Barry Shabaka Henley

The East Village's 5C Café's Offers Baby Grand Piano To Local Musicians For Free
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

Theatre Impresario Robert Galinsky has announced the “Free Open Rehearsal Space” for piano players at the  newly renovated 5C Cafe in the East Village of Manhattan (68 Avenue C at 5th Street.)

The Caltech Center for Diversity and Inclusion to Host Free Virtual Screening of 100 YEARS FROM MISSISSIPPI
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 29, 2022

Movies That Matter is a new film series curated and presented in a collaborative partnership between Caltech Public Programming, the Caltech Center for Inclusion and Diversity, and the student-led Caltech Y. The films in this series address current concerns in various realms of science as well as important matters of social justice. Movies That Matter launches with a virtual screening of the 2021 award-winning documentary “100 Years From Mississippi” directed by Tarabu Betserai Kirkland on Friday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Monique Coleman, Amber Crawford and More Announced for THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020

New York actor and playwright Robert Galinsky's Off Broadway hit 'The Bench' has announced additional casting, including Monique Coleman (star of Disney's 'High School Musical' franchise), Amber Crawford (Film: Broken), Renee Rogoff (Regional: Ways to Leave a Body) and Michael Houston (Regional: Six Degrees of Separation).

Barry Shabaka Henley to Star in Benefit Reading of Robert Galinsky's THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

TV's Barry 'Shabaka' Henley ('Bob Hearts Abishola,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Better Call Saul') will star in a benefit reading of Robert Galinsky's hit play The Bench: A Homeless Love Story, directed by Drama Desk winner Jay O. Sanders, streaming on Facebook on Saturday, October 10, 10 PM est.

Robert Galinsky to Host Screening of Celebrated Solo Show THE BENCH to Benefit City Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019

Robert Galinsky's celebrated solo show The Bench, has received praise in both NYC and LA with extended sold out runs over the past three years. Last year STAGE Network filmed The Bench, directed by Tyler Milliron. On Saturday, December 21 Galinsky will host a benefit screening of his film to benefit City Kids. The event will be held at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street), doors will open at 6:30 and the screening will begin at 7 PM. There is a suggested donation of $20, RSVP is required by clicking here.

VIDEO: Watch the Stars of BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA Play the Costar Quiz
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 19, 2019

Shola Adewusi (Auntie Olu) and Barry Shabaka Henley (Uncle Tunde) try to match some interesting facts with their costars from Bob Hearts Abishola.

CBS Gives New Production Orders to All Five Freshman Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 23, 2019

The CBS Television Network announced today that it has rewarded all five series from its top-rated freshman class with new production orders.

Lin Shaye, Josh Peck, Ben Adams, and More Will Lead Benefit Reading of THE BENCH In LA's Matrix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019

VIP Ignite and Joe Stern will host a star-studded benefit performance of Robert Galinsky's powerful Off-Broadway solo show The Bench as a benefit for A Million Drops Learning Center of Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 20th, at 8 pm at Los Angeles's Matrix Theatre located at 7657 Melrose Ave, 90046.

VIDEO: See Tituss Burgess in the Trailer for DOLEMITE IS MY NAME Starring Eddie Murphy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 12, 2019

Netflix has released the first trailer for DOLEMITE IS MY NAME starring Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key, Wesley Snipes, Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

Laura San Giacomo, Gary Cole, and More to Star in Benefit Reading of THE BENCH
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2019

Councilmember Paul Koretz and Joe Stern will host a star-studded benefit performance of Robert Galinsky's powerful Off Broadway solo show  The Bench as a benefit for the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 pm at Los Angeles's Matrix Theatre located at 7657 Melrose Ave, 90046. 

The STAGE Network Will Film THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY This Week At The Triad
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019

The Off-Broadway and West Coast hit, The Bench written by and starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, has partnered with The STAGE Network for a live filming of the play taking place at The Triad on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 beginning at 12pm, tickets are FREE an available at EventBrite.com.

BWW Review: SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF --Ninety Minutes with a Legend--at Le Petit Theatre
by Angelle Albright - Oct 4, 2018

Satchmo comes to life on stage as he is portrayed by another famous New Orleanian, Barry Shabaka Henley, a veteran actor with 25 years of stage, screen, and film credits that only define the career of a man who is capable of successfully pulling off such a complex roll. (Henley's Acting Bio) Drama Desk, Obie, and Olivier Award winner, Henley, will wow you as he radiantly delves into the heart and mind of the jazz legend, as well as portraying the other two men who both shaped and shook the man, Joe Glaser and Miles Davis.  Henley effortlessly glides between the three characters, and the seamless staging transports your mind to another time and place making each moment hypnotically authentic.   

VIDEO: Off-Broadway Play THE BENCH to Head to Los Angeles!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit play, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, is taking the show on the road to play LA's Hudson Guild Theater (6539 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90038) for a limited six-week run beginning October 4 - November 9, 2018). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.plays411.com/thebench.

New Performance Space East Village Playhouse Opens Downtown
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2018

A brand new performance space has opened in the downtown theatre scene, the East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th St) now occupies the former music shop Tribal Soundz. A destination for thriving and aspiring musicians and recording artists, the shop shuttered in 2008. Now the once vacant East 6th Street storefront has been revived for the first time in a decade as the East Village Playhouse, an arts destination. Opening on Thursday, February 15, 2018, the New York premiere of A Brooklyn Boy is the debut production, playing alongside the recently announced extension of The Bench.

THE BENCH Extends for Twelve Weeks at East Village Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold out run at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street). It will start back up after the holidays beginning January 26 and will run an additional 12 weeks through April 13, 2018, playing Fridayevening at 9pm. Tickets are $29 - $39 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling866-811-4111. This production is being presented by Golden Globe Nominated Chris Noth, Drama Desk, Obie, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley and produced by Tony Award winning producerTerry Schnuck.

THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Extends At East Village Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold out run at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street). It will start back up after the holidays beginning January 26 and will run an additional 12 weeks through April 13, 2018, playing Friday evening at 9pm. Tickets are $29 - $39 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling 866-811-4111. This production is being presented by Golden Globe Nominated Chris Noth, Drama Desk, Obie, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley and produced by Tony Award winning producer Terry Schnuck.

Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Galinsky in 'THE BENCH' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017

The Bench stars Robert Galinsky and marks the New York directorial debut of Jay O. Sanders. It began its limited run at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 15 and will initially run Sunday evening at 7pm through December 17, 2017. The show will celebrate its press opening on Sunday, October 29, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at Galinsky onstage below!

Chris Noth, Barry Shabaka Henley, and Cherry Lane Theatre Present THE BENCH this Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

The Bench stars Robert Galinsky and marks the New York directorial debut of Jay O. Sanders, it will begin its limited run at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 15 and will initially run Sunday evening at 7pm through December 17, 2017.

Best Picture Award-Winning Film CHASING TITLES: VOLUME 1 to Premiere In LA
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2017

The most buzzed about short film of the year, Ryan Egypt's multiple award-winning 'Chasing Titles: Volume 1', will have anexclusive premiere screeningat The Laemmle Royal, located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West Los Angeles, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7pm.

Crackle to Premiere Charlie Sheen-Led Original Film MAD FAMILIES, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017

Crackle, Sony's free streaming service, today announced that the network's original film, MAD FAMILIES, starring Charlie Sheen, will premiere today, January 12, 2017.