Tasha Smith

Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE Starring Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2024

Netflix has released the trailer for The Deliverance, the new film from Lee Daniels starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The movie follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. Watch the trailer.

SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season 2 in Production With Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

Netflix has confirmed that Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Marouane Zotti will return to the comedy series Survival of The Thickest Season 2, which is now in production in New York. Tasha Smith will also shift from a recurring character to a series regular and will direct 2 episodes. 

See First Look at New Lee Daniels Film THE DELIVERANCE With Andra Day
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Netflix has just released a first look at the new film from Lee Daniels, The Deliverance starring Andra Day and Glenn Close. The film follows Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, who moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Black Eyed Peas Join Forces with El Alfa and Becky G for Single 'TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is available now.

Michelle Buteau's SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Renewed For Season 2 on Netflix
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

Photos: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Welcomes Angela Bassett, Alicia Keys, Mariska Hargitay & Hilary Swank
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023

See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch. 

Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The curtain was raised at the Belasco Theatre last night for the first preview performance of Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels. The show played to a sold-out and star-studded house with high-energy and laughter heard down the street. Watch Lee Daniels' first preview speech here!

Photos: AIN'T NO MO' Company Kicks Off Broadway Previews
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2022

Broadway previews are now underway for Jordan E. Cooper's new comedy, Ain't No Mo', produced by Lee Daniels.

Jason Robert Brown, Patti Murin, and More to Play 54 BELOW Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2022

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Tasha Smith & Tone Bell Join Michelle Buteau in SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST on Netflix
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2022

Tasha Smith and Tone Bell will Michelle Buteau in Netflix's new Survival of the Thickest series. Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist.

Jason Robert Brown Returns to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

54 Below will welcome back Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown after a sold-out August performance. The creator of 13, The Bridges of Madison County, and more returns on September 11 at 7pm.

Return Engagement of Eartha Kitt Bioplay DOWN TO EARTHA to be Presented at Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

MPTP Productions Intl. in association with 24 Bond Arts Center will present another return engagement of DOWN TO EARTHA, a one woman show written and performed by Dierdra McDowell (2-time AUDELCO Award nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance as Eartha Kitt) from August 18 - 21.

Eartha Kitt Play DOWN TO EARTHA Returns For Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2022

MPTP Productions Intl. in association with 24 Bond Arts Center present a return engagement of DOWN TO EARTHA, a one woman show written and performed by Dierdra McDowell (2-time AUDELCO Award nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance as Eartha Kitt), and directed by Marishka S. Phillips. In celebration of Black History Month, performances run February 23-27 at Gene Frankel Theatre.

Photos & Video: Mayor-Elect Eric Adams & More Attend THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Mayor-Elect Eric Adams attended last night’s performance of Thoughts of a Colored Man, his first Broadway play in his new position. After the show, which was attended by Mary J. Blige, Broadway’s own Sheryl Lee Ralph and her husband PA. State Senator Vincent Hughes and Tasha Smith, Mr. Adams praised Keenan Scott II’s play as “historic”.

The 2021 Essential Festival to Premiere Anthony Lamarr White's CALMING THE MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

Anthony Lamarr White's Calming the Man, directed by Brenda Porter, premieres during the festival, opening on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 8pm at the West End Performing Arts Center (945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310).

America's Next Top Model Winner Naima Mora to Star In THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF A WOMAN IN NEED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2021

America's Next Top Model winner Naima Mora will star in the World Premiere of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF A WOMAN IN NEED. This new play is written by Naima Mora and Marishka S. Phillips and directed by Marishka S. Phillips.

Tasha Smith Tapped as Director for Pilot Episode of Upcoming FOX Series OUR KIND OF PEOPLE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

Tasha's work as an acting coach, through her TSAW Actor's Workshop, has been utilized by numerous luminaries including Mary J. Blige (for her Oscar nominated performance in Mudbound) and most recently with Andra Day.

Multitalented Acting Coach Marishka S. Phillips Finds Success As A Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2020

Marishka S. Phillips, a former Broadway musical theater performer turned acting coach, is attaining new success as a director.

TV One's UNCENSORED Returns with a Star-Studded Line Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 26, 2020

TV One's original auto-biographical series UNCENSORED resumes for its third season with premiere episodes debuting on Sunday, September 6 at 10 P.M. ET/9C.

Tasha Smith Expands Her TSAW Actors Workshop With Online Classes
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2020

 Launching on August 31st, Tasha's accredited actor resource, TSAW, will expand its classes to students online - making it possible for actors at different stages in their careers to continue to safely hone their craft during the unexpected COVID-19 health crisis.