Viola Davis News

Vice President Kamala Harris to Join Jennifer Hudson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

by Michael Major — April 13, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to sit down for an exclusive daytime talk show interview on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.

Review: HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Commands 'ALL Rise' At Straz Center For The Performing Arts

by Drew Eberhard — April 12, 2023

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was adapted for the stage by Aaron Sorkin and opened on Broadway at the Schubert Theatre in December of 2018.

Hillside High School Drama Alums Accepted Into Juilliard And BADA

by A.A. Cristi — April 5, 2023

Durham's historic Hillside High School has a long history of well-known graduates of the theatre and arts programs at the school.

Exclusive: Billy Crudup Uncovers His Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS

by Michael Major — April 3, 2023

Watch an exclusive video from the season finale of Finding Your Roots, in which Billy Crudup reads the baptism record of his ancestor, Kristoff, from 1797 which reveals that Kristoff was an illegitimate child.

Viola Davis, Jeremy Shamos, Nina Hellman & More to Join Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 30, 2023

On April 25, Viola Davis will join Brooklyn Children's Theatre for a night of music and celebration to support musical theatre scholarships for hundreds of Brooklyn children.

Billy Porter, Viola Davis & More Win Audie Awards - Full List of Winners

by Michael Major — March 29, 2023

The 2023 Audie Awards recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

Photo: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Poster Revealed

by Michael Major — March 27, 2023

Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES — 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem.

Photos: Viola Davis & More Attend AIR Premiere at SXSW

by Michael Major — March 20, 2023

In attendance was Director/Star Ben Affleck, Stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Julius Tennon, Writer Alex Convery, Producers Jeff Robinov, Jason Michael Berman and Executive Producers Jordan Moldo, and Jon Weinbach.

THE WANDERERS Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Roundabout Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein on Sunday, April 2.

Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman & More Join ASALI Short Film

by Michael Major — March 13, 2023

The voice cast includes: Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman (High School Musical), Ronen Rubinstein (9-1-1 Lone Star), Joy Ofodu (Mighty Express) and Lupita Pineda (activist) along with Maya Penn who is also the lead animator.

August Wilson Classic FENCES Gets Long-Awaited Australian Debut at STC

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2023

August Wilson's towering classic Fences will have its long-overdue Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company this month, featuring two of the starring performers from 2022's critically-adored production A Raisin in the Sun - Bert LaBonté and Zahra Newman.

Cast Announced for IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere at A Red Orchid Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 7, 2023

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced the cast for the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel.

Comedian Chris Tucker Announces Return To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas, July 14-15

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2023

Following multiple sold-out performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, award-winning actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, will return to the stage for his latest headlining engagement, July 14-15, 2023.

Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis & More Win NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!

by Michael Major — February 28, 2023

Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and more took home NAACP Image Awards over the weekend.

Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh & More Win SAG Awards - Full List of Winners!

by Michael Major — February 27, 2023

Last night, Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Coolidge, Jean Smart, and more took home SAG Awards.

Conrad Ricamora Joins Hulu Comedy Series HOW TO DIE ALONE

by Michael Major — February 23, 2023

Onyx Collective announces cast for Hulu Original Comedy series “How to Die Alone” with series regular stars Conrad Ricamora as Rory, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Terrance and Jocko Sims as Alex, alongside Natasha Rothwell as Melissa, and recurring guest star Bashir Salahuddin as Brian.