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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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BWW Feature: THE NEXT MOVEMENT to perform monthly at The Nevada Room Photo BWW Feature: THE NEXT MOVEMENT to perform monthly at The Nevada Room
by Debbie Hall - February 01, 2022

The Vegas and Nevada Rooms will debut its new exciting monthly residency, sensational R&B vocal group, The Next Movement. The excitement begins at The Nevada Room Feb. 4 and Feb. 5....


THE CHI to Return to Showtime This Summer Photo THE CHI to Return to Showtime This Summer
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Season five cast includes Jacob Latimore (Like a Boss), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), Yolonda Ross (Treme), Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook (West Side Story). Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver and Iman Shumpert are set to return as guest stars....


Esau Pritchett Joins The Cast Of THOUGHTS FOR A COLORED MAN On Broadway Photo Esau Pritchett Joins The Cast Of THOUGHTS FOR A COLORED MAN On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2021

Mr. Pritchett replaces originally announced Keith David.  A private family matter has caused Mr. David to depart the production....


Showtime Announces Premiere Dates For THE CHI, BLACK MONDAY, and FLATBUSH MISDEMEANOR Photo Showtime Announces Premiere Dates For THE CHI, BLACK MONDAY, and FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2021

Showtime has set a May 23 premiere date for several of its series, including returning favorites The Chi and Black Monday, as well as the new comedy Flatbush Misdemeanors....


1800's VS 2020 is Coming To The APC Theater In Chicago Photo 1800's VS 2020 is Coming To The APC Theater In Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2022

Richard Gallion Entertainment is set for an upcoming production titled 1800’s Vs 2020, written by playwright, actor, and producer Richard Gallion. The production starts out at The APC Theater in Chicago, IL from February 12 through February 27th in celebration of Black History Month with hopes to po...


Peter Sellars Delivers International World Theatre Day Message 2022 Photo Peter Sellars Delivers International World Theatre Day Message 2022
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2022

The Global Theater Initiative (GTI), a partnership between Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) at Georgetown University, invites all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 61st annual World Theatre Da...


FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release Photo FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022

The series stars Katt Williams (“Atlanta”; The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2), GRAMMY® nominee Keri Hilson (Don’t Waste Your Pretty, Think Like a Man), Rotimi (TV’s “Power,” Coming 2 America), DC Young Fly (2 Minutes of Fame, TV’s “Wild ’N Out on Tour”), Jason Mitchell (Straight Outta Compton),...


TimeLine Theatre to Present World Premiere of Tyla Abercrumbie's RELENTLESS Photo TimeLine Theatre to Present World Premiere of Tyla Abercrumbie's RELENTLESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2021

TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson directs Abercrumbie’s startling new work, which was developed through the company’s Playwrights Collective and now serves as the first production in TimeLine’s 25th Anniversary season....


Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More Photo Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bol...


The Huntington Announces World Premiere of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS Photo The Huntington Announces World Premiere of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2022

 The Huntington has announced the world premiere of Our Daughters, Like Pillars, written by Obie Award-winning playwright and Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish, Milk Like Sugar at The Huntington)....


VIDEO: GOOD MORNING AMERCA Goes Behind the Scenes of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Photo VIDEO: GOOD MORNING AMERCA Goes Behind the Scenes of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Michael Major - October 13, 2021

Just before its opening night on Broadway, Good Morning America went behind the scenes of Thoughts of a Colored Man, the first Broadway play in history to be written and directed by Black men, and to include a cast of all Black men. Watch the interview with the play's cast and creatives now!...


Steppenwolf Streams DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS! Photo Steppenwolf Streams DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2021

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents Duchess! Duchess! Duchess! by emerging playwright Vivian J.O. Barnes, the fourth of six productions debuting on its Steppenwolf NOW virtual stage....


Jury Revealed for Geena Davis' 8th Annual Bentonville Film Festival Photo Jury Revealed for Geena Davis' 8th Annual Bentonville Film Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - May 04, 2022

Today, The Bentonville Film Festival unveiled their distinguished Competition Jury, singularly dedicated to inclusive representation in media and entertainment. The festival, produced by the BFFoundation and chaired by Academy Award-winning Actor Geena Davis, will take place in-person June 22-26 and...


VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED M Photo VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 02, 2021

Mack gave thanks to playwright and Broadway’s newest voice, Keenan Scott II, and in honor of the first performance, Luke James sang and acapella blessing to the cast and the production and to all the Broadway theaters and their casts....


Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 11- with Emily Skinner, Brandon Victor Dixon, Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 11- with Emily Skinner, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2021

Today (March 11) in live streaming: Emily Skinner visits Backstage Live, Brandon Victor Dixon joins Black Broadway Men, and more!...


THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announces New Opening Night Date of October 13th Photo THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announces New Opening Night Date of October 13th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021

Get full details on Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new Broadway play by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve Broadnax III, will officially open on Wednesday, October 13th. The production is produced by Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Kandi Burruss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Samira Wiley, The Shu...


Showtime Renews THE CHI for Season Five Photo Showtime Renews THE CHI for Season Five
by TV News Desk - August 02, 2021

The fourth season, which just aired its finale last night, is averaging 4.2 million weekly viewers and is on pace to become the most-streamed SHOWTIME series ever. ...


Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Announces Fourth Annual Girl Power F Photo Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Announces Fourth Annual Girl Power Film + Media Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2021

Imagine This Women's International Film Festival announced today that it will host its fourth annual Girl Power Film + Media Summit virtually, from March 13th, 14th 2021. The #GirlPowerSummit will gather some of the most creative womxn in entertainment and media for an informative, inspirational da...


THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Offers Free Haircuts To The Community In Bronx And Brooklyn Photo THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Offers Free Haircuts To The Community In Bronx And Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2021

In partnership with the YMCA of Greater New York, Thoughts of a Colored Man hosted a Youth and Community event at the Castle Hill YMCA in the Bronx and the North Brooklyn YMCA where there was a Mobile Barbershop ready to treat community members to free haircuts....


Complete Casting Announced For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour Photo Complete Casting Announced For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2022

The complete cast is announced today for the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets. ...


Tyla Abercrumbie, Wendell B. Franklin & More to Star in West Coast Premiere of PARADI Photo Tyla Abercrumbie, Wendell B. Franklin & More to Star in West Coast Premiere of PARADISE BLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2021

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Paradise Blue, written by Tony Award-nominated Dominique Morisseau (Ain’t Too Proud, Skeleton Crew) and directed by Stori Ayers (Blood at the Root, The Last O.G.)....


THE VAGRANT TRILOGY Extends at The Public Theater Photo THE VAGRANT TRILOGY Extends at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2022

The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of THE VAGRANT TRILOGY on Friday, April 8 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance, after the cancellation of the 2020 production just five days before the first performance and a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...


VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE CHI Season Five Trailer Photo VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE CHI Season Five Trailer
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022

Watch the new trailer now for this season on THE CHI which delves deeply into the many joys and complications of Black love: relationships, children, career, community and self. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall) forge ahead as co-parents, while Tiff grows closer with Rob (Iman Shumpert...


Meet the Cast of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH Photo Meet the Cast of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2022

Previews begin tonight, April 1, for Lincoln Center Theater's production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic The Skin of Our Teeth. The production opens on Monday, April 25 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast here!...


THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season Photo THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 08, 2021

THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption....






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