André De Shields Stars in ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway
April 21, 2022
One of the greatest thespains to ever step foot on a Broadway stage is André De Shields, who has enraptured audiences with his award-winning portrayal of Hermes in “Hadestown.”
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Theater
“The Blues are Getting Bluer and The Gin is Running Dry”
April 21, 2022
On April 13th, the legendary Phylicia Rashad and her associates gathered at the Mark Taper Forum to celebrate opening night of “Blues For An Alabama Sky
Alvin Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Music Center
March 31, 2022
The Music Center welcomes the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, back to Los Angeles for five days of dance and learning that celebrate the decade-long leadership of its visionary Artistic Director Robert Battle as part of the 19th season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.
“SLAVEPLAY”: Racism, Interracial Dating, and Deciding Who’s the Prize
February 24, 2022
February 16th brought the opening of playwright, Jeremy O. Harris’, unflinching new work, “Slave Play”, at the Mark Taper Forum in Downtown Los Angeles after almost two years of no performances due to COVID-19.
Award-Winning Documentary, ‘Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back’ Offers An Intimate And Emotional Dance With The Tap Great
February 17, 2022
Directed by John Carluccio, the 92-minute documentary “MAURICE HINES: BRING THEM BACK” is a poignant portrait of the charismatic song-and-dance man Maurice Hines, following the dazzling elder showman from his tap-dancing childhood to today.
Robey Theatre Presents ‘Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Unity’
December 23, 2021
The Robey Theatre Company presents “Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Unity,” a free virtual play that explores how Kwanzaa can unite people on a global level and help them embrace their differences.
Janet Rollé Named CEO and Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre
December 16, 2021
The American Ballet Theatre announced that Janet Rollé will become the new CEO and Executive Director at American Ballet Theatre. Her appointment which was announced by the Board Chariman Andrew Barth will become effective January 3, 2022. Rollé joins ABT from Parkwood Entertainment, having served as General Manager since 2016.
It’s Kwanzaa Time at Lula Washington Dance Theatre!
December 16, 2021
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre will present its annual Kwanzaa dance concert on Crenshaw Blvd. with celebrations this year with a twist. The concert will be outside!!
WATCH: Annie Sings the Iconic Song “Tomorrow” | NBC’s Annie Live!
December 4, 2021
Annie (Celina Smith) sings the classic “Tomorrow” during Annie Live!
Temptations Legend Otis Williams Give Black Press Unprecedented Access During ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
October 28, 2021
The scintillating Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” have plenty of highlights – perhaps too many to recount for a review or feature news article. The two-and-a-half-hour masterpiece provided a microscopic view of the group from the lens of Otis Williams, the founder and only living member of The Temptations. And for those who may have seen the 1998 television miniseries “The Temptations” and believe you already know the story – you may have to reconsider and take in the Broadway show that reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered production. Perhaps the one line
Netflix Taps Former Warner Bros EVP of Production Niija Kuykendall to Be Vice President of Film
October 8, 2021
Former Warner Bros EVP Production Niija Kuykendall is now the new Vice President of Film for Netflix. Deadline reported that Kuykendall will strategize with Head of Global Film Scott Stuber.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Robey Theatre Company Collaborate, Mark Their First Collaboration
April 29, 2021
Los Angeles has long since been a landscape for people to journey to in their process of becoming. As many travel for opportunities within Hollywood or theatre, lasting foundations such as the Robey Theatre have been there for Black and people of color (POC) artists of all sorts.
‘A reset button’ — Black theater leaders push for change
March 28, 2021
Vanessa Williams, Billy Porter and Audra McDonald and other founding members of Black Theatre United have recorded the song and video “Stand for Change,” with all proceeds donated to social justice efforts. The friends recorded their song parts separately due to the pandemic in partnership with the Republic Records Action Committee.
TYLER PERRY’S ‘MADEA’S FAREWELL’ PLAY: PERRY’S ADVICE: DREAM, BIGGER
February 18, 2021
Here’s what I learned from David Mann and Tamela Mann about working over the years with mogul Tyler Perry and what it’s like to “retire” their characters.
Nikki Lynette Addresses Mental Health Through Musical Theatre
January 7, 2021
“Get Out Alive,” a story that recounts her personal journey of domestic violence, emotional grief, and clinical depression.