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The First Family, a sitcom about an African American family that resides in The White House.

The First Family cast includes Christopher P. Duncan (The Jamie Foxx Show) as President William Johnson; Kellita Smith as First Lady Katherine Johnson; Gladys Knight as his mother; Marla Gibbs as the First Lady

Dutch National Opera Presents DIE ERSTEN MENSCHEN Photo Dutch National Opera Presents DIE ERSTEN MENSCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2021

This June, Dutch National Opera will present a new production of Die ersten Menschen by Rudi Stephan. The opera was given a world premiere in 1924 and has only been staged sporadically over the past century (the last time was in 1988)....


Zecher & Zecher-Ross' FAMILY MATTERS, Celebrating Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel, to Retu Photo Zecher & Zecher-Ross' FAMILY MATTERS, Celebrating Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel, to Return to Don't Tell Mama
by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024

After two sold-out performances in April, MAC Award Nominee Deborah Zecher and her son, NYC music director and conductor, Joshua Zecher-Ross bring their new cabaret show FAMILY MATTERS: A Celebration of All Things Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel back to Don't Tell Mama on Sunday, October 27 at 1 pm and T...


THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC Special to Premiere on April 17th Photo THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC Special to Premiere on April 17th
by Marissa Tomeo - April 06, 2022

Karen Huger is ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime as she ventures back to Surry County, Va., with husband Ray and daughter Rayvin to reunite with her family, the Woodens. This reunion of epic proportions uncovers family lineage revelations, fun bonding experiences and the fate of the famil...


FOX to Develop Primetime Animated Adult Comedy BEDROCK Photo FOX to Develop Primetime Animated Adult Comedy BEDROCK
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

In addition, FOX Entertainment’s free streaming platform Tubi has acquired the AVOD rights to all six seasons of the iconic series “The Flintstones,” including all 166 episodes, which will begin streaming on Tubi on May 1.  ...


Met Opera Opening Night Livestream And Steinway & Sons Presents: The 5 Browns Live Co Photo Met Opera Opening Night Livestream And Steinway & Sons Presents: The 5 Browns Live Coming Up at Summerstage
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2021

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage will present two new free partner performances this week. Today, September 27, a free premiere of the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night, Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, will be streamed live in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park. Tomorrow, Septem...


Hyuna Park Trio, Ben Paterson Quartet and More Announced at Birdland Jazz in Septembe Photo Hyuna Park Trio, Ben Paterson Quartet and More Announced at Birdland Jazz in September
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2021

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced its upcoming jazz programming, running September 6 through September 19. ...


YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE JEWISH Comes to The Bondi Theatre Company in October Photo YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE JEWISH Comes to The Bondi Theatre Company in October
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2023

The Bondi Theatre Company will stage the Australian Premiere of the iconic musical sketch comedy show You Don’t Have To be Jewish this October and November at two Eastern Suburbs venues....


Review: THE SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PUCCINI DUO at San Diego Civic Center Theater Photo Review: THE SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PUCCINI DUO at San Diego Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - February 16, 2023

The big question for the evening was how mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe would do as the first woman in professional opera to sing the baritone title role in Gianni Schicchi. But the question wouldn’t be answered until the second one-act opera in San Diego Opera’s “Puccini Duo.” Blythe was first a co...


THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Coming to Hulu and Peacock September 23 Photo THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Coming to Hulu and Peacock September 23
by Michael Major - August 31, 2021

The Croods: Family Tree continues the ever-evolving story of the Croods and the Bettermans. Their journey from sparring rivals to unlikely friends is fraught with hilarious misadventures as the two families slowly overcome their differences to turn a tree house divided into a tree home united....


Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Theater J Photo Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Theater J
by Mary Lincer - November 05, 2024

In an elegant coincidence (or a charming conspiracy by the theatre gods), DC audiences will be able to see two absolutely engrossing plays about Jewish family life in 20th and 21st century Europe, back to back: Tom Stoppard's Tony award-winning Leopoldstadt next month at the Shakespeare Theatre and ...


