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Tag: New Freedom Theatre

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2017 Barrymore Awards nominations

Cameron Kelsall August 22, 2017 No Comments

On August 21, Theatre Philadelphia announced nominees for the 2017 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Established companies led the day.

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Reviews Theater

MOTHER EMANUEL—AN AMERICAN MUSICAL PLAY (New Freedom Theatre): Taking the theater to church

Nia Dickens June 22, 2017 No Comments

New Freedom Theatre honors Emanuel Nine in new musical by creating a gospel celebration that honors their lives

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Barrymore Awards Nominations

Christopher Munden August 30, 2016 No Comments

Industry insiders vote on their favorite shows and artists in their community from the preceding theater season. The resulting awards recognize the best that Philly stages have to offer, and also musicals.

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Reviews Theater

DON’T BOTHER ME, I CAN’T COPE! (New Freedom): Occupying our space, a community’s fight for permanence

Lauren Patterson August 1, 2016 1 Comment

Strikes a raw nerve as it addresses the issue of institutional buy-out of impoverished neighborhoods

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Jamaica, Jamaica: Interview with actors and dancers at the New Freedom Theatre

Henrik Eger June 25, 2016 No Comments

Cast members share their responses to this exuberant musical:

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JAMAICA (New Freedom): A great big musical full of vibrant colors, delectable lyrics, high spirits, and island vibes

Kathryn Osenlund June 19, 2016 No Comments

New Freedom Theatre in North Philadelphia is dedicated to presenting productions that illuminate the multifaceted African American experience. Their current production, JAMAICA, is based on…

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THE BALLAD OF TRAYVON MARTIN (New Freedom): When a play makes you feel something

Trish McFadden May 23, 2016 3 Comments

New Freedom Theatre’s latest teaches us that anger is a valid reaction to any play that depicts racial injustice.

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