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The fourth production of Hartford Stage's 2001-02 American Season, the New England premiere of Constant Star, a new play with music written and directed by Tazewell Thompson, opens on April 20. This powerful bio-drama is a bold look at the life of civil rights pioneer, suffragette and outspoken activist Ida B. Wells. Thompson creates a dynamic examination of the life of this often overlooked African-American leader in a production filled with classic Negro spirituals sung by five actresses who portray Wells in different times and situations. More ... From his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday through his death at the hands of Pontius Pilate, Jesus Christ Superstar is an epic retelling of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Telling the story of men and women driven to their fate by forces beyond their control, this unique musical is as powerful and compelling today as the day it was written. More ... The Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield hosts a special exhibit by renowned local watercolor artist Dora Cox through April 26. The art show and sale features seascapes, landscapes, lighthouses, outhouses and flowers. More ... Edward Keeley will be the featured guest conductor of the University of Massachusetts Symphony Band during its concert on Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Concert Hall on the UMass campus in Amherst. Mr. Keeley is past Director of Music at The Gilbert School in Winsted, and founder of the Laurel City Band. He has guest conducted and adjudicated bands in the New England area. More ... |
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