By Aaron Mays Directed by Margaret M. Ledford Southeastern Premiere Before Abbott Elementary, there was Patrice Patterson at Dartmouth Day School. Shortly before Christmas break, a third grader named Sharifa stands in front of her class and says, “Santa Claus is a Black man from Detroit," sending the school into an uproar. To quell the […]
Handle with Care by Jason Odell Williams, Hebrew written by Charlotte Cohn Wednesdays, December 11 & 18, 2:00 pm Saturdays, December 14 & 21, 7:30 pm Sundays, December 8 & 15, 2:00 pm Circumstances both hilarious and tragic bring together a young Israeli woman who has little command of English and a young American man […]
Friday, December 13 @ 7pm Saturday, December 14th @ 1pm Sunday, December 15th @ 1pm & 5pm Ticket Link Disney’s Newsies JR. is a shorter version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken […]
A Fresh Take on Holiday Traditions Hued Songs and the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center invite you to experience the soul of the season with an evening that brings Black Christmas traditions to life through music. The Experience Get ready for a vibrant journey through decades of holiday music that shaped Black Christmas celebrations. […]
This intimate theatrical cabaret, developed at Washington D.C’s Signature Theatre, weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Featuring thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who By Fire, Both Sides Now examines […]
Mickey Rooney’s infamous performance as Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is often pointed to as the most egregious example of yellowface in the movies.His over the top characterization is cringeworthy to watch to this day, but it also raises several questions: Should actors really have the opportunity to play any role? Could there ever […]
Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman […]
BARCLAY Performing Arts in collaboration with The Find Your Voice Foundation proudly presents A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN: a poignant salute to the Sherman brothers’ songwriting family will lead you on a musical journey through their amazing careers and contributions to culture. Enjoy a lively showcase of unforgettable, world-famous songs you have known and loved all your life! […]
CIRQUE DREAMS CELEBRATION is a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest-running cirque holiday event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life […]
Hued Songs will take the stage with a powerful musical performance of gospel music and spirituals to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn more here.
