Shanice (Leslie Jones), Rashad (Chris Redd) and T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson). Continue reading
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Category: O&A This Week
4/10/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Abdiel Jacobsen- Reaching Towards The Gods
By Walter Rutledge
Abdiel Jacobsen rise in the Martha Graham Dance Company is best described as meteoric. In true Graham drama, apprentice Jacobsen made his New York City company debut in 2012 performing Graham’s masterwork Errand In The Maze. Performing opposite internationally acclaimed Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva, his impressive debut endeared himself to both audiences and critics. Now a principal dancer with the Graham Company Jacobsen is looking forward to the New York City season April 11 through 14 at New York City Center. Continue reading
4/10/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Ex Lax Prank
A woman seeks reciprocity on her boyfriend who keeps forgetting to fill the ice cube trays. Too funny for everyone, but the boyfriend. Continue reading
4/8/18 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Donald McKayle (July 6, 1930 – April 7, 2018)- Rainbow Round My Shoulder with Mary Hinkson
Dancer, choreographer, educator and author Donald McKayle passed on April 7, 2018 at age 87. In honor of this dance icon O&A NYC posts his 1959 masterwork, Rainbow Round My Shoulder. Continue reading
4/5/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Cosby Show (Part 1 & 2)- Aries Spears
Bill Cosby is back and he can’t wait to share his Jello Pudding Pop to a new group of women. Continue reading
4/3/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: School Dance – Kevin Hart & Mike Epps
High school freshman Jason (Bobb’e J. Thompson) is trying to make new friends when his mother (Luenell) decides to drive him home. This comedy stars Mike Epps as Principal Rogers, George Lopez as Oscar, Katt William as Darren and Wilmer Valderrama as Flaco directed by Nick Cannon. Continue reading
4/2/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Ingrid Silva- Brown Ballerina
By Walter Rutledge
Ingrid Silva was like every little girl who studied ballet; she dreamed of being a ballerina. As Silva’s potential became evident she realized that there was little opportunity for a dark-skinned classical dancer in Brazil. In 2008, at age 18, she left home and moved to New York City to study at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Continue reading
4/2/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Vogue Femm – Starring Dashaun “Evisu” Wesley
Vogue Femm– a short dance film Starring Dashaun Wesley Director: Sailey Williams. Continue reading
3/28/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Da’Von Doane- Living The Dream
By Walter Rutledge
The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) begins their New York City season April 4th through 7th at New York City Center. The company will present a varied and diverse program including three New York premieres: George Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie, Harlem on My Mind by Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Christopher Wheeldon’s duet This Bitter Earth. The season highlight will be the much-anticipated return of Dougla by choreographer/Renaissance man Geoffrey Holder. Continue reading
3/21/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Shaggy and James Corden Performing It Wasn’t Me- Trump to Robert Mueller-
Shaggy and James Corden update the lyrics to It Wasn’t Me to reflect Robert Mueller’s investigation into Donald Trump. Continue reading
