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BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip from Kindergarten: The Musical, the upcoming preschool series from Disney Jr. In the clip, which comes from the episode “Little Job of Horrors,” the kids spin a wheel to get a classroom job and break out in the song 'Line Leader & Perfect Job for Me.'

Disney has revealed the first trailer and release date for the upcoming Disney Jr. series Kindergarten: The Musical. The series features fantastical Broadway-style song and dance numbers that provide a peek into the kids’ imaginations. The main title theme song is performed by GRAMMY® Award-winning and Tony® Award-nominated actress and singer Eva Noblezada. Watch the trailer!

The NYC Web Fest has announced that submissions are now open for its 11th annual edition. From November 8th to the 10th, 2024, creators, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world will gather in the heart of New York City to celebrate the best in web series, short films, and pilot episodes.

Sarah Silverman discusses her experience with a pet psychic and appearing in viral celebrity photos on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Plus, NBA player Chris Matthews helps Jennifer prepare for the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game. Watch the videos from the episode now!

From directors and producers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson (“American Promise,” “Stateless”), producer Tommy Oliver (HBO’s “40 Years A Prisoner,” “Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss”), and executive producers Taraji P. Henson and Codie Elaine Oliver, the film premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival.

Director Numa Perrier was in attendance, joined by stars Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, Gina Torres, La La Anthony, Aisha Hinds, D.B. Woodside, Janet Hubert, Shayna McHayle (aka Junglepussy), Godfrey, T.S. Madison, Erica J. Green, Lina Green, India Bradley, and Stephanie Matsuba. Check out photos now!

June is bustin' out all over! This month, Broadway fans can kick off their summer vacation with a slew of new releases featuring some Broadway favorites, including Neil Patrck Harris, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bernadette Peters, Jinkx Monsoon, Will Chase, and more.

The cast includes Gabrielle Union (Producer of Broadway's Ain't No Mo and American Son), Alani “la La” Anthony (producer of Broadway's Eclipsed), Gina Torres (original Broadway cast Of The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public And Face Value), Janet Hubert (original Broadway cast of Cats and The First), and more. Watch the video trailer!

This March, as a part of #TVFORALL, FOX will debut an original poem, “A Chorus of Women,” in celebration of Women’s History Month. “A Chorus of Women,” which was written by Olivia Le, narrated by Gina Torres and Olivia Le, and will be shared across local FOX stations and FOX digital all month long.

After three years without its main fundraising event, the 59-year-old Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) has announced the return of its annual Gala, to be held at the world famous Plaza Hotel on Monday, May 1st, 2023 (6:30pm - 9:00pm).

In celebration of girls and young women everywhere and Girl Be Heard's growth and evolution in the last decade since its inception, the youth-focused performing arts nonprofit is hosting its gala, Evolution.

Among the members who signed the statement of support for the CROWN Act are Audra McDonald, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, and dozens of other performers. In the letter, members assert, “Discrimination based on hair style or texture is a destructive practice that has alienated and caused irreparable harm to Black Americans.” 

iHeartRadio has announced additional performers for the 2022 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” including Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, and more.

The new series tells the story of twin sisters, María del Carmen and Gloria Calderón, played by Rachel Zegler, who are separated at birth and raised in different ways. The series also stars Gina Torres, Danny Pino, Andy Bustillos, and Ivonne Coll. The podcast includes the plot twists of La Usurpadora, and the comedic tone of Jane the Virgin.

Living legend Rita Moreno stops by 'Awards Chatter' podcast to chat about her life in the industry. On Tuesday, October 5 (9 pm), PBS will air American Masters - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It. 

Film interviewees include Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Karen Olivo, as well as Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Breaking all viewership records to date, the Armed Forces Entertainment-hosted grand scale illusion and magic show, THE MAGIC OF ROB LAKE, continues to be a juggernaut for organization that, since 1951, has provide the best in American entertainment to US troops and family members stationed overseas. 

Armed Forces Entertainment hosted world-renowned illusionist, Rob Lake,  for a grand scale illusion and magic show for active-duty U.S. military and their families deployed all over the world. As a performer who's been entertaining with AFE for nearly 15 years on bases around the world, Lake's 45-minute special is available for audiences worldwide here at RobLake.com/afe.

FOX is announcing premiere dates for THE MASKED DANCER (Dec. 27), CALL ME KAT (Jan. 3), LAST MAN STANDING (Jan. 3), HELL’S KITCHEN (Jan. 7), THE RESIDENT (Jan. 12), PRODIGAL SON (Jan. 12), 9-1-1 (Jan. 18), and 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Jan. 18).

Deadline reports that Gina Torres will join the upcoming second season of '9-1-1: Lone Star' as a series regular.