Podcasts about Lackawanna Blues

Actor, writer and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses his play "Lackawanna Blues" with CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax. He explains how the play, which pays tribute to the woman who raised him - Miss Rachel, has developed over the last twenty-one years. Santiago-Hudson, who says he's in the last chapter of his career, shares his passion for August Wilson and tells Wax whether we are seeing real culture change in the theatre.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor, writer and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses his play "Lackawanna Blues" with CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax. He explains how the play, which pays tribute to the woman who raised him - Miss Rachel, has developed over the last twenty-one years. Santiago-Hudson, who says he's in the last chapter of his career, shares his passion for August Wilson and tells Wax whether we are seeing real culture change in the theatre.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Dana H., Is This A Room, Caroline, or Change, Lackawanna Blues, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Marilyn Maye @ 54 Below, Theater Breaking Through Barriers – Brecht on Brecht. We also discuss Becca Blackwell, the The Lucille Lortel Awards Move to Gender-Neutral Performance read more The post This Week on Broadway for October 31, 2021: Caroline, or Change appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is currently starring in Lackawanna Blues which he wrote and directed on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. He also directed the Broadway production, Jitney which garnered several awards for “Outstanding Revival” including a Tony® Award and six Tony® nominations. Santiago-Hudson recently adapted August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for Netflix, which was produced by Denzel Washington, directed by George C. Wolfe, and starred Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Ruben's directing credits include: The Piano Lesson, Skeleton Crew, Othello, Gem of The Ocean, Paradise Blue, My Children! My Africa!, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Cabin in the Sky, The Happiest Song Plays Last, Two Trains Running, Things of Dry Hours and more. Santiago-Hudson received a Tony® Award as featured actor for his performance in August Wilson's Seven Guitars and made his Broadway acting debut alongside Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam. Other Broadway credits include Stick Fly and Gem of The Ocean. Select theater credits include The Winter's Tale, Henry VIII and Measure for Measure (The Delacorte) Ceremonies in Dark Old Men and A Soldier's Play (NEC), Lackawanna Blues and East Texas Hot Links (The Public Theater). He wrote, executive produced, and co-starred in the HBO film Lackawanna Blues based on his OBIE and Helen Hayes Award-winning play. The movie received many honors including Emmy, Golden Globe, NAACP Image Award, The Christopher Award, and the Humanitas Prize. Philanthropic/Activist Causes: The Ruben Santiago-Hudson Fine Arts Learning Center

In this episode we talk about reopening of Broadway and give you a brief chat about what we thought of the show. Today's episode covers the phenom Six and the creative Lackawanna Blues.

