Please find the press coverage listing about FTH's Black History Trilogy. In celebration of Black History Month, Flushing Town Hall presents a Black History Trilogy, a three-part series featuring outstanding Broadway performers showcasing the music and speeches of influential African American artists, scholars, and leaders.

Alton Fitzgerald White kicks off the Trilogy in “John Lewis: A Pioneer for Justice” on Friday, February 5 at 7:00 PM (ET). 

RESCHEDULED ON FEBRUARY 27 at 7:00 PM (ET), the Black History Trilogy continues with a presentation of “Divine Sass: A Tribute to the Music, Life, and Legacy of Sarah Vaughan,” featuring Tony Award-winning actress and vocalister Lillias White, who also wrote and conceived the show.

On February 26 at 7:00 PM (ET), the Black History Trilogy concludes with “André De Shields is Frederick Douglass: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.” The Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award Winner and Hadestown star explores the life and achievements of the great emancipator Frederick Douglass.
 

Backstage Pass with Lia Chang
2/1/2021
Broadway’s Alton Fitzgerald White (2/5), Lillias White (2/18), and Triple Crown Winner André De Shields (2/26) to present the works of John Lewis, Sarah Vaughan, and Frederick Douglass for Flushing Town Hall’s Black History Trilogy in Celebration of Black History Month https://backstagepasswithliachang.wordpress.com/2021/02/01/broadways-alton-fitzgerald- white-2-5-lillias-white-2-18-and-triple-crown-winner-andre-de-shields-2-26-to-present-the- works-of-john-lewis-sarah-vaughan-and-frederick-douglass-for-flu/

Backstage Pass with Lia Chang
2/15/2021
Feb. 26: Black History Trilogy III: André De Shields is Frederick Douglass: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory https://backstagepasswithliachang.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/feb-26-black-history-trilogy-iii- andre-de-shields-is-frederick-douglass-mine-eyes-have-seen-the-glory/

Black News Channel
2/4/2021
Black History Trilogy w Alton Fitzgerald White & Clyde Bullard
https://blacknewschannel.com/fuel/02-04-21-bnc-prime-black-history-on-broadway-2/

Broadway Black
2/10/2021
Black History Series Features Performances By Alton Fitzgerald White, Lillias White, And Andre De Shields.
https://www.broadwayblack.com/black-history-month-programming-series/

Chicago Sun-Times
2/24/2021
The Mix: things to do Feb 25-March 3 (Black History Trilogy III)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/24/22294583/things-to-do-in-chicago-february-march- childrens-choir-joffrey-ballet-bolero-theatre-week-hyde-park/   

DC Metro Theater Arts
2/1/2021
Flushing Town Hall’s ‘Black History Trilogy’ features solo performances by Broadway stars
https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2021/02/01/flushing-town-halls-black-history-trilogy-features- solo-performances-by-broadway-stars/

New York Times
2/13/2021
Revel in the Power of Theater (Black History Trilogy II & III)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/at-home/virtual-theater-productions.html
   
New York Times
2/17/2021
Theater to Stream (Black History Trilogy II & III)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/theater/streaming-theater-colored-museum.html

NYC-Arts
2/5/2021
Top Five Picks (Black History Trilogy)
https://www.nyc-arts.org/collections/151750/nyc-arts-top-five-picks-february-5-11
https://www.nyc-arts.org/events/0/black-history-trilogy

NYC Go
2/5/2021
AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICKS OFF, NYC & COMPANY SPOTLIGHTS BLACK CULTURE AND EXPERIENCES IN NEW YORK CITY https://business.nycgo.com/press-and-media/press-releases/articles/post/as-black-history- month-kicks-off-nyc-company-spotlights-black-culture-and-experiences-in-nyc/

NYC on the Cheap
2/1/2021
Black History Month Events in NYC are Virtual in 2021 (Black History Trilogy I)
https://www.nyconthecheap.com/black-history-month-virtual-events-nyc/

Patch
2/1/2021
Flushing Town Hall Presents Black History Trilogy
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/flushing-town-hall-presents-black-history-trilogy

PureWow
2/1/2021
6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in NYC (Black History Trilogy I)
https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/black-history-month-nyc

QEDC It’s In Queens
2/5/2021
Broadway and Flushing Unite to Celebrate Black History Month
https://itsinqueens.com/itsinqueensblog/intheloop-broadway-and-flushing-unite-to-celebrate- black-history-month/

QNS
2/6/2021
How to celebrate the 2021 Lunar New Year in New York City virtually
https://qns.com/2021/02/how-to-celebrate-the-2021-lunar-new-year-in-new-york-city- virtually/

