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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

THE 5 BROWNS Free Community Event Announced
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2017

The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns reveal a deep connecti...


Lesli Margherita, Count Basie Orchestra & More Set for Birdland, Week of 7/18
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 18-24, including the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Lesli Margherita, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and more!...


MacRae, Cuccioli, Harnar, Lori Tan Chinn & More Set For Michael Colby's Birthday Bash to Benefit Child Find of America
by Nora Dominick - July 28, 2016

The Triad will be the setting for librettist/lyricist Michael Colby's 65th Birthday bash on Sunday, October 30th at 7pm, presented by his colleague and pal, Sandi Durell, publisher and editor of entertainment site, TheaterPizzazz.com....


BWW Review: CARMEN - An Afro-Cuban Jazz Musical at Olney Theatre Center - New Musical Sizzles With Sensuality
by Charles Shubow - February 17, 2016

Get your tickets now for what could become the hottest ticket of the 2016 theater season....


Chan Centre to Welcome Branford Marsalis for Vancouver Premiere
by Tyler Peterson - January 05, 2016

The Branford Marsalis Quartet was formed in 1986 and quickly raised the bar for other ensembles of its kind. The New York Times praised the group's most recent album release, Four MF's Playin' Tunes (2012), as "a knockout: hard-nosed and hyperacute, tradition-minded but modern." For this Chan Centre...


Union County to Host Family Pride CommUNITY Picnic This June
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced the first Family Pride CommUNITY Picnic in Union County, celebrating marriage equality in the state of New Jersey, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Rahway River Park....


Tony Yazbeck, Stacey Kent & More Set for Birdland, Week of 7/4
by Tyler Peterson - June 23, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 4-10 featuring Stacey Kent, Tony Yazbeck, Birdland Big Band, and more!...


TV One Sheds Light on Mental Health with Original Movie THE SECRET SHE KEPT Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 10, 2016

TV One is shedding light on mental health in the Black community during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with the premiere of its original movie, THE SECRET SHE KEPT, tonight, July 10...


Laura Osnes, Bill Charlap Trio and More Coming Up This Spring at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for May 30-June 5, featuring: Bill Charlap Trio, An Evening with Laura Osnes, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Karen Mason, Eric Comstock, and More Announced as Upcoming at Birdland
by Julie Musbach - February 25, 2017

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming March 6-12 with the following acts...


Nicholas Payton's Afro-Caribbean Mixtape and More Coming Up This Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for July 25-31, including Nicholas Payton's New Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, Lesli Margherita, Bob Corwin and Rose Kingsley Celebrate Johnny Mercer, and more. Scroll down for details!...


West Coast Players to Present A NICE FAMILY GATHERING
by Ashlee Latimer - September 25, 2016

West Coast Players will present the hilarious and touching comedy,  A NICE FAMILY GATHERINGby Phil Olson, November 4 - 20, 2016. ...


A Swingin' Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole & More Set for Birdland, Week of 12/21
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2015

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:...


Mike Stern and Bill Evans Quartet with Dennis Chambers, Bucky Pizzarelli and More Set for Birdland, Week of 6/13 And more!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 03, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for June 13-19, featuring Mike Stern and Bill Evans Quartet with Dennis Chambers, Bucky Pizzarelli, Sean Harkness Duo and more!...


Karrin Allyson, Gabrielle Stravelli & More Set for Birdland, Week of 4/11
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its Schedule for April 11-17, featuring Karrin Allyson, Gabrielle Stravelli, Rob Silverman Quartet, and more!...


Birdland Big Band, Eliane Elias & More Set for Birdland in Coming Weeks
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2015

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:...


BET Networks Bids Farewell to Obamas with Special Tributes Throughout the Month
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017

On November 4, 2008, the nation elected its first African-American president; an historic first celebrated around the world. During his two terms in office, on the world stage, Barack Obama worked to fulfill the promise so many of his supporters saw in him....


The Tristano Project, Marcus Miller Allstars and More Coming Up This Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for March 21-27, featuring The Tristano Project, Marcus Miller Allstars, Birdland Jazz Party and more. Scroll down for details!...


Tony Yazbeck, Big Band 10 Year Celebration & More Set for Birdland, Week of 7/11
by Tyler Peterson - June 30, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 11-17, featuring Birdland Big Band Celebrates 10 Years at Birdland!, Tony Yazbeck, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


BWW Feature: MOANA's Oscar-Nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes for the EGOT
by Jennifer McHugh - February 24, 2017

which rock you've been hiding. Sure, he created one of the biggest and most successful musicals in Broadway history and now has the possibility of claiming the exclusive EGOT (or PEGOT or MacPEGOT?), but first, let's look at the man himself. (I will do my best to keep the Hamilton puns to a minimum)...


Birdland Jazz Club Announces Schedule for 4/3-4/9
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2017

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:...


Dave Holland, Barb Jungr and John McDaniel Coming Up This Month at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 28-December 5, featuring Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, Chris Potter, Obed Calvaire, Barb Jungr and John McDaniel, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and more. Scroll down for details!...


Birdland Big Band to Ring in the New Year at Birdland Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for New Year's week, December 26- January 1, featuring the Birdland Big Band + New Year's Eve Celebration!, Our Sinatra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!...


Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Come to Webster Hall 3/17
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2017

'If you really love fiddle music, there are performances here that are nothing short of jaw dropping ... performances that will raise you up and performances that will leave you misty eyed, 'The Guardian, UK...


Steampunk Mystery FATAL FOOTLIGHTS to Open Next Month at Theater Schmeater
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016

Theater Schmeater and Battleground Productions are pleased to announce the opening of BRASS: Fatal Footlights, a new Steampunk mystery/comedy/thriller with fights by Louis Broome and John Longenbaugh. Fatal Footlights will then run on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through April 30th at 8PM....






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