THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with Coming Out for Special Event
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 25, 2017
The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - will partner with Coming Out, a non-profit open-source platform for sharing diverse stories about coming out, for a special event after the performance on Thursday, April 27. Engage with peers, cast and creative members of The View UpStairs, and the Coming Out team as we celebrate the LGBTQ community's vibrant and diverse voices.
BWW REVIEW: The View UpStairs: A New Musical Shines A Well-Intentioned Light On Gay Life in 1970s New Orleans
by Victoria Ordin
- Mar 6, 2017
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS is a production of the Culture Project, which bills itself as 'New York's home for socially conscious theater.' Seen in that context, the play is not without value. Just don't expect nuance. And at one hour forty-five minutes and no intermission, it's a tough slog. Out of sixteen musical numbers, only a handful are musically compelling. And given the current political climate, it's worth reminding a younger generation what it was like just 40 years ago. Few in this crowd believed Trump would become '45,' or that basic human rights-from freedom of the press to gay marriage-would be in jeopardy. Moreover, before the Pulse Orlando shooting, the fire at the UpStairs Lounge was the deadliest hate crime against gays and lesbians in American history, yet remains unknown outside New Orleans except to activists or students of queer history. Though uneven and often heavy-handed, THE VIEW UPSTAIRS has some nice moments. Given the important subject matter, one just wishes it worked better as a piece of art.
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by Linda Lenzi
- Mar 1, 2017
Invisible Wall Productions presents The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon and directed by Scott Ebersold - at Culture Project - The Lynn Redgrave (45 Bleecker Street). Choreography is by Al Blackstone with James Dobinson serving as Music Supervisor and Orchestrator.
Photo Coverage: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Celebrates Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi
- Mar 1, 2017
Invisible Wall Productions presents The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon and directed by Scott Ebersold - at Culture Project - The Lynn Redgrave (45 Bleecker Street). Choreography is by Al Blackstone with James Dobinson serving as Music Supervisor and Orchestrator.
Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre Company Celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 26, 2017
Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues."
Rubicon Theatre Company Presents THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 9, 2017
Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues."
Photo Coverage: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Visits LGBT Community Center
by Walter McBride
- Feb 3, 2017
The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - teamed up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a look inside the event below!
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with LGBT Community Center for Panel, Performance
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 1, 2017
The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - is teaming up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical tonight, February 1 at 7:00 PM.
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with LGBT Community Center for Panel, Performance
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 26, 2017
The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - is teaming up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM.
Amber Rose Launches 2nd Annual 'Amber Rose SlutWalk Festival 2016' Hosted by Perez Hilton, Frenchie Davis and More, Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 1, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mother, philanthropist, feminist, talk show host, actor, published author and entrepreneur, Amber Rose has launched her 2nd Annual 'Amber Rose SlutWalk Festival' (www.amberroseslutwalk.com) to be held at Pershing Square, DTLA on October 1, 2016, hosted by Perez Hilton, Frenchie Davis and Joanne the Scammer, and sponsored by the Amber Rose Show, Flirt Cosmetics, Monami Entertainment, Fashion Nova, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Beats by Dr. Dre, MeUndies, Real 92.3, MYX fusions Moscato & Sangria amongst several other generous contributors.
Frenchie Davis Begins Monthly Run at Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 12, 2016
Songbird, Frenchie Davis, was first introduced to the world as a fan-favorite on the second season of the hit television show, American Idol. Since then, she has continued to wow audiences with her unique and versatile talent. She has performed in numerous Broadway shows, including RENT; Cinderella Enchanted, Dreamgirls; and Ain't Misbehavin', which earned her a Grammy nomination. Her television credits include being a top-five finalist on the first season of NBC's The Voice; a guest-starring role on the OWN Network's Wanda Sykes Presents: Herlarious; and voice-over work for the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, Wonder Pets.
Frenchie Davis Begins Monthly Run at Metropolitan Room September 12th
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 7, 2016
Songbird, Frenchie Davis, was first introduced to the world as a fan-favorite on the second season of the hit television show, American Idol. Since then, she has continued to wow audiences with her unique and versatile talent. She has performed in numerous Broadway shows, including RENT; Cinderella Enchanted, Dreamgirls; and Ain't Misbehavin', which earned her a Grammy nomination. Her television credits include being a top-five finalist on the first season of NBC's The Voice; a guest-starring role on the OWN Network's Wanda Sykes Presents: Herlarious; and voice-over work for the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, Wonder Pets.
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