Theater
Ali Forney Center Raises Funds to Buy Atalh Hate Church
TimesTalks Presents Audra McDonald in Musical Revival of 'Shuffle Along'
Audra McDonald has had a jam-packed year, what with a reprise role as Ms. Billie Holiday in the West End debut of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" as well as a return to the critically acclaimed "Shuffle Along." For the latter, a TimesTalk will be held Friday, Feb. 19 to give audiences a deeper insight into the six-time Tony winner and her role in the 1921 musical. Paris Opera Ballet Elects to Stay Quiet on Benjamin Millepied Departure
The Paris Opera Ballet is without a director of dance since Benjamin Millepied decided to step down for problems in dealing with the company's internal politics. In a press conference, Millepied and the ballet remained tight-lipped on the reasons for the choreographer's departure.
