Westport Country Playhouse Brings To Its Stage FIRST LADY OF SONG: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2023 Westport Country Playhouse will bring to its stage, “First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald,” for a one-week run, from Friday, October 27 through Sunday, November 5. ... 
SHINING VALE to Return For Season Two in October on STARZ
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 STARZ announced that the horror comedy “Shining Vale,” starring Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (“Friends,” “Cougar Town”), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, “The Kennedys”) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (“Hollywood,” “The Expecting”), will re... 
Opera San José to Conclude Season With TOSCA in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2023 Opera San José’s 2022-23 season will conclude with a vivid production of Puccini’s thriller Tosca.... 
Peacock Orders Kevin Hart's FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 Peacock orders limited drama series FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST, starring Kevin Hart, who executive produces alongside Will Packer. Set in Atlanta, the series follows the heavyweight fight and criminal underground heist that introduced the world to the city dubbed “the Black Mecca,” and th... 
Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2023 Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.... 
Full Cast and Team Set For SISTER ACT at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2023 The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the divine musical comedy, Sister Act, August 14 - 20.... 
Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE Character Posters Show New Look at Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks & More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023 Ahead of the release of the The Color Purple, check out new character poster photos for the musical movie, featuring Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Young Celie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, Halle Bailey as Young Nettie, Danielle Brooks ... 
Photo: Check Out a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Poster With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & Taraji P. Henson
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023 A new poster for the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been revealed featuring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson. This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King'). Check out the photo of the poster now!... 
Steppenwolf Theatre to Present SANCTUARY CITY as the Opener for its 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2023 Experience the captivating production of SANCTUARY CITY as Steppenwolf Theatre opens its 48th season. Find out when and where this powerful performance will be staged. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this must-see show.... 
Video: Showtime Releases Trailer For Final BILLIONS Season
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Showtime has released the trailer for the seventh and final season of the hit drama BILLIONS. The series stars Oscar® nominee and Emmy® winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff, and this final season also marks the return of Emmy® winner Damian Lewis as fan-favorite Bobby “Axe” Axelrod. Wat... 
The Conference For Research On Choreographic Interfaces Presents DANCES WITH ROBOTS
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023 The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) presents Dances with Robots: a podcast exploring the intersection of art, technology, and activism. Hosted by Sydney Skybetter and Ariane Michaud, the podcast premieres on November 14, 2023. Join them as they navigate the world through i... 
Photos: Inside THE COLOR PURPLE Premiere With Oprah Winfrey, Ariana DeBose & More
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 Attendees included the cast of The Color Purple, including Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.E.R., and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. Also present were Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Spielberg, Alicia Keys, Tyler Perry, Storm Reid, Ariana DeBose, Fatima Robinson, and more. Che... 
MARIE AND ROSETTA Extended at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2023 Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of entertainment! ... 
Paramount+ Becomes the New Streaming Home of Showtime
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Among the many upcoming SHOWTIME season and series premieres scheduled for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are BILLIONS, THE CHI, THE CURSE, FELLOW TRAVELERS, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW and THE WOMAN IN THE WALL. Subscribers of this plan will also have access to renowned series such as YELLOWJACKETS, DEXTER, YO... 
Meet the Cast of FAT HAM, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2023 Fat Ham begins previews tonight, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and will officially open on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the American Airlines Theatre. This is a 14-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 25, 2023.... 
Michael R. Jackson & Common to Join Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2023 Second Stage Theater will host a Winter’s Ball geared towards young professionals and arts patrons, featuring Michael R. Jackson and Common. The fundraising event will take place on Monday, February 27 at The Pierre Hotel. See... 
Common Joins Honorees at Black Theatre United Gala; Josh Groban, Lorna Courtney & More to Present
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2023 Emmy, Grammy & Academy Award winner Common has been added to the list of honorees at Black Theatre United's inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.... 
Marcus Gardley Appointed Co-Chair of Playwriting at David Geffen School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2023 Marcus Gardley has been appointed Co-Chair of the Playwriting Program at David Geffen School of Drama, effective July 1, 2023.... 
VIDEO: Chloe Bailey Stars In PRAISE THIS Musical Event Trailer
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023 Five-time Grammy nominee Chloe Bailey, star of Grown-ish and half of the sibling musical duo Chloe x Halle, stars in a new cinematic musical event set in the world of Atlanta’s competitive gospel youth choir praise teams. It also stars Druski, Anjelika Washington, Quavo, Tristan Mack Wilds, Loren Lo...
Marcus Gardley Appointed Co-Chair of Playwriting at David Geffen School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2023 Marcus Gardley has been appointed Co-Chair of the Playwriting Program at David Geffen School of Drama, effective July 1, 2023.... 
Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 A new trailer for the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been released. Watch Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and the star-studded cast in the new video now! The film is produced by produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and more.... 
Kandi Burruss Joins À LA CARTE For Season Two on ALLBLK
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Series leads Kendall Kyndall (Games People Play) and Jenna Nolen (Animal Kingdom) welcome newcomer Shani Marq (Top Five) who will assume the role of ‘Misha,’ while Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta, Chicago), Juan Gil (The Cypher) and Xavier Avila (Breaking) return as series regulars.... 
Previews: FIRST LADY OF SONG: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - October 16, 2023 Cherise Coaches calls Ella Fitzgerald one of the four in her Black Women Singers Mount Rushmore....
Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 A new trailer for the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been released. Watch Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and the star-studded cast in the new video now! The film is produced by produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and more.... 
THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Cuts 'African Homeland,' 'Our Prayer' & More Songs
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023 The song list for the upcoming The Color Purple movie musical has revealed what songs from the stage version have been cut for the adaptation. Songs like 'Somebody Gonna Love You,' 'Our Prayer,' 'Big Dog,' 'Dear God - Sofia,' 'Brown Betty,' 'Uh-Oh,' 'African Homeland,' have been cut from the movie. ... |
Videos
Get TV's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for TV & beyond.