Dana H. has opened! Red carpet interviews and more inside this episode! Broadway News: Manhattan Theatre Club announced a one-week extension of “Lackawanna Blues,” following the cancellation of several performances. The play starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson was put on pause for a few days after Hudson sustained a back injury. So happy that this show is extending for a bit. I still have yet to see it. “Lackawanna Blues” will now play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through Nov. 7.  Davon Williams was named Executive Director of Broadway Black. Broadway Black was founded in 2012 by Drew Shade and is a one-of-a-kind multi-media platform dedicated to highlighting the achievements and successes of Black theatre artists on and off the Broadway stage. Davon is an international performer, a delegate for the Actors' Equity Association, and a TED Talk alum and I know personally how thrilled Drew is that Davon is part of his team. Creative Goods Merchandise has launched a new buying program allowing theatergoers to purchase merchandise from their seats. Patrons can purchase items by scanning a QR code, which will appear on signs around the theater, and place the order on their mobile devices. The merchandise will then be available to pick up in the theater after the show. The program is now available at “Waitress” “Hamilton” and “Tina”. “Company,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Jagged Little Pill,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “MJ The Musical” will have the program available as the shows reopen.  Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Traditional in-theatre red bucket fundraiser has been put on hold until 2022 in an effort to help shows return back safely back to their eight shows a week schedule. You can still donate on the Broadway Cares website. The Book of Mormon will celebrate their return by holding a free fan performance on Thursday, November 4th. Those who wish to enter for the chance to attend are instructed to share who their metaphorical mission companion is. Casting: “Schitt's Creek” star Noah Reid will join the cast of “The Minutes” when the play returns to Broadway this spring. He replaces Armie Hammer, who withdrew from the production, citing a focus on his health and family, last spring. The departure came as Hammer faced allegations of sexual assault. Erich Bergen will rejoin the cast of Waitress as Dr. Pomatter for select performances during its return Broadway engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. He previously performed the role for stints in the summers of 2018 and 2019 during Waitress's initial Broadway run. Also joining the cast of Waitress on October 19 are Nik Dodani, taking over the role of Ogie, Ben Thompson, taking over as Earl, and Jennifer Nettles, stepping into the lead role of Jenna. The Play That Goes Wrong has announced its casting for its return to New World Stage off-Broadway on October 15. The company will feature Jesse Aaronson as Max, Ryan Vincent Anderson as Trevor, Brent Bateman as Robert, Bartley Booz as Dennis, Matt Harrington as Chris, Ashley N. Hildreth as Annie, Chris Lanceley as Jonathan, and Maggie Weston as Sandra. The cast also includes Damien Brett, Laura D'Andre, Ellie MacPherson and Sid Solomon.  Follow @BwayPodNetwork on Twitter. Find co-hosts on Twitter at @AyannaPrescod, @CLewisReviews, and @TheMartinAcuna. Tickets for Is This A Room and Dana H. playing in rep at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway are on sale NOW! Purchase HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October is the month for show openings, it seems! Broadway News: The Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, starring Emmy and Tony winner Laurence Fishburne, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss, will begin previews at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre the week of March 22, 2022. The limited 16-week engagement was in rehearsal when Broadway was shuttered due to COVID-19. Pass Over also closed on Broadway on Sunday, October 10. Chicken & Biscuits held their opening night on Sunday, October 10. We received a first look at the new Funny Girl revival starring Beanie Feldstein. Tina the Tina Turner Musical reopened on Friday, October 8. Adrienne Warren is playing Tina for a few more weeks before she takes her final bow on October 31. Lackawanna Blues cancelled opening night and performances on October 8th through October 10th, due to Rueben Santiago Hudson's back injury. Tina Satter's Is This A Room held its opening night on Monday, October 11.. The play stars Emily Davis as former Air Force intelligence specialist Reality Winner during her FBI investigation. Reviews have not come out yet at the time of this recording so we will read the reviews on our next episode. Casting: The national touring production of Tony-winning revival of Oklahoma! will begin performances at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 9 before heading out on a 25-city tour across the country. Leading the company is Sasha Hutchings as Laurey Williams, Sean Grandillo as Curly McLain, Chris Bannow as Jud Fry, Barbara Walsh as Aunt Eller, and Sis taking on the role of Ado Annie Carne. Follow @BwayPodNetwork on Twitter. Find co-hosts on Twitter at @AyannaPrescod and @CLewisReviews. Tickets for Is This A Room and Dana H. playing in rep at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway are on sale NOW! Purchase HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cecily Strong to Make NY Stage Debut, ‘Lackawanna Blues’ Adds One Week, ‘Waitress’ Re-Confirms Cast Change “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames Marino read more The post Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

New Report Sheds Light on Police Foundations The new Police Foundation Report from Color of Change, exposes how corporations support Black Lives Matter on one hand and are also giving private money to police foundations. There's no record of how that money is being used to fund police departments around the country which are often a threat to black and brown lives. Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns for Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization joins us to discuss their campaign for accountability and transparency as steps to ensure and redefine public safety. Adults Jailed Black Children for a Crime That Doesn't Exist New reporting from Meribah Knight, Nashville Public Radio and Ken Armstrong, ProPublica investigates Rutherford County, Tennessee where Black children are being jailed at an alarming rate. The investigation explores the arrest of four young girls after a YouTube video surfaced of three boys fighting on the school playground of Hobgood Elementary School. We talk to reporter Meribah Knight about the story of why these kids get arrested at alarming rates and what's being done to stop it.  Newark Replaces Nearly All of Its Lead Pipes Two years ago, lead pipes tainted the drinking water of Newark, New Jersey. The city faced a water crisis on par with what has happened in places like Flint, Michigan, and a number of other cities across the U.S. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with Karen Yi, reporter covering New Jersey for WNYC.  Ruben Santiago-Hudson on the Joy of Bringing "Lackawanna Blues" to Broadway Writer, director, and actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson's one-man show Lackawanna Blues tells the story of Santiago-Hudson's childhood and finds him embodying the many characters who populated his youth, including Nanny, the woman who raised him. The Takeaway spoke with Santiago-Hudson about putting on the show during the pandemic and what his dreams are for the next stages in his career. For transcripts, see individual segments pages. 

