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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

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ADDAMS FAMILY Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2019

Get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, the Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor....


BWW Review: A Riveting SWEAT at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo BWW Review: A Riveting SWEAT at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Blair Howell - April 04, 2019

Pioneer Theater Company stages a riveting SWEAT. The production is more than worthy of the drama's credentials as a 2017 Best Play Tony nominee and winner of the year's Pulitzer Prize....


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)....


Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents Family Friendly 'Celebrations!' December Photo Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents Family Friendly 'Celebrations!' December 16th At First Baptist Church
by Julie Musbach - December 04, 2018

Embrace a vision of Sugar Plum Fairies and join Newton's  New Philharmonia Orchestra for its annual holiday program of fun and family-friendly music.  On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3 p.m., the New Philharmonia Orchestra will present Celebrations!, the first family concert of the 2018-2019 season a...


New LA Musical Will Spoof the Trump Family Photo New LA Musical Will Spoof the Trump Family
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

The 2nd Annual Trump Family Special, an original musical comedy spoofing the First Family in a 'yuge' way has announced that film tv and Broadway comic force Mary Birdsong (Reno 911, Suspicion) has joined the cast for its Fringe Festival run June 7 - 9 and 13 - 16 at The Arena Stage at Theatre of Ar...


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. ...


Chamber Music San Francisco Will Present Alisa Weilerstein with Inon Barnatan Photo Chamber Music San Francisco Will Present Alisa Weilerstein with Inon Barnatan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2020

In celebration of Beethoven's 250th anniversary, Chamber Music San Francisco presents world-acclaimed cellist Alisa Weilerstein, along with Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan, performing all five of Beethoven's imaginative Cello Sonatas. Weilerstein is applauded for her impassioned performance style, bre...


Multi-GRAMMY® Award-Winning Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to Pres Photo Multi-GRAMMY® Award-Winning Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to Present HOLIDAY DANCE CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 27, 2019

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning composer/pianist/educator Arturo O'Farrill and the non-profit The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) announce a special Holiday Dance Concert featuring the 18-piece Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) performing riveting compositions from its acclaimed repertoire at BRIC House ...


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. ...


Victory Gardens Announces Casting For First Three Productions Photo Victory Gardens Announces Casting For First Three Productions
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Erica Daniels, announces casting for its upcoming productions of Tiny Beautiful Things based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Nia Vardalos, directed by Vanessa Stalling, The First Deep Breath...


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 ...


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. ...


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....


High Sierra Music Announces Additional Artists for 2019 Festival Photo High Sierra Music Announces Additional Artists for 2019 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 08, 2019

 High Sierra Music Festival saved a lengthy list of legendary artists and burgeoning up-and-comers for their second round of lineup announcements. Taking place in beautiful Quincy, CA, onJuly 4-7, HSMF is proud to include improv-rock favoritesUmphrey's McGee, festival veterans Leftover Salmon, funk ...


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...


National Black Theatre Announces The Cast Of THE FIRST DEEP BREATH By Lee Edward Cols Photo National Black Theatre Announces The Cast Of THE FIRST DEEP BREATH By Lee Edward Colston II
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2018

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre [NBT] announces today the cast of the first workshop production for this years cohort of I Am Soul Playwriting Residency by playwright Lee Edward Colston II. Colston's workshop production (February 13 - 17, 2019) will be The First Deep Breath which will ...


Wale Shares New Song for Women's Equality Day Photo Wale Shares New Song for Women's Equality Day
by Abigail Charpentier - August 27, 2019

As millions throughout the nation celebrate Women's Equality Day today, Wale shares a new song entitled “BGM” in honor of women everywhere. ...


BYUtv Renews Viral Sketch Comedy Sensation STUDIO C For 11th Season Photo BYUtv Renews Viral Sketch Comedy Sensation STUDIO C For 11th Season
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019

 Family entertainment network BYUtv announced today at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour that it has renewed its fan-favorite sketch comedy show 'Studio C' for season 11, to debut in 2020. The 10th season, starring an eclectic new cast of comedians, will premiere on Monday, Sept. ...


Travel Channel Embraces the Unknown in Its Third Annual GHOSTOBER Event Photo Travel Channel Embraces the Unknown in Its Third Annual GHOSTOBER Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

This might just be the year to buy lots of extra candy and settle in for 'Ghostober,' Travel Channel's third annual paranormal programming event....


Wale Releases FREE LUNCH EP Photo Wale Releases FREE LUNCH EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 14, 2018

GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum Washington, D.C. MMG superstar and culture iconoclast Wale releases his brand-new Free Lunch EP today. ...


Oldham Coliseum Presents THE JUNGLE BOOK Photo Oldham Coliseum Presents THE JUNGLE BOOK
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2020

This Spring Oldham Coliseum presents a musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famous story The Jungle Book, a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy....


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. ...


BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through March 27th Photo BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through March 27th
by Marissa Tomeo - March 12, 2022

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 15 - March 27. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Sean Harkness Quartet, Monty Alexander, and Holly Bean Trio. ...






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