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Darling Dania

Dania Ramirez was born on November 8, 1979 in the Dominican Republic and was raised there by her grandmother from infancy until the age of 10 when she was sent to the United States to rejoin her parents. More »

'Romeo and Juliet' blends the poetic and visceral

If you think young love and family feuds are easy to stage, think again. An energetic young company named Happy Medium Theatre is trying its hand at what may be Shakespeare's most romantic and arguably saddest play, "Romeo and Juliet." More »

in the Mix

It was a warm night for the Boston Celtics' annual summer soiree over at the Children's Museum featuring live music from a Berklee band, a raffle courtesy of the Celtics Dancers and a silent auction. The outdoor cocktail reception benefited the Celtics Shamrock Foundation and was hosted in conjunction with New England Baptist Hospital and Comcast XFINITY. More »

Houston burns bright in 'Sparkle' remake

"Sparkle," the primarily black produced, written, acted and directed remake of a 1976 original, represents an entertainment crossroads. It's a passage from one era to another that signifies reaching for the stars and falling back to earth chastened, stronger and definitely grittier. More »

Billy Eliot: The Musical

For Genai Veal, Billy Elliot is a role model. The 11 year old black actress-dancer from Patterson, New Jersey recently told the Banner that "Billy Elliot: The Musical" has expressed dance a lot more for kids." More »