A big thanks and congratulations goes to Bill T. Jones for the conception of FELA! on Broadway. His determined creativity and vision have resulted in a truly transformative and revolutionary theater and on “the Great White Way.” We are so proud to have partnered over the years. May FELA! play forever.
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FELA! on Broadway
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So began an extraordinary journey last night at Harlem Stage when, to a SOLD OUT house, we launched the visible/invisible newly commissioned work of choreographers Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Nora Chipaumire. With and ensemble of 10 dancers and guest artist Pyeng Threadgill, they took the first bold step into this new work and with [...]
(MORE)Journey with Vijay Iyer
I am listening to Vijay Iyer’s new album, “Historicity.” It is turning an unremarkable morning into an aural adventure. It’s always exciting to experience new work from an artist we are associated with, but it’s a thrill when the work is so powerful, elegant and richly textured. Vijay takes on some familiar songs, and some [...]
(MORE)The first of many more Uptown Nights
Hello beautiful people!
What an awesome time we had last Saturday launching our new series Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage. Marc Cary continues to amaze me with his genius. Marc and his band, and all the phenomenal special guests made The Gatehouse explode. And a big “thank you” for helping me ring in my birthday at midnight. I had [...]
Boys in the Hood
It’s always a thrill to see artists we know, love and have worked with for years doing work and getting noticed for doing it — especially the younger, emerging talent. It’s equally thrilling to see current and former Harlem Stage employees exploring their artistic sides. Among our staff we have actors, dancers, photographers – even [...]
(MORE)Marc Cary and Chance speak on “2012″
Live Music is something that goes in and out of style with hip hop, but its something that we try to keep as a premiere element with everything we do. Our latest project, 2012: The Hip Hop Experiment, is foremost about uplifting all people. From a cultural perspective, we are bringing people together through live [...]
(MORE)Off to See Bill T. Jones’ World Premiere
Pat and I are off on a one day jaunt to the Ravinia Festival outside Chicago today for the world premiere of Bill T. Jones’ new work Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray. The work was commissioned by Ravinia to celebrate the Bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. Could we have waited until it [...]
(MORE)“La Onda Chicana” (“The Chicano Wave”)
Welcome back from Labor Day, everyone! I trust you had some fun in the beautiful weather. Like you, it’s back to work for us here at Harlem Stage this week, as we begin our fall programming tonight (Sept. 9) with the screening of “La Onda Chicana” (“The Chicano Wave”), part of our long-established Harlem Stage [...]
(MORE)Fall 2009 Season
Our fall 2009 season is fantastic! With amazing new partnerships, an electrifying music series, provocative films, and recession proof prices, I can’t help but be proud of the line-up we have scheduled for the next few months.
The season kicks off September 9 with one of four films presented with Black Documentary Collective, our new partner. [...]
A Word from our Executive Director
I’m thrilled to be penning my first blog entry (I am such a neophyte) on our brand new website. It’s a site that conveys the breadth, depth and originality of the work we showcase every year, and reflects our devotion to creativity, collaboration and community.
This is a particularly exciting time here at Harlem Stage. Earlier this month, in celebration of Dominican Restoration Day…
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