Ballad for Bimshire by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 1963 (London/no CD) This Off-Broadway oddity probably got produced because of the reputation of its composer, Irving Burgie — also known as Lord Burgess. Having…

New Exhibit: America's Voices Against Apartheid by The Kennedy Center

This fall, from September 14 to November 5, 2023, the Kennedy Center's Department of International Programming and the Howard University Republic of South Africa Project/ Sister States of Ma…

New Exhibit: America's Voices Against Apartheid by The Kennedy Center

This fall, from September 14 to November 5, 2023, the Kennedy Center's Department of International Programming and the Howard University Republic of South Africa Project/ Sister States of Ma…

ALAN ARKIN: AN ACTOR OF RARE DIMENSIONS by Ron Fassler

Alan Arkin in “Enter Laughing” (1963).June 30, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Not to be too emphatic about it, but Alan Arkin was among my most favorite actors. King …

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

In memory of Harry Belafonte and more nostalgic finds from Broadway Babe. May 1, 2023:  Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller, has some wonderful nostalgic videos she found on YouTube.  In …

The week in theatre: Retrograde; The Secret Life of Bees; Dixon and Daughters – review by Susannah Clapp

Kiln; Almeida; Dorfman, LondonIn his quickfire new McCarthy-era play, For Black Boys… creator Ryan Calais Cameron speaks his mind; a civil rights musical buzzes with potential; and Deborah…

HARRY BELAFONTE, ACTIVIST AND ENTERTAINER, DIES AT 96 by Robert Shuman

(Hillel Italie’s article appeared on AP News, 4/25; via the Drudge Report; Photo: Vanity Fair.) NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a g…

Tony Winner Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96 by Margaret Hall

The barrier-breaking performer was a fierce activist for civil rights, serving as one of the principal fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committe…

Singer, Actor, and Activist Harry Belafonte Dead at 96

Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and singer Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most succes…

‘This celebrates a coming of age’: David Harewood on how Black American culture took over the world by David Harewood

The actor’s new documentary series salutes 50 years of African American creativity, from Sidney Poitier and Stevie Wonder to Beyoncé and Black Panther I have been lucky enough to live thr…

Belafonte: Beyond the Banana Boat by Trav S.D.

In 1950, Merv Griffin had a hit with a novelty song called “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts”. Then he went on to accomplish a lot of different other things, and on the whole he is …

Celebrating Harry Belafonte by Sandi Durell

A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The benefit evening (HB95) will also present the inaugural Harr…

Ep16 – John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys – 2006) by Elizabeth Wheless

On the night John Lloyd Young won his Tony the stars who announced his category were Harry Belafonte and Glenn Close! During his emotional speech where he disclosed that his mother had died …

Call Redialed: Amanda McBroom: Send In The Clowns, Stephen Sondheim, The Rose, Songwriter, Singer by Adam Rothenberg

It’s so great to catch up with Golden Globe Award winning songwriter Amanda McBroom. Ever since I heard Bette Midler sing Amanda’s award winning song “The Rose,” I have been a fan of…

Black Liberation Reading List, Theater Division by New York Theater

Of the 94 books on the Black Liberation Reading List from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center, only three are plays: “Fences” by August Wilson, “A Raisin in the Sun” by …

National Coming Out Day 2020: The Queer Choir of K-Town perform Harry Belafonte’s version of "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" by Adam Rothenberg

In celebration of National Coming Out Day 2020, The Queer Choir of K-Town performs an updated version of Harry Belafonte’s “Michael Row The Boat Ashore,” featuring Ellary Allis. An ant…

Marlo Thomas Hosts Free to Be… You and Me Episode of Stars in the House June 26 by Andrew Gans

Guests include Rosie O’Donnell, Marlee Matlin, Sara Bareilles, Harry Belafonte, Drew Barrymore, Audra McDonald, Debra Messing, and Michael McElroy.

Sara Bareilles, Audra McDonald & More Set for This Week's Stars in the House by Lindsey Sullivan

A slew of stage favorites are set for this week's episodes of Stars in the House, a daily online series from SiriusXM On Broadway personality Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James We…

Harry Belafonte performs "Try to Remember" and "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

An American Pageant of the Arts: JFK, Yo-Yo Ma, Bob Newhart, Harry Belafonte, Bernstein, more (1962) by The Kennedy Center

The Private Canon, Vol. 1: Ven Bernabe y Lamento Jarocho by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Cross-posted from my music blog Train My Ear In my decades of listening to and thinking about, and occasionally making, music, I’ve had some widely shared crushes and obsessions (Beatles,…

Celebrating Black History Month: The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor Honors Tony-Winning Actor Harry Belafonte by Michael Appler

In honor of Black History Month, Broadway.com asked actors, directors and playwrights to tell us about black theater-makers who inspired them. Stars jumped at the chance to honor those who…

When Fast Food Picks Up Larger Society’s Civil Rights Slack by Artsjournal2

You’ve probably heard of Harry Belafonte’s connection to the Civil Rights Movement, but … McDonald’s? Yes. The history of McDonald’s includes a large number of Black-owned franchis…

Irving Burgie, Calypso Hitwriter For Harry Belafonte, Has Died At 95 by Artsjournal2

Burgie, known professionally as Lord Burgess, said that the calypso hits he adapted and wrote for Belafonte “‘revolutionized music’ by introducing Afro-Caribbean rhythms to the pop mai…

Watch Catherine O'Hara visit the cast of Beetlejuice on Broadway by Maureen Lee Lenker

It looks like the cast of Beetlejuice said Catherine O’Hara’s name three times. The Schitt’s Creek actress attended the Broadway production of Beetlejuice on Saturday before intro…

Beetlejuice comes to Broadway with a fun jaunt through the Netherworld: EW review by Nick Romano

There was a slight air of Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway last week, only the show was Beetlejuice, a new musical based on the Tim Burton cult classic. Patrons, some with orange hair, …

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

Written By Julio Martinez   NEWS Geffen Playhouse will honor singer, songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte and performer, comedienne and activist Lily Tomlin during its 17th annua…

Harry Belafonte and Lily Tomlin to Be Honored by Geffen Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The honors will take place during the Backstage at the Geffen gala fundraiser May 19.

Conference Call: Amanda McBroom & John Bucchino: "Sweet Dreams and Roses" Concert by Adam Rothenberg

What an honor it is to interview singer/songwriters Amanda McBroom & John Bucchino. Amanda’s most famous hit song is the international classic “The Rose,” which has been recorded o…

Go Inside the Amas Musical Theatre 50th Anniversary Benefit Gala by Nathan Skethway

The April 1 gala's honorees included Harry Belafonte, Shelly Berger, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, and Donna Trinkoff.