Category: Awards

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First Look: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui; Performances through Feb. 12

First Look: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui; Performances through Feb. 12 Continue reading First Look: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui; Performances through Feb. 12

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Video Sneak Peek: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui; Performances through Feb. 12

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre (Artistic Director Rob Melrose) is kicking off the Multi-City Regional Theatre Co- Production of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band. The Signature Theatre Production of Cambodian Rock Band is co-produced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre/5th Avenue, and Center Theatre Group. Helmed by Chay Yew, Cambodian Rock Band runs from January 20 – February 12, 2023, and features songs by Dengue Fever. This … Continue reading Video Sneak Peek: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui; Performances through Feb. 12

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Feb. 6: John Edwards, Claybourne Elder, J Harrison Ghee, Lana Gordon, Julie Halston, Crystal Monee Hall, John-Andrew Morrison, Grace Porter, Khadija Sankoh, Tiffany Renee Thompson, D’Kaylah Unique Whitley, Kimberly Marable, Javier Muñoz, and Marc Shaiman Are Set to Celebrate Broadway Legend André De Shields at the 10th GMHC Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award Ceremony at Joe’s Pub

GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities. Mr. De Shields identifies as an Afro Queer man and long-term HIV survivor. De Shields will be presented with the award on February 6 at GMHC’s 10th annual … Continue reading Feb. 6: John Edwards, Claybourne Elder, J Harrison Ghee, Lana Gordon, Julie Halston, Crystal Monee Hall, John-Andrew Morrison, Grace Porter, Khadija Sankoh, Tiffany Renee Thompson, D’Kaylah Unique Whitley, Kimberly Marable, Javier Muñoz, and Marc Shaiman Are Set to Celebrate Broadway Legend André De Shields at the 10th GMHC Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award Ceremony at Joe’s Pub

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Feb. 6: Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway Legend and Activist André De Shields to Receive the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC)’s 2023 Howard Ashman Award at the 10th Annual GMHC Cabaret 2023

Happy 77th birthday to Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields, who will be honored by the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities. Mr. De Shields identifies as an Afro Queer man and long-term HIV survivor. Happy 77th Birthday, … Continue reading Feb. 6: Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway Legend and Activist André De Shields to Receive the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC)’s 2023 Howard Ashman Award at the 10th Annual GMHC Cabaret 2023

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Classical Theatre of Harlem to Receive $45,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $45,000. This grant will support Uptown Shakespeare in the Park (USP), CTH’s outdoor production that serves free theatre to over 16,500 attendees per year. This grant is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling nearly $28.8 million … Continue reading Classical Theatre of Harlem to Receive $45,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

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Feb. 12-Mar. 15: KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD Set for Kirk Douglas Theatre

Los Angeles based writer/actor Kristina Wong kicks off the 2023 Kirk Douglas season with her hilarious and heartfelt one-person play, “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord,” a co-production with Center Theatre Group and East West Players with additional support from the Skirball Cultural Center. This Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama production is directed by Chay Yew and will play February 12 through March 15, 2023, with opening … Continue reading Feb. 12-Mar. 15: KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD Set for Kirk Douglas Theatre

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Jan. 9: Lillias White, Alex Newell and Sidney DuPont to Perform at 2023 TCG Gala honoring Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson at The Edison Ballroom

Jan. 9: Lillias White, Alex Newell and Sidney DuPont to Perform at 2023 TCG Gala honoring Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson at The Edison Ballroom https://wp.me/p8ilTC-dCp Continue reading Jan. 9: Lillias White, Alex Newell and Sidney DuPont to Perform at 2023 TCG Gala honoring Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson at The Edison Ballroom

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50TH ANNUAL VIVIAN ROBINSON AUDELCO RECOGNITION AWARDS “THE VIV” for Excellence in Black Theatre; Full List of Winners

The 50TH Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Recognition Awards, “THE VIV” for Excellence in Black Theatre celebrated 50 years of AUDELCO Excellence  at Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York on November 28. Madison Theatre at Molloy College’s production of Ella: First Lady of Song, written and directed by Lee Summers and conceived by Maurice Hines, won five 2022 AUDELCO ”Viv” Awards including Best Musical, Best Director of a Musical for Lee … Continue reading 50TH ANNUAL VIVIAN ROBINSON AUDELCO RECOGNITION AWARDS “THE VIV” for Excellence in Black Theatre; Full List of Winners

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Jan. 20 – Feb. 12: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre (Artistic Director Rob Melrose) is kicking off the Multi-City Regional Theatre Co- Production of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band. The Signature Theatre Production of Cambodian Rock Band is co-produced with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre/5th Avenue, and Center Theatre Group. Helmed by Chay Yew, Cambodian Rock Band runs from January 20 – February 12, 2023, and features songs by Dengue Fever. This … Continue reading Jan. 20 – Feb. 12: Alley Theatre Kicks Off Multi-City Regional Theatre Co-Production of Lauren Yee’s CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Starring Joe Ngo, Francis Jue, Geena Quintos, Moses Villarama, Abraham Kim, and Jane Lui

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Nov. 11-13: THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY Star and Emmy Winner Denise Burse, Tony Winner Joaquina Kalukango and More Set for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company 20th Anniversary Celebration Cabaret and Fundraiser

Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a cabaret and fundraiser from Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 13 featuring highlights from past True Colors productions and programs during a fun-filled and festive event. On Friday, Tony Award-winning actress Joaquina Kalukango, an Atlanta native who won a Best Actress Tony for the Broadway musical Paradise Square, will perform. She is … Continue reading Nov. 11-13: THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY Star and Emmy Winner Denise Burse, Tony Winner Joaquina Kalukango and More Set for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company 20th Anniversary Celebration Cabaret and Fundraiser

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