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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

BWW Review: A Riveting SWEAT at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo BWW Review: A Riveting SWEAT at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Blair Howell - April 04, 2019

Pioneer Theater Company stages a riveting SWEAT. The production is more than worthy of the drama's credentials as a 2017 Best Play Tony nominee and winner of the year's Pulitzer Prize....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ADDAMS FAMILY Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2019

Get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, the Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor....


Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents Family Friendly 'Celebrations!' December Photo Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Presents Family Friendly 'Celebrations!' December 16th At First Baptist Church
by Julie Musbach - December 04, 2018

Embrace a vision of Sugar Plum Fairies and join Newton's  New Philharmonia Orchestra for its annual holiday program of fun and family-friendly music.  On Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3 p.m., the New Philharmonia Orchestra will present Celebrations!, the first family concert of the 2018-2019 season a...


New LA Musical Will Spoof the Trump Family Photo New LA Musical Will Spoof the Trump Family
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

The 2nd Annual Trump Family Special, an original musical comedy spoofing the First Family in a 'yuge' way has announced that film tv and Broadway comic force Mary Birdsong (Reno 911, Suspicion) has joined the cast for its Fringe Festival run June 7 - 9 and 13 - 16 at The Arena Stage at Theatre of Ar...


Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane and More Week of June 25 Photo Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane and More Week of June 25
by Julie Musbach - June 15, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ravi Coltrane, Larry Fuller, The Songs of Ken Laub, and more!...


Birdland Presents Nicki Parrott and More Week of May 21 Photo Birdland Presents Nicki Parrott and More Week of May 21
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Nicki Parrott, Rene Marie, Vitaly Golovnev, and more!...


BYUtv Unveils Three New Original Unscripted Shows Photo BYUtv Unveils Three New Original Unscripted Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018

BYUtv, a family entertainment network, today announced three original unscripted shows in production to air in early 2019 - the family cooking competition show 'Dinner Takes All,' the half-hour musical improv comedy show 'Show Offs' and the multi-generational family game show 'Battle of the Ages.'...


Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane and More Week of June 25 Photo Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane and More Week of June 25
by Julie Musbach - June 15, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ravi Coltrane, Larry Fuller, The Songs of Ken Laub, and more!...


BWW Interview: Ustad Fazal Qureshi On Paying Tribute To Ustad Allarakha Photo BWW Interview: Ustad Fazal Qureshi On Paying Tribute To Ustad Allarakha
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 17, 2018

Ustad Fazal Qureshi belongs to the legendary classical music family in India. He is the son of Ustad Allarakha and his brother is world renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain. Ustad Fazal Qureshi grew up with such stalwarts in an extremely engaging and creative atmosphere. his creative synergies are re...


Scott Dreier's DORIS AND ME Comes to The Colony Theatre Photo Scott Dreier's DORIS AND ME Comes to The Colony Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - July 06, 2018

The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a four-performance engagement of Doris and Me, A Musical Tribute to Doris Day starring Scott Dreier from August 9-12. Doris and Me is directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel. This engagement follows Dreier's recent performance at Doris Day's 96th b...


Vincent Victoria Presents New Play MR. BOOKER T. AT THE DOOR Photo Vincent Victoria Presents New Play MR. BOOKER T. AT THE DOOR
by Julie Musbach - August 13, 2018

Before former President Barack Obama lived in the White House, before Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr became the first African American to sleep in the White House as a guest in 1972, Educator and Civil Rights leader Booker T. Washington became the first black person ever to dine inside the Executive Man...


Scott Dreier's DORIS AND ME Comes to The Colony Theatre Photo Scott Dreier's DORIS AND ME Comes to The Colony Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2018

The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a four-performance engagement of Doris and Me, A Musical Tribute to Doris Day starring Scott Dreier from August 9-12. Doris and Me is directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel. This engagement follows Dreier's recent performance at Doris Day's 96th b...


Birdland Presents Nicki Parrott and More Week of May 21 Photo Birdland Presents Nicki Parrott and More Week of May 21
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Nicki Parrott, Rene Marie, Vitaly Golovnev, and more!...


