Viola Davis News
Director, Playwright, and Leader in African-American Theater, Walter Dallas, Dies at 73
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Walter Dallas, director, playwright, musician, teacher, and leader in African-American theater, has died at age 73.
Huntington Theatre Company Announces Virtual 2020 Spotlight Spectacular
Huntington Theatre Company has announced that their annual Spotlight Spectacular Gala will take place virtually on the Huntington's Facebook and YouTube channels Monday, June 15, 2020.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM by August Wilson
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: FENCES by August Wilson
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.
RATINGS: CELEBRITY IOU Series Premiere Delivers Breakout Performance for HGTV
The star-studded series premiere of HGTV's Celebrity IOU, hosted by the network's immensely popular twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, delivered a 0.
2020 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Be Announced on April 29
The winners of the 2020 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced on April 29, 2020 at 10am.
Cicely Tyson to Return for Last Season of HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
Cicely Tyson will reprise her role as Ophelia Harkness, the mother of Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), for the final season of ABC's How to Get Away With Murder.
BWW Interview: Andrew Malone of THE COLOR PURPLE at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
While COVID-19 is keeping us from catching this award-winning musical at the Ordway this spring, read about 'Mister' Andrew Malone and listen to THE COLOR PURPLE soundtrack so you'll be ready for the rescheduled show in the future.
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Hollywood Superstars Show Renovation Appreciation in New HGTV Series
Celebrity IOU is a new blockbuster HGTV series where Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to the individuals who have had a major impact on their lives by surprising them with big, heartwarming home renovations that bring everyone to tears.
INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO's James Lipton Has Died at 93
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Lipton, executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside the Actors Studio, has died at age 93.
BET Networks, NAACP Image Awards and ABFF Pay Tribute to the African American Community
In back-to-back events, the African American community comes together for a weekend celebrating Black excellence.
BWW Review: FENCES at Duke Energy Theater
BNS Productions brings August Wilson's FENCES to Charlotte, NC.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Speak at the 2020 Women in the World Summit
Today, Tina Brown Live Media and Women in the World announced the initial participants for the 11th annual Women in the World Summit to be held at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Jon Bernthal Joins Untitled Thriller Starring Viola Davis, Sandra Bullock
Variety reports that Jon Bernthal, Vincent D'Onofrio,Richard Thomas, Linda Emond and Emma Nelson have joined the cast of an upcoming, untitled thriller.
Viola Davis to Play Michelle Obama in New Showtime Series FIRST LADIES
SHOWTIME has given a series order to the first season of the hour-long drama FIRST LADIES, starring and executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and Tony® winner Viola Davis, who will play former first lady Michelle Obama.
Michael Potts and Jennifer Sánchez to Perform Love Poetry in LET LIGHTNING SET US ON FIRE
Emotive Fruition (Artistic Director, Thomas Dooley) has announced a live poetry event, LET LIGHTNING SET US ON FIRE, a one-night-only staged reading celebrating Valentine's Day with dramatic poems of modern love.
The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1.
See Which Notable Actors Have Starred in Past Productions of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
A Soldier's Play officially opened on Broadway on January 21 for a limited engagement at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).
Amazon Studios Announces Overall Deal with Steve McQueen
Amazon Studios today announced it has signed an overall deal with Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning artist, director and screenwriter Steve McQueen, under which he will create and produce content for Amazon Studios to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and t
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