White Famous will focus on a talented, young African-American comedian whose star is rising, forcing him to navigate the treacherous waters of maintaining his credibility as he begins to cross-over towards becoming "white famous."
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Jacob Ming-Trent Joins MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Lance Coadie Williams, originally announced as Falstaff in Merry Wives, will no longer appear in the show. Trent's Broadway credits include the Gypsy revival with Audra MacoDnald, Shrek the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody....
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE and More Set for Folger Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Folger Theatre has revealed its 2025-26 season at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill, featuring three productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE is Coming to Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2025
Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the rolling World Premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, an epic poem told by Jacob Ming-Trent with verse rhyme and song. Learn more...
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2024
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!...
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2024
IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets....
Shakespeare & Company to Present SHAKE IT UP: A SHAKESPEARE CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2024
Shakespeare & Company presents Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret, a celebration of Shakespeare-influenced music, text, and storytelling at the Tina Packer Playhouse from July 2-7....
Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison Collaborate on New Album 'Dreamers in the Field'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024
Dark Horse Records has announced the release of Dreamers In The Field, the first-ever collaboration between Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison. Mastered by Paul Hicks (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, George Harrison), Dreamers In The Field is now available for strea...
Red Bull Theater Kicks Off The 20th Anniversary Festival With Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2024
Join RED BULL THEATER as they kick off their 20th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL with Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE on Monday, April 15th at Sheen Center....
Dhani Harrison Releases 'Innerstanding' On Vinyl And CD
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024
The 2LP Neon Yellow color vinyl is available now via H.O.T. Records/BMG. It is also available on CD and is streaming everywhere. The album features Blur's Graham Coxon on several tracks, including the single “New Religion”, as well as guest appearances from Liela Moss of The Duke Spirit an...
Jay Pharoah to Performa at Comedy Works South at the Landmark in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023
Jay Pharoah will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark on Friday, November 3 / 7:15 PM & 9:45 PM / $30.00, and Saturday, November 4 / 7:15 & 9:45 PM / $30.00....
Dhani Harrison Releases First Album In Six Years 'INNERSTANDING'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023
Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning musician and composer, Dhani Harrison, has released INNERSTANDING, his first solo album in six years. The album features Blur's Graham Coxon on several tracks, including the single “New Religion”, as well as guest appearances from Liela Moss of The Duke Spirit and c...
Dhani Harrison Returns With New Single 'Damn That Frequency'
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023
“Damn That Frequency” – which features Blur’s Graham Coxon on saxophone – sees Harrison following his acclaimed 2017 debut solo album, IN///PARALLEL, with a transformative and cinematic new anthem that furthers what Rolling Stone hailed as Harrison’s “psychedelia-tinged journey into mo...
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Jay Pharoah Comes to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2023
Jay Pharoah, the star comedian made famous by NBC’s Saturday Night Live, will take the stage in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 7PM....
Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 20, 2023
Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display....
Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2023
The cast has been revealed for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and staged August 1 through September 10, opening Friday, August 4 outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre....
Jay Pharoah To Tape Comedy Special At The Den Theatre This August
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced a live special taping for SNL alum Jay Pharoah, featuring two stand-up performances on Saturday August 26, 2023 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage....
Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2023
The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24....
Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023
Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....
Red Bull Theater to Present RemarkaBULL Podversation: Bottom's Dream with Jacob Ming-Trent
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2022
RED BULL THEATER has announced that its online offerings will continue on Monday November 21st at 7:30 PM EST with a RemarkaBULL Podversation: Bottom's Dream with Jacob Ming-Trent. ...
J. Harrison Ghee, Jack Davenport & More Join Fox's ACCUSED
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022
Emmy Winner Margo Martindale, Emmy Nominee Molly Parker, Rachel Bilson and Jack Davenport, J. Harrison Ghee and Ian Anthony Dale have joined the cast of Accused, which also features Malcolm Jamal Warner, Karen LeBlanc, Wendell Pierce, Baron Vaughn, Sean Kleier, Rhea Pearlman, Aaron Ashmore and Ton...
Jay Pharoah Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2021
Jay Pharoah is an actor and stand-up comedian. The six-season Saturday Night Live alum is well known for his stellar impressions....
Shudder Acquires THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 22, 2021
In The Boy Behind the Door, a night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby (Lonnie Chavis) and his best friend, Kevin (Ezra Dewey), when they are abducted on their way home from school....
Jay Pharoah Joins The All Star Virtual Comedy Fundraiser COMICS STAND UP FOR ANTON & MARI
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2021
Saturday Night Live alum, actor and comedian Jay Pharoah will join some of the top names in comedy for the upcoming All Star Zoom Comedy Fundraiser: Comics Stand Up For Anton & Mari, in support of their friends, Emmy-winning commercial producer Anton Maillie and his wife Mari Fuentes and their battl...
Montreal International Dance Festival Announces Artists and Program Schedule
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2020
After months of preparation, Infini D, a non-profit organization, unveil the complete program and the participating artists for the first edition of the Montreal International Dance Festival (FidMtl) which will be held from November 18 to 22, 2020. After several delays and change of programming, all...
VIDEO: Watch Disney Alum Matthew Scott Montgomery on THE MAMA ROSE SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2020
Matthew Scott Montgomery, who TV audiences fondly remember from such Disney Channel hits as 'Sonny With a Chance,' 'So Random!,' 'Shake it Up!' and 'Austin & Ally,' was this week's special guest for another LGBTQ+ Pride edition of New York City-based actor and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller's 'The M...
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