High Sierra Music Announces Additional Artists for 2019 Festival Photo High Sierra Music Announces Additional Artists for 2019 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 08, 2019

 High Sierra Music Festival saved a lengthy list of legendary artists and burgeoning up-and-comers for their second round of lineup announcements. Taking place in beautiful Quincy, CA, onJuly 4-7, HSMF is proud to include improv-rock favoritesUmphrey's McGee, festival veterans Leftover Salmon, funk ...


National Black Theatre Announces The Cast Of THE FIRST DEEP BREATH By Lee Edward Cols Photo National Black Theatre Announces The Cast Of THE FIRST DEEP BREATH By Lee Edward Colston II
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2018

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre [NBT] announces today the cast of the first workshop production for this years cohort of I Am Soul Playwriting Residency by playwright Lee Edward Colston II. Colston's workshop production (February 13 - 17, 2019) will be The First Deep Breath which will ...


Scott Dreier's THE MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOW is Coming to the Colony Theatre Photo Scott Dreier's THE MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOW is Coming to the Colony Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2019

BroadwayWorld Critics' Pick and StageSceneLA Award-winner Scott Dreier, star of last season's acclaimed hit Doris and Me, will return to The Colony Theatre in Burbank with his holiday concert, The Merry Little Christmas Show, for two performances only. Along with special guest Kurtis Simmons and m...


Birdland Presents Veronica Swift and More Week of July 2 Photo Birdland Presents Veronica Swift and More Week of July 2
by Julie Musbach - June 22, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Veronica Swift, David Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra, The Emmet Cohen Trio, and more!...


A&E Network Presents the Two-Night Definitive 'Biography' Special Event GOTTI: GODFAT Photo A&E Network Presents the Two-Night Definitive 'Biography' Special Event GOTTI: GODFATHER & SON
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2018

A&E Network will premiere the original two-night 'Biography' documentary 'GOTTI: Godfather & Son,' which serves as the complete and definitive father and son story of two men who were raised in the mob and became the reigning king and heir apparent with John Gotti Jr. providing his most extensive on...


Comedian / Magician Justin Willman Comes to The Neptune Theater Photo Comedian / Magician Justin Willman Comes to The Neptune Theater
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2018

Magician / comedian Justin Willman, who just released his first series, 'Magic For Humans' is headed to The Neptune Theater in Seattle on November 16....


Birdland Presents Max von Essen, the Birdland Big Band & More Week of July 23 Photo Birdland Presents Max von Essen, the Birdland Big Band & More Week of July 23
by Julie Musbach - July 13, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with The Birdland Big Band, Memo Acevedo, Marilyn Maye with the Tedd Firth Trio, and more!...


BWW Reviews: Ranbir Kapoor Attends Prithvi Theatre Festival Photo BWW Reviews: Ranbir Kapoor Attends Prithvi Theatre Festival
by Zofeen Maqsood - November 05, 2018

Some of the other stars who attended the inauguration were Dia Mirza, Lara Dutta Ramesh Sippy, Nina Kulkarni, Lillette Dubey and many others. ...


Wale Releases Brand New Single ON CHILL Feat. Jeremih Photo Wale Releases Brand New Single ON CHILL Feat. Jeremih
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019

The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum Washington, D.C. rapperpoetagitator and iconoclast serves up his signature slick wordplay over a sultry minimal beat. Produced by LT Mo and Va, Wale winds up vivid verses for a lover, promising to “modify your energy” before declaring, “If we good, that's g...


Birdland Presents Stacey Kent and More Week of June 4 Photo Birdland Presents Stacey Kent and More Week of June 4
by Julie Musbach - May 25, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Stacey Kent, Tiffany Austin Septet featuring special guest Carl Allen, Bruce Harris, and more!...


Onstage Dining Experience Announced for Broadway's NETWORK Photo Onstage Dining Experience Announced for Broadway's NETWORK
by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2018

Today the producers of Network on Broadway announced FOODWORK, an exclusive immersive onstage culinary experience at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street)....


Israel Film Festival In LA Announces Programming, Filmmaker & Actor Attendees Photo Israel Film Festival In LA Announces Programming, Filmmaker & Actor Attendees
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2019

THE 33rd ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema and television in North America, will present from November 12th a?" 26th over three dozen award-winning Israeli films, documentaries, short films and television series as well as in-person appearances from 25 of Is...






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