New Report Sheds Light on Police Foundations The new Police Foundation Report from Color of Change, exposes how corporations support Black Lives Matter on one hand and are also giving private money to police foundations. There's no record of how that money is being used to fund police departments around the country which are often a threat to black and brown lives. Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns for Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization joins us to discuss their campaign for accountability and transparency as steps to ensure and redefine public safety. Adults Jailed Black Children for a Crime That Doesn't Exist New reporting from Meribah Knight, Nashville Public Radio and Ken Armstrong, ProPublica investigates Rutherford County, Tennessee where Black children are being jailed at an alarming rate. The investigation explores the arrest of four young girls after a YouTube video surfaced of three boys fighting on the school playground of Hobgood Elementary School. We talk to reporter Meribah Knight about the story of why these kids get arrested at alarming rates and what's being done to stop it.  Newark Replaces Nearly All of Its Lead Pipes Two years ago, lead pipes tainted the drinking water of Newark, New Jersey. The city faced a water crisis on par with what has happened in places like Flint, Michigan, and a number of other cities across the U.S. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with Karen Yi, reporter covering New Jersey for WNYC.  Ruben Santiago-Hudson on the Joy of Bringing "Lackawanna Blues" to Broadway Writer, director, and actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson's one-man show Lackawanna Blues tells the story of Santiago-Hudson's childhood and finds him embodying the many characters who populated his youth, including Nanny, the woman who raised him. The Takeaway spoke with Santiago-Hudson about putting on the show during the pandemic and what his dreams are for the next stages in his career. For transcripts, see individual segments pages. 

Broadway Reviews for “Chicken and Biscuits” and “Lackawanna Blues,” New Broadway Dates for “American Buffalo,” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames Marino james@broadwayradio.com read more The post Today on Broadway: Monday, October 11, 2021 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

“Lackawanna Blues” Delays Opening, “Trouble in Mind” Announces Broadway Cast, “Caroline, Or Change” Performs on GMA! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames Marino read more The post Today on Broadway: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Moulin Rouge sweeps the 2020 Tony Awards. Broadway News: In partnership with the YMCA of Greater New York, Thoughts of a Colored Man hosted a Youth and Community event at the Castle Hill YMCA in the Bronx and the North Brooklyn YMCA where there was a Mobile Barbershop ready to treat community members to free haircuts. Community members were also treated to a BBQ food truck, merchandise from the play, and free tickets to see Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway. Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play will return to Broadway, beginning preview performances at the August Wilson Theatre on November 23. The return engagement will officially open on December 2 and performances are currently scheduled through January 23, 2022. It originally played Broadway's John Golden Theatre in the 2019–2020 season, closing two months before the COVID-19 shutdown. The August Wilson is currently home to Pass Over, making Slave Play the second play written by a Black playwright to be produced there. Due to a back injury sustained by Ruben Santiago Hudson, performances of his solo show Lackawanna Blues pushed back opening night to October 7th. The Charles Fuller Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Soldier's Play is being adapted into a limited TV series. TONY Award winner David Alan Grier will star in and executive produce the project, which is currently titled A Soldier's Story, which was the title of the 1984 film adaptation.  Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) has announced that it will produce Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH  this spring at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). The production, which will coincide with the 125th anniversary of Mr. Wilder's birth, and which will mark the Beaumont and Broadway debuts of LCT Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz, will begin previews Thursday, March 31 and open on Monday, April 25. Casting News: Casting is set for the return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. James Synder will continue playing Harry Potter alongside Diane Davis as Ginny Potter, Jenny Jules as Hermione Granger, and Nadia Brown as Rose Granger-Weasley. Joining them are David Aba-liss as Ron Weasley, James Romney as Albus Potter, Aaron Bartz as Draco Malfoy, and Brady Dalton Richards as Scorpius Malfoy. As previously announced the play has been condensed into one part. Jennifer Nettles will return to Broadway in the return engagement of Waitress. The Grammy winner will take on the role of Jenna, succeeding Sara Bareilles beginning October 19 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. As previously announced, fellow Grammy winner who also composed the musical, will take her final bow October 17. The Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change has confirmed the remainder of its cast, including Caissie Levy as Rose Stopnick Gellman, John Carini as Stuart Gellman, and Samantha Williams as Emmie Thibodeaux, who were all originally announced as a part of the production. The musical, starring Olivier winner Sharon D. Clarke, begins previews October 8 at Studio 54 ahead of an October 27 opening night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muki and Brown open up Season 3 with none other than legendary actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Hill Harper. In this episode, Hill breaks down Cryptocurrency, his Black Wall Street Crypto App, the importance of the black dollar, and wealth building. Tune in! Learn more about the Black Wall Street app: https://theblackwallstreet.com More about Hill Harper: Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. Currently, Harper stars in ABC's #1 television drama, The Good Doctor, and has starred in numerous television and film projects including CSI:NY, He Got Game and Lackawanna Blues. Harper is the Founder and Chairman of The Black Wall Street Holdings, Inc., is on the Board of Directors, National Black Bank Fund, named Honorary National Co-Chair of the Redevelopment of Black Wall Street, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, and served on the President's Cancer Panel having been appointed by President Obama in 2011. Harper graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was named Valedictorian of his department. He then graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Harvard Law School, as well as with a Master's Degree in Public Administration, with honors, from the Kennedy School of Government and holds seven honorary doctoral degrees. In addition to his performing career, Harper has authored four New York Times bestsellers including his award-winning book, The Wealth Cure. that addresses ways to solve the racial wealth gap. Harper has been recognized with seven NAACP Image Awards, four of them for his writing. He is also the founder of the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship, scholarship and grant programs. As an investor and business owner, Harper will be opening The Pierce and Hill Harper Arts Foundation in Detroit 2022. His passion for business, financial literacy, and social & economic justice keeps him on the forefront and in-demand as a speaker worldwide.

