Tag: Lillias White

Lillias White

   LILLIAS WHITE      by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 – 10 Tony winner Lillias White, is known for her performances in Fela!, The Life, Romance in Hard Times, Cats, Carrie, Once on This Island, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Chicago.   Career highlights Lillias White has a distinguished career …

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Fela Kuti

Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti “The secret of life is to have no fear”   by  DALE  RICARDO SHIELDS  “Hailed as the Muhammad Ali, James Brown, and Bob Dylan of Africa all wrapped into one, modern hip-hop wouldn’t exist without Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the late Afrobeat star.”   “I refuse to live my life in fear…” Fela …

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Chuck Cooper

  CHUCK COOPER “Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe.” by Dale Ricardo Shields       Born in Cleveland, Ohio, actor-singer Chuck Cooper has performed on stage as well as on television and film for over three decades. A Tony Award®-winning baritone, he is best known for his work in musical …

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WALTER DALLAS

  WALTER DALLAS DIRECTOR – MUSICIAN – PHOTOGRAPHER – PLAYWRIGHT – PROFESSOR  *~  September 15, 1946 – May 3, 2020  ~* By Dale Ricardo Shields   Page 1 – 11 Winner, Best Director Award, of the New York “Viv” Award for                                      …

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Erich McMillan-McCall

Erich McMillan-McCall            A Broadway veteran and champion of African American Theater Erich McMillan-McCall is a multifaceted figure with a successful career spanning Broadway and leadership in the non-profit performing arts sector. He is recognized for his contributions to musical theatre as a performer and for his dedication to supporting and …

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