For 23 years the NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch has produced a star-studded gala honoring thespians for their astonishing achievement in entertainment and theatre.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, comedian Demetri Martin has joined the cast of Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES for a 'multiple-episode role' on the fourth season.
Nominees for the 2014 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced on the evening of Monday, September 22 at Native Voices at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. The nominations were revealed by past Ovation Award recipients Gigi Bermingham, Brighid Fleming, Parmer Fuller, Jennifer Haley, Brian Kite, Glynn Turman, and John Zalewski, along with LA STAGE Alliance Chief Executive Officer Terence McFarland.
Nominees for the 2014 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced on the evening of Monday, September 22 at Native Voices at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. The nominations were revealed by past Ovation Award recipients Gigi Bermingham, Brighid Fleming, Parmer Fuller, Jennifer Haley, Brian Kite, Glynn Turman, and John Zalewski, along with LA STAGE Alliance Chief Executive Officer Terence McFarland.
The announcement of the 2014 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award nominees has been set for Monday, September 22 at 7pm. The event will be hosted by Native Voices at the Autry National Center, located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles, 90027. Free onsite parking is available.
It's been a wild ride this season for Marty (Don Cheadle) – a new firm, new clients and now, a new chapter in his life with Jeannie (Kristen Bell). But the road to happiness on HOUSE OF LIES has always been paved with landmines and barbed wire. The day begins with breakfast in bed…but will it end on a date with the Feds?! It all goes down during the jaw-dropping season finale of HOUSE OF LIES this Sunday, April 6th at 10 pm ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
Despite facing some stiff competition across broadcast and cable, SHAMELESS and HOUSE OF LIES delivered their highest-rated nights of the season. In fact, SHAMELESS had its most viewers EVER in the series history.
Emmy® nominated funnyman Fred Armisen (Portlandia, today Night Live) will guest star on the hit SHOWTIME comedy series HOUSE OF LIES this Sunday, March 23rd at 10 pm PT/ET.
Emmy® nominated funnyman Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live) will guest star on the hit Showtime comedy series House of Lies this Sunday, March 23rd at 10 pm PT/ET. Armisen is starring as Vincent, a volatile new client of Monica's (Dawn Olivieri) with a product, WON (Wholesome Organic Nutrition), that's prime for public offering and big bucks...unless her efforts are sabotaged by a still bitter Clyde (Ben Schwartz). Meanwhile, Lukas (guest star T.I.) and Dre's (Mekhi Phifer) partnership takes a stunning turn.
From a field of 12 local high school students, Jonah Gould, Mykaela Sterris and LeafRickard have been selected as the winners of the 2014 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional finals. Contestants this year featured high school students from nine Southern California cities, who performed in the regional finals at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, Tuesday night, March 11, 2014. The top three student performers received scholarships and the opportunity to perform again in New York City. The August Wilson Monologue Competition is presented by the Center Theatre Group Affiliates, a volunteer organization that supports Center Theatre Group's education and community partnerships programs.
On Monday, March 17, 2014 The Legendary Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. will unveil the 2014 new works Monday series, NEC'S MONDAY NIGHT READING SERIES AT THE PERSHING SQUARE SIGNATURE CENTER. NEC will hold readings beginning Monday, March 17, 2014. All readings will start at 7:00 pm on The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. A VIP Reception will immediately follow each reading. The series will feature 4 exceptional plays written by celebrated playwrights. None have been produced for New York audiences. Tickets are on sale now; $20.00 for each Monday night, $30.00 per night with reception. The series may be purchased at a discounted rate through Ticket Central. For ticket information and series package rates, visit www.ticketcentral.com or call 212-279-4200 (Daily 12noon-8pm).
SHOWTIME has picked up brand new seasons of its critically-acclaimed hit drama SHAMELESS and comedy series HOUSE OF LIES with a 12-episode order for each to air in 2015.
Hollywood actress Sardia Robinson's From a Yardie to a Yankee will play tonight, February 15th and the 22nd at the Michael Woolson Studio in Los Angeles, Calif.
Fan favorite Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings) will begin her multi-episode guest star turn on the hit SHOWTIME comedy series HOUSE OF LIES this Sunday, February 9th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Coupe is playing Marissa, the wild child scion of a big-money media empire who gets wooed by old pal Clyde (Ben Schwartz) to sign with Kaan & Associates. But while a struggling Clyde sees a big whale in his sights, he may have bitten off more than he can chew with this hard-partying heiress.
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will celebrate its 44th anniversary with a special fundraising campaign, 'Love For New Federal Theatre.' Celebrity participants and supporters of NFT themselves, including Phylicia Rashad, Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Melba Moore, Marla Gibbs, Robert Hooks, Roscoe Orman, Ruby Dee, Avery Brooks, Glynn Turman, Kene Holiday, Chadwick Boseman, Petri Hawkins Byrd, Impotep Gary Byrd, Debbie Allen, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, John Amos, Robert Townsend, Leslie Uggams, Ted Lange, Andre DeShields, Mike Tyson and Danny Glover, among others, will fans will have the opportunity to order a limited number of personalized Valentine's Day messages. These celebrity messages will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis.
Beginning tonight, February 2nd at 10pm ET/PT, Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate Tip 'T.I.' Harris Jr. (Boss) and Mekhi Phifer (Lie to Me) join the third season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series HOUSE OF LIES.
Beginning this Sunday, February 2nd at 10pm ET/PT, Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate Tip "T.I." Harris Jr. (Boss) and Mekhi Phifer (Lie to Me) join the third season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series HOUSE OF LIES.
Stars from Mike Tyson, Phylicia Rashad and Alicia Keys to Spike Lee, Danny Glover and Ruby Dee show their love for New York City's acclaimed New Federal Theatre by voicing personalized Valentine's Day messages for fans in this fun, fund-raiser. The "Love for New Federal Theatre" personalized celebrity messages are a $249 donation to the New Federal Theatre and can be purchased from January 12- February 5, 2014 through the website at www.lovefornewfederaltheatre.com.