Elijah Kelley
Latest News on Elijah Kelley:
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie (May 16, 2025)
TAKE THE LEAD Musical Gets Developmental Workshop (Feb 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie (May 16, 2025)
TAKE THE LEAD Musical Gets Developmental Workshop (Feb 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
BIO
Elijah Kelley is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known for playing the role of Seaweed in the film Hairspray. He also appeared in films such as 28 Days (2000), Take the Lead (2006), Red Tails (2012), Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013), NBC's live-musical event The Wiz Live! (2015), as Ricky Bell in The New Edition Story (2017), and Star (2017).
Photos
THE WIZ LIVE! -- Television Academy Event at The DGA, Los Angeles, June 1, 2016 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Alan Grier, Shanice Williams, NE-YO, Elijah Kelley -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC)
Date:
06/02/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZ LIVE Reunite for Panel Discussion & Live Musical Performances
THE WIZ LIVE! -- Television Academy Event at The DGA, Los Angeles, June 1, 2016 -- Pictured: (l-r) David Alan Grier, Shanice Williams, NE-YO, Elijah Kelley -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC)
Date:
06/02/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZ LIVE Reunite for Panel Discussion & Live Musical Performances
THE WIZ LIVE! -- Television Academy Event at The DGA, Los Angeles, June 1, 2016 -- Pictured: (l-r) Queen Latifah, NE-YO, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier, Amber Riley, Elijah Kelley -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)
Date:
06/02/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZ LIVE Reunite for Panel Discussion & Live Musical Performances
THE WIZ LIVE! -- Television Academy Event at The DGA, Los Angeles, June 1, 2016 -- Pictured: (l-r) Queen Latifah, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier; Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment; Amber Riley, NE-YO, Elijah Kelley -- (Photo by: Trae Pat
Date:
06/02/2016
From: Photo Flash: Cast of THE WIZ LIVE Reunite for Panel Discussion & Live Musical Performances
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
VIDEO: First Listen - Faarrow Releases 'Shut Up' Track ft. Elijah Kelley & Zac Efron
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-07-11 14:06:12
STAGE TUBE: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Reunites for Performance & Panel Discussion!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-06-02 18:13:25
VIDEO: DANCING WITH THE STARS Recreates HAIRSPRAY's 'You Can't Stop the Beat'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-26 08:14:01
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes at NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Photo Shoot with David Alan Grier, Shanice Williams, NE-YO and Elijah Kelley!
by TV News Desk - 2015-10-13 20:31:36
STAGE TUBE: Shanice Williams Gets Hometown Blessing on Her Way to NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - 2015-09-29 16:40:38
STAGE TUBE: Shanice Williams Chats 'Her First Job' Starring in NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - 2015-09-15 18:03:20
STAGE TUBE: David Alan Grier Talks 'Whole New Vision of the Lion' in New Promo for THE WIZ LIVE!
by Stage Tube - 2015-08-27 21:35:32
VIDEO: Alan Cumming & More Go Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's STRANGE MAGIC
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-09 07:51:52
VIDEO: Meet the Broadway-Studded Cast of STRANGE MAGIC in New Featurette
by Movies News Desk - 2015-01-08 22:17:02
VIDEO: First Look - Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming Lend Voices for Disney's STRANGE MAGIC
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-11-21 13:06:58
TV Exclusive: Upstairs at Sardi's with Hairspray's Adam Shankman
by BWW News Desk - 2007-08-03 16:20:30
News
Proshot vs Film Adaptation - What's the Difference?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 6, 2021
What's the difference between a proshot and a film adaptation? What proshots are coming up? Where can I stream Broadway proshots? What Broadway shows have upcoming film adaptations? Where can I stream Broadway film adaptations? We're answering all of these questions and more!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 6, 2021
What's the difference between a proshot and a film adaptation? What proshots are coming up? Where can I stream Broadway proshots? What Broadway shows have upcoming film adaptations? Where can I stream Broadway film adaptations? We're answering all of these questions and more!
