651 Production Manager, Robert Henderson, and Managing Director, Anna Glass, went down to Mississippi last week to meet with some of the musicians who will be participating in 651’s Mississippi Delta Heritage Project. They were primarily in Clarksdale, Cleveland, Greenville. Here are some classic images from the trip….
Add comment March 18, 2008
We are thrilled for April Yvette Thompson and Jessica Blank on the success of their new one-woman play, Liberty City, (of which 651 ARTS supported the development) now running at New York Theater Workshop. You only have until this Sunday (March 16) to see it- so get your tickets now: click here for tickets
Add comment March 11, 2008
Check out this amazing interview with magnificent dancer/choreographer, Nora Chipaumire: NPR interview/Chipaumire
Some of you may have been lucky enough to have seen her breathtaking performances at 651 ARTS’ Salon 651 Series at BRICstudios last spring. If you haven’t seen her perform, now you have another chance! Chipaumire’s new piece is now on tour!
Chimurenga, is a multi-media dance memoir - an unblinking confrontation with personal experiences growing up during Zimbabwe’s current political, social, economic and racial difficulties. For more info, click here.
Add comment March 11, 2008
“Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy”
The New York Times
The Joyce Theater, March 18 - 23
Spirit of Uganda presents riveting programs of music and dance for audiences of all ages. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, a vibrant cast of performers, aged 8-18, oscillates between ferocity and softness as they bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Click here for tickets!
Add comment March 10, 2008
Passing Strange, a musical for the 21st century, created by rock musicians, STEW and Heidi Rodewald, was first seen in New York at The Public Theater last spring and had everybody talking. It’s now rocking the house at The Belasco Theater- get tickets while you can! passingstrangeonbroadway.com
Add comment March 3, 2008
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