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Photo Flash: African-American Shakespeare Company Presents BLACK EAGLES

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

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

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.
The Public Free Performances of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Begin Next Week

The Public Theater and the Onassis Foundation USA will begin free performances for a limited six-performance run of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS on Tuesday, September 4.
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Begins At The Delacorte in September

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) and the Onassis Foundation USA announced today six free performances of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, the groundbreaking re-telling of Sophocles' classic, for a limited engagement, September 4-9 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. With book, original lyrics, and direction by Lee Breuer and original music, adapted lyrics, and music direction by Bob Telson, the iconic musical returns to New York City for the first time since 2004 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the original production at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and to honor visionary director Lee Breuer for his lifetime of excellence and historic collaboration with The Public Theater.
The Public Will Tackle THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS This Fall

THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS will return to New York this fall, lighting up the Delacorte Theater in September.
THE ULTIMATE DOO-WOP SHOW Comes to the Beacon Theatre

The Madison Square Garden Company and Canterbury Productions announced today that The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show will make its 11th annual appearance at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 8:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, February 10 at noon.
Madison Square Garden Company Announces The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show Coming To The Beacon Theatre

The Madison Square Garden Company and Canterbury Productions announced today that The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show will make its 11th annual appearance at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 8:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, February 10 at noon.
Theatre at the Center Presents THE SIGNAL Tonight

Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, is heating things up with a thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, tonight, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.m. An alluring show for all ages, The Signal is filled with harmonious music and interactive dancing among audience members. The Signal recounts the stories of legendary artists who have become influential icons, while recapturing the soundtrack of their lives. Marked by Rick Kogan from the Chicago Tribune, as the show having a 'strong rhythm-and blues base', the 11-member cast is an 'ebullient bunch' that is ready to share some exhilarating fun with their audience.
Theatre at the Center to Present THE SIGNAL, 4/4

Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, is heating things up with a thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, on Saturday, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.m. An alluring show for all ages, The Signal is filled with harmonious music and interactive dancing among audience members. The Signal recounts the stories of legendary artists who have become influential icons, while recapturing the soundtrack of their lives. Marked by Rick Kogan from the Chicago Tribune, as the show having a "strong rhythm-and blues base", the 11-member cast is an "ebullient bunch" that is ready to share some exhilarating fun with their audience.
THE SIGNAL: A DOO WOP RHAPSODY to Make Chicago Premiere 3/9 at City Winery

The Spaniels, Willie Rogers of The Soul Stirrers and Stormy Weather come together at City Winery for the Chicago premiere of The Signal. Direct from standing-room only sellouts in the Midwest, this new musical revue is a true story told in narrative and song by a star-studded cast at 45 rpm. The Signal: A Doo Wop Rhapsody 'transmits' Monday, March 9, 8 p.m. at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph.

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