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  • Some of the acting was a bit over bored and some of the concept was out there given that I don't buy into most of what was covered. The entire concept of the courtroom in "Heaven" was interesting but still a bit much. I was unsure why Gabriel needed to be the "judge" if God was the only one to "judge" his followers. Then we had "Satan" as a prosecuting

    Another Negro Play Gone Wrong

    Some of the acting was a bit over bored and some of the concept was out there given that I don’t buy into most of what was covered. The entire concept of the courtroom in “Heaven” was interesting but still a bit much. I was unsure why Gabriel needed to be the “judge” if God was the only one to “judge” his followers. Then we had “Satan” as a prosecuting

  • Tyler Perry dawned the dress once more and created another play focusing on the dramas that families bring to the table. ... This brought up the conversation between Bootlegged Review Associates as to why is it that Perry can locate excellent singers and the WOS comes up empty? ... Every single actor on that stage sang for their supper and EARNED it, yet with al the autotune performers being promoted, the WOS gives the world less than a handful of talented individuals/groups. ... With a strong story, incredible singing and funny jokes, this play can be added to the list of "MUST SEE SHOWS."

    Happily Dysfunctional

    Tyler Perry dawned the dress once more and created another play focusing on the dramas that families bring to the table. … This brought up the conversation between Bootlegged Review Associates as to why is it that Perry can locate excellent singers and the WOS comes up empty? … Every single actor on that stage sang for their supper and EARNED it, yet with al the autotune performers being promoted, the WOS gives the world less than a handful of talented individuals/groups. … With a strong story, incredible singing and funny jokes, this play can be added to the list of “MUST SEE SHOWS.”

  • This production was powerful and entertaining. The entire cast proved to be aces at their craft and brought their A games to the production. The moving tale of six Tuskegee army airmen, Quenten (Layon Gray), Abe (Thom Scott II), Theodore (David W. Boykins), Elijah (Lawrence Saint-Voctor), Jerimah (Reginald L. Barnes) and Percival (David Roberts), was shared in a creative way. There

    ‘Black Angels’ Gives Inspirational & Positive Focus

    This production was powerful and entertaining. The entire cast proved to be aces at their craft and brought their A games to the production. The moving tale of six Tuskegee army airmen, Quenten (Layon Gray), Abe (Thom Scott II), Theodore (David W. Boykins), Elijah (Lawrence Saint-Voctor), Jerimah (Reginald L. Barnes) and Percival (David Roberts), was shared in a creative way. There

  • Went to an off-Broadway play that I have heard rave reviews about for some time. Being in a nice theater and sitting in the front row, the atmosphere was set for a good evening of entertainment. Once the play began I realized that it required some audience participation - so

    Food Mixing: Should Platanos Go with Collard Greens?

    Went to an off-Broadway play that I have heard rave reviews about for some time. Being in a nice theater and sitting in the front row, the atmosphere was set for a good evening of entertainment. Once the play began I realized that it required some audience participation – so

  • <strong>The Color Purple's Last Stand</strong>
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In an effort to help bring people and money back to <em>The Color Purple</em>, Oprah & Quincy have recruited Fantasia Barrino to star as Ceile. Many have said that Ms. Barrino will jack up the quality of the show.
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I guess ever since the song <em>Baby Mamma Drama</em> dropped so did the faith in Barrino. As banners lower

    Will This Be The Color Purple’s Final Curtain Call?

    The Color Purple’s Last Stand

    In an effort to help bring people and money back to The Color Purple, Oprah & Quincy have recruited Fantasia Barrino to star as Ceile. Many have said that Ms. Barrino will jack up the quality of the show.

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    I guess ever since the song Baby Mamma Drama dropped so did the faith in Barrino. As banners lower

  • This play is one of the most talked about musicals to hit The Great White Way. The story of popular characters being told once again but with a bigger twist then when it was done with an all Black cast in the 70s: The Wiz.

    Wickedly Brilliant

    This play is one of the most talked about musicals to hit The Great White Way. The story of popular characters being told once again but with a bigger twist then when it was done with an all Black cast in the 70s: The Wiz.

  • Was not too sure about this one when asked to review it. Seemed like another story about a sista putting family aside for the White man. Didn't want to see some faux-love story about another slave master 'falling in love' with his

    Extraordinary Play About Elaborate Lives

    Was not too sure about this one when asked to review it. Seemed like another story about a sista putting family aside for the White man. Didn’t want to see some faux-love story about another slave master ‘falling in love’ with his

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