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Limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who spent her entire life seeking justice for her son Emmett Till after being brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South.

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Tickets On Sale Now For TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Presented With Th Photo Tickets On Sale Now For TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Presented With The StoryLine Project
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 22nd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series. Presented with generous support from The StoyLine Project, the plays will be performed on Sundays, June 20, ...


Adrienne Warren Will Lead WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Miniseries Photo Adrienne Warren Will Lead WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Miniseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020

She will play Mamie Till-Mobley, mother of Emmett Till, who spent her whole life seeking justice for her son. ...


Adrienne Warren & Joshua Henry Will Announce the 75th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Photo Adrienne Warren & Joshua Henry Will Announce the 75th Annual Tony Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2022

Tony Award Winner Adrienne Warren (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) and three-time Tony Award Nominee Joshua Henry (Carousel) will announce the 75th Annual Tony Award Nominations on Monday, May 9, 2022....


ABC Orders Limited Series WOMEN OF THE MOMENT Photo ABC Orders Limited Series WOMEN OF THE MOMENT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020

ABC has ordered limited series “Women of the Movement” to debut in 2021, it was announced today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. ...


92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations Photo 92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year. Previous speakers in the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award and BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera , Lillias White, and Joe Ico...


Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY V Photo Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY VS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2022

Inspired by the cultural phenomenon Verzuz, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced the second year of its beloved fundraising event BROADWAY VS. ...


Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 2021-2022 Season Full Of Debuts Photo Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 2021-2022 Season Full Of Debuts
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2021

On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 5:30pm, the Miró Quartet returns to Baltimore for the world premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, Microfictions [Vol. 1], co-commissioned by SHCS, along with Mozart's buoyant 'Hunt' Quartet in B-flat Major and Beethoven's tumultuous ...


VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren & Tonya Pinkins in ABC'S WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Series Tr Photo VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren & Tonya Pinkins in ABC'S WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Series Trailer
by Michael Major - October 21, 2021

The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Adrienne Warren stars as Mamie Till-Mobley with Tonya Pinkins starring as Alma. Watch the new trailer now!...


Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Wins Best Director at Micheaux Film Festival Photo Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Wins Best Director at Micheaux Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021

TONYA PINKINS is the Tony Award-winning veteran of nine Broadway shows, numerous Off-Broadway shows, daytime dramas: As The World Turns and All My Children; primetime series: Army Wives, Scandal, Gotham, Fear The Walking Dead and Madame Secretary. ...


BWW Interview: Filmmaker Tonya Pinkins Discusses Her Debut Feature Film RED PILL Photo BWW Interview: Filmmaker Tonya Pinkins Discusses Her Debut Feature Film RED PILL
by Stephen Mosher - February 22, 2021

Tonya Pinkins is not one to rest on her laurels... or rest at all. Tenacious Tonya has been hard at work and the fruits of her labor are ready for the world to be seen... and, soon, the world will....


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....


Adrienne Warren Signs Development Deal with Kapital Entertainment Photo Adrienne Warren Signs Development Deal with Kapital Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2021

Adrienne Warren has signed a one-year development deal with Aaron Kaplan's Kapital Entertainment, which produces the civil rights movement limited series starring Warren, Women of the Movement....


BWW Interview: Tonya Pinkins Discusses Honoring George Floyd With 'Strange Fruit, Rev Photo BWW Interview: Tonya Pinkins Discusses Honoring George Floyd With 'Strange Fruit, Revisited'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2022

As the two year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaches this month, award winning Broadway, film, and television star, Tonya Pinkins joins forces with world class musicians and the George Floyd Memorial Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Floyd with her new ballad, “Strange Fru...


Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala Photo Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Shubert New Haven announces that Broadway’s NORM LEWIS will be the featured performer for the Shubert Theatre’s 2022 Gala on June 8. Chita Rivera – who was originally scheduled to headline the Gala – has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform. Tickets for the Gala are available t...


Sphinx Organization Announces Recipients Of The 2022 Sphinx Medals Of Excellence Photo Sphinx Organization Announces Recipients Of The 2022 Sphinx Medals Of Excellence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2021

The Sphinx Organization has announced the three recipients of the 2022 Sphinx Medals of Excellence: pianist Michelle Cann, violinist Randall Goosby, and soprano Karen Slack....


VIDEO: Adrienne Warren in the WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Trailer Photo VIDEO: Adrienne Warren in the WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Trailer
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021

ABC has shared a new trailer for Women of the Movement, starring Adrienne Warren. The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. The series also stars Tonya Pinkins. Watch the n...


Norm Lewis Will Lead North American Tour of Roundabout's A SOLDIER'S PLAY Photo Norm Lewis Will Lead North American Tour of Roundabout's A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2022

Norm Lewis is set to star as 'Captain Richard Davenport' in a new North American tour of Roundabout's 2020 production of A Soldier's Play!...


Sparks Social Media Campaigns Spotlighting Pioneers In Music, Social Justice, Theater Photo Sparks Social Media Campaigns Spotlighting Pioneers In Music, Social Justice, Theater Arts, Black Music, Black Hollywood & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

Global Communicator also initiated the offering of themed playlists, sequenced by music producer Brennan Williams. To listen, click on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. ...


Tonya Pinkins Replaces Niecy Nash in ABC'S WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Photo Tonya Pinkins Replaces Niecy Nash in ABC'S WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2021

Tonya Pinkins has replaced Niecy Nash in ABC’s upcoming series “Women of the Movement.' Pinkins will play Emmett Till’s grandmother, Alma, in the limited series....


World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Cent Photo World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2022

Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. ...


CABARET CONVERSATIONS with Michael Kirk Lane Announces Errico, Lewis, and Harnar as F Photo CABARET CONVERSATIONS with Michael Kirk Lane Announces Errico, Lewis, and Harnar as Future Guests
by Stephen Mosher - March 30, 2022

Michael Kirk Lane's cabaret interview program through 92Y announces impressive new guests for the spring and summer season....


Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Honor Black History Month with New Content & Curated Collections Photo Disney+, Hulu & ESPN Honor Black History Month with New Content & Curated Collections Across the Bundle
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022

This February, in honor of Black History Month, The Disney Bundle will continue its promise of amplifying Black stories across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all year long with new and shared content in each service's always-on Black Stories collection. Check out the lineup of content now!...


Adrienne Warren to Star in New Hulu Series BLACK CAKE Photo Adrienne Warren to Star in New Hulu Series BLACK CAKE
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022

Andrew Dosenmu is attached to direct the first episode. Based on the book by Charmaine Wilkerson, the series was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, who Wareen previously worked with on ABC's Women of the Movement....


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....


ABC News Partners With Roc Nation For LET THE WORLD SEE Photo ABC News Partners With Roc Nation For LET THE WORLD SEE
by Michael Major - December 02, 2021

The series will chronicle Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley’s fierce quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder. The series is a companion to ABC's new limited series 'Women of the Movement', which stars Adrienne Warren as Ms. Mamie Til-Mobley. Watch a sne...






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