ANNIE AND FRANNIE GO TO A FUNERAL Debuts July 13 At Open-Door Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi
- June 17, 2022
In this short play, Annie and Frannie Go to a Funeral, just like the title says. The funeral is for Artie, Annie's husband, and her first love. The marriage was not always happy, particularly safter the tragic death of their son. Annie is there to say goodbye. Frannie is there as Annie's friend. But Annie and Frannie are more than friends. Now that Artie will be out of the way, will Annie and Frannie be able to have a life together of their own choosing?
Stephen Curry Teams Up with Shaquille O'Neal as Executive Producer of THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL
by Michael Major
- March 10, 2022
Three-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry has joined forces with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal to support the Academy Award® nominated short subject documentary “The Queen of Basketball” as executive producer with a mission to make Lusia “Lucy” Harris a household name. Harris died unexpectedly at age 66 on January 18.
Shaquille O'Neal Joins THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL Documentary as Executive Producer
by Michael Major
- November 17, 2021
Shaquille O’Neal has joined as executive producer of “The Queen of Basketball”, joining Lusia Harris to bring her powerful story to the big screen, inspire the next generation of female basketball players, and open a national conversation about mental health and athletics. The documentary is directed by Emmy® winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot.
Opera Mississippi Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild
- August 27, 2021
The 76th season begins with the first of the company's cabaret performances at Duling Hall on Monday, September 13 with Lady Sings the Blues: A Tribute to Billie Holiday featuring Rhonda Richmond.