Every two years since 1989 downtown Winston-Salem is transformed into Black Theatre Holy Ground when the N.C. Black Repertory Company hosts the biggest event in Black theatre. And this year with a new name, the International Black Theatre Festival is back July 29 - August 3.
The Off-Broadway production of Cowboy, based on the life of Bass Reeves will return beginning next month. Reeves holds the distinction of being the first black U.S. Deputy Marshal and this will be the first true western play to hit a Broadway or Off-Broadway stage in over 80 years.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe produces its first homegrown musical yourobserver.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yourobserver.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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