Corey Hawkins Joins Cast of Broadway’s ‘Six Degrees of Separation’
*“Straight Outta Compton” star Corey Hawkins returns to Broadway next spring alongside Allison Janney and John Benjamin …
Andre Holland, John Legend Join August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ on Broadway
*Andre Holland and John Legend are headed to Broadway for director Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s staging of the August …
Nas, Ashanti, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Wiz Khalifa, More Featured on ‘The Hamilton Mixtape’
*A mixtape linked to the Broadway smash “Hamilton” was first teased by the show’s star/creator Lin-Manuel Miranda back …
People of Note: Remembering Zora Neale Hurston
*The audience meets Elizabeth Van Dyke as Zora Neale Hurston at the bus station where the character reflects on her life …
Black Hollywood Unites for Change Initiative – Go Vote! Nov. 8
*Members of Black Hollywood came together to launch a Public Service Announcement urging people of color to Go Vote …
Snoop Dogg Performs at Inaugural ComplexCon Two-Day Event
*Complex announced additional details on its “first ever cultural World’s Fair” ComplexCon, taking place in Long Beach, …
Broadway’s Color Purple to Close in January after Lukewarm Box Office
*“The Color Purple,” the Broadway production that won the 2016 Tony Award for best musical revival, will close in …
Jennifer Lopez Set for NBC’s Next Live Musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
*NBC has announced a follow-up to “The Wiz Live!” The network has chosen “Bye Bye Birdie” for its next live musical, …
First Poster Released for Denzel Washington’s Film Adaptation of ‘Fences’
*The upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson’s “Fences” now has an official poster. Denzel Washington and Viola Davis …
Disney Taps Ice Cube and Hamilton Director for ‘Oliver Twist’ Remake
*Disney Studios is teaming up with Ice Cube and Tommy Kail, the Tony-winning director of Hamilton, for a modern, musical …
Paramount to Push Viola Davis as ‘Supporting’ for ‘Fences’ – Per Her Request
*Award season is now upon us, and Paramount has high hopes for its upcoming film adaptation of “Fences.” But its …
ICCC, LA’s Oldest Multicultural Theatre, Invites You to Celebrate ‘Out of the Ashes’ — A 2-Day Event (Photos/Videos)
*’The Circle’ a poem heard in the video above which pays homage to some of a multitude of performers who …
Artists, Fans & Supporters of L. A. Women’s Theatre Festival (Tweet Your Support by Midnight 10/21!!!)
*Don’t you just love when an organization that is worthy of support let’s you know what you can do to help? …
Audra McDonald and Hubby Will Swenson Welcome Baby Girl
*A new star is born! Congratulations to six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and Tony nominee Will Swenson on the birth …
Nas, President Obama, Questlove in PBS Documentary on Broadway’s Hamilton (Clips)
*For those who have given up on trying to see Hamilton on Broadway, PBS has your next best option with tomorrow night’s …
