UB40 & The English Beat to Play NJPAC, 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2015 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with The English Beat and UB40.... 
Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More Join American Pops for Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange ...
Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More Join American Pops for Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange ... 
THE INVISIBLE HAND Extends at Steep Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017 With only a few tickets remaining for its original run, Steep Theatre has added four more performances of The Invisible Hand. This powerful play has fascinated audiences and critics alike. The Invisible Hand will run through Saturday, November 18.... 
Starz Developing New 'Black Samaurai' Series Starring Common
by Caryn Robbins - August 22, 2017 Starz announced today it is developing the action-drama series under the working title 'Black Samurai' with Jerry Bruckheimer Television starring Academy Award(R) winner Common (John Wick 2, Suicide Squad, Selma), who will also executive produce under his Freedom Road Productions banner. Wu-Tang Cla...
Step Up Announces New Opportunities for Chicago Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2017 After four years of producing plays in Chicago, Step Up Productions is reforming as Step Up Chicago Playwrights. In its new form, Step Up will dedicate itself to supporting new Chicago plays through paid residencies and commissions. Through its Chi Wrights education initiative, Step Up also hopes to... 
Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018 Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Smart People, written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Hallie Gordon. Smart People runs March 21 - June 10, 2018 in the Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe....
REVOLT TV Airs Eye-Opening Special CHICAGO LOVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 26, 2014 REVOLT TV will air an emotionally gripping 90-minute special film Chicago Love tonight, November 26, 2014.... 
Writer and Actor Lena White To Present At the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors
by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is excited to announce that Lena Waithe (The CHI, Ready Player One) is confirmed to present at the annual ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25th, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer....
Gico Music Soul Artist Gina Carey to Celebrate New CD Release with Live Concert
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2015 On Sunday, September 13th, Gina Carey, winner of the 2015 Coachella Valley "Best Contemporary Artist award "and 2012 winner of the Marker Broadcasting Rising Star of the Desert Award for "Best Jazz Artist", plans to celebrate the release of her new album "Can you dig it" with a free concert.... 
Chi Phil Chamber Players Bring Pop Fun To Classical Music
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2018 This March, the Chi Phil Chamber Players give pop hits a classical twist in Kings, Queens and Rebels. With arrangements by Chicago Philharmonic member Benton Wedge, this concert invites audiences to join Westeros royalty with the Game of Thrones theme, Star Wars rebels with the ominous Imperial Marc... 
Outfest Announces Lineup for the 2018 Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018 Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing, and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, today announced its lineup for the 2018 Outfest Fusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival. Outfest Fusion, the only multicultural LGBT film f... 
BRIC Announces Common Will Open 40th BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2018 BRIC is pleased to announce that Academy and Grammy Award-winning actor and musician Common will open the 40th annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival with a free concert on June 5 at the Prospect Park Bandshell, marking the first event in a yearlong celebration to cap off four decades for the pion... 
BWW Interview: Michael Cunio Talks CUNIO SINGS ETTA
by David Clarke - August 21, 2017 Broadway veteran and thrilling vocalist Michael Cunio is bringing CUNIO SINGS ETTA to Duane Park (308 Bowery, New York) on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. With CUNIO SINGS ETTA, Michael Cunio pays tribute to the artist, Etta James, who has been his most enduring inspiration. He will perform classic arrang... 
Old School 105.7's Love Affair Concert Brings Romantic Old School Hits To Orleans Arena
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2018 Celebrated disco, R&B, soul and funk entertainers from the 1970s and 1980s, including GQ, Zapp, Tierra, Force MD's, Atlantic Starr, The Delfonics, The Deele, Heatwave, The Chi-Lites, and The Floaters, will perform their best-loved hits at the 105.7 Old School Love Affair Concert at the Orleans Aren... 
Chicago Philharmonic Goes on a Musical Journey from Berlin to Buenos Aires
by Julie Musbach - January 09, 2018 The Chi Phil Chamber Players invite audiences to ring in the new year in a rich celebration of classical music with Berlin to Buenos Aires. On Sunday, January 21, audiences at City Winery Chicago will stay warm with delicious brunch, coffee, and drinks while the virtuosic Chamber Players pres... 
Showtime to Air Mini-Marathon of THE CHI Sunday, 2/4
by Macon Prickett - February 02, 2018 Viewers will have the opportunity to catch up on the hit drama THE CHI when SHOWTIME airs mini marathons of the first four episodes on Sunday, February 4, starting at 12 p.m. ET/PT and 8 p.m. ET/PT. The series will resume with a new episode on Sunday, February 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. All episodes of TH...
R. Kelly Celebrates New Year's Eve at the Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015 Three-time Grammy Award winner, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and producer R. Kelly has announced he will ring in the New Year at the Fox Theatre tonight, December 31 at 9:30 p.m.... 
Jeremy Gillett's BLACK AND 25 IN AMERICA Performed at The Kennedy Center's American College Theater Festival (Region 4)
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2018 How can we understand those we do not see? That is the question one theater patron asked of Irene Ryan Award-winning actor-playwright Jeremy Gillett in the Talk-Back session following his one-man show, Black and 25 in America, which explores the issues of race, class, gender and identity through the... 
Showtime Releases New Trailer for THE CHI, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2018 SHOWTIME has debuted a new trailer for the highly anticipated drama series THE CHI, created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None), and executive produced by Academy Award , Emmy and Golden Globe winner Common... 
The New Colony's THE LIGHT Extends Through February 25
by Julie Musbach - January 26, 2018 The New Colony is pleased to announce its sell-out world premiere THE LIGHT is adding three additional weeks of performances, extending through February 25, 2018 at The Den Theatre (2B), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for all performance are currently available...
The Makers of the CHI-CHI'S' Brand Share Tips for Throwing the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
by Marina Kennedy - April 27, 2017 With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, the makers of the CHI-CHI'S brand are offering festive party tips to help elevate any upcoming gathering into a fun and entertaining fiesta. In a world where everyone is glued to their phones, we want to help people connect with each otherand with the m...
The Chi-Ciones Bring LETTERS TO THE LONELY to Casa Mezcal Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013 For the first time in 5 years, The Chi-Ciones are back in a full length revue, Letters to the Lonely, tonight, October 4, 2013.... 
Windy City Playhouse to Debut Immersive Production SOUTHERN GOTHIC
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017 Windy City Playhouse announces an expansion in programming with a world-premiere immersive theatrical production, 'Southern Gothic,' premiering February 7, 2018 and running through April 1, 2018 as a stand-alone production following the 2017 season.... 
The New Colony to Premiere THE LIGHT This Winter at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017 The New Colony will conclude its ninth season with the world premiere of Loy Webb's gripping romantic drama THE LIGHT, directed by Toma Langston, playing January 5 - February 4, 2018 at The New Colony's resident home, The Den Theatre.... |
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