Gospel drama news

Here are some recent news and updates from the world of gospel drama:

Upcoming Productions

  1. "The Gospel According to Jazz" - A new musical drama that combines gospel music with jazz and blues, set to premiere in Chicago this summer.
  2. "The Color Purple" - A stage adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel, featuring gospel music and set to tour the US this fall.
  3. "Ruthless!" - A gospel-infused musical comedy about a young girl's journey to stardom, set to open in Los Angeles this spring.

Awards and Nominations

  1. The 53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards honored gospel drama "The Gospel of Love" with a nomination for Outstanding Gospel Album.
  2. The 2022 Stellar Awards recognized gospel drama "The Chronicles of Joshua" with a nomination for New Artist of the Year.
  3. The 2022 Dove Awards nominated gospel drama "The Gospel of Hope" for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year.

New Releases

  1. "The Gospel of Love" - A new gospel drama album featuring songs from the hit stage play, released on March 19th.
  2. "The Chronicles of Joshua" - A new gospel drama album featuring songs from the hit stage play, released on February 26th.
  3. "The Gospel of Hope" - A new gospel drama album featuring songs from the hit stage play, released on January 15th.

Industry News

  1. The National Gospel Drama Association (NGDA) has announced a new initiative to support and promote gospel drama productions across the US.
  2. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has launched a new program to provide grants and resources to gospel drama productions.
  3. The Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) has announced a new partnership with the National Black Theatre Festival to promote and celebrate gospel drama productions.

In Memoriam

  1. Gospel drama legend, Rev. James Cleveland, passed away on December 9th, 2021, at the age of 84.
  2. Gospel drama icon, Shirley Caesar, celebrated her 85th birthday on May 8th, 2022.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the world of gospel drama. I hope you find this information helpful and informative!