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Coming soon to Adult Swim, Black Jesus is a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy that finds Jesus living in present-day Compton, Calif., on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.

From Executive Producers Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks) and Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) and Executive Producers Norman Aladjem, John Bravakis, Meghann Collins Robertson, and Robert Wise



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NJPAC Presents a Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show Featuring Michael Blackson, John Wi Photo NJPAC Presents a Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show Featuring Michael Blackson, John Witherspoon and Luenell
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2018

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show featuring stand-up talent Michael Blackson, John Witherspoon and Luenell; hosted by Nephew Tommy on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 8:00 P.M....


GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Premieres Tonight In Sydney Photo GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Premieres Tonight In Sydney
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2022

International hit musical Girl from the North Country, by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, will have its Australian premiere tonight at the newly re-opened Theatre Royal Sydney. ...


Casting Announced For THE MELTING POT at Finborough Theatre Photo Casting Announced For THE MELTING POT at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 13, 2017

In a rediscovery commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 3 December 2017. The classic story of a young Russian immigrant fighting to uphold his dream of a new life ...


Full Cast Announced For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN At The Kiln Theatre Photo Full Cast Announced For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN At The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2021

With NW Trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams currently playing its final week, Kiln Theatre Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company for Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden – joining the previously announced Clare Perkins in the title role are...


Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Summer Season Featuring Beth Leavel, Telly Le Photo Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Summer Season Featuring Beth Leavel, Telly Leung, Betty Buckley & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2021

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the 2021 summer season, which will be held in a hybrid format — both online and in-person. Support for artists, a welcoming environment for imaginative discovery and celebration, and the safety of our community are at the forefront of this #ONeillSumme...


Review Roundup: SATURDAY CHURCH Opens At New York Theatre Workshop Photo Review Roundup: SATURDAY CHURCH Opens At New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025

The world-premiere of “Saturday Church” opens at New York Theatre Workshop — discover what critics are saying about its gospel-to-pop score, bold visuals and queer sanctuary story.

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Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT Will Open at The Shed in 2024 Photo Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT Will Open at The Shed in 2024
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2023

An exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of Lucy Prebble's The  Effect is coming to The Shed next year! Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!...


Campo Santo's Encore Engagement Of OTTO FRANK, Created And Performed By Roger Guenveu Photo Campo Santo's Encore Engagement Of OTTO FRANK, Created And Performed By Roger Guenveur Smith
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2022

The Magic Theatre’s first Home Resident Company- Campo Santo is honored to announce a return encore engagement of the premiere run of OTTO FRANK, a new performance piece created and performed by incomparable star of film, television, and stage Roger Guenveur Smith.   ...


Original Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Shortlisted Scripts For The Originals Photo Original Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Shortlisted Scripts For The Originals Playwriting Award 2022
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2022

Original Theatre Company today announces the all-star cast for the script-in-hand performances from the three shortlisted plays for the Originals Playwriting Award....


Interview: Director Jeff Liu of PARANORMAL INSIDE at East West Players Photo Interview: Director Jeff Liu of PARANORMAL INSIDE at East West Players
by Shari Barrett - October 05, 2025

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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Come To Melbourne in April 2022 Photo GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Come To Melbourne in April 2022
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2021

Producers GWB Entertainment and Damien Hewitt today announced that the hit musical Girl from the North Country, by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, will open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne on Friday 29 April for a limited season....


Berkeley Rep Announces 2019 Summer Lab Series Photo Berkeley Rep Announces 2019 Summer Lab Series
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2019

The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work announced the 20 projects selected for its 2019 Summer Residency Lab. Chosen from over 620 submissions, these projects represent an expansive array of voices and theatrical forms and bring an innovative spirit to th...


TV One Celebrates the Holidays With Two Movie World Premieres This December Photo TV One Celebrates the Holidays With Two Movie World Premieres This December
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2017

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Review: Douglas Lyons' CHICKEN & BISCUITS at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Photo Review: Douglas Lyons' CHICKEN & BISCUITS at the Asolo Repertory Theatre
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Review Roundup: SATURDAY CHURCH Opens At New York Theatre Workshop Photo Review Roundup: SATURDAY CHURCH Opens At New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025

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by Stephi Wild - November 27, 2019

With Anupama Chandrasekhar's When the Crows Visit playing its final week and Mike Bartlett's Snowflake in rehearsals, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces the full cast for her production of the UK première of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over. Joining the previously ann...


BET's MAN CAVE Adds Grammy Winner Tank & More to Cast Photo BET's MAN CAVE Adds Grammy Winner Tank & More to Cast
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2018

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NJPAC Presents a Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show Featuring Michael Blackson, John Wi Photo NJPAC Presents a Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show Featuring Michael Blackson, John Witherspoon and Luenell
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show featuring stand-up talent Michael Blackson, John Witherspoon and Luenell; hosted by Nephew Tommy today, February 14, 2019 at 8:00 P.M....


Vibrant Festival Returns For its Tenth Year Photo Vibrant Festival Returns For its Tenth Year
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2018

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Full Company Confirmed for Zadie Smith's THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at BAM Photo Full Company Confirmed for Zadie Smith's THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2023

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Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Return Of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Photo Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Return Of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2022

Kiln Theatre  has announced the full cast for the return of Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham....


THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Extends at the Kiln Theatre and Sets New York Premiere Photo THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Extends at the Kiln Theatre and Sets New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2022

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Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Summer Season Featuring Beth Leavel, Telly Le Photo Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Summer Season Featuring Beth Leavel, Telly Leung, Betty Buckley & More
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by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2018

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Clare Perkins, Marcus Adolphy & More to Star in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN North American Photo Clare Perkins, Marcus Adolphy & More to Star in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN North American Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2023

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced the cast and creative team of The Wife of Willesden. See how to purchase tickets! ...






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