“Ain’t Too Proud has found its home on Broadway! Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce have announced today that the new musical Ain’t Too Proud – The… Read more “The Story of The Temptations is Coming to Broadway in the Musical AIN’T TOO PROUD”
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Kerry Washington Is Hitting Broadway This Fall
“Kerry Washington (ABC’s Scandal) and Steven Pasquale (this season’s Junk) will return to the stage to headline the Broadway premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown’s American Son. Tony winner Kenny Leon (represented on Broadway this season… Read more “Kerry Washington Is Hitting Broadway This Fall”
John Earl Jelks Will Reprise Role in Los Angeles Production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-Winning Play SWEAT
“The complete cast has been announced for the Center Theatre Group staging of Lynn Nottage’s 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat. Directed by Lisa Peterson, performances will play the Mark Taper… Read more “John Earl Jelks Will Reprise Role in Los Angeles Production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-Winning Play SWEAT”
Dominique Morisseau’s Play PIPELINE is Coming to Movie Theatres – Revealing the Plight of Black Boys in Our Schools
“Award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau will see her play Pipeline hit select cinemas nationwide October 3, 5, and 7. Directed by Lileana Blaine-Cruz, the production was mounted Off-Broadway at Lincoln… Read more “Dominique Morisseau’s Play PIPELINE is Coming to Movie Theatres – Revealing the Plight of Black Boys in Our Schools”
Cover of Vogue Magazine to be Shot by 23-Year-Old Black Man Chosen by Beyoncé
“The cover of the upcoming issue of Vogue magazine will be shot by a black photographer, reportedly for the first time in the publication’s 126-year history. According… Read more “Cover of Vogue Magazine to be Shot by 23-Year-Old Black Man Chosen by Beyoncé”
‘Madam C.J. Walker’ Limited Series Starring Octavia Spencer & Produced By LeBron James to Appear on Netflix
“Netflix has given the green light to Madam C.J. Walker, an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and executive produced by LeBron James. The announcement was made… Read more “‘Madam C.J. Walker’ Limited Series Starring Octavia Spencer & Produced By LeBron James to Appear on Netflix”
Once on This Island Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
How many of you watched the Tony Awards last night? It was absolutely amazing — filled with all the dazzle, sparkle, glitz, and glam that only Broadway… Read more “Once on This Island Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical”
Celebrate Mother’s Day With FREE Show by Black Female Playwright at NYC’s Signature Theatre
SHOW TIMES Wednesday, May 9th – 3PM Friday, May 11th – 8PM Saturday, May 12th – 3PM ~ LOCATION Pershing Square Signature Center Ford Foundation Studio 480… Read more “Celebrate Mother’s Day With FREE Show by Black Female Playwright at NYC’s Signature Theatre”
Audition for the Next Best Musical by a Black Playwright Hitting NYC – THE FEATHER DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE WING
Through the perfect elixir of poetry, song, and dance The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from the Wing — my new play with music — reimagines the fall of… Read more “Audition for the Next Best Musical by a Black Playwright Hitting NYC – THE FEATHER DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE WING”
“Don’t wait for success to come to you or for someone to validate you. Validate yourself.” – An Interview with Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer Ron Simons
“Create your own work. If you’re not getting the kind of roles you want, or if you don’t have an agent yet…you don’t have a manager…write your… Read more ““Don’t wait for success to come to you or for someone to validate you. Validate yourself.” – An Interview with Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer Ron Simons”
