Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle and Lizzo Named Most Influential African Americans
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019 The Root today announced the annual Root 100 and topping the list are Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle, and Lizzo....
Ali Stroker, Jeremy O. Harris & More Included on Time's 100 Next List
by Nicole Rosky - November 13, 2019 Time has just released its 2019 100 Next list, consisting of artists, leaders, advocates, innovators and phenoms on the rise. Included in this year's list is 2019 Tony winner and star of Oklahoma!, Ali Stroker, Broadway veteran Beanie Feldstein, Pose star MJ Rodriguez, and playwright Jeremy O. Harri...
VIDEO: Billy Porter Returns with A Follow-Up Message to America
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020 Broadway and television star, Billy Porter, returned to social media today to follow-up on his moving remarks from last month....
Sebastian Chacon Will Star on DAISY JONES & THE SIX
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2020 Deadline reports that Sebastian Chacon has joined the upcoming Amazon musical drama series 'Daisy Jones & The Six.'...
Billy Porter to Receive NAB Show New York Impact Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019 Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright Billy Porter will receive the NAB Show New York Impact Award on Thursday, October 17. NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith will present the award at NAB Show New York, held October 16-17 at the Javits Convention Cent...
VIDEO: Billy Porter Returns with A Follow-Up Message to America
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020 Broadway and television star, Billy Porter, returned to social media today to follow-up on his moving remarks from last month....
BALLROOM HAS SOMETHING TO SAY Featuring Jason A. Rodriguez & Pony Zion Announced At Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2019 As part of its Open Spectrum community dialogue series, New York Live Arts presents Ballroom Has Something to Say--curated by activist, leader in the LGBTQ and House I Ballroom communities, and adviser to FX's Pose, Michael Roberson. On Sunday November 10 starting at 2:30 pm, the event kicks off wit...
VIDEO: SF Ballet Creates a 'Chain Letter' Dance Performance
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2020 In Sequentia, a choreographic chain letter, ten SF Ballet dancers connect through movement....
LGBTQ+ on TV: POSE
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 Happy Pride Month! During the month of June, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you a look back on LGBTQ+ representation in television....
VIDEO: George Salazar and MJ Rodriguez Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020 On Sunday, George Salazar welcomed 'Pose' star MJ Rodriguez to 'Sundays on the Couch with George' ...
Beanie Feldstein, the Cast of POSE, & More to Appear During Virtual GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2020 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, July 30 in place of the original ceremonies planned for earlier this year....
Sunny Showtunes: 'Whistle A Happy Tune' with THE KING AND I
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2020 We here at BroadwayWorld know that sometimes social-distancing can get you down. With the theatre industry at a standstill, many of us are craving some trademark musical theatre merriment to keep our spirits up while keeping ourselves and others safe....
Broadway Catch Up: June 26 - Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Dame Judi Dench, and More!
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2020 While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Dame Judi Dench, and more!...
Wake Up With BWW 6/26: New Opening Dates For AMERICAN BUFFALO and THE MINUTES, and More!
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2020 Today's top stories: new opening dates have been announced for American Buffalo and The Minutes!...
POSE's Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Steven Canals, and Dominique Jackson Speak Out Against J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Tweets
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2020 Cast members from the television show Pose are speaking out against J.K. Rowling's transphobic Twitter comments....
Billy Porter Owes His POSE Emmy to Janet Mock
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2019 Billy Porter recently made history as the first openly gay black man to win the Emmy for Leading Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Pray Tell on FX's Pose. Porter opens up to Variety about how he owes his Emmy to Janet Mock, a writer, director, and producer on the show....
POSE's Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Steven Canals, and Dominique Jackson Speak Out Against J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Tweets
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2020 Cast members from the television show Pose are speaking out against J.K. Rowling's transphobic Twitter comments....
Ben Platt, Theo Germaine, & More Join GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 29, 2020 GLAAD announced additional stars of the stage and screen that will be joining the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards virtual ceremony....
Wake Up With BWW 6/29: SIX Will Come to Drive-In Venues, and More!
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2020 Today's top stories: Six will be performed in drive-in venues in the U.K., a new trailer has dropped for Hamilton on Disney+, and more!...
Ryan Murphy To Be Honored With The Vito Russo Award At The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Hilton Midtown in Ne...
VIDEO: Watch RECAP REALNESS From This Week's POSE!
by Sarah Leiber - October 14, 2019 Season 2 of Pose flashes forward in time to 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a feve...
BILLY PORTER to Narrate HBO Max Docuseries EQUAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 22, 2020 HBO Max has announced Emmy®, Tony® and Grammy®-winner Billy Porter (Pose, American Horror Story: Apocalypse) as narrator for EQUAL....
VIDEO: Billy Porter Gives Moving Speech Following Emmy Win For POSE
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2019 Last night, Billy Porter won the 2019 Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on the hit FX drama series Pose. Porter made history as the first openly gay black man to win the award....
Beanie Feldstein, the Cast of POSE, & More to Appear During Virtual GLAAD Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2020 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, July 30 in place of the original ceremonies planned for earlier this year....
Billy Porter Reacts to Dwyane Wade's Son Zion's Nails & Billy Dee Williams' Gender Fluidity
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2019 a?oeExtra'sa?? Billy Bush sat down with Porter, who weighed in on the latest headlines and opened up about his career.... |