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”)...
Lena Waithe's TWENTIES Gets Series Order at BET
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019 On the heels of the second season pick up of critically- acclaimed BOOMERANG series BET Networks announces continued partnership with Lena Waithe as it green lights her single-camera comedy series “Twenties.” Created and written by Waithe when she was in her early 20s the eight-episode half-hour ser...
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
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. ...
Anticipating THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - January 16, 2019 The Omaha Community Playhouse's newest show, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, is something new. Something different. Something special. Fortunately, you will have from January 18 through February 10 to satisfy your curiosity!...
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...
Oak Park Festival Theatre And Open Door Theater Announce Co-Production Of I & YOU
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2018 One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline's door, bearing a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn't been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athl...
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 ...
QUEEN SUGAR Season Four Debuts June 12 On OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 “Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its fourth season on OWN Wednesday, June 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Continuing...
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....
Brad Oscar and More Join Rotating Guests in NASSIM
by Julie Musbach - December 14, 2018 Barrow Street Theatricals' announced this weekend and next week's rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Eleri...
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
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. ...
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...
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....
Tom Joyner To Receive Vanguard Award At 50th NAACP Image Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2019 The NAACP today announced that mass media icon Tom Joyner will be honored with the Vanguard Award at the 50th NAACP Image Awards. The Vanguard Award is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases our understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. To date, the special award ha...
Showtime Offers Early Viewing of Season Two Premiere of THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 Starting today, the season two premiere of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI is available for free sampling online, on streaming platforms and on TV on demand. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Boomerang, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golde...
2nd Annual JUST BE YOU Performing Arts Youth Film Festival Comes To Rahway
by A.A. Cristi - August 19, 2019 A new film festival designed just for the youth is now free for kids and teens. The 2nd Annual Just Be You Performing Arts Youth Film Festival takes places on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Paul Robeson Campus Center Dance Theater at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Kids and teens under th...
Francis and the Lights to Headline The SHOWTIME House at SXSW
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 08, 2019 Today, SHOWTIME announced that Francis and the Lights will headline the music line-up at The SHOWTIME House on Monday, March 11 at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals, located at Clive Bar on Rainey Street. Monday's performance is part of The SHOWTIME House Of Music, celebrating mus...
SHOWTIME Picks Up Hit Drama Series THE CHI For Third Season
by Tori Hartshorn - April 30, 2019 SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series THE CHI for a third season. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Boomerang, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golden Globe® winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on ...
VIDEO: Watch the Second Season Trailer for THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 The highly anticipated second season of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI will premiere on Sunday, April 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award(r), Emmy and Golden Globe(r) winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is ...
Casting Announcement For Milwaukee Rep Fall 2019/20 Season
by Julie Musbach - June 20, 2019 Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces the cast and creative teams for the 201920 Season shows 2 Pianos 4 Hands, The Niceties, The Nerd and Nunsense....
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents ACT(S) OF GOD By Ensemble Member Kareem Bandealy
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019 Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Act(s) of God, by Ensemble Member Kareem Bandealy, directed by Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman. Act(s) of God runs February 13 April 7, 2019 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. M...
Griffin Theatre Welcomes Nine New Ensemble Members
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2018 Griffin Theatre Company Artistic Director William Massolia today announced the addition of nine new ensemble members: Isa Arciniegas, Larry Baldacci, Peter Byrne, Jermaine Hill, Nicole Laurenzi, Ryan McBride, Rochelle Therrien, Jason VonRohn and Scott Weinstein. Additionally, Griffin is pleased to a...
20/20 to Air Two-Hour Documentary on Ted Bundy
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019 Ted Bundy and his horrifying killing spree in the 1970s have captured the nation's attention for decades. On the heels of the 30th anniversary of Bundy's execution, a two-hour “20/20” event provides new insight into Bundy's vicious past and crimes. He admitted to murdering at least 30 women and girl... |