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VIDEO: See Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Tituss Burgess & More in a New RESPECT Featurette!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 20, 2021


McDonald is the recipient of a record-breaking six Tony Awards; Hudson won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls; and Burgess is known for Broadway roles in The Little Mermaid and Jersey Boys.

Cautious Clay Drops Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 25, 2021


With his live return slated for this summer’s Lollapalooza, Cautious Clay will embark on the Karma & Friends Tour of North America and Europe in 2022 with dates in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Barcelona and more.

Ian McDiarmid Will Star in the World Premiere of Julian Barnes' THE LEMON TABLE in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021


Olivier and Tony Award-winning Ian McDiarmid and Michael Grandage have collaborated to bring The Lemon Table to the stage for the first time. In McDiarmid's one man performance we encounter a spectrum of bitter-sweet pleasures, wild eccentricity and dark secrets.

Cautious Clay & Saba Link Up on 'Strange Love'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 1, 2021


Furthermore, Cautious will make his live return at this summer’s Lollapalooza, July 29-August 1 in Chicago. More shows are to be announced soon.

Cautious Clay Debuts Introspective 'Wildfire' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021


Deadpan Love, which includes previously released singles 'Karma & Friends,' “Roots,” “Dying In The Subtlety,” and “Agreeable,” wraps influences from R&B, hip hop and indie pop in Cautious’ trademark sophisticated songwriting and jazz- and blues-inflected instrumentation.

Photo Flash: See Jennifer Hudson, Hailey Kilgore & More in Photos From Aretha Franklin Biopic RESPECT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 5, 2021


With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar® winner for Writing, Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre.

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues  In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2021


On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

Cautious Clay Releases New Single 'Karma & Friends'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021


Deadpan Love, which includes previously released singles “Roots,” “Dying In The Subtlety,” and “Agreeable,” wraps influences from R&B, hip hop and indie pop in Cautious’ trademark sophisticated songwriting and jazz- and blues-inflected instrumentation.

ALASKAN NETS Wins Santa Barbara Film Festival Audience Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021


 The highly anticipated basketball documentary ALASKAN NETS made its world premiere at the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the Documentary Competition on Saturday, April 3rd.

Dwight Yoakam Will Perform a Concert on The Grounds Of The Ford Wyoming Center This July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2021


Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard's Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10.

Darren Criss Will Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 8, 2021


Criss is an actor, singer, songwriter, and producer. He won an Emmy for his work on the drama series American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Criss is best known for his portrayal of Blaine Anderson on the FOX musical comedy-drama series Glee.

Paul Schneider, Angela Sarafyan & Jacob Lofland Join A HOUSE ON THE BAYOU
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 7, 2021


A House on the Bayou follows a troubled couple (Paul Schneider, Tales from the Loop and Angela Sarafyan, Westworld) and their teenage daughter (Lia McHugh, The Eternals) who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family.

Cautious Clay Releases New Single 'Roots'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


This comes well timed after featuring in Spotify's Stream On event this week. On Apple Music, Cautious Clay will be the face of Global flagship playlist New Music Daily.

Calleri Casting Renamed Calleri Jensen Davis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2021


James Calleri, Erica Jensen, and Paul Davis announced today that Calleri Casting is being renamed Calleri Jensen Davis, to better reflect the equal partnership that has been central to their 14-time Artios Award-winning company’s success over these past 15 years.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for GODFATHER OF HARLEM Season Two
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 18, 2021


His ambitious plan will face challenges from not only the Italians but his wife Mayme, daughter Elise, rival Adam Clayton Powell, prosecutor Robert Morgenthau, and even Malcolm himself.

Marvel Stars That Have Taken Bows on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 12, 2021


Which Marvel stars have been nominated for Tony awards? Which Marvel stars have produced shows on Broadway? What are some of their upcoming Broadway projects! Read on to find out!

Tituss Burgess Will Join Black Broadway Men For An Exclusive Conversation On Clubhouse App
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2021


This Thursday evening, Emmy Award Nominee and Broadway Star TITUSS BURGESS will join the Nonprofit Organization BLACK BROADWAY MEN for an exclusive and thrilling conversation discussing his journey from Broadway to Hollywood on the CLUBHOUSE app February 11th at 9:00pm EST/6:00pm PST.

SAINT MAUD Debuts on EPIX Feb. 12
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 5, 2021


The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, Saint Maud is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world.

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021


The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson.

BRIDGE AND TUNNEL Episode 3 Airs on Epix Feb. 7
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 2, 2021


After breaking up with Jill, Jimmy finds inspiration in a different style of photography, while Artie is dreading Jimmy’s departure for Alaska. Meanwhile, Stacey suspects Mikey may have eyes for Tammy, while Jill battles her overbearing mother Lana.  

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