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At age 21, Ms. Palmer is the youngest actress to portray CINDERELLA on Broadway, having established herself as one of the fastest rising stars of her generation. Her talents span film, television, and music alike, recently making TV history for being the youngest person to ever have her own talk show. “Just Keke” premiered in June on BET and covers topics ranging from pop culture and social issues to relationships, fashion and celebrity interviews. Currently starring in the horror/thriller Animal, Keke can also be seen alongside Michael Sheen in the second season of Showtime’s Emmy-nominated series “Masters of Sex.” She starred opposite Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood and Vanessa Williams in Lifetime’s “A Trip to Bountiful,” which was recently nominated for an Emmy Award. Her credits also include, Akeelah and the Bee, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Joyful Noise, Shrink, The Longshots, The Cleaner, Nickelodeon’s “True Jackson, VP,” “90210,” “Cold Case,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “ER,” the DirecTV miniseries “Full Circle” and Lifetime’s TLC biopic “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.” In addition to her acting, Keke has been hard at work in the music studio recording her next album. Keke also believes in giving back to the community, representing The Boys & Girls Club of America, Saving Our Daughters and WYMCA.

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OH, MARY, WICKED Movie & More Receive GLAAD Award Nominations

GLAAD has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including five Broadway shows, Mean Girls, Wicked, Agatha All Along, the 77th Tony Awards. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Keke Palmer is 'Hoping' to Come to Broadway in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN

Keke Palmer revealed that she is 'hoping' to come to Broadway later this year in a production of Fetch Clay, Make Man. Learn more and watch the video clip here!
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 4, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Stars Take on the WICKED Movie 'Defying Gravity' Riff: Watch Lizzo, Keke Palmer & More

The Wicked movie continues to take over Hollywood and beyond. Stars like Lizzo, Keke Palmer, Camila Cabello, and more are sharing their own 'Defying Gravity' takes on social media. Watch the videos now!
Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett Reunite for THE TRUE STORY OF THE COWARD BROTHERS Audible Original

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has announced The True Story of The Coward Brothers, a three-part scripted Audible Original audio series that recounts the history of Henry and Howard Coward, a pair of delightfully deluded pop practitioners and conjurers played by Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett.
THE 'BURBS Starring Keke Palmer Receives Straight-To-Series Order

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to The ‘Burbs, a new series adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name. Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) will write and executive produce the series starring Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Nope, Password), who will also executive produce.
Playhouse West Presents STANDING BY Directed By Wolf Bodison

Playhouse West announced the opening of STANDING BY, directed by Wolf Bodison, on September 21. The production explores the lives of understudies in the theater world, offering a behind-the-scenes look.
Concord Theatricals Partners With Keke Palmer's Saving Our Daughters' Little Cinderella Reporters Initiative

Saving Our Daughters, co-founded by actress & philanthropist Keke Palmer, has announced its partnership with Concord Theatricals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts This Fall

Audible Inc. and Broadway Video Enterprises, has announced two new original comedy podcasts featuring A-list casts set to premiere this fall: The Best Man’s Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell and Nicholas Braun, and Stranded, starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Baltimore Center Stage Announces Single Ticket Flash Sale

Baltimore Center Stage is offering a Flash Sale to celebrate the company's 2024/25 Season, the first programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
Aaron Tveit to Perform at The Old Globe Gala 2024

The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Baltimore Center Stage Reveals Lineup For 2024/2025 Mainstage Season

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the 2024/25 Season, the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Rialto Center for the Arts Closes in on Fundraising Goal

One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen.   
Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight

The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!
NBC Sets Returns For PASSWORD, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT & More This Summer

NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including “America's Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.” With all-new programming alongside the Summer Games, check out the premiere schedule!
THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!
Interview: How Keke Palmer & Stephanie Hsu Relate to THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY

Keke Palmer and Stephanie Hsu's talents have taken them to The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. The new adult animated series follows Dr. Sleech (Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Palmer) as they shed light on mental illness through comedy. Watch a video of them discussing the series' impact, what they enjoy about voicing animated characters, and more.
CABARET Pre-Show Will Begin 75 Minutes Before Showtime with Prologue Company

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has announced the Prologue Company, the dancers and musicians that welcome audiences to the club, as rehearsals are now underway in New York City.

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