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Black Theatre United Raises Over $1.2 Million at Inaugural Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced that the organization’s inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 raised over $1.2 million to support BTU’s empowering programs in Mentorships, Student Internships, BTU’s Annual Advocacy Summit and BTU’s Education program.

Black Theatre United Announces Star-Studded Honorary Co-Chair Lineup For Inaugural Gala!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced today a star-studded lineup of honorary co-chairs for its upcoming inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, which includes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Al Roker & Deborah Roberts, Blair Underwood, Congresswoman Ayanna Presley, Tommi A. Vincent and Troy Vincent Sr.

Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance To Host The Elizabeth Taylor Ball To End AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance will host The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Find out more in the press release.

Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vance to Host The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023

This power couple’s company, Bassett Vance Productions is in partnership with MTVE Studios to create diverse and inclusive content for Paramount Global. Their first project, “One Thousand Years of Slavery,” aired in February 2022 on the Smithsonian Channel, and “Heist 88,” a feature film starring Vance, will air on Paramount+.

The Fourth Annual ELIZABETH TAYLOR BALL TO END AIDS To Honor Earvin “Magic” And Cookie Johnson, September 21
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

NBA Hall of Fame legend, philanthropist and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and philanthropist and entrepreneur Cookie Johnson will be honored with The Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at the fourth annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on September 21, 2023 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The evening will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2022

The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

VIDEO: AppleTV+ Releases Trailer for THEY CALL ME MAGIC
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022

“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact our culture today. The series features intimate, never-before-seen interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup including Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson, Larry Bird, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil, President Obama, Fred Stabley Jr., Dwayne Wade, Jerry West, Michael Wilbon and more.

Billy Porter to be Honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

 The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation today announced actor, activist and fashion icon Billy Porter will be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala on September 17, 2021, joining previously announced honorees Dr. Anthony Fauci, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Sandra Thurman.

The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL Set for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 29, 2020

The elegant evening event will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Inc., and Diamond Sponsor BVLGARI. 

Photo Coverage: Billy Porter, Magic Johnson, and More Walk Red Carpet at Opening Night of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Walter McBride - Jan 22, 2020

A Soldier's Play opened last night on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Walter McBride - Dec 14, 2018

To Kill A Mockingbird officially opened last night at the Shubert Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!

Rising Sun Performance Co Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN DOVE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 15, 2018

Founding Artistic Director, Akia Squitieri announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company has been granted a full season residency on Governors Island for their 2018 Season. Their first production on the Island will be the world premiere of "The Golden Dove" by Laura Hirschberg, a new play for Young Audiences and Family friendly for all ages. The production will run weekly June through October 2018

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Sings Emotional Rendition of 'Imagine' to Honor Pulse Victims at 2017 GLAAD Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017

Tony Award-winning Cynthia Erivo performed a stirring tribute to the 49 innocent lives lost in the Orlando Pulse nightclub attack, as well as the eight transgender women who have been murdered in hate crimes in the US this year, putting 2017 on track to be the deadliest on record, at the 2017 GLAAD Awards. Watch her emotional rendition of 'Imagine' below!

ROCKY HORROR, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Among GLAAD Media Award Nominees; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2017

GLAAD, the world's LGBTQ media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

OFJCC Palo Alto Announces Arts & Dialogues Spring 2017 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2017

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto announces an exciting line up for the Spring Season of its 2016-2017 Arts & Dialogues series. An array of luminaries, innovators, and world-renowned performers will make appearances at the OFJCC's Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto from January through May 2017. 

OFJCC Palo Alto Announces Arts & Dialogues Spring 2017 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto announces an exciting line up for the Spring Season of its 2016-2017 Arts & Dialogues series. An array of luminaries, innovators, and world-renowned performers will make appearances at the OFJCC's Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto from January through May 2017. 

THE REAL to Broadcast Live from 2016 ESSENCE Festival This July
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2016

The co-hosts of the Daytime Emmy(R) Award-nominated THE REAL- Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley - will take on New Orleans this summer, traveling to Louisiana to bring a live version of their hit daytime talk show to the 2016 ESSENCE Festival(

Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Honors Stage and Screen Legend James Earl Jones
by Walter McBride - Sep 29, 2015

Just last night, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual Gala at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), honoring legendary actor James Earl Jones. Mr. Jones is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Obie Award winner and alumnus of the American Theatre Wing Professional School. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Marva Smalls will serve as Gala Chairs.

OWN Airs OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 18, 2015

Oprah Winfrey hosts a gala of events honoring some of the legendary men and extraordinary women of civil rights, the arts and entertainment who made history and redefined what was possible for us all in the primetime television event OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK Announces January 2015 Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2014

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JANUARY 2015 highlights: