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Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith

Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Awar Photo Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From The Martha Hill Dance Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024

Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund. ...


Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season Photo Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season
by Michael Major - February 01, 2024

The new season stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), an...


UK Premiere of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Play at the Peacock Theatre From August Photo UK Premiere of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Play at the Peacock Theatre From August 2024
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN makes its UK premiere at the Peacock Theatre, Sadlers Wells' home in the West End, on 20 August starring Mary Bridget Davies as Janis, running until 28 September 2024....


Jacqueline Woodson's Stories to be Presented at BAMkids in March Photo Jacqueline Woodson's Stories to be Presented at BAMkids in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024

This March BAMkids will present two New York premiere productions, reimagining the beloved literary works of acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson. Learn more about the productions and learn how to purchase tickets....


Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership – Post-Pandemic Reconstruction Photo Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership – Post-Pandemic Reconstruction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2024

Ballet Hispánico will present Diálogos: Black Leadership - Post-Pandemic Reconstruction, in honor of Black History Month, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ballet Hispánico's Penthouse Studio....


The AMERICAN DANCE GUILD PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Will Return to the Ailey Citigroup Thea Photo The AMERICAN DANCE GUILD PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Will Return to the Ailey Citigroup Theater, February 22-25
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2024

The American Dance Guild Festival returns to Ailey Citigroup from Feb. 22-25, featuring works by 30 contemporary choreographers and honoring Joan Miller, Ron K. Brown/Evidence, and Celia Ipiotis/Eye on Dance. Don't miss this special event celebrating modern dance innovators....


Review: GEOFF SOBELLE'S FOOD Texas Performing Arts at The McCullough Theatre Photo Review: GEOFF SOBELLE'S FOOD Texas Performing Arts at The McCullough Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - February 02, 2024

From Geoff Sobelle’s website, we learn that “FOOD is an intimate dinner party performance that uses smell, taste, touch and audience instruction to feed a meditation on the ways and whys of eating. Why do you eat what you eat? Where does it come from? What does it really cost?” I quote it here, beca...


Buglisi Dance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Season at Chelsea Factory Beginning Photo Buglisi Dance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Season at Chelsea Factory Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - January 27, 2024

BUGLISI DANCE THEATRE, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director, has announced Leaping into the Future with Visions of Spring - a Celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, February 29 through March 2 at the Chelsea Factory, 547 West 26th St. Learn more about the season here!...


Venice Biennale Reveals Back To Back Theatre as Recipients of The 2024 Golden Lion Aw Photo Venice Biennale Reveals Back To Back Theatre as Recipients of The 2024 Golden Lion Award For Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024

The Venice Biennale has announced Australia's Back to Back Theatre as the 2024 recipients of The Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre....


Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a Lunar New Year Performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dan Photo Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a Lunar New Year Performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2024

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a spectacular Lunar New Year performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture. Don't miss this festive production!...


North American Premiere of Jean Butler's WHAT WE HOLD is Coming to Irish Arts Center Photo North American Premiere of Jean Butler's WHAT WE HOLD is Coming to Irish Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2024

Jean Butler's 'What We Hold' (North American Premiere) at Irish Arts Center is a physical, cultural, and emotional journey through the history of Irish dance. This celebrated work brings together seven generations of dancers to celebrate the past, connect the present, and look to the future....


Valerie Green/Dance Entropy To Present RITE At The Center At West Park, February 29- Photo Valerie Green/Dance Entropy To Present RITE At The Center At West Park, February 29- March 2
by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2024

VALERIE GREEN/DANCE ENTROPY presents RITE for three shows, February 29-March 2, 2024, at The Center at West Park in New York City. Tickets on sale now....


Stacy Grossfield's METAMORPHOSIS 2 At The Chocolate Factory Theater Photo Stacy Grossfield's METAMORPHOSIS 2 At The Chocolate Factory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2024

Stacy Grossfield's 'metamorphosis 2' at The Chocolate Factory Theater. Experience the transformative journey of Stacy Grossfield's latest work at The Chocolate Factory Theater....


Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month Photo Edward Albee's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN Comes to Debonair Music Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2024

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC presents 1963's EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!...


NYU Skirball to Present NYC Premiere of NAIL BITER Choreographed by Beth Gill Photo NYU Skirball to Present NYC Premiere of NAIL BITER Choreographed by Beth Gill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 29, 2024

NYU Skirball will present the NYC premiere of Nail Biter, choreographed by Beth Gill, on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm at NYU Skirball....


Special Offer: THE BLACK CIRCUS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BANTU at Boom Arts Photo Special Offer: THE BLACK CIRCUS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BANTU at Boom Arts
by BWW Special Offer - January 22, 2024

Special Offer:The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu...


Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards Photo Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2024

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients....


Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring Photo Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 29, 2024

Noche Flamenca will perform the New York premiere of its new work, Searching for Goya this spring. Learn more about the company and the performance and learn how to purchase tickets....


Video: Get A First Look At Arena Stage's MINDPLAY Photo Video: Get A First Look At Arena Stage's MINDPLAY
by Alan Henry - February 08, 2024

Watch as Drama Desk Award-nominated theatermaker and mentalist Vinny DePonto guides us on an entirely new theatrical event in which your thoughts play a leading role in this all-new video. ...


HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March Photo HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2024

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein. ...


Harlem Stage Reveals 2024 Cohort of WaterWorks Emerging Artists Photo Harlem Stage Reveals 2024 Cohort of WaterWorks Emerging Artists
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024

Harlem Stage has announced the five artists selected as 2024 WaterWorks Emerging Artists. Learn more about the artists here!...


DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The S Photo DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

DANCE IQUAIL! returns to Philadelphia with three world premieres at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on March 22-23. Featuring choreography by Christian von Howard, Maleek Washington, and Dr. Iquail Shaheed....


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for M Photo Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for MAN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for a new duet titled MAN WOMAN. ...


Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This Photo Penn Live Arts Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2024

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre, a 2023-24 season artist-in-residence. Performances take place at the Annenberg Center for the Perform...


Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company Photo Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....






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