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After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent "Chin" Gigante.

BEACON 23 Will Return to MGM+ in April; Watch the New Trailer Photo BEACON 23 Will Return to MGM+ in April; Watch the New Trailer
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024

Produced by Boat Rocker and based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, Beacon 23 is returning. Zak Penn (Ready Player One, Free Guy) created the series and executive produces. Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, The Shield) and Joy Blake (The Passage, Ghost Whisperer) serve as co-showrunners and exec...


Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singi Photo Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

A new trailer for the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been released. Watch Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and the star-studded cast in the new video now! The film is produced by produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and more....


Video: MGM+ Debuts THE WINTER KING Trailer Photo Video: MGM+ Debuts THE WINTER KING Trailer
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023

THE WINTER KING is based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles series. Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country.  Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, His Dark Materials) serves as lead director and executive producer, alongside Toby Leslie. ...


THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...


Ebony Repertory Theatre to Present Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard's STEW Beginni Photo Ebony Repertory Theatre to Present Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard's STEW Beginning in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024

Ebony Repertory Theatre will present 2021 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard's STEW as its first production of 2024. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!...


Justin Bartha & Kelli Giddish to Star in MAYBE TOMORROW Benefit Performance Photo Justin Bartha & Kelli Giddish to Star in MAYBE TOMORROW Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2024

Kelli Giddish and Justin Bartha will star in Maybe Tomorrow by Max Mondi, as part of Abingdon Theatre Company's DMW Greer One Night Only Series....


Photos: Get a New Look at THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical With Taraji P. Henson, Fanta Photo Photos: Get a New Look at THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical With Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino & More
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

New photos from the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been released. The new photos feature stills from the film, as well as behind-the-scenes shots of Bazawule directing cast members like Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino. They also feature Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins...


T.R. Knight Joins THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Classic Stage Company Photo T.R. Knight Joins THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024

Further details and additional cast members have been revealed for The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak, beginning performances at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, Classic Stage Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....


Cast Set For TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Rep Photo Cast Set For TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast of Twelve Angry Men. Learn more here!...


Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Hadi Tabbal & More to Star in THE WINTER'S TALE at Folger Th Photo Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Hadi Tabbal & More to Star in THE WINTER'S TALE at Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for The Winter’s Tale at Folger Theatre! The Winter's Tale is Shakespeare romance that takes audiences on an exhilarating journey, weaving together a series of complex relationships....


Video: MGM+ Shares Trailer and Premiere Date for BILLY THE KID Season Two: Part Two Photo Video: MGM+ Shares Trailer and Premiere Date for BILLY THE KID Season Two: Part Two
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

MGM+ has released the trailer and premiere date for BILLY THE KID Season Two: Part Two. The second part of the Western series will premiere on MGM+ on June 2 at 9PM ET/PT. Part One is available now. In Season 2 of Billy the Kid, Billy gets caught in the middle of the Lincoln County War, a murderous ...


Justin Bartha & Kelli Giddish to Star in MAYBE TOMORROW Benefit Performance Photo Justin Bartha & Kelli Giddish to Star in MAYBE TOMORROW Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2024

Kelli Giddish and Justin Bartha will star in Maybe Tomorrow by Max Mondi, as part of Abingdon Theatre Company's DMW Greer One Night Only Series....


Tracy Underwood Named President of ABC Signature Photo Tracy Underwood Named President of ABC Signature
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023

In her new role, Underwood, who has been at the studio since 2010, will oversee all creative affairs, including the studio’s development of drama, comedy and limited series, as well as the current series slate. Most recently, Underwood served as executive vice president of creative affairs for ABC S...


Photos: First Look at Vineyard Theatre's THIS LAND WAS MADE Photo Photos: First Look at Vineyard Theatre's THIS LAND WAS MADE
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023

All new production photos have been released from This Land Was Made, written by Tori Sampson (New York Times Critic’s Pick If Pretty Hurts, Ugly Must Be A Muhfucka) and directed by LPTW Lucille Lortel Award and 2023 Obie Award winner Taylor Reynolds (Tambo & Bones)....


Peter Fogel's TIL DEATH DO US PART… YOU FIRST Headlines Valentine's Day Week In South Photo Peter Fogel's TIL DEATH DO US PART… YOU FIRST Headlines Valentine's Day Week In South Florida
by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2024

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Peter Fogel's comedic show TIL DEATH DO US PART... YOU FIRST, directed by Chazz Palminteri. Catch performances in South Florida on February 9 and 14....


Photo: Check Out a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Poster With Fantasia Barrino, D Photo Photo: Check Out a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Poster With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & Taraji P. Henson
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023

A new poster for the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple has been revealed featuring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson. This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King'). Check out the photo of the poster now!...


Bianca Marroquin and Natasha Yvette Williams Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway Photo Bianca Marroquin and Natasha Yvette Williams Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024

Chicago on Broadway will welcome back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Roxie Hart” and Tony nominee Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of “Matron Mama Morton.' Both will return beginning Monday, April 8 at the Ambassador Theatre....


Rehearsals Under Way For World Premiere of TRACKS At Pendragon Photo Rehearsals Under Way For World Premiere of TRACKS At Pendragon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2024

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of TRACKS by Paula B Stanic at Pendragon Theatre, featuring Jason Alan Carvell, Laura Hooper, and Alessandro Yokoyama. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Video: MGM+ Debuts BILLY THE KID Season Two Trailer Photo Video: MGM+ Debuts BILLY THE KID Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

The series is starring Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as “William H. Bonney” and Daniel Webber (Escape from Pretoria) as “Jesse Evans.” Creator, writer and executive producer Michael Hirst returns for the second season alongside executive producers Donald De Line (D...


Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - June 29, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....


Interview: Pedro Antonio Garcia Makes a Strong Case for a Real-Life WITNESS ROOM Photo Interview: Pedro Antonio Garcia Makes a Strong Case for a Real-Life WITNESS ROOM
by Gil Kaan - March 11, 2024

The Whitefire Theatre world premieres Pedro Antonio Garcia’s The Witness Room March 23, 2024. Whitefire Theatre’s artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs the cast of: Tricia Small, Dave Baez, Louie Liberti and Mitch Rosander. Pedro found time from preproduction to answer a few of my queries....


Video: MGM+ Drops First Look Teaser For HOTEL COCAINE Photo Video: MGM+ Drops First Look Teaser For HOTEL COCAINE
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Today, premium network MGM+ revealed a first look at the highly anticipated crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, executive produced by Chris Brancato (Godfather of Harlem, Narcos) and Guillermo Navarro (Pan’s Labyrinth). ...


Disney+ Drops ECHO Soundtrack From Dave Porter Photo Disney+ Drops ECHO Soundtrack From Dave Porter
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024

The original soundtrack from Marvel Studios' 'Echo' is now available on Hollywood Records. All five episodes are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The score composed by Dave Porter (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul,” “The Disaster Artist”) is now available at Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, an...


Theatre For A New Audience's Gala Honors Two Remarkable Women In Theatre: Ayanna Thom Photo Theatre For A New Audience's Gala Honors Two Remarkable Women In Theatre: Ayanna Thompson And Audrey Hefferna
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023

At its annual Spring Gala, Theatre for a New Audience will honor two luminaries of the theatre world and vital presences at TFANA. ...






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