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The First Family, a sitcom about an African American family that resides in The White House.

The First Family cast includes Christopher P. Duncan (The Jamie Foxx Show) as President William Johnson; Kellita Smith as First Lady Katherine Johnson; Gladys Knight as his mother; Marla Gibbs as the First Lady
University Press of Kentucky Authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren Win 2014 Susan Koppelman Award
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014

University Press of Kentucky authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren have been named the co-recipients of the 2014 Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies for their book Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential ...


ONE LOVE Becomes Bounce TV's Most-Watched Original Series Yet
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2014

Bounce TV's newest original series One Love reached nearly 1.1 million persons across its series premiere week runs to become the most-watched original in Bounce TV's history....


Broadway Sings their Favorites with Eden Espinosa & Jenn Colella, Steve Kuhn & More Set for Birdland, 4/28-5/4
by Tyler Peterson - April 18, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 28 - May 4, featuring the Steve Kuhn Trio, Broadway Sings Their Favorites - Celebrating the Tenth Season of Broadway Artists Alliance, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Country Singer/Songwriter Kaitlyn Baker to Make Hollywood Debut at Young Artist Awards
by Danielle DeSisto - April 11, 2014

Rising country singer-songwriter Kaitlyn Baker will perform in Los Angeles at AMPLYFi in Hollywood on May 3, and at the 35th annual Young Artist Awards (YAA) in Studio City on May 4....


Cooking Channel Premieres EXTRA VIRGIN Season 4 Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 02, 2014

The First Family of Cooking Channel, actress Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, return for the fourth season of Extra Virgin, premiering tonight, April 2nd at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel....


BWW Interviews: Molly Smith and Larry Wright on CAMP DAVID's Journey from Summit to Stage
by Benjamin Tomchik - March 27, 2014

In Washington, it is not unusual to see Marine One fly the first family to the presidential retreat - Naval Support Facility Thurmont, more commonly known as Camp David. A trip to the wooded retreat located 62 miles north of the nation's capital in Thurmont, Maryland, is usually intended to be a rel...


Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Alice Ripley & More Among Birdland's Offerings, 3/31-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - March 21, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of talent for March 31 - April 6, including Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Rachel Dratch, Alice Ripley and more!...


VH1 Remixes Monday Nights with New & Returning Shows, Beg. 3/31
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2014

Monday nights on VH1 are about to get a whole lot bigger, bolder and better with some old friends and new faces....


Aaron Neville Plays the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2014

R&B and Soul legend, Aaron Neville, brings his renowned voice and his years of experience to the Van Wezel. He will be accompanied by the incredible Dirty Dozen Brass Band tonight, March 13, 2014. This powerful combination of New Orleans iconic musicians will make for a night of soul awakening funky...


Adult Swim Orders BLACK JESUS from BOONDOCKS Creator
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014

Adult Swim has announced that they have greenlit a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy called Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails). The show finds Jesus living in present day Compton, CA on a daily mission to spread love and kindness through...


Cabrillo Music Theatre to Host DORIS AND ME Fundraiser, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2014

Cabrillo Music Theatre announces the next in a series of fundraising and entertainment events in the recently renovated Founders' Room of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. DORIS AND ME, a tribute to Doris Day in celebration her 90th birthday, will take place on Sunday, March 30th, at 7:00PM. The F...


Official: HAMILTON, Written by and Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Set for Public Theater's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - March 06, 2014

As first reported by BWW yesterday, HAMILTON, written by the Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda, will have its world premiere next January as part of The Public's 2014-15 season at Astor Place. Directed by his In The Heights collaborator Thomas Kail, this new musi...


Billy Stritch, Kevin Mahogany & More Set for Birdland, 3/10-16
by Tyler Peterson - February 28, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their wonderful line-up of excellent talent for March 10-16. Birdland will kick-off their outstanding week of programming with the following acts:...


Cooking Channel to Premiere EXTRA VIRGIN Season 4, 4/2
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2014

The First Family of Cooking Channel, actress Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, return for the fourth season of Extra Virgin, premiering Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel....


Aaron Neville to Play Van Wezel, 3/13
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2014

R&B and Soul legend, Aaron Neville, brings his renowned voice and his years of experience to the Van Wezel. He will be accompanied by the incredible Dirty Dozen Brass Band on March 13, 2014. This powerful combination of New Orleans iconic musicians will make for a night of soul awakening funky music...


Billy Stritch, Billy Hart Quartet & More Set for Birdland, 3/3-9
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of talent for March 3-9. Birdland will kick-off their excellent week of programming with the following acts:...


Emmy Rossum, Kate Mara, Miles Teller & More Screen Testing for FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

Kate Mara and Emmy Rossum reportedly screen tested for the role of 'Sue Storm,' also known as The Invisible Woman, yesterday, while WHIPLASH's Miles Teller tested for Reed Richard/Mr. Fantastic....


Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco & More Set for Birdland, 2/10-16
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club's schedule for February 10-16 includes Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco's Birthday Bash, Rotem Sivan Trio, Arturo O'Farrill, David Ostwald, Barbara Carroll Duo with Jay Leonhart, Jim Caruso's cast party, and MORE!...


Celebrity Series of Boston to Present Newport Jazz Festival: NOW 60, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2014

Celebrity Series of Boston will present Newport Jazz Festival: NOW 60, on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 8pm at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue Boston. Sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan. Media partner is Boston Public Radio 89.7 WGBH....


New Federal Theatre Valentine's Day Fundraiser with Mike Tyson, Phylicia Rashad, Alicia Keys, Spike Lee, Danny Glover, Ruby Dee,
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2014

Stars from Mike Tyson, Phylicia Rashad and Alicia Keys to Spike Lee, Danny Glover and Ruby Dee show their love for New York City's acclaimed New Federal Theatre by voicing personalized Valentine's Day messages for fans in this fun, fund-raiser. The "Love for New Federal Theatre" personalized cele...


Natalie Douglas, Cyrille Aimee & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 1/20-26
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of talent for January 20-26, including Natalie Dougas, Cyrille Aimee & More....


Diane Schuur, Cyrille Aimee, Marianne Solivan and More Set for Birdland, 1/13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its thrilling line-up of impressive talent for January 13-19, including Diane Schuur, Marianne Solivan, Cyrille Aimee, Jay Leonhart Duo, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Michael Feinstein, A Swinging Birdland Christmas & More Set for Birdland, 12/23-29
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for December 23-29. Check out the listings below!...


Cyndi Lauper with Cast of KINKY BOOTS, Michael Feinstein & More Set for Birdland, 12/16-22
by Tyler Peterson - December 06, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for December 16-22, featuring Michael Feinstein, Cyndi Lauper, and more! Check out details below!...


Phoenix Theatre Presents A NICE FAMILY GATHERING, Now thru 12/22
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013

Phoenix Theatre presents A Nice Family Gathering by Phil Olsen, directed by Christine Mosere, from today, December 6 through December 22 with special perfomances on December 12 and 19 Thursday, Today and Saturday a 8:00 pm Sunday at 2:00....





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