52nd NAACP Image Awards Announced - Viola Davis, Eddie Murphy, LeBron James, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV...
Survey of 91 Performing Arts Organizations in Chicago Reveals 44% Still Uncertain About Return To In-person Performances
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2021 The Chicago-based Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (the Foundation)—an organization that offers unrestricted grants to 175 small arts organizations in Chicago with budgets under $1 million—recently surveyed 91 of its performing arts grantees to garner insights on the obstacles preventing org...
MGM Will Release Documentary on the Resurgence of Cirque du Soleil
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2021 For the first time in its 37-year history, Cirque du Soleil is granting exclusive access to MGM and Porter, drawing back the curtain on the greatest circus on earth; from the ringmasters in the boardroom to the world-class acrobats and divers that grace the legendary water stage of “O”....
Gregory Nabours, Garrett Clayton, and Michael Thomas Grant Will Lead (mostly)musicals' HIGH TIME at Feinstein's at Vitello's
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2022 Get ready to get LIT with music director Gregory Nabours and a HIGH-flying lineup of SMOKING hot talent on Wednesday 4.20.22 at Feinstein's at Vitello's!...
Chymes Shares New Single 'Feel Better'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 12, 2021 “Feel Better” follows previously released Hell & Divine singles “Made Of You” and “Worship.” The EP is an energizing whirl of power struggles and finding one’s voice, offering an intriguing push-and-pull of ethereal vocals mingled with assertive beats....
THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022 GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’...
CRAZY WOKE ASIANS Comedy Show Returns April 24
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2021 Join Crazy Woke Asians outdoor comedy show at The Comedy Chateau in North Hollywood for a night of laughter! ...
BWW Review: THE AGITATORS: Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass at The Forum Theatre
by Paula Makar - May 26, 2021 This is the first time I’ve sat in a theatre since COVID19 took that privilege away in March 2020. It felt weird and wonderful all at the same time. Masks are optional at the Forum Theatre. Patrons I chatted with in the lobby were thrilled to finally get out and are feeling confident enough to spend...
Oprah Winfrey & Prince Harry to Premiere THE ME YOU CAN'T SEE Documentary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021 “The Me You Can’t See” will be available alongside the NAACP Image Award-nominated for Outstanding Talk Series, “The Oprah Conversation,” “Oprah Talks COVID-19,” and “Oprah’s Book Club,” on Apple TV+, which is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens...
CRAZY WOKE ASIANS Comedy Tour Comes to Laugh Factory San Diego August 18
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2021 CRAZY WOKE ASIANS, the always sold out comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians in Southern California is coming to San Diego for ONE NIGHT ONLY on August 18th, 2021 at Laugh Factory San Diego (Gaslamp District). ...
MINISTRY Return With 15th Studio Album 'Moral Hygiene' Out October 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 09, 2021 The song, inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and the activist work of the late Congressman John Lewis, is accompanied by a new video that includes sampling from last year’s demonstrations in Los Angeles as captured by Jourgensen and his partner Liz Walton....
CRUEL INTENTIONS Announces Virtual Cast Watch Party with Janel Parrish & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2022 On-demand streaming access to CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90S MUSICAL, LIVE IN CONCERT has been extended by three weeks due to popular demand. There will be a virtual cast watch party on Sunday, January 16, at 8PM ET, offering fans the opportunity to interact with the cast and creatives, including star J...
River Butcher Comes To The Den Theatre In March
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2022 The Den Theatre has announced comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...
LISTEN: Alex Brightman & Michael Cerveris Sing 'Under Pressure' from 'Rockers on Broadway' Album
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022 In addition to Brightman and Cerveris, the album includes songs from Paul Williams, Micky Dolenz, LaChanze, Christian Hoff, Alice Ripley, Constantine Maroulis, Emma Hunton, Donald Webber Jr., Morgan James, Michael Lanning, Donnie Kehr, and Isabelle Gottfried. Listen to the new single and check out t...
VIDEO: Ministry Unleashes New DIY Video For Single 'Believe Me'
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 Just weeks after Ministry’s latest album Moral Hygiene was added to many “best of 2021” year-end lists, including Loudwire, Consequence Of Sound, Punk News and XS Rock, Al Jourgensen and co. are sharing the latest taste of the record with the new track “Believe Me” alongside a warped psychedelic vid...
HBO Max Launches 'Black History Is Our History' Spotlight Page
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021 Black History Is Our History will offer hours of curated programming, featuring compelling films, documentaries, biopics, original programming and animation that focus on the Black experience. ...
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Shares First Look at Disney Christmas Concert Special
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021 Derek and Julianne Hough will host the upcoming holiday special from Walt Disney World Resort. The Houghs will also perform 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town'. Kristin Chenoweth will sing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and Darren Criss will perform 'Christmas Dance'. Watch Chenoweth tease her...
CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL, LIVE IN CONCERT Event Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2021 Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price has announced a one-night-only event, CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90S MUSICAL, LIVE IN CONCERT will be presented on Sunday, December 19, 2021 for a live audience at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles, and streamed worldwide on Stellar....
MOULIN ROUGE! Resumes West End Performances and Reschedules Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2021 Performances of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will resume this evening at the Piccadilly Theatre with a new official Opening Night set for Sunday 9 January 2022....
HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2021 The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreograph...
Australian Alt-Pop Artist Chymes Releases Debut EP 'Hell & Divine'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021 With an ever-growing fan base across the globe following a tweet from BTS star Jungkook, Chymes has been streamed over 9 million times across Apple and Spotify. Her previous releases, 'Euphoria' and 'Sleepless,' have been featured in numerous Spotify editorial playlists....
52nd NAACP Image Awards Nominations to Be Announced by Anika Noni-Rose, Chloe Bailey & More February 2nd on Instagram
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2021 On Tuesday, Feb 2nd at 10:00 am PT / 1:00pm ET, the nominees for this year’s 52nd NAACP Image Awards will be announced virtually on the NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram. Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose (Jingle Jangle, Power), actress and singer Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish and Chloe x ...
West End Vet Liisi LaFontaine Joins Freeform's GOOD TROUBLE
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2021 BroadwayWorld has just learned that Liisi LaFontaine will be seen recurring, season long, in ABC Freeform’s ‘Good Trouble’. She will be playing TAYNA who is in a polyamorous relationship and discusses her lifestyle openly....
MGM Will Release Documentary on the Resurgence of Cirque du Soleil
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2021 For the first time in its 37-year history, Cirque du Soleil is granting exclusive access to MGM and Porter, drawing back the curtain on the greatest circus on earth; from the ringmasters in the boardroom to the world-class acrobats and divers that grace the legendary water stage of “O”....
The Den Theatre Presents Comedian River Butcher In March
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022 The Den Theatre will present comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.... |