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
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
Steve Kuhn Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for today, April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdl...
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for today, April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdl...
Lin-Manuel Miranda's THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE Set for Summer 2013 Reading at Vassar's Powerhouse Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2013
According to a report by The New York Times, actor and Tony winning composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda will present his new show, The Hamilton Mixtape, at Vassar College's Powerhouse Theater this season, which runs June 21 to July 28, 2013....
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2013
According to a report by The New York Times, actor and Tony winning composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda will present his new show, The Hamilton Mixtape, at Vassar College's Powerhouse Theater this season, which runs June 21 to July 28, 2013....
Steve Kuhn Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 4/29-5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdland Big...
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdland Big...
L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Award Winners Announced
by Kelsey Denette - April 17, 2013
Twenty-five writers and artists from around the globe were honored Sunday night, April 14, 2013 at The 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Winners of the International Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ...
by Kelsey Denette - April 17, 2013
Twenty-five writers and artists from around the globe were honored Sunday night, April 14, 2013 at The 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Winners of the International Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ...
GIRL MEETS WORLD Enlists SISTER, SISTER's Jackee Harry
by Tyler Peterson - April 12, 2013
The SISTER, SISTER star has officially signed on for Disney Channel's GIRL MEETS WORLD pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
by Tyler Peterson - April 12, 2013
The SISTER, SISTER star has officially signed on for Disney Channel's GIRL MEETS WORLD pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
VIDEO: Justin Timberlake Performs for President Obama at White House
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2013
Justin Timberlake performed for President Barack Obama and the first family at the White House on Tuesday, April 9th in celebration of Memphis soul music. The 'Suit and Tie' singer gave his rendition of the Otis Redding classic (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'. Check out the performance below!...
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2013
Justin Timberlake performed for President Barack Obama and the first family at the White House on Tuesday, April 9th in celebration of Memphis soul music. The 'Suit and Tie' singer gave his rendition of the Otis Redding classic (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'. Check out the performance below!...
Family Reunion Tour 2013 to Feature Gladys Knight and the O'Jays
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2013
Come to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, to experience what happens when the 'Midnight Train' and the 'Love Train' meet for one incredible night of music. Legendary performers Gladys Knight and The O'Jays will heat up the Cool Summer Nights at DPAC series when the Family Reunion Tour arrives on ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2013
Come to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, to experience what happens when the 'Midnight Train' and the 'Love Train' meet for one incredible night of music. Legendary performers Gladys Knight and The O'Jays will heat up the Cool Summer Nights at DPAC series when the Family Reunion Tour arrives on ...
BET Acquires Hit Sitcoms THE FIRST FAMILY and MR. BOX OFFICE
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2013
BET Networks announced today it has licensed over 100 episodes each of two hit sitcoms, THE FIRST FAMILY and MR. BOX OFFICE, from Entertainment Studios to air on CENTRIC starting April, 2013....
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2013
BET Networks announced today it has licensed over 100 episodes each of two hit sitcoms, THE FIRST FAMILY and MR. BOX OFFICE, from Entertainment Studios to air on CENTRIC starting April, 2013....
Jewel to Star in Lifetime's Original Movie RING OF FIRE, Premiering 5/27
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2013
Lifetime will premiere its Original Movie RING OF FIRE, starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel as legendary country artist June Carter Cash, on Monday, May 27, 2013, at 8 pm ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2013
Lifetime will premiere its Original Movie RING OF FIRE, starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel as legendary country artist June Carter Cash, on Monday, May 27, 2013, at 8 pm ET/PT....
20/20 to Feature Survivors 'Saved' from Near-Death Situations Tonight, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - February 08, 2013
From the little boy who survived a seven-day stand-off with a madman in an Alabama bunker this past week to incredibly lucky people who walked away from unbelievable crashes and freak accidents, "20/20" reports on survivors, rescues, near-death experiences and spontaneous acts of heroism. "Saved" ai...
by Tyler Peterson - February 08, 2013
From the little boy who survived a seven-day stand-off with a madman in an Alabama bunker this past week to incredibly lucky people who walked away from unbelievable crashes and freak accidents, "20/20" reports on survivors, rescues, near-death experiences and spontaneous acts of heroism. "Saved" ai...
WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH Makes World Premiere at Greenway Court Theatre, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. It will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, February 1st and will run through March 10th....
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. It will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, February 1st and will run through March 10th....
Photo Flash: First Look at PlayMakers Rep's A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CLYBOURNE PARK
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company, the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory now throug...
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company, the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory now throug...
A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CLYBOURNE PARK Come to PlayMakers Rep, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory tonight, Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of...
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory tonight, Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of...
Elle Driver/Wild Bunch Acquires Rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2013
Gil Friesen Productions and director Morgan Neville/Tremelo Productions announced today that they have sold all foreign rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM to Elle Driver/Wild Bunch....
