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Blair Underwood Will Play Othello, Yes Please!

by Anya Rahmingon April 19, 2014
A production of William Shakespeare’s Othello will debut June 22, 2014 at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. The play will kick off the venue’s Summer Shakespeare Festival. Blair Underwood is taking on the title role of Othello. Joining him on stage are Kristen Connolly, appearing as Desdemona, and Richard Thomas, appearing as as Iago. […]
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Taraji P. Henson Leaves TV For Play “Above the Fold”

by Anya Rahmingon February 1, 2014
Taraji P. Henson, a talented actress best known to broad audiences for her portal of Detective Jocelyn Carter (2011-2013) on the CBS series Person Of Interest, has left the small screen and is headlining a play. The play, titled Above The Fold, will run at the Pasadena Playhouse in California from January 28 – February 23, 2014. […]

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Check Out Chiwetel Ejiofor In A Season In The Congo, Coming To The Big Screen

by Anya Rahmingon October 1, 2013
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who is arguably having his breakout year in 2013, has been taking time away from film to perform on stage in the theater. Hes just finished a run in a biographical role as Patrice Lumumba, the elected prime minister of Congo back in 1960, who was shot dead. The biographical tale is the […]
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“Fela” Produced By Jay-Z & The Smith’s And Starring Michelle Williams On Nationwide Tour

by Anya Rahmingon February 7, 2013
A musical called Fela, which won Tony Awards after a 15-month Broadway run beginning in 2009, has resumed production. The play is produced by Jay-Z, Will Smith,  Jada Pinkett-Smith. Stars include many seasoned Broadway actors such as Adesola Osakalumi as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Michelle Williams from Destiny’s child.  This time the production will be touring several cities […]

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Watch Fantastic Trailer For The Bodyguard With Heather Headley

by Anya Rahmingon December 27, 2012
  A trailer has been released for the stage version of The Bodyguard, which stars Heather Headley in the featured role of Rachel Marron (originally played by Whitney Houston). The play opened early in December at the Adelphi Theatre in London according to Broadway World. The good news is the show is aiming to come to […]
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NAACP Theatre Awards To Be Held Tomorrow In Hollywood

by Anya Rahmingon November 5, 2012
  Tomorrow, November 5, 2013, the NAACP Theatre Awards ceremony will take place at the Directors Guild of America located in Hollywood, CA. Below is the full list of nominees provided by the official NAACP Theatre Awards website. Popular nominees you might know  include :  Phylicia Rashad for Best Directory of a Raisin in the […]

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Off-Broadway Play Wild With Happy Showing For Limited Time

by Anya Rahmingon October 25, 2012
The public premiere of Wild With Happy ,written by and starring Colman Domingo,  opened October 23rd at the Public Theater in Manhattan. It will continue to run through November 11th. Wild With Happy is an intimate 4 actor play featuring: Korey Jackson Sharon Washington Colman Domingo Maurice McRae The play revolves around the character Gil (Coleman Domingo) […]
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Photos From Dreamgirls at Chicago’s Marriot Theatre

by Anya Rahmingon September 11, 2012
If you’ll be in Chicago this fall and are looking for entertainment, the musical Dreamgirls will play at the Marrior Theatre in Chicago until Otober 28th. Tickets for the 2 hour and 15 minute long production are currently on sale between $40-$50. For more details, including full cast list, and a full review visit ChicagoTheatreBeat.com

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Tyler Perry Breaking From “Madea” For Other Projects

by Anya Rahmingon August 20, 2012
A few days ago, IndieWire caught an announcement Tyler Perry made on his website. He announced that he is taking a break from the stage and live shows to focus on “some major projects.” Tyler Perry will finish the fall leg of the tour then start his break. Below is a quote his announcement the website: I […]
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Amber Riley Moving From Glee To New York Stage

by Anya Rahmingon July 31, 2012
              Glee star Amber Riley graduated at the end of season 3 and is making a jump from the small screen to the stage. She is performing in a Broadway-style show, Cotton Club Parade, based on big band legend Duke Ellington’s time spent at the Harlem Nightclub nearly a […]

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Sanaa Lathan Headlining By The Way, Meet Vera Stark

by Anya Rahmingon July 31, 2012
                  Sanaa Lathan, graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has been cast as the lead in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. The show will premier at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angelas. In the role she portrays Vera Stark, a maid who becomes in a […]