Carra Patterson

Epic Theatre Ensemble: Empowering Young People to Use Their Voice Through Performance For Social Change

Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue.

Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts & More Join George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN Biopic on Netflix

Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, CCH Pounder, Bill Irwin, Gus Halper, Johnny Ramey, and Carra Patterson will join the previously announced Audra McDonald, Chris Rock, Colman Domingo, and Glynn Turman in the new biopic based on the life of activist Bayard Rustin.

VIDEO: Trailer for New Disney Plus Series TURNER & HOOCH!

“Turner & Hooch” stars Josh Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film of the same name.

TURNER & HOOCH on Disney Plus Sets Leading Cast

The upcoming Disney Plus series adaptation of 'Turner & Hooch' has set its leading cast. 

AMERICAN PIE's Jason Biggs Talks THE SUBJECT On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

Tom Needham's very special guest on THE SOUNDS OF FILM this week is actor Jason Biggs, star of the new film, THE SUBJECT. Jason Biggs is well known for his roles in the AMERICAN PIE movies, SAVING SILVERMAN, Woody Allen's SOMETHING ELSE, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and Broadway's THE GRADUATE.

Finalists Announced for the 2020 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO Short Film Competition

HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 23rd annual HBO Short Film Competition.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: JITNEY by August Wilson

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of August Wilson. Today's play, Jitney.

H. Michael Croner Will Star in Fox Comedy Pilot PATTY'S AUTO

Variety reports that H. Michael Croner has joined Fox's multi-cam comedy pilot “Patty's Auto.'

Playwright Lynn Nottage and Actor Jessica Frances Dukes Discuss their New Play BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

Two time Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, best known for Ruined and Tony-winning play Sweat, and actor Jessica Frances Dukes, who stars in Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning. The duo discussed their new play "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," how things have and haven't changed for black actors since the early days of Hollywood, their inspiration for the story and character and more.

Photo Flash: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Celebrates Opening Night

The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!

VIDEO: Trailer for New Disney Plus Series TURNER & HOOCH!

“Turner & Hooch” stars Josh Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film of the same name.

Only one of the ten plays in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's masterful The American Century Cycle has never been seen on Broadway - until now. JITNEY is now in previews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) for a Thursday, January 19 opening night. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Roundabout Underground world-premiere production of Little Children Dream of God, a new play by Jeff Augustin, directed byGiovanna Sardelli, and featuring Gilbert Cruz (Manuel), CarlHendrick Louis (Toussaint and Man), Maurice Jones (Joel), Chris Myers (Vishal), Deirdre O'Connell (Carolyn), Carra Patterson (Sula) and Crystal Lucas-Perry (Madison). Click below to go behind the scenes with the playwright and more!

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season continues with the opening of LUCK OF THE IRISH, a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and featuring Marsha Stephanie Blake, Eisa Davis, Dashiell Eaves, Frank Harts, Robert Hogan, Jenny O'Hara, Carra Patterson, Amanda Quaid and Victor Williams, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home atop the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below!

WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to chat with the cast and creative team at the opening night party. Click below to check out the full interviews!

WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!

Cynthia Nixon, who is currently appearing as ‘Vivian Bearing' in the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of WIT, was a guest on ABC's 'Live with Kelly!' this morning.

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. WIT features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chiké Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). The company met the press on Tuesday, Decmber 13 and BroadwayBeat was on hand for interviews with Cynthia Nixona and Lynn Meadow. Click below to check it out!