Yes, first and foremost Broadway is back!  Notable News: The play Chicken and Biscuits, starring Michael Urie, Norm Lewis, and Cleo King, is making history by having the youngest Black director in Broadway history and 18 artists of color will be making their Broadway debuts with that show. 2019 TONY Award are set for September 26. The Notebook Musical and K-Pop will have pre-Broadway runs. Currently scheduled openings: Pass Over - August Wilson Theatre on Wednesday, Aug 4th Lackawanna Blues - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Sept 14th. Chicken and Biscuits - Circle in the Square on September 23rd.  Thoughts of a Colored Man - John Golden Theatre on Oct 1st Is This A Room and Dana H. to play in repertory at the Lyceum Theatre (Is This A Room to begin previews on September 24th, and Dana H. to begin previews October 1s) Trouble in Mind - American Airlines Theatre on Oct 29 Clyde's - Helen Hayes Theatre on Nov 3 Skeleton Crew to follow Lackawanna Blues at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 21st Casting: Adrienne Warren is coming back to Tina: The Tina Turner Musical for a limited engagement Moulin Rouge has announced their new Satine. Replacing Karen Olivo is Natalie Mendoza Waitress also announced casting: Drew Gehling, Eric Anderson, Charity Angel Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Caitlin Houlahan, Dakin Matthews and Joe Tippett will join Sara Bareilles when the show opens for a return engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on September 2nd Concerts: PBS will present Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score on Sunday, August 29 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The evening will be co-hosted by Wicked's original Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. Performances by Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Rita Moreno, Isaac Powell, Amber Riley, Jennifer Nettle, Alex Newell, Ali Stroker, and more. More info via bpn.fm/whatsupbroadway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MTC to Bring ‘Lackawanna Blues’ to Broadway, Ted Chapin to Step Down at R&H, Recapping MCC’s Miscast “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated:  Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames read more

Career Q&A with Kathleen Chalfant on March 19, 2014. Moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. BROADWAY: Angels in America (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Racing Demon, Dance With Me. OFF-BROADWAY: Wit ( Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, Connecticut Critics Circle, and Obie Awards), Miss Ovington & Dr. Dubois, Somewhere Fun, Red Dog Howls, Painting Churches, Family Week, Vita & Virginia, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Spalding Grey: Stories Left to Tell, Bloomer Girl, Nine Armenians (Drama Desk nomination), Far Away, Twelve Dreams, Henry V. OTHER NY CREDITS: The Vagina Monologues, True History and Real Adventures, Phaedra in Delirium, Iphigenia and Other Daughters, Endgame, The Party, Sister Mary Ignatius..., The Investigation of the Murder in El Salvador. LONDON & LOS ANGELES: Wit (Ovation Award), Red Dog Howls. SELECT REGIONAL THEATRE: Guthrie, Yale Rep, Long Wharf, Yale Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, Mark Taper Forum, ATL, Sundance Lab. FILM: Isn't it Delicious?, R.I.P.D., The Bath, In Bed With Ulysses, Lillian, Duplicity, The People Speak, Lackawanna Blues, Perfect Stranger, The Last New Yorker, Second Guessing Grandma, Dark Water, Kinsey, Laramie Project, Random Hearts, A Price Below Rubies, Murder and Murder. SELECT TELEVISION Recurring on "The Americans," "House of Cards," "Rescue Me," "The Book of Daniel," "The Guardian," "Jo," "Law and Order" and "One Life to Live"; also "Elementary," "Mercy," "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight" (HBO), "Benjamin Franklin," "Lackawanna Blues" (HBO), "Georgia O'Keeffe" (Lifetime), "Voices from the White House" (PBS), "A Death in the Family" (PBS), "Storm of the Century". AWARDS: 1996 OBIE Award for Sustained Excellence, 2004 Lortel Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. She has received the Drama League and Sidney Kingsley Awards for her body of work.

