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Read moreLiving The Life: A Hip Hop Musical
On Sat. Feb 5 at Manhattan Theatre Lab High School (New York, NY), Principal Evelyn Collins and students would like you to attend “Livin’ In The Life: A Hip Hop Musical” presented by Manhattan Theater Lab High School. We are asking celebrity guests to sign an educational pledge poster “Education is Celebrity.”
Read moreJeffrey Wright Interview
As a film actor, Jeffrey Wright frequently appears in small-but-complex character roles. Onstage, however, he inevitably dominates, as with his current run in Broadway’s A Free Man of Color, in a wildly demanding role that playwright John Guare and director George C. Wolfe conceived specifically for him.Wright plays Jacques Cornet, a preening bi-racial aristocrat who sleeps […]
Read moreNYC Theater Subdistrict Council Announce Grant Awards
NEW YORK CITY THEATER SUBDISTRICT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS TO SUPPORT THEATER PRODUCTION AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT Grant Funding Is Second Round Facilitated by Theater District Zoning Sustains New York City’s Unrivaled Concentration of Theatrical Excellence September 15, 2010 – On behalf of the New York City Theater Subdistrict Council (TSC), City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. […]
Read morePresident Obama Welcomes Broadway to the White House
It is with pleasure that I share the opening remarks by President Obama at the Taste of Broadway event at the White House last evening.
Read moreIn NYC, new website promotes cheap & free tickets to students
From Back Stage’s “Blog Stage”, June 29, 2010 [hat tip to David Cote] StudentRush.org, a new website providing discounted ticket information, [launched] July 1. The brainchild of veteran theater producer and professor Eric Krebs, the site was created to provide an alternative for students with limited means. “Introducing young people to live theater has been one […]
Read moreBlack 2 Broadway
100 Impact Broadway students and chaperones were treated to the dress rehearsal of the 64th Tony awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13th, thanks to the generosity of the Broadway League.
Read moreTonys Dress Rehearsal
Impact Broadway students watch the Tony’s Awards Rehearsal at Radio City Music Hall, New York
Read moreArts In My Backyard – Staten Island – June
You can have fun and learn a lot this summer without having to catch the ferry or cross the bridge! Take beading and weaving workshops, learn to make Tibetan dumplings, experience the 1st Annual Garden Tour, visit the zoo to watch the free film series and whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Midsummer […]
Read moreArts In My Backyard – Queens – June
It’s a great summer to be in Queens. There is just so much to do. You can dance with teen sensation Bombayo or the Brazilian ensemble (Nego Gato), attend free concerts by Ryan Leslie and Jon B at Springfield Park, enjoy the Independance Day party in Flushing or watch the popular play America Nos among […]
Read moreArts In My Backyard – Manhattan – June
The Scottsboro Boys New musical by the team of John Kander and the late Fed Eeb with David • Thompson inspired by the infamous case of American injustice. Where: Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) • When: First Preview: Oct. 7; Opening: Oct. 31 • Director: Susan Stroman, Choreographer: Susan Stroman • For tickets call: […]
Read moreArts In My Backyard – Brooklyn – June
The FEAST • When: August 27-31st, 6pm everyday • Where: 18th Avenue between 67th Street and 75th Street, Bensonhurst • FREE!!! Tuesdays free at Botanical Gardens Fridays “pay what you wish for the fish” at NY Aquarium in Coney Island Sundays: Family day at Brooklyn Museum Sundays: Free Williamsburg Pool Parties (schedule TBA) Fort Greene […]
Read moreArts In My Backyard – Bronx – June
Dance classes and workshops at BAAD! • Capoiera dance classes with Ginga Mundo. Brazilian Capoiera ritualizes martial arts, African dance and aerobics. • When: Every Saturday 9:30 -11am • Where: BAAD! (Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance): 841 Barretto Street Bronx, NY 10474-5354 • Price: $7 per class • Call 718-842-5223 for more info. Abakua […]
Read moreImpacters of Yesterday
Sidney Poitier (born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat. He broke through as a star in acclaimed performances in American films and plays, which, by consciously defying racial stereotyping, gave a new dramatic credibility for black actors to mainstream film audiences in the Western world.
