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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.

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....


Chazz Palminteri To Star In A BRONX TALE At The Fisher Theatre This September Photo Chazz Palminteri To Star In A BRONX TALE At The Fisher Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024

A BRONX TALE will be performed by author Chazz Palminteri at the Fisher Theatre starting September 28. ...


Lord Afrixana Debuts Afro-Fusion Single 'No Dey Tire' Photo Lord Afrixana Debuts Afro-Fusion Single 'No Dey Tire'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023

Protect the Culture, a new label founded by respected music industry veteran and entrepreneur Marc Byers, has entered into a worldwide joint venture with Warner Records. Byers will also serve as an A&R consultant for Warner Records. He will work closely with Steve Carless, President of A&R and Karen...


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!...


Registration Now Open For Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Spring Adult Classes Photo Registration Now Open For Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Spring Adult Classes
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Join Ballet Hispánico School of Dance's spring adult classes from April 1 - June 6, 2024. Offering open-level classes in salsa, tango, ballet, pilates, and flamenco, enhance your dance and fitness skills with world-renowned professionals in a fun, supportive environment....


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....


Video: Forest Whitaker Stars in First Teaser for GODFATHER OF HARLEM Season 4 Photo Video: Forest Whitaker Stars in First Teaser for GODFATHER OF HARLEM Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - January 23, 2025

Premium network MGM+ has released a first-look teaser for Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, coming to the linear and streaming service on April 13, 2025. Watch it now!...


MGM+ Greenlights THE WESTIES Series From Creator Chris Brancato Photo MGM+ Greenlights THE WESTIES Series From Creator Chris Brancato
by Josh Sharpe - March 18, 2025

MGM+ has ordered the original crime drama series The Westies from creator and executive producer Chris Brancato. Brancato created the series with Michael Panes and will also executive produce and showrun....


AFI Celebrates The Commencement Of The AFI Conservatory Class Of 2023 Photo AFI Celebrates The Commencement Of The AFI Conservatory Class Of 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - August 06, 2023

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a culmination of two years of intense study at AFI's MFA program, ranked one of the top film schools in the nation....


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....


Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PAR Photo Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George....


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...


Meet the Cast of MCNEAL, Now on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of MCNEAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

McNEAL begins is now running on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first play of LCT’s historic 40th Anniversary season. Meet the cast of McNEAL here! ...


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....


Theaterworks Hartford Extends Run of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage's CLYDE'S Thr Photo Theaterworks Hartford Extends Run of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage's CLYDE'S Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2023

Discover the gripping drama of 'Clyde's' by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Theaterworks Hartford has extended the run of this acclaimed play until August 5. Don't miss your chance to experience the power and artistry of this must-see production....


Video: GODFATHER OF HARLEM Season Four Official Trailer Photo Video: GODFATHER OF HARLEM Season Four Official Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - March 11, 2025

MGM+ has released the thrilling trailer for Season Four of Godfather of Harlem, coming to the linear and streaming service on April 13, 2025. Watch it now!...


Photos: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE At Classic Stage Company Photo Photos: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2024

The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak (Our Class; The Orchard), opens tonight, Monday, November 25 for a limited engagement at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street). Check out photos from the production....


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). ...


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 ...


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...


Bachata, Disco & More to be Featured in Bryant Park Dance Party 2024 Photo Bachata, Disco & More to be Featured in Bryant Park Dance Party 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024

Join the Bryant Park Dance Party 2024 for dance instruction and live music featuring Bachata, Disco, Lindy Hop, Latin Festival and more....


Forest Whitaker to Lead MGM+ Suspense Thriller EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK Photo Forest Whitaker to Lead MGM+ Suspense Thriller EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

MGM+ announced that Forest Whitaker (Godfather of Harlem) will star in Emperor of Ocean Park, a thrilling, suspenseful take on author and law professor Stephen L. Carter's best-selling novel, from executive producer/writer Sherman Payne (Charm City Kings, Shameless), John Wells Productions (JWP), an...


Registration Now Open For Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Spring Adult Classes Photo Registration Now Open For Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Spring Adult Classes
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Join Ballet Hispánico School of Dance's spring adult classes from April 1 - June 6, 2024. Offering open-level classes in salsa, tango, ballet, pilates, and flamenco, enhance your dance and fitness skills with world-renowned professionals in a fun, supportive environment....


Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage Photo Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper....






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