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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

L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Award Winners Announced
by Kelsey Denette - April 17, 2013

Twenty-five writers and artists from around the globe were honored Sunday night, April 14, 2013 at The 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Winners of the International Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ...


Family Reunion Tour 2013 to Feature Gladys Knight and the O'Jays
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2013

Come to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, to experience what happens when the 'Midnight Train' and the 'Love Train' meet for one incredible night of music. Legendary performers Gladys Knight and The O'Jays will heat up the Cool Summer Nights at DPAC series when the Family Reunion Tour arrives on ...


VIDEO: Justin Timberlake Performs for President Obama at White House
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2013

Justin Timberlake performed for President Barack Obama and the first family at the White House on Tuesday, April 9th in celebration of Memphis soul music. The 'Suit and Tie' singer gave his rendition of the Otis Redding classic (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'. Check out the performance below!...


Stephanie J. Block & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Week of July 8
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its exciting line-up of unmatched talent for today, July 8 - July 14, 2013....


VIDEO: OPRAH Interviews NBA Player Jason Collins Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 05, 2013

Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother Jarron and family for their first interview together on the heels of Collins' public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. The special episode of OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER will air tonigh...


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...


Cortes Alexander, BossaBrasil Festival and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 5/13-19
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013

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


Steve Kuhn Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for today, April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdl...


Lin-Manuel Miranda's THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE Set for Summer 2013 Reading at Vassar's Powerhouse Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2013

According to a report by The New York Times, actor and Tony winning composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda will present his new show, The Hamilton Mixtape, at Vassar College's Powerhouse Theater this season, which runs June 21 to July 28, 2013....


An Estimated One Million People Attended 'The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots'
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012

An estimated one million people attended "The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade Benefiting Marine Toys for Tots" held on the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012, parade officials announced today, making this year's event one of the most successful and well-attended parades in the par...


A RAISIN IN THE SUN and CLYBOURNE PARK Come to PlayMakers Rep, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2013

PlayMakers Repertory Company offers audiences two insightful looks at race and the meaning of home in productions of 'A Raisin in the Sun' and 'Clybourne Park,' to be performed in rotating repertory tonight, Jan. 26 to March 3. PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence at the University of...


J.Crew to Retire Malia's Coat and Michelle Obama's Belt
by Jennifer Diamond - January 22, 2013

Jenna Lyons appeared on the Today Show this morning along with Thom Browne and Jason Wu, to discuss the First Lady's fashions for the weekend of inaugural festivities. Lyons told Matt Lauer that 'the lady day coat that Malia was wearing has been in our line for years, and we'll continue that, but we...


Steve Kuhn Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 4/29-5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Jazz Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Birdland Big...


THE ROYAL FAMILY, Starring Geer Family ro Play Theatricum Botanicum; Opens June 22
by Robert Diamond - June 05, 2013

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


Jackee Joins Cast of NEWSICAL, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013

Emmy-winning television star Jackee joins the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for one-week only ? tonight, August 23rd through Tuesday, August 27th....


Radius-TWC Picks Up Rights to TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013

RADiUS-TWC is proud to announce that it has acquired North American rights to the Sundance hit TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM that celebrated its world premiere with an overwhelming standing ovation at last night's Eccles screening. Produced by the beloved late A&M Records executive Gil Friesen whose drea...


Fuse Airs New Special THE BALLAD OF TRAYVON MARTIN Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2013

The one-hour special will be dedicated to the highly controversial trial and verdict of the Trayvon Martin case....


National Geographic to Premiere New Series AMERICAN MOB, 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2013

Inside the American Mob, a new series premiering Sunday, July 28, at 9 and 10 p.m. ET/PT, delves into the world of the modern Mafia...


BWW Reviews: THE ROYAL FAMILY is a Valentine to Theatre and All Those Who Make it Happen
by Shari Barrett - July 01, 2013

Actors who dedicate their life to the theatre are a passionate, unique and rare breed. 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 THE ROYAL FAMILY, an uproa...


TV Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Uncut Part 1- Talks BRING IT ON, IN THE HEIGHTS, DO NO HARM & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 16, 2012

Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently being represented on Broadway with Bring It On- for which he is the co-composer and lyricist. In this first part of a two part interview, Richard chats with Miranda about collaborating on the new musical, his new gig on 'Do No Harm,' bringing a Spani...


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....


Stephanie J. Block & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their stirring line-up of incomparable talent for today, July 1 - July 7, 2013....


VIDEO: OPRAH to Interview NBA Player Jason Collins, 5/5
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2013

Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother Jarron and family for their first interview together on the heels of Collins' public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. Check out a promo below!...


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...


Food Network to Air Third Season of HALLOWEEN WARS, 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2013

HALLOWEEN WARS is back for a third hair-raising season on Sunday, October 6th at 9pm ET/PT....






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