L.O.L. Surprise! Concert Tour is Coming to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Photo L.O.L. Surprise! Concert Tour is Coming to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2021

Fans of the global sensation L.O.L. Surprise! will finally be able to rock out in real life with their favorite characters when the hologram concert hits the stage at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 19. “L.O.L. Surprise! Live – Calling All B.B.s” will feature fan favorites and best s...


Hyuna Park Trio, Ben Paterson Quartet and More Announced at Birdland Jazz in Septembe Photo Hyuna Park Trio, Ben Paterson Quartet and More Announced at Birdland Jazz in September
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2021

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced its upcoming jazz programming, running September 6 through September 19. ...


What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29 Photo What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2022

Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29: ...


ISRAEL FILM CENTER FESTIVAL, New York's Leading Israeli Film Fest, Goes Virtual Photo ISRAEL FILM CENTER FESTIVAL, New York's Leading Israeli Film Fest, Goes Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020

The Israel Film Center Festival, which celebrates its eighth iteration, will be a completely virtual experience this year, running June 7-14. The festival, with an exciting lineup of films and television programs from Israel, will be the second film festival presented online by the Marlene Meyerson ...


What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz, March 22 - April 3 Photo What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz, March 22 - April 3
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2022

Get full details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 22 - April 3. ...


BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Returns To The Stage This Christmas Photo BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Returns To The Stage This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2022

Following its hugely successful sold out run in London's West End, Moonbug Entertainment and Round Room Live, in collaboration with Carter Dixon McGill Productions, announced the return of Blippi The Musical. By popular demand, the global TV and internet sensation will return to the UK at the Lyric ...


Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Announces ALWAYS AND FOREVER At Folly Theater Photo Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Announces ALWAYS AND FOREVER At Folly Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Alyssa Bell Jackson has announced the next concert for the 2024-2025 Signature Series, Aways and Forever, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Stephen Metzler Hall in the Folly Theater....


BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th Photo BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th
by Marissa Tomeo - March 26, 2022

The Birdland Jazz Club and Theater has released their programming from March 28th through April 10th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Emmet’s Place: Emmet Cohen Trio Featuring Special Guests, Ed Neumeister’s Assembláge Jazz Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and John Minnock with Dave...


Birdland Announces Jazz Programming Lineup, March 7 - March 20 Photo Birdland Announces Jazz Programming Lineup, March 7 - March 20
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2022

Get full details on jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 7- March 20. ...


Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to Lead Lineup for National Sawdust Photo Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to Lead Lineup for National Sawdust & Chelsea Factory Partnership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2022

National Sawdust and Paola Prestini and Chelsea Factory have announced the first companies to take the stage in the organizations’ programmatic partnership. Grammy-winning composer and pianist Arturo O’Farrilland his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with special guest Emeline Michel take over the landmarke...


Hedgerow Theatre to Stream US Premiere of Tim Crouch's BEGINNERS Photo Hedgerow Theatre to Stream US Premiere of Tim Crouch's BEGINNERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Hedgerow Theatre Company will stream Tim Crouch's Beginners. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!...


Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala Photo Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2025

The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets....


Pianists Ring In Christmas Cheer: THe 5 Browns Make Their Popejoy Debut Photo Pianists Ring In Christmas Cheer: THe 5 Browns Make Their Popejoy Debut
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2021

Decked out on stage with five grand pianos, siblings Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae dash their hands along the ivories in Popejoy Hall on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 7:30 pm. Join the talented siblings as they express their love for the holidays with their unique arrangements. ...


Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola And More Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Pro Photo Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola And More Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming April 10 - April 23
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2023

Find details below for jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 10 through April 23....


Met Opera Opening Night Livestream And Steinway & Sons Presents: The 5 Browns Live Co Photo Met Opera Opening Night Livestream And Steinway & Sons Presents: The 5 Browns Live Coming Up at Summerstage
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2021

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage will present two new free partner performances this week. Today, September 27, a free premiere of the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night, Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, will be streamed live in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park. Tomorrow, Septem...






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