Nate Parker

Meet the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!

Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center to Host 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase

Celebrate the 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase, featuring dynamic emerging Black male filmmakers. Join the dialogue following each film block at Regal L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles on September 22-23, 2023. Stream the Virtual Film Festival from October 1-8 on BHERC.TV. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the artistry, passion, and sacrifice involved in independent filmmaking.

Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet

Check out photos of Ariana DeBose, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monáe, Samuel L. Jackson, and more on the 2023 Oscars red carpet now!

Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, and More to Star in TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG

Originally performed solo by Smith, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” has been reimagined for a cast of five performers. Thirty years after its world premiere, Center Theatre Group will celebrate the West Coast premiere of the revised production by giving away 1,000 tickets to Angelenos.

Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival OUT ON FILM Announces Lineup

The Oscar qualifying film festival, which was included on MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” list, once again offers a diverse selection of films from highly anticipated studio efforts to independent films, and international to local Georgia and Atlanta productions as part of its carefully curated hybrid presentation.

Cast Announced for Austin Premiere of Colman Domingo's DOT

Ground Floor Theatre has announced the cast for the Austin premiere of Dot written by award-winning actor, director and playwright Colman Domingo running May 13–28, 2022. Directed by Lisa B. Thompson, this twisted and hilarious new play grapples unflinchingly with aging parents, midlife crisis, and the heart of a West Philly neighborhood.

Westport Country Playhouse to Host Playreading of DOT

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy/drama about mid-life crises and aging parents, “Dot,” written by Colman Domingo, star of AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead,” and directed by Q. Smith, on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand streaming, from Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20. Script in Hand playreadings offer intimate storytelling as professional actors bring the words to life without sets or costumes.

Horizon Theatre Company Presents The Regional Premiere Of THE LIGHT By Loy Webb

Recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Play, Loy Webb's debut work, The Light, hits the Horizon stage from March 19th-April 17th (Press Opening March 25th). Horizon's regional premiere of The Light is an intimate, funny, and powerful look at love today in all its complexity, featuring two of Atlanta's most dynamic actors, Enoch King and Cynthia D. Barker.

Horizon Theatre Company to Present Regional Premiere of THE LIGHT

Recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Play, Loy Webb’s debut work, The Light, hits the Horizon stage from March 19th-April 17th (Press Opening March 25th). Horizon’s regional premiere of The Light is an intimate, funny, and powerful look at love today in all its complexity, featuring two of Atlanta’s most dynamic actors, Enoch King and Cynthia D. Barker.

Kravis Center Honors James Drayton During 16th Annual African-American Film Festival

Three award-winning films, a dynamic host and the honoring of a local legend will be a part of this year's ArtSmart Continuing Arts Education Series' 16th Annual African-American Film Festival (AAFF) at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Colman Domingo to Adapt His Play DOT as a TV Series Entitled WEST PHILLY, BABY

Colman Domingo is adapting his play “Dot” into a TV series entitled 'West Philly, Baby.' The series will be co-produced by AMC Studios and the AMC Networks-owned streamer ALLBLK.

Round House Theatre Announces Spring 2021 Shows - BOY AND HIS SOUL, BURNPILE and WE'RE GONNA DIE

The Spring 2021 Season offers three moving, one-person performances: Colman Domingo’s A Boy and His Soul, directed by Craig Wallace; Lucy Alibar’s Throw Me on the Burnpile and Light Me Up, directed by Round House Artistic Director Ryan Rilette; and Young Jean Lee’s We’re Gonna Die, directed by Paige Hernandez.

SMOTHERED Nominated For Queertly Awards

Smothered racks up nominations for Best Digital Series and Best Digital Perfomances by both Jason Stuart & Mitch Hara for Queerty Awards.

Sundance Institute 2020 Vanguard Award To Honor Radha Blank: Director, Writer, Actor Of The Forty-Year-Old Version

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today that Radha Blank will be honored with the 2020 Vanguard Award presented by Acura, given annually to an artist whose work highlights the art of storytelling and creative independence. The award honors the artistic achievement of her feature film directorial debut The Forty-Year-Old Version, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was developed by Blank at the Institute's Labs.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway

With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

SMOTHERED Will Drop on Revry

After rave reviews on Amazon, SMOTHERED has created such a buzz it's on everyone's, “The Series To Watch” list, including Daily Xtra, Queertly & iHeartRadio.

BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Kelly Brighton: An Actor, Singer, Composer/Lyricist, Producer/Arranger and Writer

This Spotlight focuses on Kelly Brighton, an Actor, Singer, Composer/Lyricist, Producer/Arranger and Writer who has appeared in theatrical productions his entire life. As a member of DOMA Theatre, Kelly has received accolades for his roles in several company productions. He is also preparing to take a new musical he has written to the stage, and as a Recording Artist works with some of the finest producers and recording engineers in Hollywood. So what's this always-busy guy up to while quarantined at home?

Sue Cremin, Michael Manuel and More Complete Casting of THE FATHER Starring Alfred Molina at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, has completed casting for The Father, written by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, that comes to the Playhouse February 5 to March 1, 2020.

Jason Stuart: Celebrates 25 Years Being An Out Actor & Comedian In San Diego April 18

When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who's also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind …. Jason Stuart.  He recently had a major role in the drama The Birth Of A Nation as plantation owner "Joseph Randall". 

Jason Stuart Hits San Diego At Martini's, April 18th

April 18th the comedian who is been called the gay Don Rickles with a side of Joan Rivers is coming back to Palm Springs at the COPA with his comedy show, SHUT UP, I'M TALKING. With special guest McDonald. https://www.ma4sd.com.