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Insecure focuses on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern day African-American woman through the eyes of Issa Dee, played by Issa Rae. Jay Ellis will play Lawrence, Issa's depressed and unemployed boyfriend, who has been getting his act together for four years. Yvonne Orji is Molly, Issa's best friend. While very successful in her corporate work life, she is very unsuccessful in her love life.

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Video: Jordan Adetunji Releases Video for 'Go' Photo Video: Jordan Adetunji Releases Video for 'Go'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023

Directed by Tyrus Hill, the visual sees Jordan stepping into fifth gear for a care-free joyride in a classic Leyland ST car living life in the fast lane. Produced by J Rick, the track hones in on a blend of math-rock style guitar and hyperpop beats, which are fast becoming staples to Jordan’s sound....


Robyn Nevin, Todd McKenney, and More Join WICKED at the Sydney Lyric Photo Robyn Nevin, Todd McKenney, and More Join WICKED at the Sydney Lyric
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023

On behalf of his co-producers Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone, John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced the talented lead cast in the Broadway Blockbuster musical WICKED, which flies into Australia's Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric from 25 August. ...


Video: Watch the New BARBIE Trailer Featuring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Alexandra Photo Video: Watch the New BARBIE Trailer Featuring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Alexandra Shipp, Kate McKinnon & More
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023

From Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yeste...


Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop Selects New Cohort Photo Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop Selects New Cohort
by Blair Ingenthron - April 01, 2023

Since 2005, more than 100 playwrights have had their work fostered through Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop and more are set to join. This new cohort for the L.A. Writers' Workshop includes six local playwrights who will spend a year researching and writing a new work with the feedback ...


Dua Lipa to Release BARBIE Movie Single This Friday Photo Dua Lipa to Release BARBIE Movie Single This Friday
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

Dua Lipa is set to release 'Dance the Night,' a new single from the upcoming Barbie movie soundtrack, this Friday. The song will be released at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 25. 'Dance the Night' is from 'Barbie: the Album.' Further information on the album has not yet been revealed. Listen to a pre...


Photos: BARBIE Movie World Tour Comes to Seoul Photo Photos: BARBIE Movie World Tour Comes to Seoul
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023

Over the weekend, Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and writer/director Greta Gerwig brought the Barbie World Tour to Seoul. After recent stops in Sydney and Toronto, the tour is also coming to Mexico City, Berlin, and London in the coming week, with its Los Angeles film premiere happening on July 9. ...


Metal Rabbit Announces Cast of THE MISANDRIST, Beginning Performances this May Photo Metal Rabbit Announces Cast of THE MISANDRIST, Beginning Performances this May
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2023

Metal Rabbit productions has announced the cast for the world premiere of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' êêêêê BroadwayWorld; Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which runs at the Arcola Theatre from 10th May – 10th  June 2023....


Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW Photo Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Over the weekend, Joy Ride, which stars Tony nominee Ashley Park and Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. Check out what critics thought of the film's premiere at SXSW ahead of its premiere in theaters now!...


Review Roundup: PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth Opens Off-Broadway Photo Review Roundup: PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2023

Reviews are in for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams tonight!...


Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales: Natasha Yvette Williams Photo Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales: Natasha Yvette Williams
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2023

Natasha Yvette Williams is an actress who has starred in Broadway shows, including 'The Color Purple', 'A Night with Janice Joplin', 'Waitress', 'Chicago', 'Chicken and Biscuits', and 'Porgy and Bess'. Her national credits include 'Waitress', 'Xanadu', 'The Drowsy Chaperone', and 'All Shook Up'. Li...


Photos: Ashley Park, Stephanie & More Attend JOY RIDE Premiere at SXSW Photo Photos: Ashley Park, Stephanie & More Attend JOY RIDE Premiere at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Over the weekend at the Paramount Theater in Austin, Lionsgate held the SXSW premiere event for JOY RIDE, starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. Other cast who joined them on the red carpet include David Denman, Chris Peng, Desmond Chiam, and Rohain Arora. Check out photos...


Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Li Photo Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2023

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy....


Photos: Inside the BARBIE World Premiere in Los Angeles With Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosl Photo Photos: Inside the BARBIE World Premiere in Los Angeles With Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Nicki Minaj & More
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023

The highly-anticipated Barbie movie had its official world premiere in Los Angeles last night! Check out photos from inside the event below, including shots of Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa, Issa Rae, Ava Max, and more....


