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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Biography by Hoehnek

Born in 1930, Lorraine Hansberry was a woman of many “firsts.” She was the first African-American woman to live in her residence hall, Langdon Manor, at the University of Wiscons…

SOURCE: PBS at 10:45AM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” by Hoehnek

Sidney Poitier, Lloyd Richard and Ruby Dee reflect on the unprecedented casting of black actors in the Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." The post The Groundbreaki…

SOURCE: PBS at 04:32PM
Monday, November 13, 2017

About the Film by Hoehnek

During his eight-decade career, Bob Hope (1903-2003) was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment: vaudeville, Broadway, movies, radio, television,…

SOURCE: PBS at 09:00AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The prolific work of Tyrus Wong: Disney, Warner Bros., and Hallmark by Hoehnek

In this photo gallery, see Tyrus Wong's ability to use a wide array of mediums and reach out to diverse audiences. Over his career, Wong's atmospheric, emotive and poetic paintings inspire…

SOURCE: PBS at 02:22PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk “School of Rock” by Hoehnek

Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock" and how they approached studio comedy in a new way. The post Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk “School of…

SOURCE: PBS at 03:48PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

PBS Previews: Patsy Cline by Hoehnek

Producer and director Barbara Hall talks about the inspiration behind "Patsy Cline."The post PBS Previews: Patsy Cline appeared first on American Masters.

SOURCE: PBS at 01:55PM
Friday, January 20, 2017

The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, shares what he feels are the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.Th…

SOURCE: PBS at 01:12PM

August Wilson’s Timeless Work by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, shares why Wilson’s work is so timeless and universal.The post August Wils…

SOURCE: PBS at 01:11PM

August Wilson and African American Culture by Hoehnek

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson’s Jitney, speaks of Wilson as a lion, bringing the African American experience out of the …

SOURCE: PBS at 01:10PM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Your Chance to See “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” in Theaters by Hoehnek

The post Your Chance to See “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” in Theaters appeared first on American Masters.

SOURCE: PBS at 06:09PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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