Ray Fisher News

The Beef & Boards annual family show is the perfect way to kick off the summer. There are a few big moments in the production with the wow factor, including an aerial ribbon dancer and a mermaid soaring through the sea.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre takes audiences under the sea for an adventure with Ariel and her friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Check out photos here!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 40th Annual Artios Awards. Several theatrical productions including Oh, Mary! and The Outsiders took home honors.

The 40th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and White City House in London.

The Appell Center will commemorate Black History Month in February. The venue has collaborated with prominent York County community members to curate an exclusive film series.

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open on Broadway at The Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here! 

Keke Palmer revealed that she is 'hoping' to come to Broadway later this year in a production of Fetch Clay, Make Man. Learn more and watch the video clip here!

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced its honorees for the 2025 Special Achievement Awards and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards. The Special Achievement Awards take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss his new film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and explained why he chose to make this project for his directorial debut.

Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Denzel Washington, and more attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Piano Lesson. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere here.

Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Piano Lesson, the new film adaptation of the August Wilson play. The film will be available on Netflix starting November 22. Watch the new trailer here.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Burtka and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

John David Washington, who appeared as Boy Willie in the 2023 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is reprising the role in the new film adaptation and recently shared some of the challenges of bringing the show to the screen. Watch the interview now!

See first look photos of Shakespeare's, Macbeth, appearing on the Main Stage of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for the first time in two decades. 

This November, Broadway fans have a slew of new content to enjoy including Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's animated musical Spellbound, Eddie Redmayne's new thriller series, and the screen adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. Check out the lineup here!

The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and stars John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler all visited Good Morning America to discuss and preview the highly anticipated film adaptation of the August Wilson play. Watch the interview now!

Broadwayworld recently had the outstanding opportunity to see 'Macbeth' at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey with Ray Fisher in the lead role as Macbeth.  We interviewed him to gain some insights about his career and the show.

Samuel L. Jackson is shedding light on the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson over the years. The actor visited Good Morning America this week and discussed the difference between Wilson's original material and what is on display in the film. Watch the interview now!