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If you would like to honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Ron Simons in some way, feel free to give to the charitable organizations on which Ron was a board member:
• NewFest – http://newfest.org/ron-simons
• Harlem Stage – https://www.classy.org/campaign/annual-giving-program-donation-page/c533030

There will be a memorial in honor of our dear friend Ron, but it will happen several months down the road. In the interim, please don’t accept event/friend requests from potential scammers.

Any announcements regarding the memorial will come from the SimonSays Entertainment FB page or website. Thank you.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved, blessed, and highly favored friend, Ronald Keith Simons. Funeral details will be forthcoming.

Today we celebrate SimonSays’ historic 7th Tony Award nomination! ”New York, New York” for Best Musical

We congratulate all our shows’ nominees for the 2023 Tony Awards:
Colston Ryan - Best Lead Actor in a Musical for “New York, New York”
Wendell Pierce - Best Lead Actor in a Play for “Death of a Salesman”
David Thompson and Sharon Washington for Best Book of a Musical for “New York, New York”
Susan Stroman - Best Choreography for “New York, New York”
Daryl Waters and Sam Davis - Best Orchestrations for “New York, New York”
Beowulf Boritt - Best Scenic Design of a Musical for “New York, New York”
Kai Harada - Best Sound Design of a Musical for “New York, New York”
Jen Schriever - Best Lighting Design of a Play for “Death of a Salesman”
Ken Billington - Best Lighting Design of a Musical for “New York, New York”
Jen Schriever - Best Lighting Design of a Play for “Death of a Salesman”

If you're near there don't sleep!...

Our playwright will be featured at Frostburg State University’s OPEN MIC as he gets ready to hold auditions this weekend for his directorial return this Spring for the student lead production of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN.

Scan the code to sign up and perform a poem or you can attend to watch if you are on Frostburg’s campus.

Location & Time:
Lane Atkinson
Thursday, February 16th

First look at our new Broadway musical "New York, New York" coming next month!

First look at new Broadway musical "New York, New York" The musical is about people trying to find their way and the American dream after arriving in New York City.

Sharon D Clarke on Broadway, Racism, and Why Her Mom Is the Real Star of ‘Death of a Salesman’ Sharon D Clarke on why her “Death of a Salesman” tour de force is a tribute to her parents, racism and change in theater, awards, and her dreams of “Dreamgirls” and Quincy Jones.

https://variety.com/2022/legit/reviews/death-of-a-salesman-review-broadway-wendell-pierce-1235397256/

If you have not seen our production of Death of a Salesman you are missing out as the variety review will explain below.

‘Death of a Salesman’ Review: Groundbreaking Broadway Revival Packs a Mighty Punch In the new Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman,” Wendell Pierce’s powerhouse performance firmly identifies W***y Loman as a tragic hero for these modern times. It’s a searing portr…

Do not miss this year’s line up!

New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival NewFest Announces 2022 Lineup, Including Advance Screening of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Premiere NewFest, a New York-based LGBTQ+ film festival, has announced the full lineup for its 34th iteration. The 2022 edition will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 25. With world, North American, U.S. and New Yor…

RIP my dear. You done well.

Angela Lansbury, Star of Film, Stage And ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 96 She was a Hollywood and Broadway sensation, but she captured the biggest audience of her career as the TV sleuth Jessica Fletcher.

Our leading man Wendell Pierce on playing the lead in Death of a Salesman Broadway…

Critical Mention

If you’re anywhere near NYC I encourage you to come out and see Wendell Pierce in this masterclass of a role! SimonSays is proud to be on the producing team!

Wendell Pierce Fulfills His American Dream: Playing W***y Loman A Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” has a Black lead for the first time, giving Pierce a chance to step into a role he was “born to play.”

Real Talk: Can Broadway Broaden Its Access and Impact?

Real Talk: Can Broadway Broaden Its Access and Impact? Broadway producers Ron Simons and Hunter Arnold talk about the changes they’ve seen (and been a part of) in their field, and point to the changes that are still needed.

SimonSays featured in Harpers Bazaar…
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a40960205/broadway-producer-ron-simons-diversity-theater-for-colored-girls-interview/

Finally, Broadway Is Starting to Represent America For Colored Girls producer Ron Simons talks diversity onstage and why the Great White Way needs a revamp.

Many thanks to and the City of Detroit Government for the key to the city and presidential pathfinder award.

If you can not attend the show, or if you do attend, you may support the show by gifting tickets to women, BIPOC community members and theater students who otherwise might not be able to attend. As you will read in the Playbill article below its a wonderful way pay forward to support these populations who could benefit from the healing that this show enables. Just click on the links at the bottom of the article. We thank you in advance.

https://playbill.com/article/grassroots-for-colored-girls-ticket-initiative-takes-off-on-social-media

Grassroots For Colored Girls Ticket Initiative Takes Off on Social Media The initiative, organized by Ayanna Prescod, gifts tickets to women and Non-binary people of color.

Congratulations to the entire team that made this happened!! for colored girls who have considered su***de/ when the rainbow is enuf has been nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including:

Best Revival of a Play
Best Direction of a Play – Camille A. Brown
Best Choreography – Camille A. Brown
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play – Kenita R. Miller
Best Costume Design of a Play – Sarafina Bush
Best Lighting Design of a Play – Jiyoun Chang
Best Sound Design of a Play – Justin Ellington

In honor of Mother’s day this Sunday, I wanted to take a moment to spotlight the incredible Kenita Miller, who is performing 8 shows a week on Broadway while 8 months pregnant! Truly unbelievable.

Tickets are still available for this Sunday’s performance of For Colored Girls - Broadway. It’s an ecstatic celebration of womanhood! Bring your mother 🙂

Meet the colored girls in FOR COLORED GIRLS…

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cvDTuLRyyIeCrYxJSEjfmQRTHN0eDgfr/view?usp=drivesdk

forcoloredgirls-pressdaysizzle.mp4

Performances begin TONIGHT! Come through and show some love. you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Thrilled that our revival of for colored girls who have considered su***de / when the rainbow is enuf begins performances April 4 at the Booth Theater. Tickets are on sale now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6VJ4DJdGiE

For 20 weeks Only | For Colored Girls Black girl magic is reborn on Broadway. It’s time for joy. It’s time for sisterhood. It’s time for colored girls.Begins April 1, 2022. ...