Jordan Black

COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT, and More Among Theatre Winners at the 38th Annual Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Casting Society (CSA) honored excellence in casting across feature films, television and theatre at the 38th Annual Artios Awards held on Thursday, March 9, with ceremonies in Los Angeles, New York and London.

Photos: THE BLACK VERSION Improv Show Makes Its NYC Debut!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

Direct from a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and their sold out monthly show at The Groundlings Theatre (LA), The Black Version made their New York City debut for Black History Month this weekend at Manhattan West’s Midnight Theatre. See photos from the show!

THE BLACK VERSION Celebrates Black History Month With New York City Debut At Midnight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023

Direct from a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, The Black Version makes its New York City debut for Black History Month at Manhattan West's Midnight Theatre.

THE BLACK VERSION Celebrates Black History Month With New York City Debut at Midnight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2023

Direct from a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, The Black Version makes its New York City debut for Black History Month at Manhattan West's Midnight Theatre.

Interview: Jessica Pohly's Always Dancin' & Improv-vin' In & Out of A COZY WINTER CABIN
by Gil Kaan - Nov 23, 2022

The Groundlings brand new Friday/Saturday holiday show Groundlings Cozy Winter Cabin opens December 2, 2022. Chris Eckert directs Main Company members Sam Desurra, Chris Kleckner, Laird Macintosh, Karen Maruyama, Jessica Pohly, Jay Renshaw and Annie Sertich. Jessica very pleasantly surprised me with her quick responses to my queries.

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Announces Selections For Student Playwright Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

Plays by local high school seniors, Alexandra Askew, Kaleigh Medlow, and Pearl Reagler have been chosen by Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. for its 2022 Student Playwright Festival.

Guests Announced for SARAH COOPER: EVERYTHING IS FINE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 22, 2020

Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine is a variety special full of vignettes dealing with issues of politics, race, gender, class, and other light subjects.

Groundlings Fundraising Events With Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jordan Black, Edi Patterson, Cedric Yarbrough & More Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2020

The Groundlings Theatre and School announced two upcoming online fundraising events featuring esteemed alumni and special guests in a series called a?oeImprov for Television and Film.a?? Created and moderated by Groundling Leonard Robinson (HBO's Insecure), all proceeds from these events will support The Groundlings Diversity Fund.

The Groundlings Theatre 45th Anniversary Show Available On-Demand For Limited Time
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2020

While The Groundlings Theatre is currently closed to performances amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has been working diligently to provide digital programming and entertainment to people quarantined at home, first with the launch of The Groundlings Podcast Network, followed by improv and sketch classes online with The Groundlings School. Now, The Groundlings will be offering fans the opportunity to watch performances of Groundlings alumni from the comfort of their homes.  

Groundlings Theatre Launches New Digital Programming Network
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2020

While The Groundlings Theatre is currently closed to performances amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, fans of the theatre can find entertainment and knowledge with the launch of The Groundlings Podcast Network. The network premieres on April 1, 2020 with an episode featuring Groundlings Alumna Lisa Kudrow(Friends, The Comeback). New episodes will follow every Wednesday and will air across all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. 

The Groundlings Announces New Show THE BLACK VERSION
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with 'The Black Version' Show at The Groundlings Theatre

Photo Flash: See Photos of Skylar Astin and More at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles has had a busy last few days with scores of alumni and special guests participating in their recent shows!

The Groundlings Theatre Celebrates 45th Anniversary All October Long
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2019

Los Angeles' famed Groundlings Theatre is celebrating their 45th Anniversary next month with a series of exclusive events and performances that honor the legacy of the always hilarious Groundlings. The month-long celebration kicks off on October 2 with a weekly series of panels and will also feature two incredible nights of comedy featuring iconic sketches from unforgettable characters that originated at The Groundlings.

VIDEO: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Brie Larson Star in Trailer for JUST MERCY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 4, 2019

Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed,” “Creed II”) and Oscar winners Jamie Foxx (“Ray,” “Baby Driver,” “Django: Unchained”) and Brie Larson (“Room,” “The Glass Castle,” “Captain Marvel”) star in “Just Mercy,” an inspiring drama that brings one of the most important stories of our time to the big screen. 

BWW Review: Arts Center of Cannon County's MAMMA MIA! Offers a Gleeful Take on ABBA-inspired Musical
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 29, 2019

Sort of like an extra-special episode of The Golden Girls - ACCC's Mamma Mia!, not to be confused with Studio Tenn's Mamma Mia! which runs through September 8 in Franklin - is given a new lease on life, as it were, thanks to Deason's casting choices: Imagine if Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia were given a holiday special, filled with special guest stars, a bigger budget and an orchestra, choreography and an ensemble of younger actors eager to learn from their mentors and you'll have a fairly good notion of how Deason's Mamma Mia! is interpreted for the sell-out audiences filling the Woodbury theater to overflowing in order to revel in the ABBA-inspired spectacle.

The Groundlings Theatre & School To Be Honored At 5th Annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

The fifth annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF), taking place May 22 through 26, is pleased to announce this year's Sierra Spirit Award honoree and Closing Night film.

Nadia Quinn, Josh Sharp, Phillip Taratula Join RAVENSWOOD MANOR
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2019

Nathan Lee Graham (Zoolander, "LA to Vegas") Nadia Quinn (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Josh Sharp (Comedy Central's "The Opposition"), and Phillip Taratula ("The Outs") have joined the cast of Justin Sayre's camp-horror-soap-opera Ravenswood Manor at JOE'S PUB on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 PM. After premiering at the venue last fall, Ravenswood Manor will be continued with episodes 7 thru 9 on Saturday, and episodes 10 through 12 on Sunday.

Justin Sayre's RAVENSWOOD MANOR Returns To Joe's Pub, 4/27-28
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2019

JOE'S PUB will present the return of Justin Sayre's camp-horror-soap-opera Ravenswood Manor on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 PM. Ravenswood Manor will be presented episodically with episodes 7 thru 9 on Saturday, and episodes 10 through 12 on Sunday.

THE FAVOURITE Leads Nominees for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 21, 2019

The UK's leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy The Favourite was out front with 10 nominations, including Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz. In addition, the film is nominated for British/Irish Film of the Year.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS Nominated for 9th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 10, 2019

The Guild of Music Supervisors unveiled the list of nominees for its 9th annual award show taking place on Wednesday, February 13th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the highest achievements in music supervision, recognizing exemplary work in 18 categories representing movies, television, games, advertising and trailers.