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Grammy-nominated singer Barbara Morrison stars as Dinah Washington in 'I Wanna Be Loved' in the hit musical's debut performances this weekend, Aug. 29-30 at the Madrid Theatre.

BRENDA LEE EAGER, the legendary American soul singer, songwriter and recording artist who is best known for her chart topping performances of pop songs like 'Ain't Understanding Mellow,' 'Close To You' and 'Somebody's Somebody,' has just been added to the lineup of Blues performers who will shake it up on Labor Day Weekend at the 1st Annual Southern California MADCatfish Blues Festival La Qu?tta M. Shamblee, Producer of the event announced today. 'Brenda Lee Eager will appear as a singer with the Yu Ooko Band on Saturday, September 5th as part of the two-day Blues Festival,' Shamblee said.

A MADCatfish has wiggled off his hook to leave his birthplace deep in the Mississippi Delta and is heading west to kick-off the Inaugural 1st Annual Southern California MADCatfish Blues Festival, a two-day fun-filled, power packed, foot-stomping, all-star musical extravaganza to be held at Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Grammy-nominated singer Barbara Morrison stars as Dinah Washington in 'I Wanna Be Loved' in the hit musical's debut performances on Aug. 29-30 at the Madrid Theatre.

The theatrical production 'I Wanna Be Loved' starring Barbara Morrison as Dinah Washington enters its third season on March 16 at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park. Nominated for three NAACP Theatre Awards for its 2013 performances, the show begins at 6:45 p.m.

The Bush Theatre celebrated last night as Ida, written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, won an Oscar® for Best Foreign-Language Film. Rebecca's new play The Invisible - an original commission by the Bush Theatre - opens at the Bush in July 2015.

Ewan Stewart (Titanic) and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Home, nut) will complete the cast of The Royale, joining the previously announced Frances Ashman, Clint Dyer and Nicholas Pinnock.

Nicholas Pinnock (Top Boy, Fortitude) will star as Jay Jackson, the first black heavyweight champion of the world, in The Royale, written by Marco Ramirez (Orange is the New Black), directed by Madani Younis (artistic director of the Bush Theatre), and loosely based on the true story of the boxer Jack Johnson.

Singer Jay Jackson & Nu Lu, a band named in honor of Lou Rawls, will perform a range of pop hits in their unique style in a New Year's Eve performance at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park.

Singer Jay Jackson & Nu Lu, a band named in honor of Lou Rawls, will perform a range of pop hits in their unique style in a New Year's Eve performance at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park.

Madani Younis, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, today announced his new season, which will consist of four new plays, each of which deals in a different way with a struggle for justice.

Madani Younis, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, today announced his new season, which will consist of four new plays, each of which deals in a different way with a struggle for justice.

Barbara Morrison will reprise her starring role as Dinah Washington in "I Wanna Be Loved" with singer-actor Jay Jackson co-starring as Brook Benton and the John Stephens-led 18-piece Barbara Morrison All-Star Jazz Band on Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 29-30) at her performing arts center in Leimert Park. The performances begin at 3 p.m. PST.

John Stephens has been nominated for Best Musical Director-local by the NAACP Theatre Awards for “I Wanna Be Loved,” the story of Dinah Washington's life and loves starring Barbara Morrison which returns to the stage Sunday at Morrison's Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park. The show begins at 4 p.m.

The theatrical production 'I Wanna Be Loved' starring Barbara Morrison as Dinah Washington has been nominated for three NAACP Theatre Awards by the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch Theatre Viewing Committee.

To help viewers remain engaged with their favorite programs during the Feb. 6-23 Sochi Olympics, NBC is offering original digital series for four of its popular series — “Chicago Fire,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Grimm” and “Parenthood.”

Songwriter Blake Pfeil and two-time Tony-nominee Robin de Jesus have released a music video of Pfeil's song 'Queen.' The song was written in honor of the victims of anti-LGBT violence for 2013 New York City Pride. The video, which was produced and directed by filmmaker Ben Cadwallader, features Mr. De Jesus on vocals, Mr. Pfeil on keys, and cellist Bobbie L. Crow, III of the iconiQ String Quartet. Click below to watch the video!

On the October 4th episode of the ABC drama series SCANDAL titled 'The Other Woman' - when a public figure is caught in a compromising position, Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting, literally, in order to clean up the mess. Get a sneak peek below!

New Orleans Opera General and Artistic Director, Robert Lyall says of the company's 2010-2011 season. 'We are offering a season that includes something for long-time opera lovers and newcomers alike.' 'Each of the different musical and theatrical styles of these works, which range from the immensely popular musical treasures of an important historical landmark like PORGY AND BESS to the exquisite and exotic musical delights of Bizet's less-frequently performed PEARL FISHERS, has a special appeal. These musical treasures, surrounded by masterpieces from the pens of Verdi and Mozart, offer a truly sumptuous operatic menu.'