Paul Robeson

New Jazz Opera PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE Will Begin Performances This June

Paul Robeson: Man Of The People, a new jazz poetry opera will have its Chicago premiere: Friday, June 7, 2024 with a free performance at Hamilton Park District.

Interview: A STRANGE LOOP's James Jackson Jr Makes His Cabaret 'Debut' at Pangea

Obie Award-winner James Jackson, Jr., most recently seen in Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger, is no newcomer to cabaret. However, on Saturday June 1st, 9:30 pm and Sunday June 2nd at 7 pm, the singer will be making his “debut” all over again in the satirical CABARET...DEBUT, a Pride month kickoff show at Pangea.

'Paul Robeson: Man of the People' Comes to Hamilton Park District in June

Paul Robeson: Man of the People is a new jazz poetry opera chronicling the life, artistic legacy, and activism of the most important and iconic figure of the twentieth century. This live, multimedia presentation explores the life, creative ethos, and inclusive social vision of concert artist, stage and film actor, athlete, and activist, Paul Robeson.

Meet the Cast of HOME, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Samm-Art Williams' Home is coming Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon.  Previews begin tonight, May 17, at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Meet the cast of Home here!

Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

jill sigman/thinkdance Announces 25th Anniversary and World Premiere of 'Re-Seeding (Encounter #3: The Commons)'

This June, jill sigman/thinkdance celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary with the world premiere of Re-Seeding (Encounter #3: The Commons) and a series of pre-show events and conversations at Gibney.

Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season

Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!

Baayork Lee & More Join Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer of Musicals

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

See the New York City Labor Chorus and More at St. Mark's Church in May

Learn more about the upcoming events at St. Mark's Church in May!

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

World Premiere, DC Premieres & More Set for National Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season

The National Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bay Area Artists to Perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of LOVE SEPARATED IN LIFE…LOVE REUNITED IN HONOR

Bay Area artists Hope Briggs and Lawrence Beamen, alongside Atlanta's Sylvia Camille, will perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of a fallen Vietnam War hero in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2024.

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).