OnWriting presents three live-taped episodes of OnWriting celebrating Black History Month, presented by the WGAE Black Writers Salon. In each installment, two co-chairs of the WGAE Black Writers Salon—OnWriting’s own Geri Cole and Rashidi Hendrix—speak with Black screenwriters who have each written amazing films about Black icons in history. To kick things off, we’re joined by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and the screenwriter of MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, which is currently available to stream on Netflix. Ruben Santiago-Hudson is a versatile talent who — in addition to his many acting credits in projects like BILLIONS and THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS — wrote the award-winning stage play for LACKAWANNA BLUES as well as its Emmy and Writers Guild Award-nominated TV film adaptation. MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM is an adaptation of the August Wilson play of the same name. The film, set in 1920s Chicago, follows a recording session where tensions rise between mother of blues Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), and her ambitious horn player named Levee (Chadwick Boseman). -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ -- Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

This week we were thrilled to sit down with Emmy nominated powerhouse, Adina Porter. You Might Know Her From True Blood, The Newsroom, The 100, Underground, Lackawanna Blues, The Morning Show, and American Horror Story: Cult, Roanoke, and Apocalypse. We had a total ball with Adina digging into her theatre beginnings with Suzan-Lori Parks’ brilliant play Venus, her scene stealing work as Lettie Mae in Alan Ball’s vampire romp True Blood, the grace of Cynthia Nixon (they became friends when they worked together in the much discussed 2001 revival of The Women), the wild ride that is The Morning Show (Anne’s new obsession), and what happens when you go with Chaz Bono and the AHS cast to see Cher aka mom in concert. All that and some very important Pepe the Prawn follow-up. Have at it! Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Anne’s favorite Maury episodes are the  phobia episodes “Mustard” Sarah Paulson and her crimped hair in AHS Neo-Muppet Pepe the Prawn (est. 1996)  Pepe the Prawn interview with Bonnie Hunt thanks to @amoniamoni Bonnie Hunt and her bff David Alan-Grie Adina in a lot of gay content: The Fluffer, Swoon, Gia Adina has been in 4 American Horror Story series: Murder House, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse In AHS Cult, she plays a reporter who joins a clown cult on the heels of the 2016 election She won an Obie for her performance as Venus Hottentot (Saartjie Baartman) in Suzan Lori-Parks’ play in Venus (directed by George C Wolfe). Sat at a dinner table across from Nina Simone.  On True Blood (Alan Ball) she played Lettie Mae (Tara’s mom) Adina looked very old in True Blood and colored her teeth, but Adina started dressing like she dressed at the Emmy’s afterparty Is 7 years older than Rutina Wesley who played her daughter on True Blood There is a True Blood reboot in development Played Rickie in the HBO adaptation of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s play, Lackawanna Blues That felt more like theatre, but Underground felt like a black cast, which was filmed on a plantation with slaves quarters.  Poster at the plantation gift shop: “12 Years a Slave starring Brad Pitt” First acting teacher was Butterfly McQueen, who was best remembered from Gone with the Wind. She died when a kerosene lamp tipped over and started a fire in her house.  She showed Joan Collins her Tinder matches on the sets of AHS: Apocalypse Starred in the 2001 revival of The Women (with former guests, Julie Halston, Heather Matarazzo). A brunette was the most challenging. Cynthia Nixon as the best.  Adina’s late husband was good friends with Cynthia Nixon’s mother.  Phone call with Jennifer Aniston’s character on The Morning Show was her stand-in reading the lines.  Scene from The Morning Show that is reminiscent of Smash Adina co-starred in gay movie, The Fluffer. Adina recommends ErikaLust.com. Want so make sure the porn she’s watching she pays for so the actors get paid.  Worked with Shirley MacLaine in The Last Word (2017) Went to see Cher wth Chaz Bono (her AHS co-star) and a bunch of other castmembers. They got a private audience with Cher. Picture with Cher on her Raya profile Adina was in The Morning Show with Billy Crudup (aka the Joker) who was in the 2002 revival of The Elephant Man Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Billy Crudup left Mary-Louise Parker when she was CORRECTION: 7mths pregnant “UK Hun?” From Drag Race is charting in the UK (aka “Kylie’s Chart”)

