The National YoungArts Foundation has announced its list of 2018 actors to watch. On Tuesday, January 9, 21 up-and-coming thespians performed for audiences at New World Center in Miami as part of National YoungArts Week. These extraordinarily talented artists have been named 2018 YoungArts Finalists one of the nation's most prestigious awards for aspiring artists 15 to 18 years old.
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows. The production takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. The production is directed by Clinton Turner Davis and will take stage February 8 to March 4 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
Last night, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the winners of the 75th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS at Hollywood's Party of the Year. Show host Seth Meyers led the star-studded event which aired on NBC live from The Beverly Hilton.
At a time when the USA is waffling on its commitment to honor Harriet Tubman with her image on the 20 dollar bill, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman,' written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows.
Seth Meyers will host Hollywood's Party of the YearTM airing on Sunday, January 7, 2018, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from 5-8 p.m. PT / 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Olivia Munn has been named the host of the 2018 CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS. The annual awards show will take place on January 11 at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica and will be broadcast on The CW.
Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American TVOD rights to award-winning producer Tommy Oliver (Kinyarwanda, 1982, The Perfect Guy) and co-creator Codie Elaine Oliver's touching 4-part documentary series BLACK LOVE. Breaking Glass acquired rights to the series in August in a deal negotiated between Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff and Tommy Oliver of Confluential Films. BLACK LOVE will be available on Amazon Instant on December 22.
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and The CW Network will partner at the 23RD ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS to honor 'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot with the #SeeHer Award.
TWO SIDES is a landmark limited four-part docu-series exploring watershed moments for law enforcement and the Black community at the crossroads between life and death, premiering Monday, January 22 at 10 p.m. ET on TV One.
Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American TVOD rights to award-winning producer Tommy Oliver (Kinyarwanda, 1982, The Perfect Guy) and co-creator Codie Elaine Oliver's touching 4-part documentary series BLACK LOVE. Breaking Glass acquired rights to the series in August in a deal negotiated between Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff and Tommy Oliver of Confluential Films. BLACK LOVE will be available on Amazon Instant on December 22.
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the seventh annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists, as well as post-show receptions. The Reading Series will feature new works by Selina Fillinger, Harrison David Rivers, Korde Arrington Tuttle, Calamity West and Daniel Zaitchik.
During Miami Art Week, the work of recent National YoungArts Foundation alumni, some of the country's most promising emerging artists, will be on view throughout Miami in two exhibitions presented by the organization, and a unique curated experience at Brickell City Centre.
Tickets go on sale to the general public today, Wednesday, December 13 at 1 PM ET for Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of KENNETH LONERGAN's LOBBY HERO, directed by TRIP CULLMAN and starring MICHAEL CERA, CHRIS EVANS, BRIAN TYREE HENRY, and BEL POWLEY.
During Miami Art Week 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation brought emerging artists to the fore by announcing a major new granting program for early career visual artists and partnering with major fairs to exhibit the work of YoungArts alumni.