NEWS & REVIEWS

Mario Van Peebles' 'We the Party'

Mario Van Peebles was born in Mexico City on Jan. 15, 1957 to Maria Marx and legendary filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. He made his acting debut as a teenager in his father's film "Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song" in 1971, before embarking on an enduring career that includes "New Jack City," playing Stokely Carmichael in "Panther" and Malcolm X in "Ali." More »

Hip hop's premier poet Nas returns with 'Life Is Good'

Hip hop fans, prepare to write Nas a thank-you letter. With the release of his 10th album, "Life Is Good," the rap legend has almost singlehandedly revived a genre that he himself declared was dead six years ago. More »

'Color-Blind' delivers timely message on human dignity

Moise Robert sees theater as "an emotional roller coaster ride" for audiences. The Haitian American writer, actor and artistic director of the young Worcester-based Revolution Drama Crew (RevDc) wants theatergoers to "laugh through your tears." His newest play, "Color-Blind," does just that by blending comedy and drama that makes a moving statement about equality and the power of love and understanding. More »

Washington stands out in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

Thomas Mann wrote "Joseph and His Brothers," and Kelton Washington is giving show-stopping attention to one of those siblings. Playing Judah in the F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," the Boston actor is delivering the title dance in "Benjamin Calypso" with suave and snappy moves that are nothing short of electrifying. More »

'Coriolanus'

Any theater with Jacqui Parker as a cast member demands attention -- especially Shakespeare. The Boston based African American talent is a multiple award winner for her work with such troupes as the Lyric Stage and the Huntington Theatre. She is unquestionably one of the Hub?s finest actresses. Parker is also a writer and director. She has won six Independent Theater of New England (IRNE) Awards and an Elliot Norton Award. More »