QNS
2/4/2021
QNS Weekender: 13 things to do in Queens (Black History Trilogy)
https://qns.com/2021/02/qns-weekender-13-things-to-do-in- queens/

QNS
2/5/2021
Broadway and Flushing Unite to Celebrate Black History Month
https://itsinqueens.com/itsinqueensblog/intheloop-broadway-and-flushing-unite-to-celebrate- black-history-month/

QNS
2/17/2021
Flushing Town Hall celebrates Black History Month with trilogy series showcasing influential African Americans https://qns.com/2021/02/flushing-town-hall-celebrates-black-history-month-with-trilogy-series- showcasing-influential-african-americans/

Queens Chronicle
2/18/2021
Black History events throughout Queens (Black History Trilogy II)
https://www.qchron.com/editions/eastern/black-history-events-throughout- queens/article_3633234e-7211-11eb-a063-2bb39a1aab91.html

TDF
2/18/2021
20+ Stage Performances to Watch February 18 (Black History Trilogy II)
https://www.tdf.org/stages/article/2623/2-stage-performances-to-watch-february-18

TheaterMania
2/2/2021
André De Shields, Lillias White, Alton Fitzgerald White Perform Virtual Black History Trilogy
https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/andr-de-shield-lillias-white-alton- fitzgerald-whit_91877.html

TheaterMania
2/12/2021
Interview: Lillias White Brings the Music of Sarah Vaughan to the Virtual Stage (Black History Trilogy II)
https://www.theatermania.com/shows/new-york-city-theater/off-broadway/black-history- trilogy-ii-divine-sass-a-tribute-to-the-music-life-and-legacy-of-sarah-vaughan_334752

TheaterMania
2/18/2021
Interview: André De Shields Returns to the Stage With His Solo Show About Frederick Douglass (Black History Trilogy III) https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/interview-andre-de-shields- frederick-douglass_91938.html

Theater Pizzazz
2/1/2021
Theater Music News (Black History Trilogy)
https://www.theaterpizzazz.com/theater-music-news/

Theater Pizzazz
2/15/2021
Lillias White Gets Sassy
https://www.theaterpizzazz.com/lillias-white-gets-sassy/

Theater Pizzazz
2/19/2021
André De Shields Speaks Truth
https://www.theaterpizzazz.com/andre-de-shields-speaks-truths/  

The Three Tomatoes
2/19/2021
André De Shields Speaks Truth
https://thethreetomatoes.com/andre-de-shields-speaks-truth

Time Out NY
2/3/2021
Black History Month/Black History Trilogy
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/black-history-month   
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/black-history-trilogy-at-flushing-town-hall  

Times Square Chronicles
2/18/2021
What to Watch in The New Year: February 18 (Black History Trilogy II)
https://t2conline.com/what-to-watch-in-the-new-year-february-18/  

Token Theater Friends
2/25/2021
Carpe Donum Ft. André De Shields (Black History Trilogy III)
https://tokentheatrefriends.com/2021/02/25/carpe-donum-ft-andre-de-shields/

What Should We Do
2/17/2021
WATCH: A Celebration of Black Artists and Leaders (Black History Trilogy I and II)
https://www.whatshouldwedo.com/blog/what-should-we-do-at-home/   

Backstage Pass with Lia Chang
2/27/2021
Watch: “André De Shields is Frederick Douglass: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” at Flushing Town Hall through February 28
https://backstagepasswithliachang.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/watch-andre-de-shields-is-frederick-douglass-mine-eyes-have-seen-the-glory-at-flushing-town-hall-streams-through-february-28/

Broadwayworld
2/27/2021
Photos/Video: Andre De Shields in FREDERICK DOUGLASS: MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY at Flushing Town Hall
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PhotosVideo-Andr-De-Shields-in-FREDERICK-DOUGLASS-MINE-EYES-HAVE-SEEN-THE-GLORY-at-Flushing-Town-Hall-20210227

Daily News
2/27/2021
From Lincoln Center to local groups, NYC’s arts community plans gradual comeback from COVID-19 (Ellen Kodadek interview)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-lincoln-center-bric-flushing-town-hall-nyc-open-culture-20210228-oteylidem5dshjhselkneqwa4u-story.html


Theaterpizzazz
2/27/2021
ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS IS FREDERICK DOUGLASS
https://www.theaterpizzazz.com/andre-de-shields-is-frederick-douglass/

Time Square Chronicles
2/26/2021
What to Watch in The New Year: February 27 (Black History Trilogy II)
https://t2conline.com/what-to-watch-in-the-new-year-february-27/