Episode 107 of Real Black News features the legendary George C. Wolfe. A five-time Tony Award-winning director and playwright of shows like Jelly’s Last Jam, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, and films such as HBO’s Lackawanna Blues, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, he discusses directing his latest movie "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" for Netflix produced by Denzel Washington. Wolfe discusses working with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, their process, how he operates as a director, staying focused during the pandemic, and why he chooses to tell stories about the Black experience. Other topics include defunding the police, rebounding from Prison, Mellody Hobson, Black boy geniuses, and more.

Episode 107 of Real Black News features the legendary George C. Wolfe. A five-time Tony Award-winning director and playwright of shows like Jelly’s Last Jam, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, and films such as  HBO’s Lackawanna Blues, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, he discusses directing his latest movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom for Netflix and working with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Wolfe shares their process, how he operates as a director, staying focused during the pandemic, and why he chooses to tell stories about the Black experience. Other topics include defunding the police, rebounding from Prison, and more.  

Why Westworld ratings have dropped and what's the fate of the series? Will it be renewed for a 4th season. Thought provoking sci-fi movies like Transcendence haven't done very well either. But we can understand why it can be too much for some. If they do come back with one more season, will it take another 2 years? They need to set Bernard free as well! Jeffrey Wright is such an underrated actor who's been around for Years! He has the rare ability to transform himself and embody every character he takes on. Nice to see him in a suit and get out of the frumpy look.  Other roles he played was MLK in Boycott, Basquiat, Lackawanna Blues and tons of films since 1990!

Actor/writer/director Ruben Santiago-Hudson is the kind of artist whose awe-inspiring dedication to the work can almost be overwhelming. He won a Tony Award for his performance in August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars.” His autobiographical play “Lackawanna Blues” was a sensation at the Public Theater and went on to be an award-winning HBO film. He started directing plays (particularly Wilson’s) and is now one of the most sought after directors working in theater. His production of “Jitney” on Broadway won the Tony award for Best Revival of a Play. As an actor, he can currently be seen on Showtime’s "Billions" and recently on BET’s "The Quad." He wrote the screenplay for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which is coming to Netflix (starring Viola Davis). In this hour he generously gives us so many golden nuggets about his approach to this amazing craft, both as an actor and director, that you’re going to want to listen with a pen and pad in hand.

(Correction: the show runs March 5 - April 21st, 2019.) 7.3 out of 10 - An Average Show! MAR 5 – APR 21, 2019 www.latheatrebites.com Lackawanna Blues is a reminiscence of his 1950s childhood in a small town on the banks of Lake Erie. Santiago-Hudson takes on more than 20 colorful characters—from would-be philosophers and petty hustlers to lost souls and abandoned lovers—in a brilliant celebration of the eccentric boardinghouse he grew up in.

New York native, playwright, actor and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Winning national awards for his work in all three categories, Santiago-Hudson returns to the theatre stage with his one-man play Lackawanna Blues - the same play he won an OBIE special citation Award for. Debuted off Broadway at the Papp Public Theatre in 2001, Lackawanna Blues was later adapted as a television movie that aired in 2005 on HBO. The play is a montage of reminiscences, memories, testimonials and roman a clefs of 'Miss Rachel' and his childhood in a small town on the banks of Lake Erie; portraying more than 20-colorful characters of would-be philosophers, petty hustlers, lost souls and abandoned lovers - in a celebration of the eccentric boarding house. Santiago-Hudson delivers anecdotes and testimonials accompanied throughout by live blues music with Grammy winning Blues guitarist, composer and actor, Chris Thomas King. Santiago-Hudson taught himself to play the harmonica during his broadway stay for August Wilson's Seven Guitars; Santiago-Hudson received a Tony Award for his performance in the August Wilson play. No stranger to the Broadway stage, Ruben appeared in Jelly's Last Jam written by George C. Wolfe, The Piano Lesson, The First Breeze of Summer and Cabin in the Sky. Appearing in film and television in Coming to America, Shaft, The Red Sneakers, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Selma, American Gangster, Honeydripper, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, BET's The Quad, ABC's Designated Survivor, Castle, and NBC's Law & Order. In addition to the play, Santiago-Hudson reoccurs on the OWN network's original series David Makes Man. This drama is the first television series from the Oscar Award winning Tarell Alvin McCraney about a young African American prodigy living in Florida looking for a way out of his poor neighbor. David Makes Man was inspired by events in McCraney's life, explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination.

