Phylicia Rashad & Krystal Joy Brown Star in Hallmark's HEAVEN DOWN HERE Holiday Movie
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 Broadway stars Krystal Joy Brown are starring in Hallmark's new holiday film, 'Heaven Down Here.' Inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name, “Heaven Down Here” tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the to... 
Sundance Institute Names The 2023 Episodic Lab Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2023 The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2023 lab fellows selected for the 10th Episodic Lab program, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah.... 
Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Honor Black History Month with New Content & Curated Collections Across the Bundle
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022 This February, in honor of Black History Month, The Disney Bundle will continue its promise of amplifying Black stories across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all year long with new and shared content in each service's always-on Black Stories collection. Check out the lineup of content now!... 
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Announced At August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2022 After performing Frederick Douglass NOW on Martha's Vineyard, a site where Douglass himself spoke 145 years earlier, Obie Award-winning playwright, actor, and educator Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his acclaimed one-man show to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) in Pittsbu... 
Nic Ashe, Bill Brochtrup, Tantoo Cardinal and More Will Lead THE INHERITANCE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2022 Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Stephen Daldry production of four-time Tony Award winner The Inheritance, written by Matthew López and directed by Mike Donahue.... 
Will Roland, Veanne Cox, and More Join Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade in Goodspeed's SUMMER STOCK
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023 Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock, the second production of its 60th anniversary season. Filled with exuberant dance numbers and hits from the American songbook, it is adapted from the MGM/Warner Bros. film Summer Stock and will appear on th...
Phylicia Rashad & Krystal Joy Brown Star in Hallmark's HEAVEN DOWN HERE Holiday Movie
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 Broadway stars Krystal Joy Brown are starring in Hallmark's new holiday film, 'Heaven Down Here.' Inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name, “Heaven Down Here” tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the to... 
Interview: Sharon Lawrence in THE SHOT at NJ Rep 4/6 to 4/23
by Marina Kennedy - April 04, 2023 Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Sharon Lawrence about her career and 'The Shot' at NJ Rep.... 
Disney Entertainment Television Writing Program Opens Applications for 2024
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Disney Entertainment Television (DET) has opened applications for the 2024 DET Writing Program. Now in its 34th year, the one-year writing program helps emerging, diverse writers secure their first staff writer assignment on a Disney series, in addition to offering mentorship and advanced profession... 
Final Round of Winners Named for Non-Televised Award Categories of NAACP Image Awards
by Marissa Tomeo - February 26, 2022 Last night, the NAACP revealed the final winners in the non-televised award categories during the fifth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo and hosted by Affion Crockett at naacpimageawards.net and on YouTube.... 
Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2024 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae.... 
Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2023 Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.... 
Regina Taylor and Karen Ziemba Join La Femme Theatre Productions As They Inaugurate Two Developmental Initiatives
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2022 La Femme Theatre has announced two initiatives - Women on the Verge, The Gladys and Mary Dohmen Reading Series, which will showcase emerging female artists, and A Woman's Storyland, a script development program that will develop diverse stories about the universal female experience.... 
Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2024 A rotating cast schedule has been revealed for Pen Pals' Off-Broadway run at the Theatre at St. Clements, starring Nia Vardalos and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.... 
Photos: THE LIGHTS ARE ON Celebrates Opening Night at Theatre Row
by Bruce Glikas - October 12, 2023 New Light Theater Project, in association with Embeleco Unlimited, is presenting the world premiere production of THE LIGHTS ARE ON, a new play by Owen Panettieri (he/him), directed by Sarah Norris (she/her), at Theatre One at Theatre Row for a special limited engagement this fall.... 
OWN TV's QUEEN SUGAR Final Season Now Filming in New Orleans
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022 'Queen Sugar” will return to OWN this fall for its seventh and final season boasting a directorial line-up of returning all-star directors, including creator and executive producer Ava DuVernay. From ARRAY Filmworks and Warner Bros. Television, the series has started production on the final episode ... 
Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy
by Jennifer Broski - March 19, 2024 New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.... 
Angela Bassett Wins 11th NAACP Award
by Marissa Tomeo - February 27, 2022 Angela Bassett won the Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Award last night at the NAACP Awards. This marked her 11th NAACP Award. Last night's award was in recognition of her role as Athena Grant on the FOX's 9-1-1. After receiving the award, Bassett spoke to Extra’s Rachel Lindsay. ... 
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li... 
MTV Entertainment Announces Star-Studded JODIE Film Cast
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022 Joining Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”) is Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”), Cole Escola (“Search Party”), Jojo T. Gibbs (“Twenties”), William Jackson Harper (“Love Life”), Alex Moffat (“Saturday Night Live”), Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), Kal Penn (“Designated Survivor”), Kofi Siriboe (“Queen Sugar”), H... 
Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY to Return to OWN in October
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 The romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” starring Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons, will air following “Queen Sugar,” now in its final season, making for a Tuesday night of two great television dramas. The first season of “Cherish the Day” ranked #1 in its time period across all of cable with Bla... 
Live Nation Urban Announces Black History Month Event Series 'Afro-Renaissance'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Live Nation Urban, in collaboration with Live Nation’s BE-Nation internal employee resource group, have launched Live Nation Entertainment’s company-wide Black History Month celebration – AFRO-RENAISSANCE – a multi-event series across six cities comprising of artist showcases through different enter...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022 Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full li... 
Disney Entertainment Television Selects 2024 Writing Program Participants
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024 Disney Entertainment Television (DET) has selected the latest cohorts for its Directing and Writing Programs, two of the entertainment industry's most successful talent development initiatives. These programs nurture creative talent on the cusp of television episode directing and staff writing, and ... 
Photos: First Look at On The Verge Theatre's TEA AT FIVE at Alta Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - December 09, 2023 On the Verge Theatre in association with the Alta Arts is currently presenting “Tea at Five” by Matthew Lombardo on-stage December 7 - 23, 2023 at the Alta Arts. Check out photos from the production here!... |
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