“Paradise Square” and New Perspectives on Tap Dance
At a recent Routes editorial meeting, there was a deep and somewhat heated conversation about the new musical on Broadway called “Paradise Square.” Produced by... Read More
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The Dance Theatre of Harlem Brought-it-on at City Center!
New York City Neighborhood Pride and Joy As any New Yorker will tell you, the neighborhoods of our city have their own rich history. Each... Read More
The NCBR and the NBTF’s Queen Mother Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin
Remembering an Angel Rising After earning a Bachelor’s in Education, Sylvia taught in public school briefly. Then she received a Master’s in Library Science and... Read More
Myles Frost Reigns as the King of Pop Michael Jackson
For a few years now, biographical musicals have become a burgeoning Broadway trend. MJ the Musical, is the latest and greatest of the bio-plays. It... Read More
Oscar Brown Brought African-American Daily Life into Focus
Through the 20th century and into the 21st century, a string of African-American male singers have graced stages throughout the United States — singing the... Read More
Bring in the Noise and the Funk for Savion Glover’s Birthday
🍾Savion Glover, born November 19, 1973 in Newark, New Jersey, is a tap dancer, actor and choreographer. His appearances and performances include television specials, TV... Read More
Happy Birthday Gloria The Matrix’s Oracle Foster
🎂Gloria Foster, born November 15, 1933 in Chicago,Illinois was a stage, television and film actress. She was well known for her off Broadway roles Where she... Read More
Happy Birthday to our brilliant actor Alfre Woodard
🎂Alfre Woodard was born on November 8, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is a prominent theater, television and screen actor; and producer in Hollywood; and committed... Read More