Joy Bryant

OAKWOOD 2025: UN/NAMED to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Oakwood 2025: Un/NAMED, 6 Short Plays by North Carolina Playwrights, directed by Hayley Philippart. Learn more!

OdysseyStage to Present World Premiere Of SHINSEI (rebirth) By Judy M. Dove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

In a significant milestone for North Carolina's theatre scene, OdysseyStage will present the world premiere of Shinsei (rebirth) by award-winning NC playwright Judy M. Dove. Shinsei explores profound themes of life, death, war, tradition, and destiny. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Switchyard Theatre Company Presents PRESENT LAUGHTER Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023

Switchyard Theatre Company's second season in the Triangle continues with a diversity-infused twist on a traditional British farce. Noel Coward's 1939 comedy Present Laughter follows egocentric actor Garry Essendine, his quirky entourage and his unhinged followers, through a series of crises as he prepares for a world tour and confronts the reality of impending middle age.

Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY to Return to OWN in October
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022

The romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” starring Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons, will air following “Queen Sugar,” now in its final season, making for a Tuesday night of two great television dramas. The first season of “Cherish the Day” ranked #1 in its time period across all of cable with Black women, households, and total viewers.

OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE DAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 5, 2021

Terri J. Vaughn will recur as Anastasia, Ellis’ (series star Henry Simmons) soon-to-be ex-wife and the mother of their children.

Political And Media Figures Zoom Together To Celebrate A Buzzy New Political Play At Baltimore Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2021

Actress Joy Bryant, Broadway journo Imogen Lloyd Webber, Broadway press legend Irene Gandy, CBS News commentator Jamal Simmons, and Michel Martin of NPR and PBS fame, joined journalist turned playwright, Keli Goff and others for a virtual opening night screening and zoom toast to celebrate the launch of Goff's play, The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls at Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) where it will be streamed through April 18th.

ABC Announces Fall Scripted Drama Series Premiere Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2020

Today, ABC announced premiere dates for its scripted drama series slate, rounding out the network’s fall schedule. Dates for unscripted and comedy series were previously announced.

RATINGS: ABC's FOR LIFE Season Finale Marks the Series' Largest Audience in 2 Months
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020

The season finale of “For Life” grew over the prior week by 17% in Total Viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.5 million) to mark the series' most-watched telecast in 2 months, and by 13% among Adults 18-49 (0.9/5 vs. 0.8/4) to score its highest-rated telecast in 4 weeks – since 3/10/20 and 4/14/20, respectively.

VIDEO: Aaron Gets His Case File on FOR LIFE on ABC
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 27, 2020

After Aaron (Nicholas Pinnock) put in extra effort to help a fellow inmate, the inmate's brother -- a police officer -- made a photocopy of Aaron's case file and left it with Marie (Joy Bryant). Aaron had mentioned that it would potentially help prove his innocence, and after getting stonewalled by the DA's office, he's overjoyed to have it in his possession.

Photo Flash: SLAVE PLAY Creator Jeremy O. Harris Hosts 'Black Out'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019

Yesterday evening in New York City, Broadway's SLAVE PLAY and its creator, playwright Jeremy O. Harris hosted BLACK OUT during the show's previews. BLACK OUT dedicated the 804 seats of 45th Street's Golden Theatre to an audience of black identified artists, writers, activists, creatives, and students in celebration of the critically-acclaimed, Robert O'Hara directed play and in recognition of Broadway's rich, diverse, and fraught history with black work. The event was followed by a Talk Forward moderated by VULTURE Staff Writer Hunter Harris and Author Casey Gerald, during which playwright Jeremy O. Harris discussed the work, buzz, and questions around this play - as well as Broadway's history of work created by black artists.

BALLERS is Available for Digital Download This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 23, 2018

Dwayne Johnson is back as Spencer Strasmore in one of HBO®'s highest rated comedies, Ballers®: The Complete Fourth Season, available for Digital Download on November 5th. Exploring the glamorous, and often cutthroat world of pro football, the fourth season features new guest stars including Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek), Tony Hawk, Joy Bryant (Parenthood), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Grace Zabriskie (Big Love) and more.

Hit Comedy Series BALLERS Returns To HBO For Fourth Season This August
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 18, 2018

 After refusing to compromise his principles by joining an alliance with the filthy-rich Anderson brothers to move a football franchise to Las Vegas, Spencer and his partner Joe set out to expand their foothold in the client-management business, weighing an opportunity to purchase an extreme-sports LA outfit.

Dax Shepard Launches ARMCHAIR EXPERT Podcast Today!
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 14, 2018

On this day that celebrates love and connection, actor, writer and director Dax Shepard is launching his podcast ARMCHAIR EXPERT on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play.  

Jane's Addiction Headlines Rhonda's Kiss Benefit Concert Event
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2017

Rhonda's Kiss Chairman of the Board Marc Stefanski, Rhonda's Kiss CEO Kyle Stefanski, Host Greg Behrendt (Sex and the City, He's Just Not That Into You), Performers Jane's Addiction and Hellcat Saints - Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Billy Duffy (The Cult), Josh Freese (Devo, Nine Inch Nails), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), Franky Perez (Apocalyptica), Scott Shriner (Weezer), Healing and Hope Award Honoree Dr. Keith Black, Joey Castillo (Queens of the Stone Age), Jaime King (Hart of Dixie), Drea de Matteo (Shades of Blue), Soleil Moon Frye, Joy Bryant (Parenthood), McG (Producer), Stevie Guttman, Pilar Holland (Grey's Anatomy), Emily Ruhl (Newness), Celeste Thorson (How I Met Your Mother), The Classless Act - London Hudson, Hunter Kebat, Nico Tsnis, and many more.

Hulu Inks Deal with NBCUniversal to Stream 30 ROCK, PARENTHOOD & Many More
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2017

Following a groundbreaking licensing agreement that marked the streaming debut of iconic series Will & Grace, Hulu and NBCUniversal Television and New Media Distribution today announced a new agreement that will make Hulu the exclusive SVOD home to all episodes of Emmy Award winning comedy series, 30 Rock

16th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Juried Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 28, 2017

The 16th Tribeca Film Festival announced the winners of its competition categories at the awards ceremony tonight at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

Priyanka Chopra, Diane Lane Among 2017 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL Jurors; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2017

The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its jurors for the 16th edition, comprised of a group of critically acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors working across film, television, and stage, accomplished producers, and cultural leaders.

VIDEO: Premiere Dates & First Look at Amazon's TRANSPARENT, Woody Allen TV Series & More
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2016

Amazon Studios took to the stage at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills today to showcase their fall lineup.

FOX Orders Second Seasons of New Dramas LUCIFER and ROSEWOOD
by TV News Desk - Apr 7, 2016

FOX has renewed freshman dramas LUCIFER and ROSEWOOD for second seasons, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, FOX Broadcasting Company.

Jessica Biel Launches New Digital Series IF YOU DON'T TELL THEM, THEN WHO WILL? on Funny or Die
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2015

Today, WomanCare Global – a global nonprofit committed to meeting the vast unmet demand for family planning – and actress and activist Jessica Biel launched a new digital series 'If You Don't Tell Them, Then Who Will?' on award-winning comedy site, Funny Or Die.