A masterclass on artistry with Andre De Shields (EXTENDED CUT)

For more than five decades, actor André De Shields has shared his talents with New York theater audiences. With Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards already under his belt, De Shields is still looking forward to what’s ahead. This is the extended cut of his Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life. (This episode first aired in 2021) Follow Brief But Spectacular on our Socials: Instagram:   / briefbutspectacular   Tiktok:   / briefbutspectacular   Brief But Spectacular is an Emmy-nominated interview series that airs weekly on PBS NewsHour. These short-form episodes present an in-depth look at a variety of compelling guests and ideas. Since 2015, the series has profiled over 300 subjects on a variety of topics, such as the healthcare crisis, immigration, mass incarceration, systemic racism, and mental illness. These powerful narratives put personal faces on complex issues and provide a window into the human condition. The intention of the series is to elicit empathy from the viewer by presenting original voices on universal subjects and inviting the audience to walk in someone else’s shoes. Learn more about the team behind these amazing interviews: https://www.secondpeninsula.com/work/... #Broadway #art #theater #acting

André De Shields accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 SAGE Awards and Gala
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André De Shields accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 SAGE Awards and Gala

The Artists Dojo: André De Shields
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The Artists Dojo: André De Shields

Samaira Mehta: "Putting the MEN in MENstruation" - Original Oratory, National NSDA 2026
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Samaira Mehta: "Putting the MEN in MENstruation" - Original Oratory, National NSDA 2026

1986: How to Spot the Upper Class | That's Life! | BBC Archive
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1986: How to Spot the Upper Class | That's Life! | BBC Archive

Quincy Jones Reflects On His Feud With Michael Jackson | the detail.
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Quincy Jones Reflects On His Feud With Michael Jackson | the detail.

ANC 2007 Polokwane was infiltrated by Apartheid agents says Pres Mbeki
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ANC 2007 Polokwane was infiltrated by Apartheid agents says Pres Mbeki

Angela Davis - Why I am a Communist (1972 Interview)
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Angela Davis - Why I am a Communist (1972 Interview)

Miles Davis Tells Nicolas Cage Why The Police "Hate" His Success | The Dick Cavett Show
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Miles Davis Tells Nicolas Cage Why The Police "Hate" His Success | The Dick Cavett Show

Road to Hell (Reprise)/We Raise Our Cups - Andre de Shields/Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown)
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Road to Hell (Reprise)/We Raise Our Cups - Andre de Shields/Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown)

Wynton Tips On Getting Good at Playing the Blues
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Wynton Tips On Getting Good at Playing the Blues

Growing Up With My Serial Killer Cousin, Ted Bundy
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Growing Up With My Serial Killer Cousin, Ted Bundy

Actor André De Shields's Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life
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Actor André De Shields's Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life

Hear André De Shields' revealing, captivating stories of The Full Monty & Ain't Misbehavin'
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Hear André De Shields' revealing, captivating stories of The Full Monty & Ain't Misbehavin'

Dr  Frances Cress Welsing The Relationship between Black Men and White Women Full Interview 1973
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Dr Frances Cress Welsing The Relationship between Black Men and White Women Full Interview 1973

André De Shields - God Only Knows
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André De Shields - God Only Knows

How To Never Get Angry or Bothered By Anyone ! Maya Angelou Motivation
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How To Never Get Angry or Bothered By Anyone ! Maya Angelou Motivation

The Last Surviving Witness to Emmett Till’s Abduction Finally Tells His Story | Amanpour and Company
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The Last Surviving Witness to Emmett Till’s Abduction Finally Tells His Story | Amanpour and Company

Broadway.com #LiveAtFive with Tony Nominee André De Shields from HADESTOWN
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Broadway.com #LiveAtFive with Tony Nominee André De Shields from HADESTOWN

Angela Davis - What it means to be a Revolutionary (1972 Interview)
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Angela Davis - What it means to be a Revolutionary (1972 Interview)

Jeremy Isaacs talks to David Hockney (Face To Face, 1993)
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Jeremy Isaacs talks to David Hockney (Face To Face, 1993)