Theatre

Tapper Great Omar Edwards 7 min read

• Dance

Tapper Great Omar Edwards

Sandhi Smalls Santini 4 years ago

Brotherhood of Tap Though new works like “Paradise Square” serve up a new perspective on the history of tap dancing and more than hints at... Read More

“Paradise Square” and New Perspectives on Tap Dance 4 min read

• Dance

“Paradise Square” and New Perspectives on Tap Dance

Sandhi Smalls Santini 4 years ago

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

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Brought-it-on at City Center! 7 min read

• Dance
• Music
• Theatre

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Brought-it-on at City Center!

Jeff Oppenheim 4 years ago

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 5 min read

• African-American history
• Theatre
• Women's History Month

The NCBR and the NBTF’s Queen Mother Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin

Perri Gaffney 4 years ago

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 4 min read

• Theatre

Myles Frost Reigns as the King of Pop Michael Jackson

Perri Gaffney 4 years ago

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 6 min read

• Poetry
• Theatre

Oscar Brown Brought African-American Daily Life into Focus

Ron Scott 4 years ago

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 2 min read

• Theatre

Bring in the Noise and the Funk for Savion Glover’s Birthday

Ron Scott 4 years ago

🍾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 1 min read

• Media
• Theatre

Happy Birthday Gloria The Matrix’s Oracle Foster

Ronald Bunn 4 years ago

🎂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