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2013
Gil Friesen Productions and director Morgan Neville/Tremelo Productions announced today that they have sold all foreign rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM to Elle Driver/Wild Bunch....
Radius-TWC Picks Up Rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
RADiUS-TWC is proud to announce that it has acquired North American rights to the Sundance hit TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM that celebrated its world premiere with an overwhelming standing ovation at last night's Eccles screening. Produced by the beloved late A&M Records executive Gil Friesen whose drea...
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
RADiUS-TWC is proud to announce that it has acquired North American rights to the Sundance hit TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM that celebrated its world premiere with an overwhelming standing ovation at last night's Eccles screening. Produced by the beloved late A&M Records executive Gil Friesen whose drea...
VIDEO: Josh Gad Chats 1600 PENN With Kathy Lee & Hoda
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2013
Josh Gad, star of the NBC comedy 1600 PENN, stopped by the Today show this morning to chat with hosts Kathy Lee and Hoda about his character on the show, the First Son 'Skip.' Check out the appearance below!...
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2013
Josh Gad, star of the NBC comedy 1600 PENN, stopped by the Today show this morning to chat with hosts Kathy Lee and Hoda about his character on the show, the First Son 'Skip.' Check out the appearance below!...
Photo Flash: 1600 PENN's 'Meet the Parent,' Airing 1/24
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2013
On 1600 PENN's upcoming episode, 'Meet the Parent,' airing Jan. 24 on NBC, a determined President Gilchrist (Bill Pullman) uses his clout to track down someone that just might prove to be someone of major importance to the First Family. Meanwhile, the Gilchrist's host the Austrian Chancellor (guest ...
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2013
On 1600 PENN's upcoming episode, 'Meet the Parent,' airing Jan. 24 on NBC, a determined President Gilchrist (Bill Pullman) uses his clout to track down someone that just might prove to be someone of major importance to the First Family. Meanwhile, the Gilchrist's host the Austrian Chancellor (guest ...
TV Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Uncut Part 2- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 06, 2013
Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this second part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about working on Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, creating his newest project THE HA...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 06, 2013
Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this second part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about working on Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, creating his newest project THE HA...
WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH to Make World Premiere at Greenway Court Theatre, 2/1-3/10
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. It will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles on February 1st and will run through March 10th....
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. It will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles on February 1st and will run through March 10th....
A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CLYBOURNE PARK Come to PlayMakers Rep, 1/26-3/3
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Ca...
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2013
PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of North Ca...
VIDEO: Demi Lovato Performs 'All I Want for Christmas is You' for the First Family
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2012
X FACTOR judge Demi Lovato recently decided to take on one of the most iconic, classic, and octave-pushing holiday songs: AMERICAN IDOL judge Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You.' If that wasn't bold enough in itself, she sang the holiday anthem for The First Family. Her performance was ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2012
X FACTOR judge Demi Lovato recently decided to take on one of the most iconic, classic, and octave-pushing holiday songs: AMERICAN IDOL judge Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You.' If that wasn't bold enough in itself, she sang the holiday anthem for The First Family. Her performance was ...
TV Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Uncut Part 1- Talks BRING IT ON, IN THE HEIGHTS, DO NO HARM & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 16, 2012
Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this first part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about collaborating on the new musical, his new gig on 'Do No Harm,' bringing a Spani...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 16, 2012
Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this first part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about collaborating on the new musical, his new gig on 'Do No Harm,' bringing a Spani...
Review Roundup: NBC's 1600 PENN, Premiering 1/10
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2012
NBC's new midseason comedy 1600 PENN is premiering Thursday, January 10 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) with a sneak preview airing Monday, December 17 (9:30-10 p.m. ET), following The Voice live final performance episode. Let's see what the critics have to say...
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2012
NBC's new midseason comedy 1600 PENN is premiering Thursday, January 10 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) with a sneak preview airing Monday, December 17 (9:30-10 p.m. ET), following The Voice live final performance episode. Let's see what the critics have to say...
An Estimated One Million People Attended 'The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots'
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012
An estimated one million people attended "The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots" held on the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012, parade officials announced today, making this year's event one of the most successful and well-attended parades in the par...
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012
An estimated one million people attended "The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots" held on the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012, parade officials announced today, making this year's event one of the most successful and well-attended parades in the par...
Star-Studded Lineup to Take Part in Hollywood Christmas Parade, 11/25
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2012
The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held in the streets of Hollywood, CA this Sunday, November 25, 2012, kicking off with a Pre-Parade Spectacular Show from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., followed by the parade proper from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2012
The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held in the streets of Hollywood, CA this Sunday, November 25, 2012, kicking off with a Pre-Parade Spectacular Show from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., followed by the parade proper from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m....
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