Nefertiti in Balenciaga: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker | 11/1978
To tell the story of Josephine Baker within the space limits of one magazine page is but to skim the surface of one of the... Read More
Theatre
The Changed Landscape of Black Theater from 1977 to 2024
In November 1977, ROUTES Magazine published a compelling article titled “Theater in the Rough – The Positive Attitude of Black Theater,” which captured the essence... Read More
Theater in the Rough – The Positive Attitude of Black Theater | 12/1977
Black theater, one of the oldest and most constructive forms of Black entertainment, is presently in a financial crunch. Depending upon which way the balance... Read More
Dive into the December 1977 issue of ROUTES Magazine!
Step back in time with the December 1977 issue of ROUTES Magazine! As the publisher and editor, I invite you to revisit our compelling blend... Read More
Dance Theatre Of Harlem: A Look At Black Classicism | 11/1977
Today, I find myself reflecting nostalgically and appreciatively on the profound impact of Arthur Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem. In 2023, the Permanent... Read More
Richard Pryor: Pushing Boundaries and Battling Censorship | 11/1977
Focus Your Attention The first Richard Pryor show of the new season should have begun with Pryor insouciantly standing nude from the waist up saying,... Read More
In Memoriam: James Earl Jones
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In Memoriam: James Earl Jones We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones, whose powerful voice and commanding... Read More
Maestro Geoffrey Lamont Holder take the Stage
Geoffrey Lamont Holder was multi-talented Trinidadian-American artist who made significant contributions to the worlds of dance film, music and art. Born on August 1, 1930,... Read More