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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More Photo BOLD & BOUGIE Reality Series on WE tv to Feature Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster & More
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023

WE tv, AMC Networks’ destination for compelling unscripted television, announced new unscripted series, Bold & Bougie. From Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment, the series will feature personalities Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster, Gocha Hawkins, Princess Banton-Lofters and Crystal Smith....


Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre Photo Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 28, 2023

Katie Mitchell's climate change wake-up call is a cold, hard slap in the face...


R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Photo R.A.W. Releases New Book THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024

Author R.A.W. has announced the release of his book The Next President of the United States: A Common Sense Approach to Fixing America. Learn more here!...


Tonya Pinkins' Socio-Political Horror Film RED PILL to Have NYC Premiere at 19th Annu Photo Tonya Pinkins' Socio-Political Horror Film RED PILL to Have NYC Premiere at 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2021

Tonya Pinkins, Kampfire Films, One Race Media, Mother Films and Paul Hsu have announced that the socio-political horror film RED PILL will have its NYC premiere as part of the 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival....


Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios Photo Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - November 01, 2024

When we talk about slavery, our minds immediately land to the olden days of colonies and plantations; perhaps we think of the much discussed reparations provided to the victims or their descendants, or we draw back to those tedious corporate trainings that address a problem that seemingly doesn't be...


BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education Photo BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education
by Elizabeth James - February 17, 2022

Florida Rep Education's Conservatory production of LORD OF THE FLIES is a new and reimagined take on the well-known story. ...


Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre Photo Review: CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: THE DIVORCE OF POLITICS FROM ART, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - December 03, 2024

Now at its second run and presented in an updated version, Cutting the Tightrope puts together a list of brilliant playwrights (Hassan Abdulrazzak, Mojisola Adebayo, Phil Arditti, Sonali Bhattacharyya, Nina Bowers, Roxy Cook, Ed Edwards, Afsaneh Gray, Dawn King, Ahmed Masoud, Joel Samuels, Sami Abu ...


Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater Photo Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022

In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years, due August 20 on New West Records, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith ...


Daydreamer Theatre To Present CABARET At The Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival Photo Daydreamer Theatre To Present CABARET At The Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

Daydreamer Theatre will present its production of 'Cabaret' at the upcoming Utah Valley Pride Theatre Festival. The celebrated musical will run from June 9 through June 16 at The Towne Hub in American Fork....


BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George Photo BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George
by Alric Davis - November 29, 2021

The A.D. Players shows many walks of life with their poignant production of The Christmas Shoes!...


Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morg Photo Guest Blog: 'I'm Committed to Celebrating Diversity on Stage': Director P Burton-Morgan on Exploring Neurodiversity in SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE POISON WOOD
by Guest Author - January 31, 2024

Sherlock Holmes is arguably one of the world's most famous and beloved characters in literature and in our new musical, which updates the action to contemporary climate-crisis afflicted London, his neurodiversity is brought electrically to the fore. ...


New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March Photo New Musical BLISS Will Hold Workshop Performances in March
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2025

A public workshop presentation will be held for the brand-new musical, BLISS in March at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells. Learn more about the upcoming presentation here!...


PEACE ON YOUR WINGS Returns to the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in August Photo PEACE ON YOUR WINGS Returns to the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in August
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

Honolulu youth theater company Ohana Arts and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) will premiere the revival production of Ohana Arts’ signature musical Peace On Your Wings on August 5-6 at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo, downtown L.A., the epicenter of Japanese and Japanes...


HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Mo Photo HBO Original Documentary 'AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH' Debuts This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

The HBO Original documentary AN AMERICAN BOMBING: THE ROAD TO APRIL 19TH, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Marc Levin (HBO's “Stockton on My Mind,” “One Nation Under Stress”) and executive produced by Katie Couric, debuts TUESDAY, APRIL 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream ...


TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me' Photo TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

Rising NYC-Based Singer/Songwriter TANSU shares new single 'Got 2 Me' out now via Little Planet Records. The song is a simmering ballad on which TANSU allows her resplendent, powerhouse voice to shine at its fullest potential –  it's a showstopping piece of soul-pop. ...


VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022

SHOWTIME delves inside the bloodiest prison rebellion in U.S. history with Attica, a feature-length documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till) and co-director Traci A. Curry. the documentary features original interviews with former inmates, fam...


Review: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Performs in the California Festival at The R Photo Review: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra Performs in the California Festival at The Rady Shell
by Ron Bierman - November 15, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN THE CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL at The Rady Shell?...


Alt/Post-Hardcore Band Watersdeep To Release Single 'Sweet Dreams Of Self Deprivation Photo Alt/Post-Hardcore Band Watersdeep To Release Single 'Sweet Dreams Of Self Deprivation' Off New EP, July 28
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2023

Emo/post-hardcore group Watersdeep is back with their latest single, 'Sweet Dreams of Self Deprivation,', set for release on July 28th. The track is a highlight from their EP, Fading Lights, available for streaming on the same day. ...


MIGRAAAAANTS! Comes to ExPats Theatre Photo MIGRAAAAANTS! Comes to ExPats Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

Discover the latest production by ExPats Theatre, MIGRAAAAANTS! OR THERE'S TOO MANY OF US IN THIS DAMN BOAT, a stage play by Romanian-French playwright Matéi Visniec. Opening night is on March 16th at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC....


The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album Photo The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022

UK alternative rock band The Subways are back with a new single titled 'You Kill My Cool,' which will appear on the trio's upcoming album. THE SUBWAYS remain one of the most exciting live bands on the current touring circuit, thrilling crowds with their explosive rock sound and wild stage performanc...


Miina to Release Debut EP 'Slow Motion' & Reveal First Single 'Pressure' Photo Miina to Release Debut EP 'Slow Motion' & Reveal First Single 'Pressure'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023

Victoria’s Miina will release debut EP Slow Motion and reveal the first single “Pressure”. Miina is the new musical project from the members of the much celebrated five-piece Carmanah. Laura is joined by her longstanding creative partners (Pat Ferguson, Lo Waight, Graham Keehn and Jamil Demers) who ...


Needs More Work Productions Presents Climate Activism In The Groundbreaking Show TOMO Photo Needs More Work Productions Presents Climate Activism In The Groundbreaking Show TOMORROW
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2023

Join Needs More Work Productions for the premiere of 'Tomorrow,' a collection of short plays exploring climate justice. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking show!...


Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience' Photo Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience'
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024

Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with Mick Fleetwood for a forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th. This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic blues tunes, resulting in an exhilarating and unique reinterpretation of some of the genre's greate...


Tonya Pinkins to Join in Conversation With Warrington Hudlin Photo Tonya Pinkins to Join in Conversation With Warrington Hudlin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

Red Pill Movie was written, produced, directed and starred Tonya Pinkins. On April 1st, a Metaverse premiere screening of the movie will take place at 8:00pm EST....


Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced Photo Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

Today saw the announcement of production company, Blueleaf Theatre, relaunching under the new name Portsmouth Road Productions....






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