HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED

HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED

HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED follows Wilson’s journey as a young Black writer from Pittsburgh to one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Written three years before his death, the one-man show recounts numerous stories from the author’s long career and the lessons they taught about what it means to be a Black artist in America.

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MKE Black Theatre Festival

Black Arts MKE is proud to again present the MKE Black Theatre Festival. The three-week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features ticketed and free events including two full-productions, play development workshop, audition masterclass, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes auditions, reflections on Black History with Everett Marshburn, poetry set & more!

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Black Nativity by Langston Hughes

Black Nativity

BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 8th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 7-10, 2023, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.

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Meet Emilie Kouatchou, Broadway’s 1st Black Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’

By Randi Richardson, NBC News Kouatchou opens up about taking over a historic role and the significance of Black representation on Broadway. Broadway’s groundbreaking musical “Phantom of the Opera” has once again made history. The musical is the longest-running show on Broadway, celebrating 34 years last month. It marked the milestone by debuting its first…

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