PERFORMING ARTS
Did you know that Emmy award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? Sheryl is an Honorary Member, and has graced the stage and screen in hit shows like Moesha, most recently taking home the award for her work in Abbott Elementary, where she plays a teacher. She recently made history by becoming the second Black woman to win an Emmy in the category of
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Sheryl Lee Ralph
outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
Here are a few examples of her work: Abbott Elementary (2021) Dreamgirls (1981) Moesha The Mightly Quinn (1989)
Purlie Victorious Now - February 12 Music Box Theater [NY]
AFTER MIDNIGHT Papermill Playhouse January 31 - February 25
Get transported back to the Cotton Club of the Harlem Renaissance, an unparalleled time in New York City. After Midnight intertwines the poetry of Langston Hughes with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, and more. For more information, visit Papermill.org .
Once on this Island Feb 16 - 24 Kean University
Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future [Watch]
Celebrate legendary performances and roles made famous by Black artists as well as the new generation of Black Broadway stars. An acclaimed cast performs classic songs from “The Wiz,” “The Color Purple” “Porgy and Bess” and many more that honor the rich history and evolution of Black roles and voices on Broadway.
Jelly’s Last Jam Feb 21 – Mar 3, 2024 New York City Center [NY]
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