Richard Parsons

THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.

Jazzmobile Inc. and Harlem Jazz Enterprises have entered into a new partnership to present live music at the iconic Minton's Playhouse jazz club, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem. This open-ended residency will begin on Independence Day with pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. and will continue every Thursday evening with a world-class jazz band. The Summer lineup will be announced at the opening celebration on July 4.

Paramount Pictures announced today that it will partner with African-American business leaders in New York City to offer free admission to the Golden Globe-nominated film 'SELMA,' from director Ava DuVernay, to 7 th, 8 th and 9 th grade students in New York City.

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, one of America's most beloved and revered musical institutions, has announced plans for 2014-2015 which will culminate in the 108th Bach Choir Festival in May 2015. Artistic Director and Conductor Greg Funfgeld, now in his 32rd year at the helm of the Bach Choir, will again lead the Choir, Festival Orchestra, and illustrious soloists in numerous engaging programs throughout the season.

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, America's Poet Laureate Maya Angelou has passed away at the age of 86. The poet died last night, May 27th in a Winston-Salem, North Carolina hospital while recovering from an 'unexpected ailment'. She died surrounded by her family. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the legend.

On the 11th Season premiere of CBS's NCIS titled 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,' an explosion at a D.C. event that results in a casualty connected to the agency changes Parsons' perspective on Gibbs and the NCIS team.

On the 11th season premire of CBS's NCIS titled 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,' an explosion at a D.C. event that results in a casualty connected to the agency changes Parsons' perspective on Gibbs and the NCIS team.

On the Season Finale of CBS's NCIS, the international manhunt for Eli David and Jackie Vance's killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs and the team, which questions their unconventional methods and threatens their future at the agency. Get a sneak peek below!

On the season finale of CBS's NCIS titled "Damned If You Do", the international manhunt for Eli David and Jackie Vance's killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs and the team, which questions their unconventional methods and threatens their future at the agency. Get a sneak peek below!

On tonight's episode of CBS's NCIS titled 'Double Blind,' a Department of Defense investigator scrutinizes the NCIS team's response to the Bodnar case involving the murder of Ziva's father and Vance's wife. Get a sneak peek below!

On NCIS' upcoming episode, titled 'Double Blind,' a Department of Defense investigator scrutinizes the NCIS team's response to the Bodnar case involving the murder of Ziva's father and Vance's wife. Meanwhile, the team examines whether a Petty Officer is suffering from paranoia or if his claims of being followed are tied to a matter of national security, on Tuesday, May 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Colin Hanks ('Dexter') guest stars as Department of Defense IG Investigator Richard Parsons.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Richard Parsons as senior vice president for corporate business and legal affairs, international production, it was announced today. In this role, Parsons will lead corporate business affairs for SPT's portfolio of international production companies and manage deal executions on acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

The HistoryMakers will welcome and honor Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown Records, during AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Yesterday, June 14, the Apollo Theater hosted the 'Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony' in New York City, NY. The night's host was comedian, multi-platinum recording artist and Oscar-award winning, actor Jamie Foxx. This year will feature the induction of two royal new honorees into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame: the undisputed King of Pop Michael Jackson, and the one and only Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The Benefit concludes with a grand tented after-party, the Apollo Supper Club. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

Celebrate the 'Best of America' on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the all-American opening night gala of The American Antiques Show, which will take place January 21-24, 2010, during New York City's Americana Week.

Celebrate the 'Best of America' on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the all-American opening night gala of The American Antiques Show, which will take place January 21-24, 2010, during New York City's Americana Week.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Richard Parsons, Chairman, Time Warner; Timothy Greenfield-Sanders director and portrait photographer; Elvis Mitchell, award-winning journalist and producer; Sheila Nevins, president, HBO Documentary Films, special guests including Rev. Al Sharpton, Martha Stewart, Graydon Carter, Gayle King, Bill T. Jones, Faye Wattleton, Alan Cumming and Phylicia Rashad amongst many others.