A new production at the Indiana Repertory Theatre focuses on the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe a trailblazing gospel singer ...

While kiddos were out trick-or-treating last Friday, I made my way up to the fourth floor of the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) for the opening night of “Marie and Rosetta.” ...

Hear interviews with members of the cast and creative team behind the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre’s production of Marie ...

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 ...

Lizzo already has an Emmy and multiple Grammys — is an Oscar next? The “Love In Real Life” singer will star as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Rosetta, a biopic from Amazon MGM Studios about the gospel ...

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Lizzo is ready to portray the pioneer of rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Lizzo will also produce with Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi of Significant Productions and Kevin Beisler. Natalie ...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is often dubbed “the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll” for her use of pioneering guitar technique, bridging the gap between gospel and secular music in the process. Her life and ...

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,” ...

'I want to make Sister Rosetta Tharpe a household name as big as Elvis. When people talk about rock ‘n’ roll, it begins with her,' said Lizzo. Recording artist Lizzo is set to make her movie debut in ...