Roger Guenveur Smith News

SCRAPS Now Available For Viewing On YouTube

by A.A. Cristi — June 8, 2020

The Matrix Theatre Company's award-winning production of Scraps by Geraldine Inoa is now available for viewing on the company's Youtube page.

Theatre Artist Diane Rodriguez Has Passed Away

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2020

Noted theatre artist Diane Rodriguez, born June 22, 1951, in San Jose, CA, died today, April 10, 2020, in Los Angeles, of cancer.

Obie Award-Winning Actor Roger Guenveur Smith Returns To Bootleg Theater With OTTO FRANK

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2020

Back by popular demand, Obie award-winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith returns to Bootleg Theatre with his new solo performance, OTTO FRANK, a historical account of the father of Anne Frank.

BET+ Announces Legal Drama CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 19, 2020

Today, BET+ announces their latest legal drama 'CARL WEBER'S INFLUENCE' launching on the streaming platform, Thursday, February 20.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak at Season Four of SAINTS AND SINNERS

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 27, 2019

The much-anticipated fourth season of the hit drama series Saints & Sinners will debut on Bounce on Sunday, July 7 at 9:00 p.

2019 JAW Playwrights Announced

by A.A. Cristi — June 20, 2019

This summer, the 21st Annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival brings three new plays to The Armory for two weeks of script workshopping that will culminate in the JAW Big Weekend, where public staged readings of the scripts will be presented along with performances from local artists and classes.

Geraldine Inoa's SCRAPS to Make West Coast Premiere

by Julie Musbach — June 11, 2019

What we always hear: "Black Male Shot by White Police Officer.

Norm Lewis Cast in Spike Lee's Newest Film DA 5 BLOODS

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 13, 2019

Norm Lewis is among those recently announced to join the cast of Spike Lee's anticipated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods.

NAACP Hosts 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2019

The NAACP hosted its 50th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon today at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles celebrating the achievements of the 50th NAACP Image Awards nominees.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens March 22

by Julie Musbach — March 7, 2019

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) marks 26 years of producing well over 500 extraordinary multicultural and multidisciplinary solo performers from around the globe.

Spike Lee to Direct FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Film

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 7, 2018

Variety reports Spike Lee will “Frederick Douglass Now,” his third movie adaptation of a one-man stage show by Roger Guenveur Smith, after “A Huey P.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Announces Rhye, Antibalas, Mala Rodriguez, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar And More

by A.A. Cristi — June 13, 2018

Events have been announced for the 40th annual season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival.

Grand Performances' 32nd Annual Summer Concert Series Shines A Spotlight On DTLA

by Julie Musbach — May 22, 2018

Grand Performances, the longest-running presenter of free live performances in downtown LA announce its 32nd Annual Summer Series line-up at California Plaza from June 1st to August 18th, 2018.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season

by Macon Prickett — May 2, 2018

BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 40th season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival.

Matrix Production Of THE MOUNTAINTOP Heads For Memphis For 50th Anniversary Of MLK Assassination

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2018

Internationally acclaimed playwright Katori Hall, currently artistic director of the Hattiloo Theatre in Memhis, TN, will remount L.

Casting Announced For Orpheum And Hattiloo Presentation Of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP

by Julie Musbach — March 8, 2018

A limited engagement of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop will play the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum March 28 through April 1 (5 Performances).

YBCA Announces The Return Of 'Transform' Performing Arts Festival

by A.A. Cristi — February 20, 2018

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) announces the return of Transform, its signature two-week festival occurring each fall and spring.

TV ONE Goes BEHIND THE MOMENT In Rosa Parks Bio Pic Premiering February 11

by Macon Prickett — February 7, 2018

Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat 62 years ago was only the beginning.

TV One Premieres Black History Month Campaign and Programming Slate the Theme REPRESENTING THE DREAM

by Macon Prickett — February 7, 2018

TV One is celebrating Black History Month with a full slate of programming offerings that embody the theme, 'Represent the Dream.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Line-Up For 2018 Off Center Festival, 1/19-2/3

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2018

Segerstrom Center's annual Off Center Festival returns January 19 February 3, 201 8 for another thrillin g walk on the wild side of new theater, music and avant - garde performance art.