Black Ensemble Theater will present its free outdoor concert series, FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN, on the theater's front lawn in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, featuring The McNary Experience, saxophonist Mark Felton, and the Black Ensemble All-Stars.
Florida native Daphnique Springs, known for appearances on HBO's All Def Comedy and a Hulu special with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat, will perform at the Dennis C.
Martin Lawrence, known for the TV series Martin and the Bad Boys films, will perform live at NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ.
On Monday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael, the biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, celebrated the new film at the Los Angeles premiere at the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre with a black carpet, screening, and more.
Jesse Stoll, formerly VP of touring at Concerts West, has been named EVP of global touring at Icon Concerts and LiveCo, where he will lead expansion of the company's comedian and multi-genre artist roster.
Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026.
Unlike most works of historical fiction, the vibes in this new dramedy are so good, you almost don't need the biographical tie-ins at all.
Complete casting has been announced for the musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL, that will play The Daryl Roth Theatre or a limited eight-week engagement beginning in October.
Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.
Demascus, the six-episode half-hour comedic sci-fi series from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm and starring Broadway's Okieriete Onaodowan, will be released as a Tubi Original in partnership with AMC Networks.
MESHELLE & Mike Troy will return to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater next month.
Comedian Earthquake returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for his annual Father’s Day comedy show on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.
The Joffrey Ballet has announced the appointment of Christine Rocas, former Joffrey Company Artist, as Rehearsal Director of The Joffrey Ballet.
44 -THE OBAMA MUSICAL will return for second terms, first returning to the Kirk Douglas Theatre and then The Sutdebaker Theater in Chicago.
BET+ has greenlit Varnell Hill, a workplace comedy series based on the beloved character made famous by actor and comedian Tommy Davidson from the original series Martin.
Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! Chicago is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in March 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy.
It's not Father's Day without Earthquake and his annual Father's Day comedy show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet,' which features Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and more.
