Some of Broadway’s best will be in a revival of the 1920s musical “Shuffle Along.”
Some of Broadway’s best will be in a revival of the 1920s musical “Shuffle Along.” Director and writer George C. Wolfe decided to create a show about the show and has ended up with “Shuffle Along, Or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed,” a celebration of the era, creativity, audacity and the city. The dance-heavy show centers on a three-way mayoralty race in a small Southern town called Jimtown. Previews begin in March at the Music Box Theatre.
v Audra Dixon: Played Harpo in “The Color Purple” and Berry Gordy in “Motown.”
v Billy Porter: Won a Tony for his performance as Lola in “Kinky Boots.”
v Brian Stokes Mitchell: Won a Tony for “Kiss Me Kate” and got nods for “Man of La Mancha,” “Ragtime” and “King Hedley II.”
v Joshua Henry: Has Tony nominations for “The Scottsboro Boys” and “Violet.” The casting was announced Sunday.
v Among firsts: “Shuffle Along” was one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African-Americans. With music and lyrics by noted composers Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, it had Broadway’s first jazz score that included the songs “(I’m Just) Wild About Harry,” ‘’Love Will Find a Way,” ‘’Bandana Days” and “Shuffle Along.”
“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): We’re down to the live rounds. Tonight, 12 members of the Top 36 take the stage at Radio City Music Hall and try not to flop.
“The Agent” (10 p.m., Esquire): Will they show us the money? This is an intriguing new 10-part documentary series that follows four top sports agents as they navigate the cutthroat world of pro football and try to prove that they’ve got game.
“Startup U” (10:01 P.M., ABC FAMILY): It’s a new reality series that follows 10 business-minded young adults who learn hard truths and tough lessons while being mentored in how to launch a startup at Draper University in San Mateo.
“Zoo” (8 p.m., CBS): Judging by the Facebook feed, we’re all rooting for the animals now, right?
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Ethnic heritage program Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will present an ethnic heritage program for the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kravitz’s Deli meeting room, 3135 Belmont Ave.
Admission is free and open to the public. Reservations are suggested. Walk-ins are welcome.
A good-will offering will be accepted.
Refreshments will be served.
A 50/50 raffle will benefit the society.
Dr. John Malys and other parishioners will feature a DVD featuring the Ukrainian immigrant experience, the important role of the Orthodox Church in the lives of Ukrainian parishioners, and the Ukrainian historical and cultural assets embodied by the Ukrainian community.
Highlights include the distinctive architecture of the present church, social hall and picnic pavilion events.
For information or to make reservations, call Richard S. Scarsella, society president, 330-726-8277.