{Celebrity Interview Blast From The Past) WOW! what an exciting time I had interviewing the legionary Oscar Winner Mr Lou Gossett Jr.Lou Gosset Jr - is an actor best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 1983's An Officer and a Gentleman Equally able to play the hero or the villain, Gossett won an Emmy for his appearance in the TV mini-series Roots (1977) and an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). His film debut came in 1961 when he reprised his stage role as George Murchison for A Raisin in the Sun. He continued stage work through the '60s, then returned to celluloid in the '70s, appearing frequently on both the large and small screen. Television roles include The Lazarus Syndrome (1978), Backstairs at the White House (1979), Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy “Satchel” Paige (1981), The Josephine Baker Story (1991), and Jasper, Texas (2003). On the big screen, he appeared in Jaws 3-D (1983), Firewalker (1986), and Iron Eagle (1986, sequel 1988). He appeared in the last season of Showtime's Hispanic series Resurrection Boulevard (2000–2002). He was in the acclaimed 2005 HBO film, Lackawanna Blues.For more exclusive celebrity interviews be sure to listen to our www.amazingwomenofpower.com To learn more on how you can be part of our amazing radio host family and be mentored by Raven on how to land top influencers and celebrity interviews as well as make some money honey with your podcast or live stream...email her at talkshowmaven@gmail.com

Since graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Brian A. Kates has edited many acclaimed films, with 14 films selected to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and 5 films in Cannes. He has been honored with an Emmy Award for his work on Taking Chance, and an Emmy nomination for editing the pilot episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He also won two ACE Eddie Awards for his work on Bessie and Lackawanna Blues, in addition to two other Eddie Award nominations. His collaborators have included Andrew Dominik (Killing Them Softly), Dee Rees (Bessie), Joseph Cedar (Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer), Michael Cuesta (Kill the Messenger), Tamara Jenkins (Private Life and The Savages), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Jack Goes Boating), John Cameron Mitchell (How to Talk to Girls at Parties and Shortbus), Lee Daniels (Shadowboxer and The Butler), Nicole Kassell (The Woodsman), George C. Wolfe (Lackawanna Blues and Nights in Rodanthe), Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project), Ross Katz (Taking Chance), John Krokidas (Kill Your Darlings), and Jeremiah Zagar (We the Animals). In addition to his work in fiction, he was Jonathan Caouette's co-editor on the groundbreaking documentary Tarnation. His television work has included collaborations with Alfonso Cuarón (Believe), Bill Condon (The Big C), David Simon and Eric Overmeyer (Treme), and Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). He is currently finishing his third collaboration with John Cameron Mitchell, a 10-episode original audio musical, featuring the music of Bryan Weller and Mr. Mitchell, and a cast including Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Foster, Nakhane, Bridget Everett, Justin Vivian Bond, and Laurie Anderson, entitled Homunculus. I had the pleasure of chatting with Brian this week about his Emmy nomination for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, his summer camp background that got him into film and his collaborations with Lee Daniels and John Cameron Mitchell. By the end it turns a bit into an impromptu gushing about his work on NBC's Kings and a promo for his new film We the Animals, which is in theaters now. GO SEE IT. You can see Brian's work next in the upcoming Tamara Jenkins film Private Life, which will world premiere at the New York Film Festival next month. There also might be a bit of tea spilled on an upcoming sequel to a gay classic.  This interview runs just shy of 37m with music. Opening: "A Wonderful Day Like Today" from The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)  Closing: "Girls Talk" by Dave Edmonds

