Lee Daniels News

Mo'Nique delivers a career defining, powerhouse stand-up performance in her unprecedented return to the stage. Filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul baring emotion, Mo'Nique promises that by the end of the show you will understand why she is the way she is, and true to form, she delivers. Watch the new video trailer now1

The 2023 Fusion Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility in stories, arts and media, will honor Outfest alum Elegance Bratton recognizing his many accomplishments, including his now award-winning, A24-produced narrative feature The Inspection.

Rachel Brosnahan and Dominique Jackson have joined the starry line-up for Dylan Mulvaney’s one-night-only variety show Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! See how to purchase tickets! 

GRAMMY-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the “In Memoriam” performance at the 95th Oscars, executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, and executive producer Molly McNearney announced. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide.

Beloved TikTok creator and trans artist Dylan Mulvaney will make her grand return to the stage headlining a one-night-only, live variety show called Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Live! See who is taking part and how to purchase tickets.

Mo'Nique delivers a career defining, powerhouse stand-up performance in her unprecedented return to the stage. Filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul bearing emotion, Mo'Nique promises that by the end of the show you will understand why she is the way she is, and true to form, she delivers.

Writer and director Francesco Paladino of 'Orange is the New Black' and 'The Wendy Williams Show' will present the premier production of his three original one-acts at the Montclair Women's Club on February 4th at 8pm.

Writer and Director, Francesco Paladino brings live theatre back to Montclair, after a long dark period. THE 3 (three simple plays about desire, deceit, and delusion) are three short plays exploring unconventional relationships and debatable reality.

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld reported that James Marsden has set his sites on Broadway. In reponse to the news, Josh Gad took to Twitter to share some Broadway trivia, revealing that Marsden was originally offered the role of 'Elder Price' in The Book of Mormon! 

James Marsden has his sights set on Broadway! In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Marsden revealed that after his series Westworld was cancelled by HBO, he is looking to do a Broadway show. Marsden appeared as Corny Collins in the 2007 movie musical adaptation of Hairspray. He also sang in the hit Disney movie musical, Enchanted.

Last week, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Ramirez, Billy Porter, and members of the New York Jets showed up to support Ain't No Mo, which is currently scheduled to close on Friday, December 23rd. Check out the photos here!

Native Son - the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – has unveiled its illustrious, annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting Black gay and queer men who made an impact in 2022. Created by Native Son Founder Emil Wilbekin, the 101 List recognizes leaders in the Black gay and queer community who have made significant contributions, achieved culture-making milestones, and those who are using their platforms to break through glass ceilings in their respective roles, professions, and areas of expertise.

Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.

Season three of the popular drama series returns with new twists and new turns as the Tariq, Brayden, Monet, and the Tejadas have to Level Up or Get Taken Down. Fresh off the murder of Zeke, everyone is grieving, but they won’t get much time as a new set of problems and questions arise. Watch a teaser trailer video now!

Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, has launched the #saveAINTNOMO campaign in efforts to prolong the show’s run and boost ticket sales.

The new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' will play its final Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre next Sunday, December 18. 

In fact, “Tamron Hall” scored its highest-rated week in Households since January and its most-watched week in Total Viewers since March 2021 – since the weeks of 1/31/22 and 3/15/21, respectively. “Tamron Hall” built for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (+7% - 1.145 million vs. 1.072 million) and stood as the only daytime talk show.

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Marchánt Davis of Ain't No Mo', who told us all about his backstage routines, pre-show rituals, and more!

Playwright Jordan E. Cooper and producer Lee Daniels appeared on SHERRI this morning to discuss making history with Ain't No Mo' on Broadway. At the age of 27, Cooper is making his Broadway debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history. Watch the new video interview now!

Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out video of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet below!