A frustrated African-American woman, convinced that the young, armed, white police officer she's alone with isn't revealing everything he knows about her missing son, loses control of her temper and yells at him.
American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opens officially tonight, November 4, 2018.
American Son, playing a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 West 45th Street), opens officially tonight, November 4, 2018.
Leslie Odom Jr. will star in an ABC comedy with Kerry Washington executive producing, according to Variety. ABC has given the comedy a put pilot commitment and it is inspired by the experiences of real-life pastors Touré Roberts and Sarah Jakes-Roberts.
The Drama League has announced additional special guests for its 35th Annual Benefit Gala: A Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring film, television, theater icon and three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane.
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: relive the magic of last night's A Very Wicked Halloween special by watching all of the evening's performances, and more!
Today, Kerry Washington was a guest on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan.' During her interview, Washington discussed her role in the Broadway play, AMERICAN SON.
The New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's Good Grief, directed by Awoye Timpo, just opened at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street).
American Son is now in previews on Broadway, and officially opens November 4. Check out photos of the cast in action below!
Kerry Washington was a guest on this morning's episode of TODAY. During her interview, she spoke about the new Broadway play she is starring in, "American Son," which follows an interracial couple searching for their missing son. The show features characters with very different political views, something that Washington says should strike a particular chord with the audience. "We sit in a theater and get to listen to people who are on the opposite end of the spectrum of identity," she tells TODAY's Craig Melvin.
From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of October 29, 2018!
Ntozake Shange, Tony nominated writer of the play, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, has died at age 70.
The Billie Holiday Theatre at RestorationART, in association with Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, is presenting Colman Domingo's Dot under the direction of Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon (American Son currently on Broadway starring Kerry Washington, A Raisin in the Sun and August Wilson's Fences) and starring Emmy Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre alumna Denise Burse ('Black Mirror,' Tyler Perry's 'House of Payne') as Dotty. The production began previews on October 20th, opened on October 25th and will run through November 18th at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Scroll down for full coverage of the evening's festivities.
The producers of American Son on Broadway, in an effort led by Kerry Washington, are proud to announce a partnership with The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab.
Nationally syndicated morning talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 2.
Alec Baldwin welcomes two acclaimed guests and gives viewers a front-row seat to their engaging conversations on “The Alec Baldwin Show” SUNDAY, OCT. 28 (10:01–11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. Comedic sensation Ricky Gervais joins Alec where they discuss his television roles and creations including the global hit “The Office,” directing and his current ABC game show “Child Support.” The award-winning comedian and actor shares his thoughts on stand-up today and his controversial jokes while hosting the Golden Globes ® . Next up is Oscar ® winner Jeff Bridges who talks to Alec about his famous family and his early hesitation to commit to an acting career. Alec and Jeff look back at his five decades of work, the roster of directors with whom he has worked and the roles that have defined his career.
Producer Mark Cortale has announced a star-studded lineup for the sixth season of his celebrated Broadway @ NOCCA concert series in New Orleans. Three of Broadway's biggest names will share the marquee with one of opera's premiere stars in 2018-19.
Today, the celebrated non-profit Baby2Baby announced Amy Adams as the recipient of the “Giving Tree Award” at the “2018 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell,” which will be held on November 10, 2018 at 3Labs in Los Angeles. As part of their mission to provide children living in poverty with all the basic necessities that every child deserves, Baby2Baby honors a mother each year who utilizes her position in the public eye to advocate on behalf of the children the organization serves. Past honorees of the “Giving Tree Award” include Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin stars in a brand-new, prime-time talk show bringing his unfiltered, provocative interview style to television with “The Alec Baldwin Show,” premiering SUNDAY, OCT. 14 (10:01–11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. “The Alec Baldwin Show” gives viewers a front-row seat to in-depth, intimate and candid one-on-one conversations as Alec, a prolific entertainer and quick-witted personality, sits down with some of the most compelling celebrities and cultural icons of our time. Alec's distinctive interview style and extraordinary ability to draw out never-before-told personal stories, coupled with a newsworthy roster of guests, make for a captivating hour of television each week.
Tickets to Hamilton, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Band's Visit, American Son and other hot Broadway shows, hit television shows, private elegant dinners prepared by celebrity chefs, and exclusive visits to NYC landmarks are just a click away, with an online bid at Humane Society of New York/Bidding for Good benefiting the Humane Society of New York.
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