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Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88

by Gillian Blum — January 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr.

2026 Slamdance Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — January 14, 2026

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup.

THE PROJECTIONIST Set as Opening Night Film for 2026 Slamdance Film Festival

by Josh Sharpe — December 10, 2025

The World Premiere of Alexandre Rockwell’s The Projectionist has been selected as the Opening Night selection for the 32nd edition of Slamdance Film Festival.

Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Series

by Josh Sharpe — August 21, 2025

New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau.

Video: Netflix Drops THE RECRUIT Season Two Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — January 2, 2025

Netflix has released the main trailer of The Recruit Season Two, premiering globally on Netflix on January 30, 2025.

Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025

by Claudio Erlichman — November 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.

Antoine Drye Collaborates with Isaac Raz and an Ensemble of Over Twenty Musicians for New Album RETREAT TO BEAUTY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 19, 2023

Trumpeter Antoine Drye is set to release his new album 'Retreat To Beauty'.

Netflix Renews Noah Centineo THE RECRUIT For Season Two

by Michael Major — January 26, 2023

The series centers around Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a young CIA lawyer whose first week on the job turns upside down when he discovers a threatening letter by former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock), who plans to expose the agency unless they exonerate her of a serious crime.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of AIN'T NO MO'

by Bruce Glikas — December 2, 2022

See photos from the opening night red carpet of Ain't No Mo'! The cast includes Jordan E.

Watergate Thriller '18 1/2' Comes to Theaters Across the Nation

by Marissa Tomeo — April 30, 2022

Adventure Entertainment continues to acquire extraordinary stories with the award-winning thriller/comedy feature film “18½” from Dan Mirvish (“Between Us,” “Bernard and Huey” and a Slamdance Film Festival Co-founder), having scored the coveted 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, this in

Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2021

Woodie King, Jr.

VIDEO: Effies Unite on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

by Nicole Rosky — January 9, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with everything Effie with DREAMGIRLS Lillias White, Roz Ryan and Kecia-Lewis Evans.

Janelle Monae Joins UGLYDOLLS and Harriet Tubman Biopic

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 2, 2018

Janelle Monae has landed two film roles, according to Variety.

Louis Gossett Jr. Stars in the Heartwarming BREAKING BROOKLYN Coming to DVD and Digital

by Tori Hartshorn — September 4, 2018

A heartwarming story for the whole family about love and determination, Breaking Brooklyn arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand on November 6 from Lionsgate.

Stew & Heidi Perform One Night Only Concert June 18 To Launch New CDs

by Julie Musbach — June 13, 2018

STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM - the powerhouse indie rock band fronted by longtime collaborators Stew and Heidi Rodewald - will perform a one-night-only concert at THE TOTAL BENT/NATIVE SONG DOUBLE RECORD RELEASE PARTY, featuring selections from the duo's two most recent recordings, on Monday, June 18 at