Tyler Perry News

Writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head, and media titan Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. Watch the new video trailer now!

 Six’s Taylor Iman Jones will lead an upcoming industry-only presentation of The Death of Desert Rose. Learn more about the reading here!

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

iGen Film Festival invites emerging filmmakers and talent to explore the world of acting and filmmaking at its 8th annual event from October 26-29, 2023. Featuring film screenings, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions, and an award show, this festival is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of actors and filmmakers. Get all the details here!

Whoopi Goldberg is teasing that her absence from The View this week might have something to do with Sister Act 3. The EGOT-winner took to Instagram to share videos from her trip to Rome, revealing that she had met with the Pope while seemingly doing some location-scouting for the film. Watch the video of Goldberg's visit to Rome!

Check out photos of Joey Fatone visiting & Juliet on Broadway!

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Wiz will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre. The pre-Broadway tour has launched and is now underway. Read the reviews here!

Broadway DNA has acquired international licensing rights for the new musical Anna Karenina: a riff. This fresh adaptation of Tolstoy's novel, featuring an original folk-punk score, examines the consequences of female rebellion in 1880s Russia. Now available for professional and amateur licensing outside of the United States.

MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY, directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, grants the audience unfettered access to the inner world of Tyler Perry, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The film is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from.

Motown Records will release Set It Off – Offset’s first solo studio album since 2019’s acclaimed Father of Four, which marked his solo debut. As the album pre-order launched, he shared his fierce, infectious new single, “FAN.” Offset recorded the track with producers Aaron Bow, FNZ, Teddy Walton, Thank You Fizzle and Thurdi.

The special event, Sowing The Seeds of Love, will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 6pm to benefit the arts education and community outreach programs at The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Learn more about the gala and how to purchase tickets here!

On the first episode of the talk show, Sherri welcomes host and entertainer Wayne Brady to the couch in a daytime talk show exclusive to talk about his recently-revealed long road to self-discovery as well as his projects, “Let’s Make a Deal” and the upcoming Broadway revival of “The Wiz.”

Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz directed the documentary under the Bekele Films banner, and Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story becomes the latest addition to the Prime membership. 

Discover the latest news from Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 as they announce 'DAPHNE,' a captivating new play by Renae Simone Jarrett. Directed by Sarah Hughes, this highly anticipated production will be running at Lincoln Center Theater. Immerse yourself in the world premiere of 'DAPHNE' and witness the talent showcased at this renowned theater institution.

Broadway has a new Shakesepere! Austin Scott has just joined the cast of & Juliet, replacing Tony Award-nominee Stark Sands. Check out new photos of Scott in action here!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes renowned directors Phylicia Rashad and Jess McLeod to their highly anticipated 2023/24 season. Get the latest updates and insights into the exciting additions to this acclaimed theater company's lineup.

Discover the exciting lineup of LGBTQ+ films at aGLIFF's Prism 36. Don't miss out on this celebration of diverse storytelling and powerful narratives. Plan your movie marathon and be part of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

& Juliet has announced that Austin Scott will join the cast as ‘Shakespeare’ on Tuesday, August 8, replacing Tony Award-nominee Stark Sands, who will play his final performance on August 6.

Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

Hot off Broadway with a Best Musical Tony and a Pulitzer Prize for its script, Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop comes to London for a summer run at The Barbican.