News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE CHI - PAGE 8

The Chi small logo


The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Kevin is the pre-teen who must step past shattered illusions and embrace the normal rites of childhood, while Brandon the dreamer makes his own nearly impossible leap of faith to succeed in life and love with girlfriend Jerrika. Emmett is the carefree teen is thrust into complex responsibility with guidance from his mother Jada, and Ronnie is the drifter whose struggle to love and be loved calls into question his every pursuit.

- Source TVMaze

Tune in to the New Historical Fiction Podcast THE AGITATORS: THE STORY OF SUSAN B. AN Photo Tune in to the New Historical Fiction Podcast THE AGITATORS: THE STORY OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND FREDERICK DOUGLAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2020

The Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission, the National Park Service, and public media organization PRX today announced a new historical fiction audio drama podcast: 'The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.'...


OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY Photo OWN Announces Additional Cast for Ava DuVernay's CHERISH THE DAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the directorial lineup and additional casting for the first installment of the anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day,” created and executive produced by Emmy® winner/Academy Award®-nominee Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”)...


Showtime To Offer 30-Day Free Trial To New Customers Photo Showtime To Offer 30-Day Free Trial To New Customers
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2020

Today, SHOWTIME announced that it will offer a 30-day free trial to new customers available now. Viewers who sign up before May 3 can access the network's original series, documentaries, specials and movies online via the SHOWTIME streaming service by going to SHOWTIME.com or the SHOWTIME app, avail...


About Face Theatre Announces New Artistic Associates Photo About Face Theatre Announces New Artistic Associates
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2019

About Face Theatre announces the addition of five new artists to the company's roster of Artistic Associates. Along with Artistic Director Megan Carney, the Artistic Associates represent the company's core artistic community whose creative focus helps shape About Face Theatre's theatrical production...


Rachel York Joins Cast of Fox Drama Series FILTHY RICH Photo Rachel York Joins Cast of Fox Drama Series FILTHY RICH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019

Rachel York is set for a recurring role in the new Fox drama series Filthy Rich, according to Deadline. She will star opposite Kim Cattrall, Gerald McRaney and Melia Kreiling in the high-profile new drama. ...


Casting Announced For BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Geffen Photo Casting Announced For BERNHARDT/HAMLET at Geffen
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Bernhardt/Hamlet, written by Theresa Rebeck (Dead Accounts, Seminar) and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George). The production features Diane Venora (Bird, Romeo + Juliet) as Sarah Bernhardt....


The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr. Photo The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the recipients of two of their most prominent awards - Hollywood Legacy Award and Industry Renaissance Award - which each honor outstanding accomplishments in film and television. Academy AwardⓇ winner Louis Gossett, Jr. (“Watchmen,” “An...


Court Theatre Announces Casting For KING HEDLEY II Photo Court Theatre Announces Casting For KING HEDLEY II
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2019

Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director, has announced casting for August Wilson's King Hedley II, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. King Hedley II runs September 12 - October 13, 2019 at ...


Greenhouse Theater & GLP Productions Present N Photo Greenhouse Theater & GLP Productions Present N
by Julie Musbach - July 26, 2019

Greenhouse Theater Center and GLP Productions present the world premiere of David Alex's political drama N, directed by TaRon Patton, playing October 24 a?" November 17, 2019 in The Greenhouse Theater Center's Upstairs Studio, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago....


Wesleyan University​'s ​Theater Department​ Presents ​'Re-Evaluating the Ground on Wh Photo Wesleyan University​'s ​Theater Department​ Presents ​'Re-Evaluating the Ground on Which We(s) Stand(s)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2020

Wesleyan Universitya??'s a??Theater Departmenta?? presents a??'Re-Evaluating the Ground on Which We(s) Stand(s): An Evening of August Wilson with Broadway's Crystal Dickinson and Brandon Dirden,' on a??Friday, September 25, 2020 at 4:30pm on Zoom. Registration is required for access to this free vir...


Photo Flash: First Look at Huntington Theatre Company's SWEAT Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Huntington Theatre Company's SWEAT
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2020

Huntington Theatre Company presents the Boston premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat. This Tony Award-nominated play by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage is directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced on Broadway). Sweat began performances at the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Hunt...


HappyBirthdayCalvin to Release New Single Nov. 1 Photo HappyBirthdayCalvin to Release New Single Nov. 1
by Abigail Charpentier - October 18, 2019

Today, HappyBirthdayCalvin commemorated his birthday by not only unveiling a life-size birthday card in his hometown of Chicago, but also announcing the release date for his next single “Out Of Time” on November 1. ...


