Family Tree West End

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Opened: April 12, 2023
Closing: April 23, 2023

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Family Tree is a beautifully poetic drama about race, health, the environment, and the incredible legacy of one of the most influential Black women of modern times. Fearlessly honest, hilarious, and ultimately transformative, this award-winning play is both a remembrance and a celebration.

Henrietta Lacks is one of most remarkable people in medical history. Her cells form the basis of the most important medical research and breakthroughs happening today, from cancer to HIV to COVID.

But Henrietta never knew any of this. Her cells were taken without her or her family’s knowledge or permission.

Henrietta was a Black woman: she is not the only one whose body has been exploited by the medical establishment.

Denied her place in history, now is the time for Henrietta’s incredible legacy to undergo a transformation … to blossom and grow into something new and wonderful.

This brand-new nationwide touring production is brought to you by playwright Mojisola Adebayo (Alfred Fagon Award winner for Family Tree) and director Matthew Xia (The Wiz, Shebeen).

★★★★★ “Beautifully poetic … Adebayo’s deft writing and the layered, nuanced performances allowed us to take solace in community and to look forward to a better future.” ToDoList

★★★★★ “Outspoken and magical … informs us with its history and move us with its personal stories.” British Theatre Guide

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Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste & More Join Tanglewood 2024 Popular Artist Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Exciting new additions to the Popular Artist Series at the Tanglewood Music Festival bring a parade of classic rock, contemporary pop and more to the stage. See who is performing!

Theatre503 Reveals 2024 Season Of World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


Harlem playwright Nia Akilah Robinson's 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award finalist The Great Privation: How to flip ten cents into a dollar premieres in May, directed by Theatre503's Carne Associate Director and 2023 JMK Award Winner Kalungi Ssebandeke. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

AXIS Comes to The Marsh in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


The Marsh San Francisco will present Axis, a vivid new production directed and written by Dirk Alphin. Performances run April 7-28, 2024.

Tippet Rise Art Center Announces 2024 Season Of Art And Music
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Discover the 2024 season at TIPPET RISE ART CENTER, celebrating the synergy of nature, art, architecture, and music on a 12,500-acre ranch in Montana. Enjoy hiking, biking, and sculpture van tours starting June 14.

Víkingur �"lafsson Plays Bach's Goldberg Variations In His Orange County Piano Recital Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson makes his Orange County debut with the Philharmonic Society, performing J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations.

STICK MAN Will Open in London and Salford This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024


Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play simultaneously at  The Lowry Salford 10 December to 5 Jan, and at its new London home, the Bloomsbury Theatre 4 December to 5 Jan.  Tickets for both venues are on sale now.

Artist Monica Chavarria To Teach Environmental Arts Workshop In New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024


Join Monica Chavarria, also known as The Tree Lady, for an interactive Environmental Arts Workshop in New Jersey. Learn about the importance of nature through art in this family-friendly event.

Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024


Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

Developmental Readings of BORDELLO THE MUSICAL Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


 The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.

BORDELLO, THE MUSICAL To Have York Theatre Company Developmental Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2024


Bordello, The Musical is set to have developmental readings at York Theatre Company on February 29 and March 1.

Ryann Redmond, Leana Rae Concepcion & More to Star in SONGS FOR SLUTTY GIRLS Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


Songs For Slutty Girls, a new musical with Music, Book, and Lyrics by Kailey Marshall, Directed and Choreographed by Jen Wineman will receive industry readings. See who is starring and learn more about the show.

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival To Host Opening Night Champagne GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will honor eight deserving women for their exceptional career and life achievements in the Opening Night Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony on March 28, 2024. Hosted by Hattie Winston and Margaret Avery.

Broadway Producer and Manager Ira Bernstein Passes Away at 94
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway producer Ira Bernstein, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 94 years old.

GRUMPY MONKEY, THE MUSICAL World Premiere Extends at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024


Pasadena Playhouse is extending its world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical  through Sunday, March 10.

Lyric Hammersmith Reveals 2024-25 Season, Including Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!

Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024


Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.

Billboard Selects Orion Amphitheater As 'Top East Coast Amphitheater' on 2024 Top Music Venues List
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024


The accolade follows a triumphant 2023 season for The Orion, as it hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music's biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, Weezer and many more.

Voice Of 'Jimmy Neutron' Debi Derryberry to Release 4th Kids' Album
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024


With a career that spans 30 years and includes nearly 400 IMDb credits, Debi Derryberry is one of Hollywood's most active and sought-after voiceover artists, best known for voicing Jimmy Neutron in the Academy Award-nominated film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

Ma-Yi Theater Company Welcomes New Writer in Residence and 2024 Writers Lab Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced that Lisa Sanaye Dring has been awarded a 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright Residency. Ma-Yi has also announced the 2024 Ma-Yi Writers Lab cohort, which is the largest collective of AANHPI playwrights in the country.

North Texas Irish Festival Returns To Fair Park Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


It's almost time to kick up your heels and dance a jig: The North Texas Irish Festival brings Celtic culture to Dallas's Fair Park March 1-3, 2024.

North American Premiere of Jean Butler's WHAT WE HOLD is Coming to Irish Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


Jean Butler's 'What We Hold' (North American Premiere) at Irish Arts Center is a physical, cultural, and emotional journey through the history of Irish dance. This celebrated work brings together seven generations of dancers to celebrate the past, connect the present, and look to the future.

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

Calvin Knegten Completes the Cast of PRIDE HOUSE at TOSOS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


TOSOS launches its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of 'Pride House,' a new play by Chris Weikel.

Belvoir Awards 2023 Balnaves Fellowship To Guy Simon
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


Belvoir has announced Birripi, Worimi, Waddi Waddi and Walbunga actor and director Guy Simon as the 2023 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow, who will receive $45,000 over an 18-month period to create a new work as a resident artist at Belvoir in 2024/25. 

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