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The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Kevin is the pre-teen who must step past shattered illusions and embrace the normal rites of childhood, while Brandon the dreamer makes his own nearly impossible leap of faith to succeed in life and love with girlfriend Jerrika. Emmett is the carefree teen is thrust into complex responsibility with guidance from his mother Jada, and Ronnie is the drifter whose struggle to love and be loved calls into question his every pursuit.

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THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Cuts 'African Homeland,' 'Our Prayer' & More Songs Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Cuts 'African Homeland,' 'Our Prayer' & More Songs
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

The song list for the upcoming The Color Purple movie musical has revealed what songs from the stage version have been cut for the adaptation. Songs like 'Somebody Gonna Love You,' 'Our Prayer,' 'Big Dog,' 'Dear God - Sofia,' 'Brown Betty,' 'Uh-Oh,' 'African Homeland,' have been cut from the movie. ...


Glynn Turman, STARZ' POWER Franchise & More Honored at AAFCA TV Honors Photo Glynn Turman, STARZ' POWER Franchise & More Honored at AAFCA TV Honors
by Josh Sharpe - July 01, 2024

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) have announced the winners of the 6th Annual AAFCA TV Honors for distinguished achievements in television and streaming, along with special achievement award honorees. The 'Legacy Award' will go to Glynn Turman, the prolific American actor has be...


FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations Photo FAT HAM, Billy Porter & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Billy Porter, Reneé Rapp, The Color Purple, High School Musical the Musical the Series, Gre...


THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

The album will feature songs from the musical sung by Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, H.E.R., Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino. The album will also feature Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Coco Jones, Keyshia ...


Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour Photo Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets....


The Overtones Release New Christmas Single Ahead of UK Tour Photo The Overtones Release New Christmas Single Ahead of UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - November 05, 2024

As they prepare to hit the road for their annual The Good Times Christmas Tour, the UK’s top vocal harmony group are getting in the Christmas spirit early, with the release of Turn Your Light On. Listen to it now!...


Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE World Premiere Extends Through Late April Photo Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE World Premiere Extends Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose has added one additional week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Photo Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose. Check out footage!...


How to Watch THE COLOR PURPLE at Home With Hours of Bonus Footage Photo How to Watch THE COLOR PURPLE at Home With Hours of Bonus Footage
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024

The digital and physical releases will include hours of bonus features, including a behind the scenes look at turning Alice Walker's novel into a musical. The dozens of features will also have three featurettes with director Blitz Bazawule, producer Orpah Winfrey, the filmmakers and the star-studded...


THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April Photo THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

 Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson....


THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6 Photo THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6
by Michael Major - February 08, 2024

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video t...


Video: Starz Drops Trailer For BMF” Season Three Photo Video: Starz Drops Trailer For BMF” Season Three
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

“BMF” season three stars returning actors Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. (“Euphoria”) as “Demetrius Flenory,” Da'Vinchi (“All American,” “Grown-ish”) as “Terry Flenory,” Russell Hornsby (Fences, The Hate U Give) as “Charles Flenory,” Michole Briana White (“Dead to Me,” She Hate Me) as “Lucille Fl...


Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 17, 2024

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON's THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out the all-new video!...


Oprah Will Go Behind THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical In New Max Documentary Photo Oprah Will Go Behind THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical In New Max Documentary
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

The Max Original documentary, provides a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the upcoming movie musical reimagining of “The Color Purple.” Oprah Winfrey will take viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversa...


Photos: Phylicia Rashad Directs the World Premiere of PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs- Jenk Photo Photos: Phylicia Rashad Directs the World Premiere of PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs- Jenkins At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. See photos of the company! Purpose will play March 14 – April 21, 202...


How to Watch THE COLOR PURPLE at Home With Hours of Bonus Footage Photo How to Watch THE COLOR PURPLE at Home With Hours of Bonus Footage
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024

The digital and physical releases will include hours of bonus features, including a behind the scenes look at turning Alice Walker's novel into a musical. The dozens of features will also have three featurettes with director Blitz Bazawule, producer Orpah Winfrey, the filmmakers and the star-studded...


THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Soundtrack to Feature Music By Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson & More
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

The album will feature songs from the musical sung by Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, H.E.R., Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino. The album will also feature Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Coco Jones, Keyshia ...


Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HEL Photo Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - February 07, 2024

AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!...


JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, HERE WE ARE, & More Receive Artios Awards Nominations Photo JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, HERE WE ARE, & More Receive Artios Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - November 01, 2024

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short-form series for the 2025 Artios Awards. The awards will be presented in multiple locations on February 12, 2025....


Starz Greenlights BMF Season Four Ahead of Season Three Premiere Photo Starz Greenlights BMF Season Four Ahead of Season Three Premiere
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024

“BMF” season three stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. (“Euphoria”) as “Demetrius Flenory,” Da'Vinchi (“All American,” “Grown-ish”) as “Terry Flenory,” Russell Hornsby (Fences, The Hate U Give) as “Charles Flenory,” Michole Briana White (“Dead to Me,” She Hate Me) as “Lucille Flenory,” and more....


Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE Character Posters Show New Look at Colman Domingo, Danielle Photo Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE Character Posters Show New Look at Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks & More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

Ahead of the release of the The Color Purple, check out new character poster photos for the musical movie, featuring Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Young Celie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, Halle Bailey as Young Nettie, Danielle Brooks ...


Photos: See the THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Attend London Screening Photo Photos: See the THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Attend London Screening
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

The Color Purple attended a VIP screening of the film at the Regent Street Cinema in London, England. Check out photos of Corey Hawkins, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Fantasia Barrino and Colman Domingo and director Blitz Bazawule at the screening now! Following the screening, the cast attended...


Video: Watch the Trailer for THEM: THE SCARE on Prime Video Photo Video: Watch the Trailer for THEM: THE SCARE on Prime Video
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2024

Today, Prime Video has released the official trailer of the horror anthology series Them: The Scare. This second installment will consist of eight episodes and premiere on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. All episodes will be available upon release....


THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Cuts 'African Homeland,' 'Our Prayer' & More Songs Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Cuts 'African Homeland,' 'Our Prayer' & More Songs
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

The song list for the upcoming The Color Purple movie musical has revealed what songs from the stage version have been cut for the adaptation. Songs like 'Somebody Gonna Love You,' 'Our Prayer,' 'Big Dog,' 'Dear God - Sofia,' 'Brown Betty,' 'Uh-Oh,' 'African Homeland,' have been cut from the movie. ...


A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) to Begin Performances at Steppenwolf Photo A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) to Begin Performances at Steppenwolf Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre presents the world premiere of 'a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)' by Matthew Paul Olmos. ...






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