Robert Johnson News

Muskogee Little Theatre opens their 2009-2010 season August 14 - 23 with the spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter frequently mentioned alongside Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Elvis and Bob Dylan as one of the great innovators of American popular music.

Muskogee Little Theatre opens their 2009-2010 season August 14 - 23 with the spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter frequently mentioned alongside Louis Armstrong, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Elvis and Bob Dylan as one of the great innovators of American popular music.

The Emelin Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming 2009/2010 Bluegrass, Folk and Blues series. The Bluegrass line-up continues the Emelin's 28-year tradition of presenting the very best the genre has to offer and the Folk series presents both legendary mainstays and hot up-and-comers. The new Blues series features three performances that highlight the divers range the genre has to offer.

The Emelin Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming 2009/2010 Bluegrass, Folk and Blues series. The Bluegrass line-up continues the Emelin's 28-year tradition of presenting the very best the genre has to offer and the Folk series presents both legendary mainstays and hot up-and-comers. The new Blues series features three performances that highlight the divers range the genre has to offer.

Houston Early Music announces its 2009-2010 season featuring four internationally known groups - Red Priest, The Rose Ensemble, Ensemble Caprice and Tapestry. Each will delight audiences with inventive programs, outstanding virtuosity and their expertise in early music performance.

NY1 reports The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One (the stagehands union) will return to the bargaining table Saturday, November 17. The meeting will be the first since negotiations broke-down last weekend, prompting Local One to strike, closing over two-dozen Broadway theatres.

Gabriel Majors is proud to present Red House Records recording artist and NYC bluesman, Guy Davis, in a special benefit concert for Kids Against Cancer. The benefit will be held Saturday, November 10 at Icosahedron Gallerie in Tribeca (27 North Moore Street, between Hudson and Varick Streets). The artists reception begins at 6:30 PM; concert begins 7:30 PM. Suggested Donation: $20. The concert will feature special guest hosts and performers Michael Butler and Jeff Samet of The Brooklyn Guitars.

Entertainment industry veteran, Jamie Foster Brown brings her trademark sass, innate intelligence, sensitivity and well-honed sense of humor to the stage to star in a one-night-only presentation of the Obie Award-winning performance piece, The Vagina Monologues at Washington, D.C.'s historic Lincoln Theatre

Ruby Dee, Amiri Baraka and more will take part in the Rebel Theater Company's anniversary benefit 'A Night of Artistic Inspiration'

WHO: CENTERSTAGE WHAT: August Wilson's Radio Golf WHEN: March 24-April 30. Tuesday - Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 7:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday Matinee: 2 pm; and Wednesday Matinee: April 12th at 1 pm. HOW MUCH: $10-$65, with Student & Senior Discounts (half-price on the day of show) See article for further discounts.

Amy Merrill's off-Broadway play Driving on the Left Side opens at the TBG Theatre on June 30th after beginning previews on June 25th

The City of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP announced the nominees for their prestigious 15th Annual Theatre Awards.