FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Rock ‘n’ roll legends Bob Dylan, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash all share a similar influence, Arkansas native and the “Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” ...
It is a great shame that Sister Rosetta Tharpe seldom receives the recognition she deserves, especially considering the role she played in the development of popular music. Dubbed The Original Soul ...
All new rehearsal footage has been released, featuring Beverley Knight (Sister Rosetta Tharpe) and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu (Marie ...
LORT Non-Rep by George Brant. $839 weekly minimum (LORT D). Directed by E. Faye Butler. Equity actors for the role of SISTER ...
Lizzo lands her first starring role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Rosetta, a biopic honoring the Godmother of Rock and Roll. The “About Damn Time” performer announced the casting news on Instagram ...
Rosetta Tharpe was a trailblazing Black musician who found fame early on as a gospel artist before shifting to rock and roll and inspiring several future legends. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has been tapped ...
A documentary film chronicling the life of Cotton Plant (Woodruff County) native and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe will receive four free showings in March as part of Women’s ...
Live Nation Productions is bringing the story of one of music’s most groundbreaking pioneers to the screen: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the “Godmother of Rock and Roll.” Oscar-nominated actor Aunjanue ...
Lizzo is stepping into the acting world by honoring one of music’s true pioneers. This week, the Grammy-winning superstar announced her lead acting debut in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film “Rosetta, ...
Lizzo will take on the role about the revolutionary singer and guitar player's life. Lizzo is ready for her starring role. The singer will portray rock and roll’s godmother, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, in ...
Sitting in her new studio space in Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, Chloé Duplessis is surrounded by her latest creations for an installation about the legendary gospel singer-songwriter Sister ...
Live Nation Productions has announced a powerful new project honoring one of music’s greatest unsung pioneers: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the “Godmother of Rock and Roll.” The feature film will be penned ...