Kenan Thompson News

Nominees Announced for the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 4, 2022

The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The Muny, and the Fabulous Fox Theatre have announced the nominees for the third St.

Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson & More Set for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY NYC Shows

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2022

Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy Broadway sensation and winner of the Drama Desk Award will return to NYC for two LIVE performances Monday, May 2 at 7pm and 9pm at the show’s original home, The Triad (158 West 72nd St).

Maiesha McQueen Returns To Atlanta From Broadway To Star In MAHALIA: A GOSPEL MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — March 23, 2022

Dominion Entertainment Group has announced its first production of their 10th anniversary season; Mahalia: A Gospel Musical, lead by actress Maiesha McQueen, who was last seen on Broadway starring in the hit musical WAITRESS.

VIDEO: Watch John Mulaney and the Cast of SNL Perform Musical Parody, 'SUBWAY CHURRO'

by Marissa Tomeo — February 27, 2022

John Mulaney hosted SNL last night for the fifth time, and, once again, he and the rest of the cast performed a musical parody.

Chris Redd Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2022

Chris Redd is an actor, writer, stand-up comic, and rapper.

The Paley Center For Media Announces Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit For Black History Month

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2022

The Paley Center for Media announces today its month-long celebration of Black History Month, Paley Center's Salute to Black Achievements in Television presented by Citi.

BWW Interview: Taylor Louderman Talks KENAN Ahead of Season Finale

by Michael Major — January 31, 2022

Ahead of the the second season finale of Kenan, Tony-nominee Taylor Louderman, who plays Tami on the comedy series, discusses what audiences can expect from the episode, her transition from Broadway to TV, and her nonprofit organization, Write Out Loud.

BWW Interview: Lilli Cooper Talks Playing a New 'Doc' in FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK

by Michael Major — January 21, 2022

Tony-nominee Lilli Cooper plays Doc in all 13 episodes the reboot, joined by the beloved original Fraggles and new voices, such as Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs, Patti Labelle, and more.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards

by Michael Major — January 18, 2022

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced.

VIDEO: Watch SNL's FAMILY MATTERS Reboot Trailer

by Marissa Tomeo — January 16, 2022

As the opening of the trailer says, it's 'the goofy characters you loved in the 90's with absolutely none of the fun.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares New FRAGGLE ROCK Series Trailer

by Michael Major — January 7, 2022

Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles — Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, Uncle Travelling Matt — alongside new Fraggles and Doozers voiced by special guests stars Patti LaBelle, Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs, Ed Helms, Kenan Thompson, as well as an appearance by Foo Fighters, kick off t

VIDEO: Ellie Goulding Sings For Joni Mitchell at the Kennedy Center Honors

by Michael Major — December 22, 2021

A new preview of the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors shows Ellie Goulding singing 'Big Yellow Taxi' by honoree Joni Mitchell! Also honored at the ceremony were Bette Midler, Lorne Michaels, Barry Gordy, and Justino Díaz!

VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Preview

by Michael Major — December 17, 2021

The highlights video features Kelli O'Hara singing 'Wind Beneath My Wings' and Billy Porter's making a show-stopping entrance.

BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip

by Michael Major — December 8, 2021

Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more.