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Friday, December 10, 2021

‘The Band’s Visit’s’ Sasson Gabai: A Tawfiq for a Lifetime by Katieesong

Sasson Gabai was not always sure about the musical “The Band’s Visit,” now playing at the Dolby Theater. In fact, “I thought it was a really crazy idea,” he says. But little did th…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:00PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

‘Trouble in Mind’ Director Charles Randolph-Wright Says Play About Race in the Theater World Is a ‘Love Letter and a Poison Pill’ by Katieesong

August Wilson is well remembered for remarking that Black theater is alive, vibrant, vital and unfunded — that commerce and a common racism had long held American theater hostage to a medi…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:35PM
Friday, September 24, 2021

Just for Laughs, Moontower Comedy Festival Launch Moontower Just for Laughs Austin by Katieesong

Just for Laughs is partnering with Moontower Comedy Festival to launch Moontower Just for Laughs Austin, scheduled to take place April 2022 in Texas. The event is produced by Paramount Theat…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM