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World Premiere of BLACK NO MORE to Begin Performances January 2022

The New Group has announced the world premiere of Black No More, a new musical inspired by George S. Schuyler’s 1931 novel of the same name, featuring Book by John Ridley, Music and Lyrics by Tariq Trotter, Choreography by Bill T. Jones, Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Daryl Waters and Direction by Scott Elliott. 

VIDEO: See Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. in the Trailer For NEEDLE IN A TIMESTACK

If love is in the form of a circle, what lines would you cross to be with your soulmate? In this gripping, near-future love story directed by Oscar winner John Ridley, Nick and Janine (Odom, Jr. and Erivo) live in marital bliss, until Janine’s ex-husband (Orlando Bloom) warps time to try to tear them apart.

Leslie Odom, Jr. Returns to Atlanta Symphony Hall for THE CHRISTMAS TOUR

Delta Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE and Zero Mile Presents announce the return of multi-talented star Leslie Odom, Jr. to Atlanta Symphony Hall on December 15, 2021 for “The Christmas Tour”. Tickets for his live holiday performance will go on sale at ticketmaster.com on July 23 at noon.

Boise Contemporary Theater Announces Selections for the Inaugural BIPOC Playwright's Festival

Boise Contemporary Theater, the only professional theater in the state of Idaho that focuses entirely on new and contemporary plays, is thrilled to announce the selections for its inaugural BIPOC Playwrights Festival, made possible by the Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation and the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation. The festival will take place August 2-14th at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Sets Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago has announced the reopening of its theatres on October 5, 2021, including two pre-Broadways, PARADISE SQUARE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, four direct-from-Broadway productions Disney’s FROZEN, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, COME FROM AWAY, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and more.

Kim Coleman Returns To The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series

On June 5th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined for a second time by award winning Casting Director Kim Coleman. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Coleman. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

Casting Director Kim Coleman Joins the Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series

On November 14th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by award-winning Casting Director Kim Coleman. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Coleman. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

Streaming Now Available For Timely TheatreWorks Hit HOLD THESE TRUTHS

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is now streaming Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, filmed during the 2018 TheatreWorks production. Presented as part of TheatreWorks's online initiative Voices of Democracy which encourages audiences to a?oeget out the votea?? and stand up for racial justice, Hold These Truths shares the story of a Japanese American who passionately defends his Constitutional rights against an unexpected adversary: his own country.

Apple Lands FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL

Apple TV+ today announced 'Five Days At Memorial,' a new limited series from Academy Award winner John Ridley ('12 Years a Slave,' 'American Crime,' 'Guerrilla') and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse ('Locke & Key,' 'Jack Ryan,' 'Lost').

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