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Elizabeth Morales(student at TAPCO HS) My name is Elizabeth Morales and I love the theatre. I have performed in many of my schools talent shows as well as had the opportunity to perform at the Apollo. Theatre is my passion and that is why I have been apart of William Inges “Bus Stop”, a play […]
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Denzel Washington Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s. Washington has been awarded three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards for his work.
Read moreShout Outs From Fela!
Impact Broadway Students had an opportunity to see Fela! The Musical and get some shouts outs from the cast after the show.
Read more6th Annual Black 2: Broadway Celebrates the Tony Awards!
Greetings Community, What an exciting day! The nominations for the 64th Annual Tony Awards were announced today, and we have a lot to celebrate. Which makes me that much more excited about our 6th Annual Black 2: Broadway Celebrates the Tony Awards! on Sunday June 13th 2010. This years special co-hosts are Adrian Bailey & […]
Read moreHave you got what it takes?
Talent throwdown in The Greene Space http://www.thegreenespace.org/thegreenespace/battle/ Got Talent? This spring, WNYC will host a showdown series designed to bring out the best undiscovered performers from all five boroughs.
Read moreArts in My Backyard – Staten Island – May
You can have fun and learn a lot this summer without having to catch the ferry or cross the bridge! Take beading and weaving workshops, learn to make Tibetan dumplings, experience the 1st Annual Garden Tour, visit the zoo to watch the free film series and whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Midsummer […]
Read moreArts in My Backyard – Queens – May
It’s a great summer to be in Queens. There is just so much to do. You can dance with teen sensation Bombayo or the Brazilian ensemble (Nego Gato), attend free concerts by Ryan Leslie and Jon B at Springfield Park, enjoy the Independance Day party in Flushing or watch the popular play America Nos among […]
Read moreArts in My Backyard- Brooklyn – May
Brooklyn has one of the most exciting and diverse summer event schedules in all of the 5 boroughs. Brooklyn is absolutely filled with FREE things to do all summer long. Attend the Fort Greene festival, Wingate Field concerts, free movies at Brooklyn Bridge park and Williamsburg Waterfront pool parties and shows and so much more! […]
Read moreArts in My Backyard – Manhattan – May
School is finished and summer is here. As all you locals know, there is nothing compared in to a summer in NYC. Over the next few months, check out everything from musicals to festivals to concerts. This issue of AIMB features the new Ray Charles musical “Unchain My Heart,” the morning concert series in Central […]
Read moreArts in My Backyard – Bronx – May
All My Sons by Arthur Miller Recently on Broadway with a star-studded cast, All My Sons by Arthur Miller is set in a seemingly idyllic small town in Middle America just after World War II. Behind the picket fence is a family struggling with the havoc caused by war, greed and deception. The Keller’s have […]
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Gregory Hines Gregory Hines was a jack of all trades. He was a singer, dancer, actor and live performer. Overall, Hines has earned 16 award nominations and has won 7 of them. Hines performed as the lead singer and musician in a rock band called Severance in 1975 based in Venice, California. In 1986, he […]
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Paul Edme Personally I think one of the most interesting facts about me is my background. I was born in Mexico city to Haitian parents in January 5th ’92. Ever since I can remember, acting has been my profession of choice and my brother Junior, had a lot to do with why I started liking […]
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Phylicia Rashad Actress. Born Phylicia Ayers-Allen on June 19, 1948 in Houston, Texas. The daughter of a dentist and graduate of Howard University, Rashad made her television debut in 1978’s The Wiz. She is best known to American audiences for her portrayal of mother and attorney Clair Huxtable on the seminal ‘80s hit The Cosby […]
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Vianca E. Peguero Vianca E. Peguero is a Junior at Fordham High School for the Arts and a Drama Major. Recent credits include: Twilight Los Angeles, Comeddia Redux, The NYC Student Shakespeare Festival, Santaland Diaries and When Will The Sun Arrive? as part of Fordham’s playwriting competition.
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