Karamu House will offer a series of programs to celebrate Black History Month, including “The Impact of Shuffle Along,” a concert presented in partnership with The Musical Theater Project.
The production will stream on-demand for free in February, but participants must register to view.
“The Impact of Shuffle Along” celebrates the 100-year-anniversary of the musical “Shuffle Along,” the legendary African-American production that was the first-ever jazz musical and one of the first-ever Broadway productions to be written and performed by an all-Black cast.
The multimedia concert includes rare video and images and is narrated by Bill Rudman, Musical Theater Project founding director, and Tony F. Sias, president and CEO of Karamu House.
In addition, Karamu House will host virtual events every Friday as a part of its “In the Tradition” series. Again, participants must register. Events include:
- Poetry Workshop – “Inspired by Langston” with Siaara Freeman. 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5.
- Family African Dance Workshop with Djapo Arts Institute – 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12.
- The Story of “Anansi the Spider” – For students from pre-kindergarten through grade 3. 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19.
- Line Dancing with Robert “the Line Dance King” Johnson – 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19.
- Hip Hop Dance Workshop with 10K Movement – 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26.
More information about these virtual programs can be found on the Karamu House website. Karamu’s theaters remain closed for health and safety restrictions.
About Karamu House – Recognized as the oldest African American performing arts institute in the nation, Cleveland-based Karamu House is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and featured in the Smithsonian’s African-American Museum. For more information, visit www.karamuhouse.org….
About The Musical Theater Project – Founded in 2000 by Bill Rudman, The Musical Theater Project was formed to foster a deep appreciation of the classic American musical – and the social and cultural history surrounding it. For more information, visit www.musicaltheaterproject.org….
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