Chris Gardner

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

LIVING AND BREATHING by Mando Alvarado to be Streamed by Play-PerView

Play-PerView has announced the next streamed event with net proceeds benefitting RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services). On Saturday, July 10th at 7:00pm EST (on demand through July 14), Play-PerView will stream a LIVE performance of Living and Breathing by Mando Alvarado (“Vida,” “Greenleaf”).

Evelyn Rubio Completes Fourth Studio Duet In 2020

The ever popular effervescent bi-lingual vocalist sax player Ms. Evelyn Rubio (Crossing Borders) closes out 2020 in the studio with Mr. Vincent Powell on his new release 'A Sunny Holiday'. 

New Federal Theatre Sets 2020 Poetry Jam This Month

On September 21 and 28 at 7:00 PM, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present '2020 Poetry Jam: She Speaks, He Speaks, We Speak, Generations Speak.' 

Photo Flash:  IAMA Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere of MAMA METAL

A love letter to those who shape our lives, hold us together and break our hearts. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Mama Metal, a joyfully irreverent black comedy by 2017 Humanitas Play LA award-winner Sigrid Gilmer that entwines issues of identity with pop culture icons to tell a truly unique mother-daughter story. Deena Selenow directs for a May 23 opening atAtwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue through June 23. Low-priced previews begin May 17.

MAMA METAL Set for Run at IAMA Theatre Company

A love letter to those who shape our lives, hold us together and break our hearts. IAMA Theatre Company presents theworld premiere of Mama Metal, a joyfully irreverent black comedy by 2017 Humanitas Play LA award-winner Sigrid Gilmer that entwines issues of identity with pop culture icons to tell a truly unique mother-daughter story. Deena Selenow directs for a May 23 opening atAtwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue through June 23. Low-priced previews begin May 17.

VIDEO: Will Smith Makes a Surprise Appearance Performing at Coachella Alongside Son Jaden

Will Smith is back on stage! The rapper-turned-actor returned to the stage at Coachella, where he made a surprise appearance performing alongside his son Jaden Smith.

THE FAVOURITE, SCHITT'S CREEK Among Nominees for the GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards live from the Sundance Film Festival. The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta Air Lines, Gilead, and Ketel One Family-Made Vodka.

Ammunition Theatre Company Extends Revival Of THE TRAGEDY: A COMEDY - Two Performances Left!

The acclaimed Ammunition Theatre Company has announced an extension of their wildly successful production by playwright D.G. Watson, THE TRAGEDY: A COMEDY. With notable director Ahmed Best. The unique comedy will continue their once a month performance (on Thursdays), atTHE PICO- 10508 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064. The last two performances will be July 19 and August 9, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at: www.ammotheatre.com

CHESS Enters Final Two Weeks at the Coliseum

The epic musical love story CHESS starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim Howar asFreddie, Cassidy Janson as Florence and Phillip Browne as Molokov has just two weeks remaining of its limited West End season which must end on 2 June 2018.

BWW TV: Amelia Lily To Reprise 'Princess Fiona' in SHREK THE MUSICAL UK Tour

SHREK THE MUSICAL today announces full casting for the major nationwide tour, with Amelia Lilyjoining the cast as 'Princess Fiona' from April 2018. As previously announced, Call the Midwife star Laura Main will also play 'Princess Fiona' at selected venues, sharing the role with Amelia while she continues filming on the current BBC series.

In London, the cast of JERSEY BOYS is led by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli, Matthew Wycliffe as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Eugene McCoy as Nick Massi. Jon Lee plays the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. The cast also includes Carl Au, Charlie Bull, Mark Carroll, Michael Conway, Chris Gardner, Lucinda Gill, Lauren Hall, Trina Hill, Mark Isherwood, Paul Iveson, Stuart Milligan, Tom Oakley, Jake Samuels, Jo Servi, Wayne Smith, Ben Wheeler and Rachael Wooding. THe show just celebrated 1500 performances, and you can go behind the scenes of the celebration below!