The HISTORY Channel Announces New Doc TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: LEGACY OF COURAGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2021
The HISTORY® Channel announces its new one-hour documentary, “Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage,” executive produced and narrated by “Good Morning America” Anchor, Robin Roberts, premiering on Wednesday, February 10 at 8PM ET/PT.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2021
The HISTORY® Channel announces its new one-hour documentary, “Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage,” executive produced and narrated by “Good Morning America” Anchor, Robin Roberts, premiering on Wednesday, February 10 at 8PM ET/PT.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Sunset Cinema Outside at Taconic High School Featuring NEWSIES, THE WIZ and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) in partnership with the City of Pittsfield have announced family friendly films at their newly established Sunset Cinema Outside at Taconic High School on July 10-11 and July 16-18.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) in partnership with the City of Pittsfield have announced family friendly films at their newly established Sunset Cinema Outside at Taconic High School on July 10-11 and July 16-18.
TALES Returns to BET for Season 2 Featuring an Exclusive, Soon-to-Be-Released Song, BROTHERS by Kanye West
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 14, 2019
BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, 'Brothers,' brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for an unreleased Kanye West song exclusive to the show's soundtrack. Fans can tune-in to BET and MTV channels globally and on VH1's international channels on Tuesday, July 2. BET and the international channels will air the first look at 9:00 PM E.T., with MTV airing in a later timeslot.
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 14, 2019
BET Networks in conjunction with Irv 'Gotti' Lorenzo announce the season two global premiere of hit original series, TALES. The series will make a global return, with a two-hour premiere. The debut episode, 'Brothers,' brings a new and exciting twist for the series, by serving as the launchpad for an unreleased Kanye West song exclusive to the show's soundtrack. Fans can tune-in to BET and MTV channels globally and on VH1's international channels on Tuesday, July 2. BET and the international channels will air the first look at 9:00 PM E.T., with MTV airing in a later timeslot.
Premiere of BET Miniseries THE NEW EDITION STORY Delivers Over 4 Million Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2017
BET's highly anticipated 3-part miniseries, 'THE NEW EDITION STORY', kicked off its first night with record-smashing ratings. The premiere telecast of the special drew 2.5MM viewers P18-49, and 4.2MM total viewers P2+ on BET*.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2017
BET's highly anticipated 3-part miniseries, 'THE NEW EDITION STORY', kicked off its first night with record-smashing ratings. The premiere telecast of the special drew 2.5MM viewers P18-49, and 4.2MM total viewers P2+ on BET*.
ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: African American Music & Stories That Changed America', Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: African American Music & Stories That Changed America', 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016
The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).
Bobby Brown & More to Take the Stage During SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016
CENTRIC today announced Bobby Brown, Anderson .Paak, D.R.A.M., MA$E, Blackstreet, Guy, Doug E. Fresh, Yuna, Eric Benet, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ro James, Wreckx-n-Effect, Candice Boyd, MAJOR., Carl Thomas and Total have been added to the star-studded lineup of performances for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016
CENTRIC today announced Bobby Brown, Anderson .Paak, D.R.A.M., MA$E, Blackstreet, Guy, Doug E. Fresh, Yuna, Eric Benet, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ro James, Wreckx-n-Effect, Candice Boyd, MAJOR., Carl Thomas and Total have been added to the star-studded lineup of performances for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016.
WATCH: Faarrow Releases Music Video for New Single 'Chasing Highs'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2016
'Initially, we were called into the studio to write a song for Rihanna,' explains Siham Hashi, one half of the duo Faarrow with her sister, Iman, of their single 'Chasing Highs
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2016
'Initially, we were called into the studio to write a song for Rihanna,' explains Siham Hashi, one half of the duo Faarrow with her sister, Iman, of their single 'Chasing Highs
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks & More Set for ABC's TAKING THE STAGE
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016
The ABC Television Network celebrates the unveiling of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture with a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word called “Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America.”
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016
The ABC Television Network celebrates the unveiling of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture with a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word called “Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America.”
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