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VIDEO: Go Inside Goodman Theatre's GEM OF THE OCEAN With Director Chuck Smith

ABC7 recently profiled Goodman Theatre's Gem Of The Ocean. 'It's teaming with good Black history because it tells the story of coming over from Africa, living in slavery,' Smith said. 'You're talking about individuals who experienced slavery.' Check out the video.

HIDDEN GEMS: A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS & ART Comes to the Goodman Theatre

In celebration of Black History Month, Goodman Theatre presents its first-ever on-site art expo—Hidden Gems: A Celebration of African American Artists & Art—in conjunction with the major revival of Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson, directed by Chuck Smith.

August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN Begins January 22 at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre kicks off the new year with a major revival of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean—nearly two decades after the play premiered on the same stage.

Casting Announced For GEM OF THE OCEAN at the Goodman

Resident Director Chuck Smith, who served as the original production's dramaturg, directs a cast of seven—featuring Sharif Atkins (Citizen Barlow), Sydney Charles (Black Mary), Lisa Gaye Dixon (Aunt Ester), Gary Houston (Rutherford Selig), Kelvin Roston, Jr. (Caesar), A.C. Smith (Eli) and James A. Williams (Solly Two Kings).

Santa Monica Honors Founder Natalia Lazarus' Conservatory & Playhouse Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary Year

Santa Monica Mayor, Sue Himmelrich and the City Council have joined to congratulate Natalia Lazarus - Co-Founder & Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory and its iconic Promenade Playhouse - celebrating its 25th Anniversary year in 2021. It was announced today by Ms. Lazarus.

RECAP: WHITE COLLAR Cast Members Shared Their Audition Stories on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Thursday night (8pm) with a White Collar Cast reunion (Sharif Atkins, Matt Bomer, Hilarie Burton, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Tiffani Thiessen and Marsha Thomason as a benefit for The Trevor Project).

RECAP: Lesli Margherita, Brenda Braxton, and Anne Steele Perform on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued today (2pm) with VARIETY THURSDAY with Anne Steele, Brenda Braxton, and Lesli Margherita.

VIDEO: Watch a WHITE COLLAR Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a White Collar Cast reunion (Sharif Atkins, Matt Bomer, Hilarie Burton, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Tiffani Thiessen and Marsha Thomason as a benefit for The Trevor Project).a??

VIDEO: Watch Variety Thursday on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continues today (2pm) with VARIETY THURSDAY (Anne Steele and additional guests TBA) and tonight (8pm) with a White Collar Cast reunion (Sharif Atkins, Matt Bomer, Hilarie Burton, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Tiffani Thiessen and Marsha Thomason as a benefit for The Trevor Project).a??

The Cast Of WHITE COLLAR Will Reunite On STARS IN THE HOUSE

The cast of 'White Collar' will reunite on an all-new 'Stars In The House,' airing live on Thursday, May 7th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House Youtube channel and on starsinthehouse.com.

BWW Blog: A Starry Night

The stars shined brightly upon Northwestern's campus the weekend before last, as alums and icons of stage and screen returned to their alma mater for this Starry Night weekend.

Netflix Shares Official Trailer for THE OPEN HOUSE Coming 1/19

Following a tragedy, a mother and her teen son move to a relative's vacant vacation home, where eerie and unexplained forces conspire against them. Only On Netflix, January 19.

Tiffani Thiessen's New Cooking Channel Series DINNER AT TIFFANI'S Begins Tonight

Follow Tiffani as she prepares to host Dinner at Tiffani's, premiering tonight, February 25th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT on Cooking Channel.

Tiffani Thiessen to Debut DINNER AT TIFFANI'S on Cooking Channel, 2/25

Actress Tiffani Thiessen has charmed audiences throughout her career, while making great friends along the way. As a mom with a busy work schedule, Tiffani stays connected with her friends and former castmates by hosting intimate dinner parties at her home. Follow Tiffani as she prepares to host Dinner at Tiffani's, premiering on Wednesday, February 25th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT on Cooking Channel. Every dinner is filled with special guests, entertaining stories, and party-pleasing recipes.

Cooking Channel Announces March 2015 Highlights

Cooking Channel offers special invitations in March to some of the most coveted kitchens around!

WHITE COLLAR Begins Sixth, Final Season 11/6

USA announced today that its hit original drama series WHITE COLLAR will air its sixth and final season beginning Thursday, November 6 at 9/8c, followed by the return of the international espionage drama, COVERT AFFAIRS, at 10/9c. From Fox Television Studios and creator Jeff Eastin (GRACELAND), WHITE COLLAR returns with EMMY nominee Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay, as well as Tiffani Thiessen, Willie Garson, Sharif Atkins and Marsha Thomason.

Sharif Atkins Stars in NBT and CTH's DUTCHMAN, Now thru 5/23

Actor Sharif Atkins ('White Collar,' 'Hawaii,' 'ER') will star as Clay in the co-production of 'Dutchman' by LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre (NBT) and The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH). The two theater companies are mounting the production 50 years after the March 1964 world premiere of the play at the Cherry Lane Theatre and in tribute to the late theater great Baraka, who died on January 9. Ambien Mitchell stars opposite Atkins as Lula and Lorenzo Scott joins the cast as the Conductor. Previews of the Carl Cofield-directed show begin tonight, April 30 and run through May 2, and performances run from May 3 through May 23 at National Black Theatre in Harlem.

Sharif Atkins to Star in NBT and CTH's DUTCHMAN, 4/30-5/23

Actor Sharif Atkins ('White Collar,' 'Hawaii,' 'ER') will star as Clay in the co-production of 'Dutchman' by LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre (NBT) and The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH). The two theater companies are mounting the production 50 years after the March 1964 world premiere of the play at the Cherry Lane Theatre and in tribute to the late theater great Baraka, who died on January 9. Ambien Mitchell stars opposite Atkins as Lula and Lorenzo Scott joins the cast as the Conductor. Previews of the Carl Cofield-directed show begin on April 30 and run through May 2, and performances run from May 3 through May 23 at National Black Theatre in Harlem.

USA Greenlights Two New Drama Series; Renews WHITE COLLAR

USA Network announced today that it has picked up FOX 21's RUSH, written and produced by Jonathan Levine (“Warm Bodies”) and Fox Television Studios' COMPLICATIONS

USA Orders RUSH & COMPLICATIONS to Series, Confirms WHITE COLLAR Cancellation

USA Network announced today that it has picked up FOX 21's RUSH, written and produced by Jonathan Levine ('Warm Bodies') and Fox Television Studios' COMPLICATIONS, from creator and executive producer Matt Nix (BURN NOTICE) to series. Both of the dramas are slated for 10-episode runs, including the pilots. The network also announced that it has renewed fan-favorite WHITE COLLAR for a sixth season. The series, from creator and executive producer Jeff Eastin (GRACELAND), has been picked up for six new episodes.