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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More Photo BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023

WE tv, AMC Networks’ destination for compelling unscripted television, announced new unscripted series, Bold & Bougie. From Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment, the series will feature personalities Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster, Gocha Hawkins, Princess Banton-Lofters and Crystal Smith....


R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Photo R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024

Author R.A.W. has announced the release of his book The Next President of the United States: A Common Sense Approach to Fixing America. Learn more here!...


Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre Photo Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 28, 2023

Katie Mitchell's climate change wake-up call is a cold, hard slap in the face...


Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios Photo Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - November 01, 2024

When we talk about slavery, our minds immediately land to the olden days of colonies and plantations; perhaps we think of the much discussed reparations provided to the victims or their descendants, or we draw back to those tedious corporate trainings that address a problem that seemingly doesn't be...


Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre Photo Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - December 03, 2024

Now at its second run and presented in an updated version, Cutting the Tightrope puts together a list of brilliant playwrights (Hassan Abdulrazzak, Mojisola Adebayo, Phil Arditti, Sonali Bhattacharyya, Nina Bowers, Roxy Cook, Ed Edwards, Afsaneh Gray, Dawn King, Ahmed Masoud, Joel Samuels, Sami Abu ...


BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education Photo BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education
by Elizabeth James - February 17, 2022

Florida Rep Education's Conservatory production of LORD OF THE FLIES is a new and reimagined take on the well-known story. ...


BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George Photo BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George
by Alric Davis - November 29, 2021

The A.D. Players shows many walks of life with their poignant production of The Christmas Shoes!...


Daydreamer Theatre To Present CABARET At The Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival Photo Daydreamer Theatre To Present CABARET At The Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

Daydreamer Theatre will present its production of 'Cabaret' at the upcoming Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival. The celebrated musical will run from June 9 through June 16 at The Towne Hub in American Fork....


Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater Photo Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022

In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years, due August 20 on New West Records, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith ...


Review Roundup: Star-Studded TWELFTH NIGHT Opens at Shakespeare in the Park Photo Review Roundup: Star-Studded TWELFTH NIGHT Opens at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially repoened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Read reviews for this star-studded production! ...


Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Minnie Driver, @sohoplace Photo Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Minnie Driver, @sohoplace
by Franco Milazzo - October 22, 2025

If you’re anything like me — a man of taste, decency, and a healthy suspicion of anything that smells of group therapy — you approach a one-person play about depression with the same enthusiasm you’d reserve for an unexpected colonoscopy. The title, Every Brilliant Thing, only amplified my well-fed ...


Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morg Photo Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morgan on Exploring Neurodiversity in SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE POISON WOOD
by Guest Author - January 31, 2024

Sherlock Holmes is arguably one of the world's most famous and beloved characters in literature and in our new musical, which updates the action to contemporary climate-crisis afflicted London, his neurodiversity is brought electrically to the fore. ...


PEACE ON YOUR WINGS Returns to the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in August Photo PEACE ON YOUR WINGS Returns to the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in August
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

Honolulu youth theater company Ohana Arts and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) will premiere the revival production of Ohana Arts’ signature musical Peace On Your Wings on August 5-6 at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo, downtown L.A., the epicenter of Japanese and Japanes...


TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me' Photo TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

Rising NYC-Based Singer/Songwriter TANSU shares new single 'Got 2 Me' out now via Little Planet Records. The song is a simmering ballad on which TANSU allows her resplendent, powerhouse voice to shine at its fullest potential –  it's a showstopping piece of soul-pop. ...


Review: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Performs in the California Festival at The R Photo Review: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Performs in the California Festival at The Rady Shell
by Ron Bierman - November 15, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN THE CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL at The Rady Shell?...


Alt/Post-Hardcore Band Watersdeep To Release Single 'Sweet Dreams Of Self Deprivation Photo Alt/Post-Hardcore Band Watersdeep To Release Single 'Sweet Dreams Of Self Deprivation' Off New EP, July 28
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2023

Emo/post-hardcore group Watersdeep is back with their latest single, 'Sweet Dreams of Self Deprivation,', set for release on July 28th. The track is a highlight from their EP, Fading Lights, available for streaming on the same day. ...


The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album Photo The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022

UK alternative rock band The Subways are back with a new single titled 'You Kill My Cool,' which will appear on the trio's upcoming album. THE SUBWAYS remain one of the most exciting live bands on the current touring circuit, thrilling crowds with their explosive rock sound and wild stage performanc...


Needs More Work Productions Presents Climate Activism In The Groundbreaking Show TOMO Photo Needs More Work Productions Presents Climate Activism In The Groundbreaking Show TOMORROW
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2023

Join Needs More Work Productions for the premiere of 'Tomorrow,' a collection of short plays exploring climate justice. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking show!...


New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March Photo New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2025

A public workshop presentation will be held for the brand-new musical, BLISS in March at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells. Learn more about the upcoming presentation here!...


Tonya Pinkins to Join in Conversation With Warrington Hudlin Photo Tonya Pinkins to Join in Conversation With Warrington Hudlin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

Red Pill Movie was written, produced, directed and starred Tonya Pinkins. On April 1st, a Metaverse premiere screening of the movie will take place at 8:00pm EST....


HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Mo Photo HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

The HBO Original documentary AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Marc Levin (HBO's “Stockton on My Mind,” “One Nation Under Stress”) and executive produced by Katie Couric, debuts TUESDAY, APRIL 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream ...


Maria Chiara Argirò Announces New Album 'Forest City' Photo Maria Chiara Argirò Announces New Album 'Forest City'
by Michael Major - March 02, 2022

Forest City was recorded and self-produced between her bedroom and her studio with the help of her collaborators and electronic producers, In a Sleeping Mood and mixing engineer Alex Killpartrick. For the first time, she sings with her airy, otherworldly vocals on “Blossom” and “Clouds,' resembling ...


VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022

SHOWTIME delves inside the bloodiest prison rebellion in U.S. history with Attica, a feature-length documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till) and co-director Traci A. Curry. the documentary features original interviews with former inmates, fam...


Anton S. Sommer Releases New Political Thriller MODERN TIMES – DOUBLE FUTURE Photo Anton S. Sommer Releases New Political Thriller MODERN TIMES – DOUBLE FUTURE
by Blair Ingenthron - November 09, 2024

Author Anton S. Sommer has released his latest novel, Modern Times - Double Future, a gripping political thriller set against the backdrop of a not-so-distant future....


Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morg Photo Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morgan on Exploring Neurodiversity in SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE POISON WOOD
by Guest Author - January 31, 2024

Sherlock Holmes is arguably one of the world's most famous and beloved characters in literature and in our new musical, which updates the action to contemporary climate-crisis afflicted London, his neurodiversity is brought electrically to the fore. ...






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