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GiGi's Playhouse NYC To Honor Chris Jackson At Broadway Cabaret For World Down Syndrome Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC will honor Broadway star Chris Jackson and his wife, Veronica Jackson, at their inaugural Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day.

GiGi's NYC Broadway Cabaret to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2024

Chris Jackson and other Broadway stars are joining GiGi's Playhouse NYC's Broadway Cabaret to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Find out how you can support this inclusive and inspiring event.

ART/WNY to Present WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023

ART/WNY will present 'When Worlds Collide,' a Christmas Carol retelling at The Compass Performing Arts Center from December 7th to December 23rd. Get all the details here!

Robin Ince Reveals Further Guests For NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

The Cosmic Shambles Network has announced the latest amazing list of confirmed guests for Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People at Contact in Manchester and Kings Place, London. 

Robin Ince Adds New Dates For NINE LESSONS in London and Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

The Cosmic Shambles Network have announced that their seasonal feast of knowledge and laughter, Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People, will be returning to Kings Place, London this year as well as heading up to Contact in Manchester for the first time.

NatPhil Presents Broadway Stars Chris Jackson, Aisha Jackson, and More This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023

The National Philharmonic (NatPhil) pays tribute to one of the greatest singers in pop and jazz history with When I Fall in Love: The Music of Nat King Cole (April 27 at Capital One Hall).

Composer Robert Honstein to Release LOST AND FOUND, New Album Of Percussion Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

On Friday, March 24, 2023, composer Robert Honstein will release a portrait album of works for percussion, Lost and Found, on New Focus Recordings.

VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE STAND Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2023

Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons, making her feature-length directorial debut, the film features in-depth interviews with basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali, Ice Cube and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

STAND to Premiere In February on Showtime
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023

SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films also released the official poster art for the documentary that features in-depth interviews with basketball and entertainment stars including Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Shaquille O’Neal, Jalen Rose, Mahershala Ali, Ice Cube and more. Watch the video trailer for the new film now!

VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Special
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023

Hosted by Grammy winner Renée Fleming (filmed at the Gala Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC) with Chris Jackson (filmed at the Triad Theater in New York City), PBS' third UNITED IN SONG included Mandy Gonzalez ('Everything's Coming Up Roses'), Matt Doyle ('One Song Glory'), Joaquina Kalukango ('Let It Burn'), and more. Watch the full video now!

What to Watch on New Year's Eve 2023 - Billy Porter, Ben Platt & More!
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, Broadway fans will be able to ring in the New Year with some of their favorite faces! Countdown to midnight with names like Billy Porter, Ben Platt, Dolly Parton, Renée Fleming, Chris Jackson, Matt Doyle, Joaquina Kalukango, Mandy Gonzales, Jenifer Lewis, Jean Smart, Halle Bailey, and more!

Renée Fleming & Chris Jackson to Host UNITED IN SONG 2022 on PBS, Featuring Mandy Gonzalez, Matt Doyle & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Hosted by four-time Grammy Award winner and renowned soprano Renée Fleming with Emmy and Grammy Award winner Chris Jackson, UNITED IN SONG premieres on New Year’s Eve on PBS. See who is performing, how to watch, and more!

Showtime Announces STAND Sports Documentary Film
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2022

The feature-length documentary includes the voices of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment and details Abdul-Rauf’s unprecedented journey from schoolboy prodigy to NBA All-Rookie team to national pariah. In terms of his athletic abilities and activism, he was Stephen Curry before Stephen Curry and Colin Kaepernick.

Review: TORCH SONGS FOR THE TALENTED TENTH: AN EDU-TAINING EVENING WITH NIK WALKER AND PALS at 54 Below Has A Lot To Say
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 2, 2022

Nik Walker and his friends bring an important message to 54 Below, woven throughout beautiful relationships, great music, and voluble storytelling.

Alex Brightman, Tom Kitt, James Monroe Iglehart, Chris Jackson And More to Perform Next Week At 54 Below
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Interview: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME's Aneesa Folds Raps On Her Journey With the Tour & the FLS Academy
by Gil Kaan - Jul 2, 2022

The national tour of Freestyle Love Supreme lands at the Pasadena Playhouse July 12, 2022. This theatrical creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale’s received a Special Tony Award in 2020. I had a very delightful phoner with cast member Aneesa Folds.

Chris Jackson to Join James Monroe Iglehart & More for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Philadelphia Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

In addition to the previously announced Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart,  Tony Nominee Chris Jackson will also be appearing in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME during its engagement at the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia. 

Almeida Theatre Announces Cast for THE KEY WORKERS CYCLE
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

The Almeida Theatre has announced the professional cast joining the previously announced eighty strong community company for The Key Workers Cycle, a cycle of nine new plays celebrating the stories of those who keep our daily lives running.

BWW Review: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Feb 17, 2022

Take the genius that is Lin-Manuel Miranda, add in some delicious improv and shake well and you get the absolute joy that is “Freestyle Love Supreme” currently playing at the Seattle Rep. Think of it like “Hamilton” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” had a baby. From the creative minds of Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale comes this 90-minute, made up on the spot, bullet train that will leave you wanting more and more and more.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.