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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

Tim Jennings Exits CTC for Shaw Festival; Hunt Begins for New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that Tim Jennings, Managing Director of Children's Theatre Company, will be leaving at the end of September 2015 to take on the position of Executive Director at the internationally renowned Shaw Festival of Canada (Niagara on the Lake, Ontario)....


Sneak Peek - Jermaine Jackson, George Takei, Rex Smith Featured on Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, 8/17
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

In an all-new episode of the popular series “Oprah: Where Are They Now?,” Oprah Winfrey interviews Jermaine Jackson about life after Michael; plus, more updates with Ali Landry, “Star Trek's” George Takei and teen idol Rex Smith...


Windham Theatre Guild's A NICE FAMILY GATHERING Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014

The Windham Theatre Guild will present the hilarious and touching comedy A Nice Family Gathering, winner of the 2000 Rochester Playwright Festival, opening tonight, November 7th at the Burton Leavitt Theatre....


Birdland to Welcome The Phantom Band Playing Joe Henderson, Jane Monheit & More, 11/17-23
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for November 17-23, featuring The Phantom Band: Celebrating the Music of Joe Henderson, The Marcy & Zina Show, Barbara Carroll, Jane Monheit, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch in "Hollywoodland: Songs from the Silver Screen," Native Soul, and more!...


Steve Lippia Sinatra Centennial, Lindsay Mendez and More Set for Birdland, Week of Jan 26
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for January 26 - February 1, featuring Steve Lippia Sinatra Centennial, Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia, Jazz Party with Natalie Douglas, and more. Details below!...


Ron Carter Nonet, Trevor McQueen and More to Play Birdland, Week of October 27
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their amazing line-up of talent for October 27 - November 2. Featuring: Ron Carter Nonet, Trevor McQueen, Barbara Carroll, The Birdland Jazz Party Featuring Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli and more. Details below!...


Sheila Jordan, Anita Gillette and More to Play Birdland, Week of March 30
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its performances running March 30 - April 5, including Sheila Jordan with The Steve Kuhn Trio, Anita Gillette, Barbara Carroll, Michelle Walker, and more. Scroll down for details!...


Marilyn Maye, Sarah Gazarek & More Set for Birdland, Week of 2/9
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for February 9 - February 15, featuring Marilyn Maye, Sarah Gazarek, Jazz Party with Natalie Douglas and more!...


Douglas Morrisson Theatre Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - June 18, 2014

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) proudly announces a new season of five award-winning plays, 'JOURNEYS.'...


KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE Set for Barter Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015

"Keep on the Sunny Side," the famous tale of the Carter family and the love story of A.P. and Sara Carter will be performed at the most deserving venue in the country. Hear the music and re-live the passion where the story first began, The Carter Family Fold....


BossaBrasil Festival, Spencer Day and More to Play Birdland, 5/26-6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their amazing line-up of talent for May 26 - June 1, featuring Bossabrasil with Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Spencer Day, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, and more. Details below!...


Steve Lippia Sinatra Centennial, Lindsay Mendez and More Set for Birdland, Week of Jan 26
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for January 26 - February 1, featuring Steve Lippia Sinatra Centennial, Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia, Jazz Party with Natalie Douglas, and more. Details below!...


Birdland to Welcome James Carter Organ Trio, Todd Murray & More, Week of 4/13
by Tyler Peterson - April 03, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 13-19, featuring James Carter Organ Trio, Todd Murray in "Croon: When A Whisper Became A Song," Barbara Carroll, Jazz Party with Natalie Douglas, and more!...


BWW Reviews: San Diego Jewish Film Fest Rocks Bollywood
by Erica Miner - February 23, 2015

Those who know and love Bollywood films enjoyed a special SDJFF event...


Record Bookings for 2015's Family Arts Conference
by Tyler Peterson - February 20, 2015

After the huge success of the first Family Arts Conference in Birmingham in 2013, bookings have already hit a new high for the follow-up event on Friday 13 March. The conference will take place in London and will be split between Cadogan Hall and Royal Court Theatre; a pairing of concert hall and th...


Lorna Luft, Stacey Kent & More Set for Birdland, 6/9-15
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for June 9 - June 15, featuring Stacey Kent, Lorna Luft, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, and more!...


Steps Ahead 35th Anniversary, Barbara Carroll & More Set for Week of 2/23 at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming performances running through the end of February, including Steps Ahead 35th Anniversary, Barbara Carroll, Rotem Sivan and Peter Bernstein Duo, Jazz Party with Natalie Douglas, and more....


Brian Gallagher & Megan Hilty, Joey DeFrancesco and More Set for Birdland, Week of April 27
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club will welcome Joey DeFrancesco with The City Rhythm Orchestra, Brian Gallagher in "All That's Ahead" featuring Megan Hilty, Barbara Carroll, and more April 27 - May 3. Details below!...


BWW Reviews: San Diego Jewish Film Fest Rocks Bollywood
by Erica Miner - February 23, 2015

Those who know and love Bollywood films enjoyed a special SDJFF event...


But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Thursday, Oct. 16th: Olivia Pope Goes Insane!
by BWW Staff - October 16, 2014

8:00: VAMPIRE DIARIES | CW 9:00: GRACEPOINT | Fox 9:00: SCANDAL | ABC 9:30: A TO Z | NBC Click for more picks!...


Tierney Sutton Quartet, Barbara Carroll & More Set for Birdland, 6/23-29
by Tyler Peterson - June 13, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for June 23 - June 29, featuring Tierney Sutton Quartet, Native Soul, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Barbara Carroll, and more!...


Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Daniel Reichard & More Set for Birdland, Week of 8/4
by Tyler Peterson - July 25, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for August 4 - August 10, featuring Django Reinhardt NY Festival 15th Anniversary Celebration, Jane Monheit's Jazz Party, Daniel Reichard, Loston Harris, and more!...


Mike Tyson & More Appear in New Music Video from The Winans Brothers
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2014

The brothers have come together for the first time to create their supergroup, 3 Winans Brothers, and have just wrapped shooting their brand new music video...


Molly Ryan, Ralph Alessi Baida Quartet, Barbara Carroll & More Set for Birdlan, 9/1-7
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for September 1 - September 7, featuring Ralph Alessi Baida Quartet, Barbara Carroll, Jane Monheit's Jazz Party, Molly Ryan, and more!...


The Life of BERNIE ARNOLD To Be Celebrated Tonight in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 03, 2015

It's cloudy and grey in Nashville today, which is perhaps fitting as people from all over gather to mourn the passing of Bernie Arnold, the matriarch of the first family of Nashville theater. But being mournful is the last thing you can come up with when remembering Bernie and her late, devoted husb...






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