she was taken to the nearest hospital (which happened to be one that accepted blacks), that she was beyond saving, and died at the young age of 43.

Lovehistory's GANGS OF VICTORIAN LIVERPOOL Catacombs Tours Re-Scheduled To April

???????Organisers of next week's Catacombs of St Georges Hall Liverpool Tours have announced the tours have been re-scheduled to April due to unforeseen circumstances.

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH

Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues."

Bid To Meet HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry, Support Harlem Girls Cheer

Chaitybuzz's new online auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winner after enjoying HAMILTON from house seats.

Renee Elise Goldsberry Exiting HAMILTON in Fall, Filming Netflix's 'Altered Carbon'

The Tony Award-winner will be starring as a revolutionary leader in a new series based on Richard Morgan's 2002 novel.

Mike Epps to Bring AFTER DARK TOUR to Fox Theatre, 12/31

Comedian Mike Epps and Live Nation have come together for Mike's 2014 fall tour deemed 'The Mike Epps: After Dark' which will cover over 20 cities nationally including a special New Year's Eve performance at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, December 31 at 9 p.m.

Hyatt Times Square Opens in the Heart of Manhattan

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Times Square New York, the seventh hotel to be added to the Hyatt-branded portfolio in Manhattan. The 487-room hotel stands 54 stories high, making it the tallest newly built, freestanding Hyatt hotel in the United States. This newest addition to Hyatt's portfolio is also the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Manhattan in 2013.

Sydney Opera House Features MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA Tonight, 10/31

Come along and celebrate what it means to be Australian with Gavin Lockley and friends tonight, 31 October in a one off concert affectionately titled MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA.

Sydney Opera House Set to Feature MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA, 10/31

Come along and celebrate what it means to be Australian with Gavin Lockley and friends on Wednesday 31 October in a one off concert affectionately titled MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA.

Penguin Rep Presents The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith

Penguin Rep Theatre (Joe Brancato, Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director) and Edmund Gaynes, in association with Don and Lizanne Mitchell, will present The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, a musical by Angelo Parra, conceived and directed by Joe Brancato.

Penguin Rep Presents The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith

Penguin Rep Theatre (Joe Brancato, Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director) and Edmund Gaynes, in association with Don and Lizanne Mitchell, will present The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, a musical by Angelo Parra, conceived and directed by Joe Brancato.

BALLADS OF THE BUSH Held October 13th At City Recital Hall, Angel Place

The World Premiere of Ballads of the Bush will be held on Tuesday 13 October at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place. The profits from the opening night will be given to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.