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THE FIRST FAMILY - PAGE 11


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

Cortes Alexander, BossaBrasil Festival and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of exceptional talent for today, May 13 - May 19....


Photo Flash: First Look at Theatricum Botanicum's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Opening 6/22
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2013

Art imitates life imitates art when Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer stars alongside her sister Melora Marshall, daughter Willow Geer and daughter-in-law Abby Craden in an uproarious comedy about a family of actors. Originally written as a thinly disguised parody of the Barrymores, ...


2013 Tony Nominees and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for today, May 20 - May 26, 2013....


University Press of Kentucky Authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren Win 2014 Susan Koppelman Award
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014

University Press of Kentucky authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren have been named the co-recipients of the 2014 Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies for their book Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential ...


Royal Southern Brotherhood to Play Bridge Street Live, 8/24
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013

Ruf Records band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, which consists of Cyril Neville (percussion and vocals), Devon Allman (guitar and vocals), Mike Zito (guitar and vocals), Charlie Wooton (bass) and Yonrico Scott (drums), continues to tour in support of the group's debut self-titled CD, produced by Gramm...


Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco & More Set for Birdland, 2/10-16
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club's schedule for February 10-16 includes Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco's Birthday Bash, Rotem Sivan Trio, Arturo O'Farrill, David Ostwald, Barbara Carroll Duo with Jay Leonhart, Jim Caruso's cast party, and MORE!...


THE ROYAL FAMILY, Starring Geer Family, Opens Today at Theatricum Botanicum
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2013

Art imitates life imitates art when Theatricum Botanicum artistic directorEllen Geer stars alongside her sister Melora Marshall, daughter Willow Geer and daughter-in-law Abby Craden in an uproarious comedy about a family of actors. Originally written as a thinly disguised parody of the Barrymores,Ge...


BWW Interviews: Molly Smith and Larry Wright on CAMP DAVID's Journey from Summit to Stage
by Benjamin Tomchik - March 27, 2014

In Washington, it is not unusual to see Marine One fly the first family to the presidential retreat - Naval Support Facility Thurmont, more commonly known as Camp David. A trip to the wooded retreat located 62 miles north of the nation's capital in Thurmont, Maryland, is usually intended to be a rel...


Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Alice Ripley & More Among Birdland's Offerings, 3/31-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - March 21, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of talent for March 31 - April 6, including Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Rachel Dratch, Alice Ripley and more!...


Jewel Stars in Lifetime's Original Movie RING OF FIRE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 27, 2013

Lifetime will premiere its Original Movie RING OF FIRE, starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel as legendary country artist June Carter Cash, tonight, May 27, 2013, at 8 pm ET/PT....


2013 Tony Nominees and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for today, May 20 - May 26, 2013....


Diane Schuur, Cyrille Aimee, Marianne Solivan and More Set for Birdland, 1/13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its thrilling line-up of impressive talent for January 13-19, including Diane Schuur, Marianne Solivan, Cyrille Aimee, Jay Leonhart Duo, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


bergenPAC Presents Aaron Neville w/special guest Evan Watson Saturday, November 16th
by Robert Diamond - October 18, 2013

With My True Story, one of the world's finest singers is revisiting the music he grew up with, and adding a few new spins along the way. Aaron Neville's first release for Blue Note Records is a collection of twelve classic doo-wop numbers, performed in his utterly inimitable vocal style, and co-prod...


'Art Story' Gains Momentum in Final Week on Kickstarter
by Christina Mancuso - August 16, 2013

The crowdfunding world has become inundated with films and videos lately. From documentaries to feature films to animated television shows, the amount of projects in this category on Kickstarter has been growing exponentially. With more and more crowdfunding campaigns starting every day, making a pr...


Fox Pushes FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot to Summer 2015
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

According to Deadline, the studio's planned reboot of the Marvel franchise has been bumped from its original March 6, 2015 release to June 19. Produced by Matthew Vaughn, the film will be directed by Josh Trank, and features a reworked script by Simon Kinberg....


Aaron Neville to Play Van Wezel, 3/13
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2014

R&B and Soul legend, Aaron Neville, brings his renowned voice and his years of experience to the Van Wezel. He will be accompanied by the incredible Dirty Dozen Brass Band on March 13, 2014. This powerful combination of New Orleans iconic musicians will make for a night of soul awakening funky music...


'Undercover Guest' Continues at Diamond Resorts; 4 Families to Win and Play 'Secret Agent' Vacationers
by Robert Diamond - October 03, 2013

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/  In one of the most unique and openly transparent promotions ever mounted, Diamond Resorts International (NYSE: DRII) is continuing to send families to various vacation locations as 'Undercover Guests.' In this second wave of the online sweepstakes, 4 families wi...


Stephanie J. Block & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Week of July 8
by Tyler Peterson - June 28, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for July 8 - July 14, 2013....


MotorCity Casino Hotel to Welcome The Jacksons to Sound Board, 6/12
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014

MotorCity Casino Hotel welcomes Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine, The Jacksons to Sound Board on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 8 p.m....


Country Singer/Songwriter Kaitlyn Baker to Make Hollywood Debut at Young Artist Awards
by Danielle DeSisto - April 11, 2014

Rising country singer-songwriter Kaitlyn Baker will perform in Los Angeles at AMPLYFi in Hollywood on May 3, and at the 35th annual Young Artist Awards (YAA) in Studio City on May 4....


Diane Schuur, Cyrille Aimee, Marianne Solivan and More Set for Birdland, 1/13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its thrilling line-up of impressive talent for January 13-19, including Diane Schuur, Marianne Solivan, Cyrille Aimee, Jay Leonhart Duo, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Broadway Sings their Favorites with Eden Espinosa & Jenn Colella, Steve Kuhn & More Set for Birdland, 4/28-5/4
by Tyler Peterson - April 18, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 28 - May 4, featuring the Steve Kuhn Trio, Broadway Sings Their Favorites - Celebrating the Tenth Season of Broadway Artists Alliance, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Cheyenne Jackson and Christine Ebersole to Play Birdland Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announce their line-up of impressive talent for November 25-December 1, including Cheyenne Jackson with special guest Christine Ebersole, David Holland, and more. Below, check out the details....


Ensemble Theatre to Honor Marla Gibbs & More at 2013 Annual Celebrity Gala, 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2013

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 36th uninterrupted season as Houston's premier African American performing arts institution with a gala themed: Creating Magical Moments: All the World's a Stage Saturday, August 17, 2013, 6:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency -- Downtown Houston, Imperial Ballroom, 1200 L...


Emmy Rossum, Kate Mara, Miles Teller & More Screen Testing for FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

Kate Mara and Emmy Rossum reportedly screen tested for the role of 'Sue Storm,' also known as The Invisible Woman, yesterday, while WHIPLASH's Miles Teller tested for Reed Richard/Mr. Fantastic....






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