Tyler Perry News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Producer, director, writer, and actor Tyler Perry has joined the producing team of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more here!

BET will air the “HBCU AWAREFEST Benefit Concert Special” on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM ET/ 8 PM CT, bringing the star-studded celebration of culture, music, and purpose to audiences nationwide. 

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, renowned for hosting the Oscars, will transition to on-site renewable energy by 2027. This initiative includes the installation of solar panels and energy storage systems, aiming to power all its events sustainably.

Netflix has announced the cast of Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke, an all-new firefighter drama series coming soon to the streamer. The 16-episode hour-long drama is written, directed, and produced by Perry. 

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

BET’s hit series Tyler Perry’s Sistas recently returned for its 10th season, with the first episode garnering an audience of 1 million total viewers, based on combined premiere and encore impressions.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present The Lehman Trilogy directed by Matt Torney, Jan. 29 — Feb. 15 on the Octagon Stage. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

BET has unveiled the Season 10 trailer for its hit series Tyler Perry’s Sistas, marking the tenth season of the fan-favorite drama. The highly anticipated season premieres Wednesday, January 7, at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT, with new episodes airing Wednesdays on BET. Watch the trailer now.

Three-time GRAMMY AWARD-winning artist, actress, and poet Jill Scott has announced the release of her long-awaited sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern. Listen to the first single, “Beautiful People,” now.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Netflix has announced that the series Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black has been renewed for a third and final season ahead of its Season 2 Part 2 debut, concluding Kimmie’s journey with the Bellarie family.

A private industry reading of an updated version of Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead - the acclaimed queer reimagining of the Peanuts characters - was held recently in New York.

David and Tamela Mann will bring The Love & Relationship Tour to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts as part of their 2026 national schedule. The program will combine music, storytelling, and guided conversation about their decades-long partnership.

NJPAC will present David and Tamela Mann in their Love and Relationship Tour, an evening combining music, comedy, and conversation. The performance will highlight the couple’s work across film, television, and gospel music.

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!