Nambi E. Kelley Will Write PHENOMENAL WOMAN: MAYA ANGELOU, Aiming for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2020 Producers David Michael Rich & J. Todd Harris, in collaboration with Jackie Alexander and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company have announced that playwright Nambi E. Kelley (Native Son, 'The Chi') has signed on as the playwright of Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou, a world premiere play with mu... 
Skylight Music Theatre Announces SATURDAY IN THE PARK WITH ANDREW - SKYLIGHT NIGHT 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2020 Skylight Music Theatre announced today Saturday in the Park with Andrew- Skylight Night 2020 to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. (CDT) to benefit Skylight Music Theatre....
Nambi E. Kelley Will Write PHENOMENAL WOMAN: MAYA ANGELOU, Aiming for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2020 Producers David Michael Rich & J. Todd Harris, in collaboration with Jackie Alexander and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company have announced that playwright Nambi E. Kelley (Native Son, 'The Chi') has signed on as the playwright of Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou, a world premiere play with mu... 
THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 08, 2021 THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.... 
Chicago's Special Events Management Announces Two Virtual Festivals With Tom Green And Dennis DeYoung
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020 In an effort to bring festival fun to the homes of people across the country, Special Events Management, known for producing top street festivals and run/walks, today announced two virtual summer festivals to be hosted in June. The two new festivals include FEED Chicago Virtual Summer Fest, a free b... 
Dana Walden Reorganizes Studio and Platform Original Content Operations Under Her Purview
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020 Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, announced today a restructure of the expansive television production and original content businesses under her purview.... 
Patina Miller, Will Swenson and More Join #WHILEWEBREATHE A Night of Creative Protest
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020 Producers Brian Moreland (Blue) and Arvind Ethan David (Jagged Little Pill) have announced #WhileWeBreathe: A Night of Creative Protest. ... 
Lindsey Kasabian Named Senior Vice President, Casting, Freeform
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 15, 2021 Said Kasabian, “I’ve been so impressed with Tara’s vision for Freeform, so the chance to be a part of it was incredibly exciting. There is an energy to the network of risk-taking and enthusiasm that is palpable and invigorating. I am so grateful to my longtime mentor, Sharon Klein, for this opportun... 
NNPN's Annual Commission Awarded To Nambi E. Kelley
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2020 National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, has announced the recipient of this year's Annual Commission: Nambi E. Kelley, in partnership with San Diego Repertory Theatre, will deve... 
OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for DELILAH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new original drama series “Delilah,” from acclaimed “Greenleaf” creator Craig Wright, who will serve as executive producer along with Charles Randolph-Wright and Oprah Winfrey. ... 
SHOWTIME Announces Scheduling Updates
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2020 Given the suspension of production operations due to the COVID-19 virus, SHOWTIME is making the following scheduling adjustments for its series BLACK MONDAY, BILLIONS and THE CHI:... 
Frameline44 Reveals Frameline44 Pride Showcase Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2020 Frameline, the world's longest-running and largest showcase of queer cinema, is proud to announce the full program for the Frameline44 Pride Showcase taking place Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28, 2020 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of San Francisco Pride.... 
Disney General Entertainment Content Writing Program Names 2021 Participants
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021 Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) proudly announces the 13 writers selected for its 2021 writing program and names the recipient of Disney Channel’s Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer’s Scholarship, established last year by the network in honor of the late writer/producer for diverse and aspiri...
Patina Miller, Will Swenson and More Join #WHILEWEBREATHE A Night of Creative Protest
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020 Producers Brian Moreland (Blue) and Arvind Ethan David (Jagged Little Pill) have announced #WhileWeBreathe: A Night of Creative Protest. ... 
Artemisia Theatre Announces Virtual World Premiere of Lauren Ferebee's GOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2021 Two intergalactic trash collectors, both women, one Black, one white, are hurtling through space toward the finish of their anniversary route, ready to celebrate their return to Earth. But a surprising job sends them back out to the asteroid belt and forces them to make a devastating choice.... 
Victory Gardens Theater Continues its 45th Season With HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF by Liliana Padilla
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2020 Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the Co-World Premiere of How to Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla and directed by Marti Lyons. A Co-World Premiere with Actors Theatre of Louisville, How to Defend Yourself runs January 24 - February 23, 2020, with press performance on Friday, ... 
THE CHI Renewed for Season Four on Showtime
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series THE CHI for a fourth season.... 
OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the directorial lineup and additional casting for the first installment of the anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”)... 
Tune in to the New Historical Fiction Podcast THE AGITATORS: THE STORY OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND FREDERICK DOUGLAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2020 The Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission, the National Park Service, and public media organization PRX today announced a new historical fiction audio drama podcast: 'The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.'... 
Showtime To Offer 30-Day Free Trial To New Customers
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2020 Today, SHOWTIME announced that it will offer a 30-day free trial to new customers available now. Viewers who sign up before May 3 can access the network's original series, documentaries, specials and movies online via the SHOWTIME streaming service by going to SHOWTIME.com or the SHOWTIME app, avail... 
Rachel York Joins Cast of Fox Drama Series FILTHY RICH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019 Rachel York is set for a recurring role in the new Fox drama series Filthy Rich, according to Deadline. She will star opposite Kim Cattrall, Gerald McRaney and Melia Kreiling in the high-profile new drama. ... 
Showtime Announces Premiere Dates For THE CHI, BLACK MONDAY, and FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2021 Showtime has set a May 23 premiere date for several of its series, including returning favorites The Chi and Black Monday, as well as the new comedy Flatbush Misdemeanors....
Casting Announced For BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Geffen
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020 Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Bernhardt/Hamlet, written by Theresa Rebeck (Dead Accounts, Seminar) and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George). The production features Diane Venora (Bird, Romeo + Juliet) as Sarah Bernhardt.... 
The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the recipients of two of their most prominent awards - Hollywood Legacy Award and Industry Renaissance Award - which each honor outstanding accomplishments in film and television. Academy AwardⓇ winner Louis Gossett, Jr. (“Watchmen,” “An... |
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for Return of DESUS & MEROVideos
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