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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Tag: New Freedom Theatre
MOTHER EMANUEL—AN AMERICAN MUSICAL PLAY (New Freedom Theatre): Taking the theater to church
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
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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DON’T BOTHER ME, I CAN’T COPE! (New Freedom): Occupying our space, a community’s fight for permanence
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
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
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
New Freedom Theatre’s latest teaches us that anger is a valid reaction to any play that depicts racial injustice.
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