Viola Davis News

Rosario Dawson Reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online

by Michael Major — November 7, 2022

Acclaimed actor, activist and philanthropist Rosario Dawson is the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s children’s literacy program Storyline Online.

Interview: Kathleen Garrett of North Carolina Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS

by Jeffrey Kare — November 2, 2022

From November 4th-13th, North Carolina Theatre will be launching their 2022-23 season with a production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS at A.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce & More Nominated For 2022 People's Choice Awards - Full List of Nominations

by Michael Major — October 26, 2022

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson will return to host the ceremony for the second consecutive year.

THE BANDAGED PLACE World Premiere Begins Previews Tonight at Roundabout Underground

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the Roundabout Underground world premiere of the bandaged place by Harrison David Rivers, directed by David Mendizábal.

New Musical Project THE TEN Currently in Development for Broadway - Listen to a Demo Track Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2022

Producers Ken Davenport and Primary Wave Music announced the development of The Ten, a new musical project inspired by the power and spiritual energy of gospel, featuring music that also draws from hip-hop, bluegrass, R&B, soul, and the blues.

The African American Film Critics Association Salutes Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 13, 2022

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will present AAFCA Salutes Broadway on Monday, October 17th at the Lamb's Club in the heart of New York's theater district.

The African American Film Critics Association to Honor Broadway

by Michael Major — October 12, 2022

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will present AAFCA Salutes Broadway.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan Comes To The North Charleston Coliseum, January 26

by A.A. Cristi — October 11, 2022

Jim Gaffigan has announced that he will embark on an all new “Dark Pale Tour” headed across the U.

Second Show Added For Jim Gaffigan At DPAC January 2023

by A.A. Cristi — October 7, 2022

By popular demand, an additional show has been added for Jim Gaffigan's “Dark Pale Tour” headed across the U.

Video: Obie Award Winning Actor and Musician Fredi Walker-Browne Reflects on Her Inspiring Career

by Survival Jobs — October 6, 2022

The iconic Fredi Walker-Browne shares how originating the role of Joanne Jefferson in ‘RENT’ impacted her 30+ year career, how she transitioned into directing and why just ‘showing up’ is honestly half the battle most of the time.

Jim Gaffigan Comes To NJPAC

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2022

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Jim Gaffigan to Newark on Thursday, January 5 at 8:00PM.

Jim Gaffigan is Coming To DPAC in January 2023

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2022

Jim Gaffigan announced that he will embark on an all-new “Dark Pale Tour” headed across the U.

Felicia Finley, Alison Fraser & More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at North Carolina Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2022

North Carolina Theatre has announce the full cast for its first production of the 2022-23 season, Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling.

Jim Gaffigan to Bring DARK PALE TOUR to Melbourne's King Center for the Performing Arts in January 2023

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2022

Jim Gaffigan will embark on an all new “Dark Pale Tour” headed across the U.

Lili Reinhart, Carey Mulligan, Dede Gardner & More Announced as Honorees for 2022 WIF Honors

by Michael Major — September 29, 2022

They will join the women previously announced to receive Crystal Awards—”Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, and “Don’t Worry Darling” writer and director Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde—as well as Jane Fonda Humanitarian Awa

William Jackson Harper & April Matthis to Star in PRIMARY TRUST World Premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of Primary Trust by playwright Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, will star Emmy Award nominee William Jackson Harper (“The Underground Railroad”) and Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner April Matthis (The Piano Lesson).