BWW Blog: Highlighting Landmark Moments in Black Theatre History
by Student Blogger: Joey Tabasco
- Feb 18, 2021
Theatre would not be theatre without the efforts of Black artists, and it’s important to learn about their impact on the industry. In honor of Black History Month, here is a timeline of theatre milestones achieved by Black professionals.
Ballet Hispánico's Watch Party Series Continues With George Faison's CAFE AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 8, 2021
Enjoy a Company performance from the comfort of your own home, followed by live Q&A sessions with Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro, choreographers and Company and alumni dancers. The piece features Mr. Vilaro himself, during his years as a dancer with the Company.
Celebrate Black History Month With Musical Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 25, 2021
Featuring three complementary components, this month-long tribute takes audiences on a virtual tour of some of the most important moments in Black Musical Theatre History as well as introducing audiences to the talents that helped create the Broadway Musical as we know it.
VIDEO: Billy Porter, Tituss Burgess and More Celebrate Ben Vereen's 74th Birthday!
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 12, 2020
Tony and Emmy award- winner Billy Porter, Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess, Tony- winner George Faison, Emmy nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and over 90 talented Black men of the Theatre & Broadway community join founder Anthony Wayne and the non-profit organization Black Broadway Men to celebrate Tony award winner and TV/film legend Mr. Ben Vereen for his 74th birthday.
11th Hour Theatre Company Announces Three Quarantine Cabarets
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 8, 2020
This summer, 11th Hour is offering a wide range of online programming including 3 Quarantine Cabarets featuring extraordinary singing duos, as well as 3 Musical Theatre Salons where you'll be able to virtually interact LIVE with some of your favorite Philly artists over Zoom.
Dances For A Variable Population Presents REVIVAL 4: VIRTUAL!
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 10, 2020
Celebrating the resilience, vitality, and joy of age in response to this time of COVID-19 and the strengthened American fight for equality and justice for all, Dances For A Variable Population (DVP) will present, REVIVAL 4: Virtual! This five-day virtual performance festival features daily interactive dance workshops free and open to the public with a grand finale performance, REVIVAL 4: Virtual!, featuring eight legendary dance artists and 50 non-professional senior dancers.
Photo Flash: The Riant Theatre Hosts THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 13, 2020
The Riant Theatre (Van Dirk Fisher, Artistic Director), a nonprofit theatre supporting playwrights and theatre makers of diverse cultural backgrounds, held the Gala for its annual Strawberry One-Act Festival, which takes place from February 12th through February 23, 2020 at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios and Theatres, 244 West 54th St, 12th Floor, NYC.
Lotus Music And Dance Presents A Celebration Of Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 23, 2020
Lotus Music & Dance and George Faison are pleased to present a celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's life through dance on Saturday, February 29th at 5pm. The evening's program will be a collaboration of Lotus Music & Dance's artists including Bharata Natyam dancers Harini Srinivasan, Akhila Konuru, Kuchipudi dancers Nithya and Nishta Nandakumar, Odissi dancers Bani Ray, Shefali Ray, Shreya Patnaik, Neha Biswal, Karishmaa lyer, Neha Ketkar and more.
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