Category: Theater

Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway

BIG CED sits down with a true legend, Melba Moore, to discuss her groundbreaking career

44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29

44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Premieres in Philadelphia    Award-winning musical arrives at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre for limited run October 29th – November 3rd, 2024, following hit runs in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago   Philadelphia, PA (October 8, 2024) — The acclaimed musical comedy 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As… Continue reading 44-The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical Arrives in Philadelphia on October 29

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) COMING TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON OCTOBER 23 and 27 Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music to Bring the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Seen Concert Film to Global Audiences in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) October 23 and 27

WBLS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! on November 8

107.5 WBLS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DJ CASSIDY’S PASS THE MIC LIVE! CONCERT FEATURING FIVE DECADES OF R&B AND HIP-HOP LEGENDS INCLUDING CHARLIE WILSON, CHAKA KHAN, BOBBY BROWN, SWV, KEYSHIA COLE, JAHEIM, ANTHONY HAMILTON, HEZEKIAH WALKER AND MORE! THE ICONIC RADIO STATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IS POWERED BY SJ PRESENTS WITH THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE ON… Continue reading WBLS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! on November 8

Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors

Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AFFCA) TV Honors on August 24 when he received the Legacy Award celebrating his decades-long career as an actor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where the AFFCA recognized the… Continue reading Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 announced SIX CHARACTERS by Phillip Howze, directed by Dustin Wills, began performances Saturday, July 13, and will play through Sunday, August 25 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street) in New York City.   SIX CHARACTERS features CG, Will Cobbs, Seven F. B. Duncombe, Claudia Logan, Julian Robertson, and Seret… Continue reading Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

Lincoln Center’s BAAND Together Dance Festival Returns 7/25-29

Five of New York’s Most Celebrated Companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispánico, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and New York City Ballet, Return for Five Nights as part of Summer for the City at Lincoln Center FREE: July 25-29, 2023 at 7:30pm Made possible by CHANEL New York, NY (June 21,… Continue reading Lincoln Center’s BAAND Together Dance Festival Returns 7/25-29

Lena Horne Makes History By Becoming First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After her

Another first has been added to the legendary artist Lena Horne. According to Broadway Direct, earlier this week, Horne became the very first Black woman to have a theater on Broadway named after her. This iconic renaming took place in New York City on November 1. The late, great entertainer and civil rights activist Lena… Continue reading Lena Horne Makes History By Becoming First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After her

Jesse Williams Awarded Visitation Rights While Working in New York After Ex-Wife Objects to it

Jesse Williams Awarded Visitation Rights While Working in New York After Ex-Wife Objects to it Grey’s Anatomy actor, Jesse Williams and his former wife, Aryn Drake-Lee were back in court once again last week as Williams requested visitation rights when Drake-Lee opposed the proposal. The latest ruling gave the stage actor the visitation rights he… Continue reading Jesse Williams Awarded Visitation Rights While Working in New York After Ex-Wife Objects to it

Michael Blackson, Gary Owen and Sam Jay Among Comedians Performing at Carolines on Broadway in August

MICHAEL BLACKSON, SAM JAY, GARY OWEN, LIZA TREYGER AND MORE TO BRING THE LAUGHS TO CAROLINES ON BROADWAY IN AUGUST TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CAROLINES.COM NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 28) –  Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, announces its talented line-up for the month of August, with headliners Michael Blackson, “The African King of… Continue reading Michael Blackson, Gary Owen and Sam Jay Among Comedians Performing at Carolines on Broadway in August

Tyler Perry Donates $500,000 to the Apollo Theater As Spring Benefit Raises a Record $3.7 Million

Tyler Perry Donates $500,000 to the Apollo Theater As Spring Benefit Raises a Record $3.7 Million The legendary Apollo Theater had its annual Spring Benefit earlier this week on Monday and proved its staying power as the event drew in a record-setting $3.7 million. That amounted to the most the historic institute has ever brought… Continue reading Tyler Perry Donates $500,000 to the Apollo Theater As Spring Benefit Raises a Record $3.7 Million

Broadway Play ‘for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf’ Extended

for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf EXTENDS TWO ADDITIONAL WEEKS AFTER ANNOUNCING THE SHOW MUST CLOSE, THE MOST TONY NOMINATED PLAY CURRENTLY ON BROADWAY WILL NOW PLAY THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 5   NOMINATED FOR 7 TONY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST REVIVAL 3 DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS 3 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS… Continue reading Broadway Play ‘for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf’ Extended

Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient

Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship and Inaugural Recipient Zora Howard   Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the creation of the Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which will be awarded by MTC annually.… Continue reading Zora Howard Announced as First Manhattan Theatre Club’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient

Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS

KFM Signs SAUL WILLIAMS Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS Coincides with a Bonanza of New Projects for Multi-Talented Creator Stars in AKILLA’S ESCAPE, which World Premieres at TIFF Berkeley, CA (September 23, 2020) – National 360 entertainment and hospitality powerhouse Knitting Factory Entertainment’s management unit Knitting Factory Management (KFM) has signed renowned poet,… Continue reading Knitting Factory Management (KFM) Signs SAUL WILLIAMS

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