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John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. ...
Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2023
Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose....
Directors Phylicia Rashad and Jess McLeod Join Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 16, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes renowned directors Phylicia Rashad and Jess McLeod to their highly anticipated 2023/24 season. Get the latest updates and insights into the exciting additions to this acclaimed theater company's lineup....
75th Emmy Awards Will Air Monday, January 15 on FOX
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2023
The Television Academy and FOX have announced that the telecast of the 75th Emmy Awards will air on Monday, January 15, 2024....
Phylicia Rashad Will Voice The Giant in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2022
Signature Theatre has announced that two-time Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will give voice to The Giant in its upcoming production of the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. ...
Phylicia Rashad Announced as Dean of Howard University's Reestablished College of Fine Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021
Howard University has announced the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s ...
93RD OSCARS Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021
Rob Paine has been associated with the Oscars telecast for more than 20 years and returns as supervising producer....
Mabou Mines Announces New Members on the Eve of its 51st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2021
Mabou Mines today has announced a group of multidisciplinary artists whose work affirms the company’s 51-year history of collaboration and experimentation. Co-Artistic Directors Karen Kandel, Sharon Ann Fogarty, Mallory Catlett, and Carl Hancock Rux welcome new Associate Artists and members in...
Carrie Mae Weems and THE OFFICE Present RESIST COVID/TAKE 6!
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2020
MacArthur Fellowship-winning artist Carrie Mae Weems and producer THE OFFICE performing arts + film aim to scale up Weems' Resist COVID/Take 6! public service campaign across New York City and throughout the U.S. ...
New Orleans Ballet Association to Present The 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENING OF STARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2020
Celebrating 50 years of 'Bringing Dance to Life' in New Orleans, the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) continues its golden anniversary year with a glittering, star-studded 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater....
Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019
by Walter McBride - January 02, 2020
2019 has come and gone, and we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year....
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Explains the Plot of CATS to Colbert on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019
Jennifer Hudson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote her film, Cats, which is out in theaters today!...
EMMY and GRAMMY Award-Winning Producer Rikki Hughes will Executive Produce 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2019
Strategic Heights Media has been named the public relations agency of record for Rikki Hughes's entertainment production company, Magic Lemonade. Hughes is a veteran EMMY® and GRAMMY® Award-winning film producer of comedy specials, award and television shows, and independent features. She has secu...
A Cappella Group Naturally 7 Brings their 'Vocal Play' to The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Sarah Hookey - August 15, 2019
After appearing on CBS' a?oeWorld's Besta?? this season, Naturally 7 returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, September 15 at7:30 pm, with their 20th anniversary tour, part of Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity....
A Capella Superstars Naturally 7 Announced At The Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2019
Acclaimed a capella group Naturally 7 brings its harmonious sounds to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, September 20 at 8 p.m....
Anthony Anderson, T.I., Tiny, Luke James, La La Anthony & More Join VH1's 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019
VH1 today announced Grammy Award®-winning, multi-platinum recording artists and TV personalities T.I., Tameka 'Tiny' Harris, and Monica, along with Grammy Award®-nominee Luke James will all appear on its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom” premiering on Monday, May 6th at 10PM...
Ashanti, Ciara & H.E.R. To Honor Moms at VH1's 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom'
by Tori Hartshorn - April 18, 2019
VH1 today announced its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom” will premiere on Monday, May 6th at 10PM ET/PT. Grammy Award®-winning artists Ashanti and MTV Push Artist H.E.R. will perform and pay tribute to their mothers who have shaped their success. Ciara, on behalf of #Se...
Clarence Avant To Be Honored With The GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019
The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY® Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at The Beverly Hilton, the evening preceding the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® hono...
All-Star Lineup Featured In Sold-Out A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2018
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Carnegie Hall Announces All-Star Lineup For A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2018
Carnegie Hall today announced additional guest artists for A Night of Inspiration, an evening of uplifting music on Saturday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Under the direction of acclaimed producer, composer, and music director Ray Chew and co-produced with his wife ...
M Resort Spa Casino Concludes Concert Series With Final Three Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018
M Resort Spa Casino will wrap up its concert series with its final three concerts of the year. In October, multi-platinum recording artist and international superstar, Martin Nievera will take the M Pavillion stage alongside GRAMMY-winner Patti Austin for a live performance fans won't want to miss....
BET Networks to Broadcast Live, Commercial-Free Coverage of Aretha Franklin's Funeral Service
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018
From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasti...
Phylicia Rashad To Receive William Shakespeare Award For Classical Theatre; Laura Benanti to Perform
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2018
To acknowledge her outstanding contribution to classical theatre in America, Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present Tony-Award winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad with the prestigious William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award)....
Queen Latifah to Host 2018 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2018
BET Networks and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM) are thrilled to announce Academy Award(R) nominated actress, world-renowned rapper, songstress, and producer Queen Latifah as the host of the 2018 'BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)' Awards. The Newark, New Jersey native will return to her hometown as this year's host on S...
PromaxBDA To Honor Debra Lee, BET Networks Chairman & CEO Emeritus With 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018
PromaxBDA, the leading global association for entertainment marketing, promotion and design professionals, announced today that acclaimed BET Networks Chairman and CEO Emeritus, Debra L. Lee will be the recipient of the 2018 PromaxBDA Lifetime Achievement Award. Lee will be presented with the Award...
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