Actor, screenwriter and stage director Ruben Santiago-Hudson was born on November 24, 1956 in Lackawanna, New York to Alean Hudson and Ruben Santiago. He graduated from Lackawanna High School, earned his B.A. degree in theatre from Binghamton University in 1978, and his M.F.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1982. Santiago-Hudson first appeared as an actor in the 1988 film, Coming to America. He then played Captain Billy Cooper on the daytime drama Another World from 1990 to 1993, for which he became widely recognized. Santiago-Hudson made his Broadway debut as Buddy Bolden in Jelly's Last Jam in 1992, and starred in August Wilson's Seven Guitars in 1995. He wrote 2001's Lackawanna Blues, an autobiographical play, and then adapted it for the highly acclaimed, award-winning 2005 HBO film. He co-starred opposite Phylicia Rashad in Gem of the Ocean on Broadway in 2004. In 2007, he starred in a Public Broadcasting Service Nova documentary about the life of Percy Lavon Julian, and from 2009 to 2011, he played Captain Roy Montgomery in ABC's Castle. Santiago-Hudson returned to Broadway to star in Stick Fly in 2011, and is set to direct August Wilson's JITNEY! on Broadway in 2017. Santiago-Hudson's other feature film credits include Bleeding Hearts, Blown Away, Domestic Disturbance, Which Way Home, The Devil's Advocate, American Gangster, Mr. Brooks, Shaft, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Showtime's Solomon and Sheba. His other television show credits include The Cosby Mysteries, New York Undercover, NYPD Blue, Touched by an Angel, The West Wing, Third Watch, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Showtime's Billions, the TNT series Public Morals, and five episodes of Law & Order. He has also lectured on theatre at colleges and universities across the United States, and served as a private acting coach. Santiago-Hudson received the 1996 Tony Award for Best Featured Performer in Seven Guitars. He was awarded the 2006 Humanitas Prize in writing for the HBO film adaptation of his play Lackawanna Blues, and received a NAACP Lifetime Achievement Theatre Award in 2009. In 2013, Santiago-Hudson won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director, an Obie Award for Direction, and was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play for his work in the Off-Broadway production of The Piano Lesson. In 2016, he won an Obie Award for Special Citations: Collaboration of the play Skeleton Crew. He has also received an honorary doctorate of letters from Buffalo State College in 2006, and from Wayne State University in 2015. In 2014, The Ruben Santiago-Hudson Fine Arts Learning Center was named in his honor in his hometown of Lackawanna, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 2009: A Tony and Obie winning actor, writer and director, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, co-star on "Castle" with Nathan Fillion and Stand Katic, made his debut as a screenwriter with Lackawanna Blues, for which he received the Humanitas Prize, a Christopher Award, National Board of Review Honors, an NAACP Award and Emmy, Golden Globe and a WGA nomination.

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Derrial Christon, Jesse Janedy and Courtney Stewart interview special guest Ruben Santiago Hudson. Ruben Santiago-Hudson is not only a Tony and Obie award-winning actor, but also an accomplished writer and director. He recently received the 2013 Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for Best Direction of August Wilsons The Piano Lesson. Ruben stars in AMC’s gritty crime drama Low Winter Sun which films in Detroit and debuts on Sunday, August 11. Low Winter Sun about dark anitheros, boasts a stellar ensemble castwhich includes Mark Strong and is based on a 2006 British mini-series. Ruben starred on Broadway in Lydia Diamond’s play Stick Fly. Santiago-Hudson co-starred for three seasons as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery on the hit ABC series, Castle. His screenplay debut Lackawanna Blues for HBO, received the Humanitas Prize, a Christopher Award, National Board of Review Honors, a NAACP Image Award; and Emmy, Golden Globe and WGA nominations. Under

Tony Award-winning actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson talks about his responsibility as part of the fraternity of "August Wilson actors"; his desire to direct the complete 10-play Wilson cycle of plays, having begun with the two in which he appeared on Broadway ("Seven Guitars" and "Gem of the Ocean"); the experience of adapting his own life into "Lackawanna Blues" for both stage and television, and the challenges of producing work which portrays the diversity of African-American life and issues in film and on television. Original air date - August 25, 2006.

Tony Award-winning actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson talks about his responsibility as part of the fraternity of "August Wilson actors"; his desire to direct the complete 10-play Wilson cycle of plays, having begun with the two in which he appeared on Broadway ("Seven Guitars" and "Gem of the Ocean"); the experience of adapting his own life into "Lackawanna Blues" for both stage and television, and the challenges of producing work which portrays the diversity of African-American life and issues in film and on television. Original air date - August 25, 2006.

Tony Award-winning actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson talks about his responsibility as part of the fraternity of "August Wilson actors"; his desire to direct the complete 10-play Wilson cycle of plays, having begun with the two in which he appeared on Broadway ("Seven Guitars" and "Gem of the Ocean"); the experience of adapting his own life into "Lackawanna Blues" for both stage and television, and the challenges of producing work which portrays the diversity of African-American life and issues in film and on television. Original air date - August 25, 2006.