Lizzo, Charli XCX, Ryan Gosling & More Join BARBIE Movie Soundtrack Photo Lizzo, Charli XCX, Ryan Gosling & More Join BARBIE Movie Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023

Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, Lizzo, Ice Spice, FIFTY FIFTY, Charli XCX, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Karol G, Kali, Ava Max, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi, Dominic Fike, HAIM, Khalid, and more will join Dua Lipa on the BARBIE movie soundtrack....


Country Songstress Ashley Anne Releases New Single 'Get Well Soon' Photo Country Songstress Ashley Anne Releases New Single 'Get Well Soon'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

Rising songstress Ashley Anne has released her viral single 'Get Well Soon,' available everywhere now....


Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Donmar Warehouse Photo Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Donmar Warehouse
by Gary Naylor - April 14, 2023

Fine performances and a good helping of laughs, but the violence throws a wet blanket over the fun...


Jordan Adetunji Releases Hyperpop and Jersey Club Fused Single 'You & I' Photo Jordan Adetunji Releases Hyperpop and Jersey Club Fused Single 'You & I'
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023

Jordan Adetunji is an artist breaking all the rules. After releasing a string of forward-thinking rap tracks including ‘WOKEUP!’ and ‘Insecure (Love Yourself), the genre bending artist with reference points ranging from rap and R&B through to post-punk and hyperpop has rapidly been making a name for...


Photos: First Look At The U.S. Premiere Of YAACOBI & LEIDENTAL At The Odyssey Theatr Photo Photos: First Look At The U.S. Premiere Of YAACOBI & LEIDENTAL At The Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2023

First look photos! Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the U.S. premiere of Yaacobi & Leidental, a funny, provocative romp with music written by Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin featuring songs by Alex Kagan, opened over the weekend in Los Angeles. Tel Aviv-based director Yonatan Esterkin helms a new t...


Review: SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL At Keegan Theatre Photo Review: SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL At Keegan Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - June 22, 2023

Keegan Theatre’s SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL is bright and exuberant. It’s a production full of heart and hope. The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical is ambitious for the company – and the tiny stage. The company delivers. The twelve cast members and the six-person band fill the space with music a...


Review: LYDIA AND THE TROLL at The Seattle Rep Photo Review: LYDIA AND THE TROLL at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - May 11, 2023

He’s a Seattle favorite. He inspires magic and wonder and just brings a smile to the faces of those who see him. No, I’m not talking about Justin Huertas, composer of the locally (and beyond) renowned musical “Lizard Boy” (about to make its Off-Broadway premiere in NYC, by the way), although I might...


Interview Part 2: NICOLAS REVELES OF SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PRODUCTION OF GHOSTS at The Ba Photo Interview Part 2: NICOLAS REVELES OF SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PRODUCTION OF GHOSTS at The Balboa Theatre
by Ron Bierman - March 06, 2023

GHOSTS, an opera Nicolas Reveles completed shortly before his recent death, premieres on Friday, April 14. He was visibly ill when I interviewed him in January, but excited and enthusiastic about the coming production. Part 1 of my interview described how the new opera came to be written. This concl...


Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the New JOY RIDE Trailer Photo Video: Watch Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu in the New JOY RIDE Trailer
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Wa...


Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse Photo Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - March 10, 2023

The Pasadena Playhouse has drawn the curtain on its 2023 Sondheim Celebration with a lush and poignant rendering of SUNDAY. Directed by Sarna Lapine, the production is a west coast remount of her 2017 Broadway revival with an entirely new cast, but with the same technical team....


Candiace Dillard Bassett Adds New Tour Dates to 'Deep Space' Tour Photo Candiace Dillard Bassett Adds New Tour Dates to 'Deep Space' Tour
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

The second leg of the Deep Space Tour will kick off in Boston on March 17th, before journeying to Pomona, CA, for shows on April 14th and 15th. CANDIACE will then perform at The Fillmore in Washington, D.C., on June 10th, followed by performances at City Winery venues across St. Louis, Chicago, Nash...


Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW Photo Review Roundup: JOY RIDE Starring Ashley Park & Stephanie Hsu Premieres at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

Over the weekend, Joy Ride, which stars Tony nominee Ashley Park and Oscar nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. Check out what critics thought of the film's premiere at SXSW ahead of its premiere in theaters now!...






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