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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Youth Edition to Open at The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023

Don't miss the opening of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition this weekend at the Taft Theatre. Get ready for a fun-filled show that will run until October 23. Find out more details here.

JOAN JOYCE! THE MUSICAL to be Presented at the Seven Angels Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

'Discover the inspiring true story of CT softball legend Joan Joyce in the joyous and uplifting musical, JOAN JOYCE! THE MUSICAL. Don't miss this extraordinary tale of determination and success. Playing at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, CT from October 5-22.'

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto Will Lend His Voice to The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

Cincinnati Reds First Baseman Joey Votto will lend his voice to the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's upcoming production of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION.

Sheryl Crow Releases Song to Honor 10-Year Remembrance of Sandy Hook
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022

The Promise Band will help raise money to benefit Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a national non-profit organization with a mission to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes and communities. The Promise Band is led by professional musician and Co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Mark Barden and band leader Jimmy Vivino. .

Review: TONI STONE at Three Bone Theatre
by Vickie Evans - Aug 26, 2022

Toni Stone hit a homerun for me. There were so many takeaways. I left feeling educated, inspired, empowered, and enlightened much more than I was when I came.

HBO Announces Special Edition Of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020

On a special edition of HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, the franchise examines how systemic racial injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic have converged to create an unprecedented moment in sports, when an all-new episode premieres TUESDAY, JUNE 23 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Special Edition Of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Premieres June 23
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2020

On a special edition of HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, the franchise examines how systemic racial injustice and the COVID-19 pandemic have converged to create an unprecedented moment in sports, when an all-new episode premieres TUESDAY, JUNE 23 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

VIDEO: Learn the Clarence Avant Story in the Trailer for THE BLACK GODFATHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019

For decades, the world's most high profile entertainers, athletes and politicians have turned to a single man for advice during the most pivotal moments in their lives and careers, including Grammy Award® winners, Hall of Famers, a Heavyweight Champion of the World and two U.S. Presidents. That man is Clarence Avant.

BWW Previews: TONI STONE at Laura Pels Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 22, 2019

Toni Stone was the first female to play professional baseball in a major American baseball league and she happened to be African American. Toni played for teams around the country including the fabled Negro League Baseball teams like the Kansas City Monarchs and the unlikely monikered Indianapolis Clowns. She is the subject of a new off-Broadway play by Lydia Diamond opening for previews beginning May 23 at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre just off Times Square.

Showtime Documentary Films Announces Comedy Store Docu-Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 22, 2019

Showtime Documentary Films today announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder (Black or White) and executive produced by Oscar®nominee and Emmy® winner Mike Tollin (THE FRANCHISE). The project is expected to premiere on SHOWTIME in 2020.

Charley Pride Celebrates 25th Opry Member Anniversary
by Macon Prickett - May 7, 2018

Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient Charley Pride celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry this weekend. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, performed extended Opry sets in celebration of his milestone anniversary. Opry flagship station 650 AM WSM (wsmonline.com) saluted the award-winning artist with a “Country Pride Weekend.”

Charley Pride to be Honored for 25th Anniversary of Becoming a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018

Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient, Charley Pride, will celebrate his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, is scheduled to perform extended Opry sets in celebration of his milestone anniversary on both nights.

BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE: The Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen Enlightens And Educates
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018

Vibrantly energetic and emotionally captivating, Black Angels Over Tuskegee  enlightens and educates Off-Broadway audiences in its 9th year! The award-winning, historical docudrama is a narrative of six men embarking upon a journey to become the first aviators in the United States Army Air Forces during a tumultuous era of racial segregation and Jim Crow idealism in twentieth century American history.  Black Angels Over Tuskegee, which is inspired by true events, is currently showcased  Saturday Nights at 8pm,  February 17- March 17 at the Actors Temple Theatre at 339 W. 47th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in New York City. 

TNC Presents JOSH: THE BLACK BABE RUTH
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018

Theater for the New City (TNC) presented a highly successful developmental production of 'Josh: The Black Babe Ruth' by Michael A. Jones last Spring in its small Cabaret Theater. In honor of Black History Month, TNC will re-mount the drama February 8 to 25, 2018 in its larger Cino Theater. Bette Howard directs. The play dramatizes the life, loves and ultimately the tragic decline of Josh Gibson, who was perhaps the greatest slugger of the Negro leagues and who, some say, died of a broken heart in 1947.

TV Host and Journalist ROLAND MARTIN Nominated for Two NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 21, 2017

Award-winning TV Host, Journalist, and Author Roland Martin has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards; Outstanding News/Information Series for his two-hour weekday morning news program News One Now, and in the Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information Series category.

Michael Jordan Ranked No. 1 in New 50 Greatest Black Athletes Poll
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2017

Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, the NBA legend and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, was unveiled today as the No. 1 athlete in The Undefeated-SurveyMonkey Poll of the 50 Greatest Black Athletes.

Rita Moreno, Bill T. Jones, Spike Lee Among The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Gala Honorees
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017

The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will hold its second biennial American Portrait Gala Sunday, Nov. 19, honoring five individuals whose achievements in their respective fields have been exemplary and whose portraits reside in the museum's collection.

Michael Douglas Narrates NBC Sports' America's Cup Documentary COURAGEOUS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2017

Two-time Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas will narrate COURAGEOUS , NBC Sports Films' documentary which chronicles media pioneer and sailing maverick Ted Turner's quest to win the 1977 America's Cup.

Michael Douglas Narrates NBC Sports' America's Cup Documentary COURAGEOUS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 15, 2017

Two-time Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas will narrate COURAGEOUS , NBC Sports Films' documentary which chronicles media pioneer and sailing maverick Ted Turner's quest to win the 1977 America's Cup.

NBC Sports Begins Live Coverage of 2017 America's Cup Match This Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2017

NBC Sports Group begins its coverage of the 2017 America's Cup Match this weekend on NBC, as defending champion ORACLE TEAM USA squares off against Emirates Team New Zealand in a rematch of the historic 2013 event.

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