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WGN America's UNDERGROUND Celebrated at 2016 Joint Convention in Washington DC
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 9, 2016


WGN America's critically acclaimed, hit series UNDERGROUND was highlighted last Friday, August 5 at the joint convention for the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists in Washington, D.C.

WGN America's UNDERGROUND Receives 3 Cablefax Program Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2016


WGN America's acclaimed series UNDERGROUN, which follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom from slavery, was honored with three Cablefax Program Awards

FOX Bursts into San Diego Comic-Con with FANFARE 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 20, 2016


FOX bursts into SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON with an advanced screening of “THE EXORCIST” and exclusive sneak peeks at “24: LEGACY,” “PRISON BREAK,” “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” and “SON OF ZORN”

Acclaimed WGN America Drama UNDERGROUND Featured at NAACP's 107th Annual Convention
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 13, 2016


WGN America's acclaimed series UNDERGROUND, which follows a courageous group of American heroes who attempt a daring flight to freedom from slavery, has teamed with the 107th NAACP Annual Convention, July 17-18 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stars of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Take Center Stage at 2016 Essence Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2016


A crowd of cheering fans greeted WGN America's UNDERGROUND stars Aldis Hodge ('Noah'), Alano Miller ('Cato') and Amirah Vann ('Ernestine'), and director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, as the celebrated group took center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival

Cast of WGN America's UNDERGROUND Headed to 2016 Essence Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2016


The celebrated stars and director of WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' one of the most highly acclaimed television series of the year, will take center stage at the 2016 Essence Festival, the nation's premier showcase for African American music and culture. Aldis Hodge (Noah), Alano Miller (Cato), and Amirah Vann (Ernestine), with noted director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway, will discuss the phenomenon the record-breaking series 'Underground' has become, during a not-to-be missed panel discussion at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ?on Friday, July 1 from 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Following the main stage experience, lucky 'Underground' fans will be able to meet the cast and director during an exclusive Fan Zone event.

Season Finale of WGN America's UNDERGROUND is #1 Original Scripted Series on Cable
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016


The pulse-pounding season one finale of WGN America's hit Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, was the #1 scripted original series on cable last Wednesday night among sought-after demos Adults 25-54

8th Annual National August Wilson Monologue Competition Held Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2016


True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters present the 8th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition tonight, May 2nd, at 7 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

WGN America Gives Season 2 Order to Underground Railroad Thriller UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 26, 2016


WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season

WGN America Renews UNDERGROUND for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016


WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Matt Cherniss, President and General Manager, WGN America and Tribune Studios. The breakout hit series, created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, draws 3 million Total Viewers on Wednesday nights season-to-date in Live + 7 delivery, lifting an average of +131% in time-shifted viewing among Adults 25-54, and is the #6 highest-rated scripted series premiere of any cable drama this season. 'Underground' was the #1 original scripted series on cable last Wednesday night across all key demos in Live + 3 ratings.

8th Annual National August Wilson Monologue Competition to be Held in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 5, 2016


True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters have announced that the 8th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition will take place on Monday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).  

More Broadway Revival Cast Members Will Reunite with Denzel Washington & Viola Davis in FENCES Film Adaptation
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016


The upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play FENCES will welcome back another pair of Broadway actors.

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