Photos: First Look at Encores! THE LIFE, Directed by Billy Porter
by Nicole Rosky - March 17, 2022 The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter, is now in performances at City Center Encores!. The production stars Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan... 
VIDEO: Octavia Spencer Stars in Trailer for SELF MADE on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 25, 2020 Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer stars as Madam C.J. Walker, the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America's first female self-made millionaire. Inspired by the book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, written by Walker's great-great-granddaug... 
Innovation Arts and Entertainment Names James Macdonald as Director of Festivals and Event Development
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022 Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations. ... 
YOU SEND ME to Pay Tribute to Sam Cooke At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021 Casa Mañana's Reid Cabaret Theatre presents You Send Me: A Salute to the Life and Music of Sam Cooke September 14-25, 2021. Tickets are on sale now. ... 
Video: Paramount+ Drops KING CHARLES, THE BOY WHO WALKED ALONE Trailer
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 The 90-minute documentary features exclusive interviews, never-before-seen photos, and letters with former girlfriends, schoolmates, royal watchers and staff, with many speaking for the first time, disclosing new details about the life of King Charles. Watch the video trailer now!... 
Tickets for THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL at the Pantages Theatre to Go on Sale This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2021 Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that Right Angle Entertainment, Maple Tree Entertainment and Quatro Entertainment launched a brand new theatrical-style concert that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans will play the historic Pantages Theatre on Thursday, March 3... 
King Charles Documentary to Premiere on Paramount+
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023 The new documentary will be giving viewers an unprecedented look at the life of King Charles from those who know him best – former friends, schoolmates and his private staff – ahead of his coronation as king of the United Kingdom. The official key art for the documentary was also released.... 
Life Cube Project Premieres At Virtual Burning Man 2020
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2020 The creators of Life Cube Project have announced that they are creating the most far-reaching, interactive and collaborative art installation in the world. The Virtual Life Cube is designed to surround the planet Earth, and provides a venue for visitors to write their goals and dreams, and share the... 
Rupert Holmes Penned RBG Play Makes Its World Premiere In St. Petersburg
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2022 This fall, freeFall continues their American Character Series with All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Other popular freeFall shows that have saluted the unique and enduring legacies of American Masters have included productions featuring the stories of James Beard, Judy Ga... 
New Release Date Announced for THE LIFE, Part of ENCORES! INSIDE THE REVIVAL Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2020 As previously announced, the first installment of the new Encores! Inside the Revival series will explore The Life, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Ira Gasman, with book by David Newman, Ira Gasman, and Cy Coleman. The episode is now scheduled to be released Wednesday, November 18, and will be stream... 
SHINER Frontman Allen Epley to Release Debut Solo Album 'Everything'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022 Allen Epley (Shiner, The Life and Times) spent more hours than his friends on the block did imprinting his parents' record collection on his psyche. He would pore over the cover art and liner notes and enter the world wrought by the giants of AM Gold — Bread, James Taylor, Carol King, Three Dog Nigh... 
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; East Bank's REMEMBERING JAMES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021 This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.... 
World Premiere Of CONCERNING THE LIFE OF BABYBOY KLEINTJIES Comes to The Laboratory at the Adam Small Complex
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2020 The latest play by Tony Award winning playwright Athol Fugard and Paula Fourie will have its world premiere in Stellenbosch in April.... 
The 25th Annual Indie Memphis Film Festival Announces Additional Titles
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 Indie Memphis Film Festival, presented by Duncan-Williams, Inc. and Duncan Williams Asset Management, has shared some very exciting new additions to its 2022 slate. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Indie Memphis Film Festival, and it’s bigger than ever with these cutting edge new indies a... 
The Growing Stage Presents THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS!
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2020 The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong kicks off the holidays with THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS. This virtual event will be offered for unlimited streaming, December 11th through January 3rd. ... 
Video: First Look at THE LIFE Directed by Billy Porter at City Center Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2022 The production includes Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood.... 
Review Roundup: THE LIFE at City Center Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2022 The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter, began performances at City Center Encores! last night, March 16 and will run through March 20, 2022. The production stars Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Awar... 
Los Cabos Premier Jazz Experience 'The Life Luxe Experience' Announces New Date and Additions
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2023 The black, female-owned jazz experience, The Life Luxe Experience, has just announced, November 2-6, 2023 as the new date for their annual event held in the relaxing city of Los Cabos, Mexico. ... 
INTO THE WOODS is Coming to Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2020 New York City Center today announced an additional musical in development as part of the longstanding Encores! series. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods will be the first production of this third tenet and usher in a new tradition at City Center celebrating iconic American musicals...
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021 Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.... 
BUFFALO STORIES Returns June 4 Featuring Guest Of Honor Robert Gioia
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2022 After a two-year postponement, Road Less Traveled Productions will present Buffalo Stories: The Life of Robert Gioia, a one-night-only fundraiser event on Saturday June 4. ...
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; REMEMBERING JAMES- THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF JAMES BROWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021 Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021....
Dialect Coach Joan Washington Dies at 74
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2021 Washington was born on December 21, 1949 in Aberdeen, Scotland as Joan Geddie. She was a voice and dialect coach for numerous TV and film projects beginning in 1983. She is known for her work on The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Crimson Peak (2015) and Red Sparrow (2018). She was married to... 
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Encores! THE LIFE in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2022 The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter, is getting ready to begin performances at City Center Encores! this week. The production stars Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, E... 
Photos: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Takes Closing Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - January 17, 2022 Last night, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation, played its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The musical, with a book by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau, choreography by Tony Award winner ... |
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