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Hal Williams to star in ‘Port Chicago 50’ at National Black Theatre
During WWII, 200 Black sailors were killed in explosions that were the fault of the U.S. government. This incident is the focus of “Port Chicago 50,” a play opening Thursday, Aug. 17 at the National Black Theatre at 2031 Fifth Avenue.
Dominique Morisseau’s take on young Black males is quite revealing at Lincoln Center
Have you ever seen a play that delivered a powerful, poignant, profound message?
Jackie Alexander new artistic director of National Black Theatre Festival
The National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, N.C., is happening right now. It started July 31 and will run through August 5.
‘Bella,’ a bootylicious musical at Playwrights Horizons
“Bella: An American Tall Tale” had a recent world premiere run at Playwrights Horizons.
‘Me the People,’ a hilarious musical comedy at The Triad
Are you concerned about the future of this country? Do you wonder how we got to where we are with our new inexperienced president? Do you wonder how a man with countless character flaws got into the White House and is still there? The hilarious answers to these and many other questions are waiting for you at The Triad Theater
James Earl Jones, August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ get love at the Tonys
James Earl Jones was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 71st annual Tony Awards Sunday, June 11.
Tony-nominated Michelle Wilson talks ‘Sweat’
I recently had the opportunity to interview Tony-nominated Michelle Wilson for her role as Cynthia in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” playing at Studio 54 on West 54th Street.
‘Sweat’ is moving theater
“Sweat,” Lynn Nottage’s latest work, is an intensely written and flawlessly performed drama. It will make you laugh and cry as it tells a real story of real people’s lives.
‘Hello Dolly’ is everything a musical should be
It’s so nice to have “Hello Dolly” back where it belongs—on Broadway! This classic musical revival is playing at the Shubert Theatre on 44th Street and stars the marvelous Bette Midler as Dolly Levi.
Tony Awards to honor James Earl Jones, ‘Jitney,’ ‘Sweat’
James Earl Jones will be honored at the 71st annual Tony Awards Sunday, June 11, at a live presentation at Radio City Music Hall. At the age of 86, Jones will receive a well-deserved Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
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