American Film Institute Awards Honors WEST SIDE STORY, tick, tick...BOOM!, and More
Yesterday, March 11th, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2021 AFI AWARDS honorees with a star-studded invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills.
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Actor and Musician Johnny Brown Has Died at 84
According to a Deadline article, Broadway veteran, musician, and screen actor Johnny Brown has died from unreleased causes.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for RAISIN
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for Raisin, running April 8-24, 2022.
Cate Blanchett to Receive Film at Lincoln Center Chaplin Award
The Chaplin Award Gala is the most important fundraising event of the year for Film at Lincoln Center, with all proceeds benefiting the organization in its mission to support the art and craft of cinema.
Bobby Darin Releases Valentine's Day Compilation
The album is a digital compilation featuring recordings from Darin's years with Capitol Records and Motown Records in the early 1960s, including “More” and “Call Me Irresponsible,” which was recently featured in the hit HBO show “Euphoria.
BWW Exclusive: Jonathan Larson's College Roommate, Emmy-Winner Todd Robinson, Pens Essay About the Composer
Emmy Award winning screen writer and director Todd Robinson is known for his work on White Squall, Lonely Hearts, The Last Full Measure and more.
The Paley Center For Media Announces Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit For Black History Month
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.
Vancouver International Film Festival Announces Black History Month Programming
The Vancouver International Film Festival announced this year’s Black History Month programme, taking place at the VIFF Centre throughout February.
Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights January 19 in Memory of Sidney Poitier
To commemorate the life of prolific actor, director and cultural icon Sidney Poitier, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 19 at exactly 7:45PM.
Wake Up With BWW 1/12: CHESS May Return to Broadway and Film, and More!
Today's top stories include a potential Broadway revival of Chess! On a recent episode of his podcast, lyricist Tim Rice revealed not only that plans for a Broadway revival of Chess are underway, but also his hopes of eventually turning the 1984 musical into a movie.
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH on THE TODAY SHOW
Denzel Washington appeared on the Today Show this morning to discuss his performance in Joel Coen's new film adaption of The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Flat Rock Playhouse Announces 2022 Season
This year will feature an exhilarating blend of beloved productions, including Million Dollar Quartet, West Side Story, and Mamma Mia! The popular Music on the Rock® series, Studio 52 Family Programming, and a brand new Black Box series round out the 2022 season and mark a renewed beginning for FRP
Legendary Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94
Poitier made history as the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field in 1963.
SDCF Now Accepting Host Theatre Applications for 2022 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency Program
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announced today that is it now accepting applications from host theatres for the 2022 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency program until February 4, 2022.
Arts Garage Launches New Comedy Series with Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
On Thursday, January 6, Arts Garage launches an hysterical new comedy series The Art of Laughter, kicking off with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmie “JJ” Walker.
Wake Up With BWW 12/8: Brittney Johnson and Jordan Barrow Take Over in WICKED, and More!
Today's top stories include two new casting changes in Wicked! Brittney Johnson and Jordan Barrow will take over the roles of Glinda and Boq, respectfully, making them the first Black actors to take over the principal roles.
Arts Garage to Launch THE ART OF LAUGHTER Comedy Series
Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced an hysterical new comedy series, The Art of Laughter, launching on January 6 with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmie “JJ” Walker.
World-Acclaimed Solo Performer Ronald Rand Releases New Book SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE
For the first time ever, Ronald Rand allows us to enter into his two-hour transformation as he embodies 79-year-old Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' as he brings him to life in his world-acclaimed solo play, LET IT BE ART! performing in 25 countries and twenty states.
New Broadway Play SIDNEY to Explore Sidney Poitier's Life and Career
The legendary life of Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, activist and human-rights trailblazer Sidney Poitier set to be a new Broadway play produced by Ron Gillyard (Born for This, Mr.
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