Richard Pryor Jr. Releases New Book IN A PRYOR LIFE In Allentown
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2019 Richard Pryor, Jr Recently Announced the Publication of IN A PRYOR LIFE: Richard, Jr.'s self proclaimed 'Freakish Life' paralleled his famous father's and namesake in many ways. A Peoria whorehouse, abuse, alcohol and drug addition, as well as frequent bad decisions. However, he survived. And that's... 
Deborah Cox and Melody A. Betts Join THE WIZ on Broadway and Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2023 Additional casting has been announced for The Wiz, coming to Broadway next year following a national tour. Award-winning recording artist Deborah Cox will take on the role of Glinda with Melody A. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene.... 
THE SLAVE WHO LOVED CAVIAR By Ishmael Reed Satirizes Relationship Of Warhol & Basquiat
by A.A. Cristi - November 23, 2021 Playwright Ishmael Reed uses satire to explore aspects of American culture and history overlooked by others. His newest play, 'The Slave Who Loved Caviar: A Theatrical Investigation Into the Relationship Between Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol,' challenges the notion that Basquiat was merely Wa... 
Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2019 REELZ today announced new original programming for July 2019 including six returning series, five new specials and the U.S. premiere of Air Crash Confidential about harrowing real life disasters that were made into movies. Air Crash Confidential leads the July premieres followed by returning series ... 
L. Frank Baum Documentary AMERICAN OZ Premieres Monday, April 19 on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021 The story of Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion has continued to enthrall children and adults and been reinvented every generation. It found its most enduring place in American culture at the end of the Great Depression when The Wizard of Oz, the MGM feature film starring Judy Garland,... 
Designers Behind BLACK PANTHER and More Join THE WIZ; Full Design Team Announced!
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2023 The design team has been announced for the all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz. The Wiz will launch a national tour in Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, MD before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023/24 season. Learn more about the team and the... 
Richard Pryor Jr Visits Hometown With New Book IN A PRYOR LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2019 Richard Pryor, Jr returns to his home town of Peoria to share the Glitz, the Glamour and The Gutter of IN A PRYOR LIFE, then onto Altoona Iowa... 
Richard Pryor Jr Will Sign Copies Of IN A PRYOR LIFE At The Triad
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2019 Richard Pryor, Jr Recently Announced the Publication of IN A PRYOR LIFE: Richard, Jr.'s self proclaimed 'Freakish Life' paralleled his famous father's and namesake in many ways. A Peoria whorehouse, abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, as well as frequent bad decisions. However, he survived. And that'... 
Actor Ed Asner Comes to Detroit For One-Man Comedy A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2018 Who ever thought a man's prostate problems could put audiences in stitches? That's exactly what actor Ed Asner is doing in his new one-man show, "A Man and His Prostate," written by Ed. Weinberger....
L. Frank Baum Documentary AMERICAN OZ Premieres Monday, April 19 on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021 The story of Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion has continued to enthrall children and adults and been reinvented every generation. It found its most enduring place in American culture at the end of the Great Depression when The Wizard of Oz, the MGM feature film starring Judy Garland,... 
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - March 30, 2020 BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!... 
Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - November 26, 2023 Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.'... 
Red Bull Festival LA Announces Final Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles (RBMF LA) returns to the City of Angels next Thursday, February 7. Today, additional programming for the ambitious Center Channel film series--taking place at the historic Ukrainian Culture Center from February 8 - 20--has been announced. Tickets for all RBMF LA e... 
Sidney Poitier to Receive Icon Tribute at 2022 Gotham Awards
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 The Icon Tribute comes on the heels of the documentary film Sidney, which had its world premiere during a Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival and has since won Best Biographical Documentary at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards while also receiving nominations for Best Di... 
Common and MC Lyte Join the Producing Team For THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2023 Academy Award®, Grammy Award® and Emmy Award®-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common and hip-hop pioneer, actor, philanthropist, and business mogul MC Lyte will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz. Learn more about The Wiz and how to get tickets here!... 
I AM RICHARD PRYOR Documentary Coming to Paramount Network
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2018 “I Am Richard Pryor,” a glimpse into the life of a revolutionary stand-up, will be produced for Paramount, according to Variety.... 
Film at Lincoln Center Announces Jordan Peele Curation
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022 Widely hailed as one of this century’s great directorial debuts, Jordan Peele’s era-defining Get Out injected new life into horror with its witty subversion of racial politics and elitist social mores. Two years later, his wildly entertaining Us plumbed everything from isolationist fears and late-ca... 
Richard Pryor Jr. Brings IN A PRYOR LIFE To Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2019 Richard Pryor, Jr visits Los Angeles with IN A PRYOR LIFE as part of multi-city tour. The book released on April 8th has already sold out its first printing and into its second.... 
THE SLAVE WHO LOVED CAVIAR to Premiere at the Theater For the New City
by Gigi Gervais - December 12, 2021 Playwright Ishmael Reed uses satire to explore aspects of American culture and history overlooked by others. His newest play, The Slave Who Loved Caviar, is a theatrical investigation into the relationship between Jean-Michel Basquiat and the art world. It challenges the notion that Basquiat was mer... 
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: THE EARLY YEARS 12-Disc Set Available Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 13, 2020 On October 11, 1975, Saturday Night Live, a topical comedy sketch show, made its debut on NBC....
Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - November 26, 2023 Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.'... 
Reelz Adds New Stories Celebrating Beloved Stars of Comedy, Music and Movies to September 2020 Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020 REELZ today announced its September 2020 lineup with six new original specials and a returning original series highlighted by new stories celebrating the remarkable lives and enduring legacies of Bernie Mac and Lucille Ball.... 
Richard Pryor Jr Presents IN A PRYOR LIFE at TRIAD Theater
by Rebecca Russo - February 21, 2019 Born in Peoria, Illinois, on April 10, 1962, at only 6 months, the first-born son of Richard Pryor and his first wife, Patricia Watts, had to stay in the hospital for several weeks until he reached 5 pounds - and he was so small, his parents had to buy doll socks to fit his feet. ... 
PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - September 03, 2023 Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall. There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. ... 
Skeeter Murray Returns to the Stage With UNFINISHED BUSINESS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2022 After months of excruciating physical rehabilitation, Detroit Comedy Legend returns to the stage after miraculously surviving a car crash that nearly claimed his life, legendary comedy-icon, Skeeter Murray, makes his highly anticipated return to the stage on February 26, 2022, in his live stand-up s... |
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