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The First Family, a sitcom about an African American family that resides in The White House.

The First Family cast includes Christopher P. Duncan (The Jamie Foxx Show) as President William Johnson; Kellita Smith as First Lady Katherine Johnson; Gladys Knight as his mother; Marla Gibbs as the First Lady

MotorCity Casino Hotel to Welcome The Jacksons to Sound Board, 6/12
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014

MotorCity Casino Hotel welcomes Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine, The Jacksons to Sound Board on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 8 p.m....


Diane Schuur, Cyrille Aimee, Marianne Solivan and More Set for Birdland, 1/13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its thrilling line-up of impressive talent for January 13-19, including Diane Schuur, Marianne Solivan, Cyrille Aimee, Jay Leonhart Duo, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Country Singer/Songwriter Kaitlyn Baker to Make Hollywood Debut at Young Artist Awards
by Danielle DeSisto - April 11, 2014

Rising country singer-songwriter Kaitlyn Baker will perform in Los Angeles at AMPLYFi in Hollywood on May 3, and at the 35th annual Young Artist Awards (YAA) in Studio City on May 4....


Cheyenne Jackson and Christine Ebersole to Play Birdland Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announce their line-up of impressive talent for November 25-December 1, including Cheyenne Jackson with special guest Christine Ebersole, David Holland, and more. Below, check out the details....


Broadway Sings their Favorites with Eden Espinosa & Jenn Colella, Steve Kuhn & More Set for Birdland, 4/28-5/4
by Tyler Peterson - April 18, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 28 - May 4, featuring the Steve Kuhn Trio, Broadway Sings Their Favorites - Celebrating the Tenth Season of Broadway Artists Alliance, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...


Ensemble Theatre to Honor Marla Gibbs & More at 2013 Annual Celebrity Gala, 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2013

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 36th uninterrupted season as Houston's premier African American performing arts institution with a gala themed: Creating Magical Moments: All the World's a Stage Saturday, August 17, 2013, 6:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency -- Downtown Houston, Imperial Ballroom, 1200 L...


Emmy Rossum, Kate Mara, Miles Teller & More Screen Testing for FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

Kate Mara and Emmy Rossum reportedly screen tested for the role of 'Sue Storm,' also known as The Invisible Woman, yesterday, while WHIPLASH's Miles Teller tested for Reed Richard/Mr. Fantastic....


National Geographic to Premiere New Series AMERICAN MOB, 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2013

Inside the American Mob, a new series premiering Sunday, July 28, at 9 and 10 p.m. ET/PT, delves into the world of the modern Mafia...


Ensemble Theatre to Honor Marla Gibbs & More at 2013 Annual Celebrity Gala, 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2013

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 36th uninterrupted season as Houston's premier African American performing arts institution with a gala themed: Creating Magical Moments: All the World's a Stage Saturday, August 17, 2013, 6:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency -- Downtown Houston, Imperial Ballroom, 1200 L...


Food Network to Air Third Season of HALLOWEEN WARS, 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2013

HALLOWEEN WARS is back for a third hair-raising season on Sunday, October 6th at 9pm ET/PT....


Aaron Neville Plays the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2014

R&B and Soul legend, Aaron Neville, brings his renowned voice and his years of experience to the Van Wezel. He will be accompanied by the incredible Dirty Dozen Brass Band tonight, March 13, 2014. This powerful combination of New Orleans iconic musicians will make for a night of soul awakening funky...


Anne Tofflemire, Cyrille Aimee & More Set for Birdland,11/18-24
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2013

The Broadway at Birdland concert series will present singer Anne Tofflemire in concert on Monday, November 18 at 7pm. Backstage Bistro Award-winning singer Anne Tofflemire returns to New York with her latest show, This Funny World, an evening of popular songs from Rodgers & Hart, Stephen Sondheim, J...


Cooking Channel Premieres EXTRA VIRGIN Season 4 Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 02, 2014

The First Family of Cooking Channel, actress Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, return for the fourth season of Extra Virgin, premiering tonight, April 2nd at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT on Cooking Channel....


Cortes Alexander, BossaBrasil Festival and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of exceptional talent for today, May 13 - May 19....


Photo Flash: First Look at Theatricum Botanicum's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Opening 6/22
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2013

Art imitates life imitates art when Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer stars alongside her sister Melora Marshall, daughter Willow Geer and daughter-in-law Abby Craden in an uproarious comedy about a family of actors. Originally written as a thinly disguised parody of the Barrymores, ...


2013 Tony Nominees and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for today, May 20 - May 26, 2013....


University Press of Kentucky Authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren Win 2014 Susan Koppelman Award
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014

University Press of Kentucky authors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren have been named the co-recipients of the 2014 Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies for their book Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential ...


Royal Southern Brotherhood to Play Bridge Street Live, 8/24
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013

Ruf Records band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, which consists of Cyril Neville (percussion and vocals), Devon Allman (guitar and vocals), Mike Zito (guitar and vocals), Charlie Wooton (bass) and Yonrico Scott (drums), continues to tour in support of the group's debut self-titled CD, produced by Gramm...


Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco & More Set for Birdland, 2/10-16
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club's schedule for February 10-16 includes Cyrille Aimee, Christina Bianco's Birthday Bash, Rotem Sivan Trio, Arturo O'Farrill, David Ostwald, Barbara Carroll Duo with Jay Leonhart, Jim Caruso's cast party, and MORE!...


THE ROYAL FAMILY, Starring Geer Family, Opens Today at Theatricum Botanicum
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2013

Art imitates life imitates art when Theatricum Botanicum artistic directorEllen Geer stars alongside her sister Melora Marshall, daughter Willow Geer and daughter-in-law Abby Craden in an uproarious comedy about a family of actors. Originally written as a thinly disguised parody of the Barrymores,Ge...


BWW Interviews: Molly Smith and Larry Wright on CAMP DAVID's Journey from Summit to Stage
by Benjamin Tomchik - March 27, 2014

In Washington, it is not unusual to see Marine One fly the first family to the presidential retreat - Naval Support Facility Thurmont, more commonly known as Camp David. A trip to the wooded retreat located 62 miles north of the nation's capital in Thurmont, Maryland, is usually intended to be a rel...


Jewel Stars in Lifetime's Original Movie RING OF FIRE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 27, 2013

Lifetime will premiere its Original Movie RING OF FIRE, starring four-time Grammy(R) Award-nominee Jewel as legendary country artist June Carter Cash, tonight, May 27, 2013, at 8 pm ET/PT....


Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Alice Ripley & More Among Birdland's Offerings, 3/31-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - March 21, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of talent for March 31 - April 6, including Lance Horne in Concert with Alan Cumming, Rachel Dratch, Alice Ripley and more!...


2013 Tony Nominees and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for today, May 20 - May 26, 2013....


Diane Schuur, Cyrille Aimee, Marianne Solivan and More Set for Birdland, 1/13-19
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its thrilling line-up of impressive talent for January 13-19, including Diane Schuur, Marianne Solivan, Cyrille Aimee, Jay Leonhart Duo, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!...






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