Viola Davis News

Check out the stars take the red carpet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards. 

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3 rd, 2018 for the 16 th annual 'Night Before' party to benefit MPTF. Funds raised during the legendary evening will be used to support MPTF in providing social services and financial assistance to the entertainment community, as well as it's renowned retirement community and innovative programs for seniors and those who care for them. The organization impacts thousands of people each year who have committed their lives to a career in entertainment. The annual event raised $5 million last night, totaling just over $80 million in the event's history.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar Winners Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o will play onscreen mother and daughter in TriStar Pictures' THE WOMAN KING

The producers of Broadway's Waitress announced that following the performance on Tuesday, March 6 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult will join Waitress choreographer Lorin Latarro in conversation at a talkback to kick off the hit musical's month-long campaign celebrating Women's History Month.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO), is thrilled to present the world premiere of Amy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino, directed by Scott Ellis. The cast includes Vanessa Aspillaga as "Kathy," Mark Blum as "Jacob," Jamie Brewer as "Amy," Diane Davisas "Sarah," Josh McDermitt as "Bobby" and Debra Monk as "Maggie."

Lobby Hero begins previews tonight at Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, announces a new Hitchcock-style drama Belleville by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Amy Herzog.  Performances run from Wednesday, April 18 to Sunday, May 13; the press opening is April 22. 

Essence Shares Behind The Scenes Of Thursday's Crossover Of SCANDAL & HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

Oscars Experts Break Down Everything Fans Need to Know to Become the Ultimate Insider in New Digital Series From ABC and the Academy

“The Oscars Insider,” a five-part daily digital series from ABC and The Academy, is now live with the first episode on Oscar.com and www.facebook.com/TheAcademy. New episodes will appear each day through March 2. Sponsored by Walmart, “The Oscars Insider” is hosted by ESPN sports and pop culture commentator Adnan Virk and features:

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced 10 more presenters for the 90th Oscars telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, “The Oscars” will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.

Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced the first slate of presenters for the 90th Oscars® telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on The ABC Television Network.

L.A.'s Australian Theatre Company is excited to host a six-day workshop with Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and Academy Award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanleyat the Skylight Theatre beginning March 12.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is pleased to announce the first new play of Roundabout Underground's 2018 - 2019 season. The World premiere of Usual Girls, by Ming Peiffer, directed by Tyne Rafaeli was part of the 2017 Roundabout Underground Reading Series and will begin performances in the 2018/19 season.

Hello Broadwayworld.com, Its me, Lea. Another week, another blog and I survived another round of classes. It means having to get good grades, rehearse and hopefully survive this semester without passing out.

Two Indomitable Forces Unite When Olivia Pope And Annalise Keating Team Up On SCANDAL & HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER Crossover

TV One is celebrating Black History Month with a full slate of programming offerings that embody the theme, 'Represent the Dream.' The network also debuts a new short form video campaign featuring three-time Grammy Award and Academy Award winning artist, actor and social justice activist Common, which runs throughout the month of February. In the videos, Common discusses a variety of topics related to Black history and issues affecting the African American community: racism and how we can become a better nation; activism, the power of using 'our voice' and movements like Black Lives Matter; self-awareness, his heroes and what representing the dream means today, 55 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

John Crawford III was shot by officers while carrying a BB gun at a Wal-Mart store in Beavercreek, Ohio. On February 5 at 10 p.m. ET, a new episode of TV One's docu-series 'Two Sides' will evaluate and present multiple points of view of the controversial case.

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is excited to announce that Lena Waithe (The CHI, Ready Player One) is confirmed to present at the annual ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25th, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO), is thrilled to present the world premiere of Amy and the Orphans byLindsey Ferrentino, directed by Scott Ellis. The cast includes Vanessa Aspillaga as "Kathy," Mark Blum as "Jacob," Jamie Brewer as "Amy,"Diane Davis as "Sarah," Josh McDermitt as "Bobby" and Debra Monk as "Maggie."