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The rise and fall of impresario Don Cornelius, who created the dance show, "Soul Train," against the backdrop of an unforgiving Hollywood in the 1970s.

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The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents 50IN50: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA Photo The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents 50IN50: LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020

The AUDELCO and Obie Award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre announced today cast details for a special edition of its breakout 50in50 monologue showcase series - 50in50: Love in the Time of Corona - with title inspiration from the classic novel Love in the Time of Cholera by Nobel prize winning Colomb...


American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle Comes To Catalina Bar & Grill Photo American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle Comes To Catalina Bar & Grill
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2019

Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to bring her newest show, Great American Soul Book, to Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, May 8, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents....


Devin Kirtz Releases Self-Love Mantra Single 'Best Friends' Photo Devin Kirtz Releases Self-Love Mantra Single 'Best Friends'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2020

Future soul/pop music sensation and Herø Records/Sony RED recording artist Devin Kirtz has released his new self-love single, 'Best Friends,' today. The track is available digitally on all major retail outlets....


Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+ Photo Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019

On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr...


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


Veteran Casting Director Robi Reed Returns to The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Photo Veteran Casting Director Robi Reed Returns to The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2020

The Richard Lawson Studios will continue its Self-Tape Master Class Series with Emmy Award winning Casting Director Robi Reed. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. ...


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK Photo Melinda Doolittle Will Return to Catalina Jazz Club with GREAT AMERICAN SOUL BOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2020

Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to return with her show Great American Soul Book to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, February 5, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents and Catalina....


Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS Photo Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - May 08, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned today the complete cast, design and production team for Guys and Dolls, the first show of its second century, June 10 - 16....


Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For Photo Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For 2021
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2019

Tony Award-nominated Producer Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages) and Jeffrey Tick (former owner of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater), alongside new general producing partner Richard Gay (5Pack Entertainment founder, and former EVP of Viacom's Music Networks & BET Networks) announce the creative team and pr...


DREAMGIRLS UK Tour Will Star Nicole Raquel Dennis Photo DREAMGIRLS UK Tour Will Star Nicole Raquel Dennis
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2020

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Nicole Raquel Dennis will play the role of Effie White in the first ever UK tour of Dreamgirls....


Lizzo Wins Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards; Full List! Photo Lizzo Wins Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2020

Last night the NAACP Image Awards were held. Taking home the top prize of Entertainer of the Year was Lizzo....


Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway? Photo Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2018

According to the New York Post, the new musical The Girl From the North Country, is eyeing a limited Broadway run this winter....


BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST Photo BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST
by John McDaid - April 18, 2019

In the forty years since its debut, Sam Shepard's 'True West' has been lauded for its stark portrayal of the duality of the American soul. The Gamm Theatre has mounted a visually compelling production with penetrating performances that slice to the heart of Shepard's darkly comedic vision....


Tedeschi Trucks Band Concludes Wheels Of Soul 2019 Tour At The Fox Theatre Photo Tedeschi Trucks Band Concludes Wheels Of Soul 2019 Tour At The Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2018

Tedeschi Trucks Band's increasingly successful Wheels of Soul tour returns to the road in 2019, for one of the most anticipated concert events of the summer. The five-week slate of 24 shows concludes with two nights at the famed Fox Theatre on August 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Atlanta....


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


Kelly Rowland to Host the 12th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Photo Kelly Rowland to Host the 12th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019

Singer / actress, Kelly Rowland, has been confirmed to host the 12th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, CA.  ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, will celebrate the artistry and activism of actress Amandla Stenberg (“The Ha...


Kelly Rowland to Star in Lifetime Movie MERRY LIDDLE CHRISTMAS Photo Kelly Rowland to Star in Lifetime Movie MERRY LIDDLE CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2019

Kelly Rowland is set to star in the Lifetime holiday movie, Merry Liddle Christmas, which is based on a real-life Christmas mishap in Rowland's life, according to Entertainment Weekly....


HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced Photo HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES Mobile Art Installation Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2020

“HEADLINES ARE FRONTLINES,” a new film and music installation, will display news headlines from 1,460 days of the Trump presidency on the sides of moving trucks in cities across the U.S. from October 26 to 28, 2020, ahead of the presidential election. ...


A Soulful Night To Remember Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse Photo A Soulful Night To Remember Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2018

Dubbed the biggest American soul compilation show ever to tour UK theatres, A Soulful Night to Remember comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 17 March as part of its UK tour....


VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' RAGTIME
by Alan Henry - April 16, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at TUTS' Ragtime! Ragtime is a deeply moving musical based on E.L. Doctorow's powerful book about immigrants and the fight for the American soul in the early twentieth century....


Tedeschi Trucks Band Comes to the Fox Photo Tedeschi Trucks Band Comes to the Fox
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2018

Tedeschi Trucks Band's increasingly successful Wheels of Soul tour returns to the road in 2019, for one of the most anticipated concert events of the summer. Kicking-off June 29th in the Grammy-winning group's hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, the 5th annual amphitheater run welcomes special guest...


Ashanti, Ciara & H.E.R. To Honor Moms at VH1's 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom' Photo Ashanti, Ciara & H.E.R. To Honor Moms at VH1's 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom'
by Tori Hartshorn - April 18, 2019

VH1 today announced its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom” will premiere on Monday, May 6th at 10PM ET/PT. Grammy Award®-winning artists Ashanti and MTV Push Artist H.E.R. will perform and pay tribute to their mothers who have shaped their success. Ciara, on behalf of #SeeHer, will honor deser...


VIDEO: See The Cast of TUTS' RAGTIME Perform 'Crime of the Century' Photo VIDEO: See The Cast of TUTS' RAGTIME Perform 'Crime of the Century'
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2019

Ragtime is a deeply moving musical based on E.L. Doctorow's powerful book about immigrants and the fight for the American soul in the early twentieth century....


KaiL Baxley Announces BENEATH THE BONES LP Photo KaiL Baxley Announces BENEATH THE BONES LP
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020

Today, Singer-Songwriter KaiL Baxley has announced his upcoming LP, Beneath The Bones out March 6th via AntiFragile Music. The self-produced album was recorded at the late Elliot Smith's New Monkey Studios and United Studios in Los Angeles, California....






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