Rachel York Joins Cast of Fox Drama Series FILTHY RICH Photo Rachel York Joins Cast of Fox Drama Series FILTHY RICH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019

Rachel York is set for a recurring role in the new Fox drama series Filthy Rich, according to Deadline. She will star opposite Kim Cattrall, Gerald McRaney and Melia Kreiling in the high-profile new drama. ...


Patina Miller, Will Swenson and More Join #WHILEWEBREATHE A Night of Creative Protest Photo Patina Miller, Will Swenson and More Join #WHILEWEBREATHE A Night of Creative Protest
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020

Producers Brian Moreland (Blue) and Arvind Ethan David (Jagged Little Pill) have announced #WhileWeBreathe: A Night of Creative Protest. ...


Showtime To Present Virtual Concert THE CHI WITH LOVE Raising Funds For The Equal Jus Photo Showtime To Present Virtual Concert THE CHI WITH LOVE Raising Funds For The Equal Justice Initiative
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 16, 2020

SHOWTIME today announced a virtual concert dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Equal Justice Initiative, along with a $500,000 donation by the network and ViacomCBS on behalf of its drama series THE CHI....


Carl Lumbly Joins FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER Photo Carl Lumbly Joins FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2020

Deadline reports that Carl Lumbly will star on 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.' The series will premiere in August on Disney Plus....


New York Stage & Film Announces Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & Mentors Photo New York Stage & Film Announces Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2020

New York Stage and Film has announced the 15 early-career film and TV writers who have been selected to participate in the 2020/2021 Filmmakers' Workshop....


Children Filmmakers Takes Center Stage In JUST BE YOU Film Festival Photo Children Filmmakers Takes Center Stage In JUST BE YOU Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2019

A diverse collection of short films made by children will be showcased during the 2nd Annual Just Be You Performing Arts Youth Film Festival on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the Rahway Public Library, 2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, New Jersey. From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library's auditorium room. Chi...


WhileWeBreathe: A NIGHT OF CREATIVE PROTEST to Feature Lynn Whitfield, Patina Miller Photo WhileWeBreathe: A NIGHT OF CREATIVE PROTEST to Feature Lynn Whitfield, Patina Miller and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2020

Producers Brian Moreland and Arvind Ethan David have announced casting for #WhileWeBreathe: A Night of Creative Protest in benefit of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc and The Bail Project, Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (BOLD), BYP100 Education Fund, Forced Trajectory P...


Merrimack Repertory Theatre Will Bring NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Home to Lowell Photo Merrimack Repertory Theatre Will Bring NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Home to Lowell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2020

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present its critically acclaimed production of Nina Simone: Four Women, first staged last spring with Northlight Theatre in Chicago, to Lowell from February 12 to March 8 only at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and...


Collaboraction Theatre Company Announces Major Staff Expansion Photo Collaboraction Theatre Company Announces Major Staff Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2019

Collaboraction, Chicago's theater for social change, announces a major staff expansion in tandem with their first season at Kennedy-King College in Englewood....


Raue Center For The Arts Will Host Special Fundraising Event STARGAZERS BALL: THE LOV Photo Raue Center For The Arts Will Host Special Fundraising Event STARGAZERS BALL: THE LOVE BOAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2020

Raue Center For The Arts invites you to come onboard! Raue Center has announced a special fundraising event perfect for Valentine's Day! Stargazers Ball: The Love Boat will leave port at 6 p.m. on February 15, 2020....


August Wilson, Sarah Brightman, Laura Linney, and More Will Receive Stars on the Holl Photo August Wilson, Sarah Brightman, Laura Linney, and More Will Receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2020

The Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2021 will include some familiar faces to those of us in the theatre community. Among those who will receive stars are August Wilson, Sarah Brightman, Laura Linney, and Luciano Pavarotti.  ...


VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE Photo VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE
by Sarah Leiber - September 02, 2020

The Lie is written and directed by Veena Sud, and stars Mireille Enos (The Killing), Peter Sarsgaard (An Education) and Joey King (The Kissing Booth 2, The Act). When their teenaged daughter confesses to impulsively killing her best friend, two desperate parents attempt to cover up the horrific crim...


Nambi E. Kelley Will Write PHENOMENAL WOMAN: MAYA ANGELOU, Aiming for Broadway Photo Nambi E. Kelley Will Write PHENOMENAL WOMAN: MAYA ANGELOU, Aiming for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2020

Producers David Michael Rich & J. Todd Harris, in collaboration with Jackie Alexander and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company have announced that playwright Nambi E. Kelley (Native Son, 'The Chi') has signed on as the playwright of Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou, a world premiere play with mu...






Videos

Recommended For You