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The rise and fall of impresario Don Cornelius, who created the dance show, "Soul Train," against the backdrop of an unforgiving Hollywood in the 1970s.

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The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents 50IN50: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA Photo The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents 50IN50: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020

The AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre announced today cast details for a special edition of its breakout 50in50 monologue showcase series - 50in50: Love in the Time of Corona - with title inspiration from the classic novel Love in the Time of Cholera by Nobel prize winning Colomb...


FOSSE/VERDON, FROZEN 2 Among Nominees for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards - See Ful Photo FOSSE/VERDON, FROZEN 2 Among Nominees for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020

The Guild of Music Supervisors announced today the nominees of their landmark 10th annual award ceremony celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in movies, television, games, advertising, and trailers. Crowning the evening will be this year's Icon Award honoree composer...


American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle Comes To Catalina Bar & Grill Photo American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle Comes To Catalina Bar & Grill
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2019

Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to bring her newest show, Great American Soul Book, to Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, May 8, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents....


The Donny Hathaway Live Tribute Comes To The Troubadour March 15 Photo The Donny Hathaway Live Tribute Comes To The Troubadour March 15
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2019

The world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles will host the Donny Hathaway Live Tribute this Friday March 15th at 9 p.m. An incredible group of musicians and singers will come together to perform the music featured on the classic album 'Donny Hathaway Live' which was released in 1972. Long considered o...


Devin Kirtz Releases Self-Love Mantra Single 'Best Friends' Photo Devin Kirtz Releases Self-Love Mantra Single 'Best Friends'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2020

Future soul/pop music sensation and Herø Records/Sony RED recording artist Devin Kirtz has released his new self-love single, 'Best Friends,' today. The track is available digitally on all major retail outlets....


The Marsh Berkeley Extends LIVING THE SHUFFLE Through December 15 Photo The Marsh Berkeley Extends LIVING THE SHUFFLE Through December 15
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley announces that it has extended Living the Shuffle, a one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend has worked with Hollywood icons like Beyoncé, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Morgan Freeman,...


Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+ Photo Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019

On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr...


Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Free Concerts, Movies, Festivals And More Al Photo Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Free Concerts, Movies, Festivals And More All Summer Long
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2019

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HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


Veteran Casting Director Robi Reed Returns to The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Photo Veteran Casting Director Robi Reed Returns to The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2020

The Richard Lawson Studios will continue its Self-Tape Master Class Series with Emmy Award winning Casting Director Robi Reed. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. ...


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


The Blackhouse Foundation Announces BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program Photo The Blackhouse Foundation Announces BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 21, 2018

The Blackhouse Foundation and BET Networks extend their longstanding partnership with the selection of 10 Black MFA students from across the country to serve as participants in the BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival January 25-28 in Park City, UT. As part o...


Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK Photo Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2020

Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to return with her show Great American Soul Book to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents and Catalina....


Ethan Hawke to Executive Produce and Star in GOOD LORD BIRD for Showtime Photo Ethan Hawke to Executive Produce and Star in GOOD LORD BIRD for Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2019

 SHOWTIME has ordered the eight-part limited series GOOD LORD BIRD from Blumhouse Television, based on the National Book Award-winning novel The Good Lord Bird by bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as 19th-century abolitionist John Brown a...


Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS Photo Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - May 08, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned today the complete cast, design and production team for Guys and Dolls, the first show of its second century, June 10 - 16....


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


Flying Lotus' 'Flamagra' Tour Launches in August Photo Flying Lotus' 'Flamagra' Tour Launches in August
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019

Following the release of his sixth studio album Flamagra, Flying Lotus is gearing up to embark on his immersive 3D North American tour. Kicking off in Portland, OR, the tour will span across 34 dates in cities such as NYC, LA, Seattle, Chicago, and more....


Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For Photo Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For 2021
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2019

Tony Award-nominated Producer Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages) and Jeffrey Tick (former owner of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater), alongside new general producing partner Richard Gay (5Pack Entertainment founder, and former EVP of Viacom's Music Networks & BET Networks) announce the creative team and pr...


DREAMGIRLS UK Tour Will Star Nicole Raquel Dennis Photo DREAMGIRLS UK Tour Will Star Nicole Raquel Dennis
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2020

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Nicole Raquel Dennis will play the role of Effie White in the first ever UK tour of Dreamgirls....


BWW Interview: Doreen Montalvo of IN THE HEIGHTS Talks About Progress in Theatre, Lat Photo BWW Interview: Doreen Montalvo of IN THE HEIGHTS Talks About Progress in Theatre, Latin Communities, and Performing in the Round
by Courtney Symes - August 17, 2019

In the Heights-it's the show that brought Lin-Manuel Miranda fame, before Hamilton catapulted him into the stratosphere of Broadway legends. In 2008, In the Heights was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards and won four, including Best Musical. Broadway at Music Circus has gathered a cast that combines...


Lizzo Wins Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards; Full List! Photo Lizzo Wins Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2020

Last night the NAACP Image Awards were held. Taking home the top prize of Entertainer of the Year was Lizzo....


Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway? Photo Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2018

According to the New York Post, the new musical The Girl From the North Country, is eyeing a limited Broadway run this winter....


VIDEO: Asolo Repertory to Present New Ahrens & Flaherty Musical KNOXVILLE Photo VIDEO: Asolo Repertory to Present New Ahrens & Flaherty Musical KNOXVILLE
by Alan Henry - February 06, 2019

Asolo Repertory Theatre will proudly present the world premiere of KNOXVILLE in spring 2020. This moving and innovative musical will feature lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and will be adapted and directed by Frank Galati, reuniting the dynamic Tony Award-winning creative team behin...


Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK Photo Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2020

Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to return with her show Great American Soul Book to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents and Catalina....


BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST Photo BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST
by John McDaid - April 18, 2019

In the forty years since its debut, Sam Shepard's 'True West' has been lauded for its stark portrayal of the duality of the American soul. The Gamm Theatre has mounted a visually compelling production with penetrating performances that slice to the heart of Shepard's darkly comedic vision....






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