Video: Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Offering Pope Francis an Appearance in SISTER ACT 3
by Josh Sharpe
- May 9, 2024
On Wednesday, EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Pieces. During the interview, she highlighted her affinity for the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, and recalled her interaction with him. Watch the interview here!
Rialto Center for the Arts Closes in on Fundraising Goal
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 30, 2024
One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen.
Review: A STRANGE LOOP at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray
- Apr 25, 2024
There was a considerable buzz of excitement at the West Coast premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop. Could the musical live up to the hype generated by its eleven Tony nominations and wins for Best Musical and Best Book? That would be a hell yes! Right from the opening number “Intermission Song,” A Strange Loop bursts with a kinetic energy and excitement not felt since Hamilton blew my mind.
Taraji P. Henson to Release New Children's Book YOU CAN BE A GOOD FRIEND
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 23, 2024
Actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will release her debut picture book, titled You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) on June 18, 2024, illustrated by Paul Kellam. The story opens with a young girl named Lil TJ getting ready for her first day of school and telling her Grandma Patsy about making new friends. “Don’t forget, friendships take time,” Grandma reminds her, but Lil TJ throws herself into school with gusto . . . and immediately attracts the bullying attention of a boy who makes fun of her for her loud voice, colorful drawings, and larger-than-life personality.
Cast Set For TYLER PERRY'S BEAUTY IN BLACK on Netflix
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 4, 2024
Netflix has announced the cast of Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black, an all-new series coming soon to Netflix. The series comes from a previously announced creative partnership with Netflix, where Perry will write, direct, and produce feature films and series under a multi-year first-look deal.
Review: SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin
- Apr 3, 2024
Somewhere between touring tribute acts and high-gloss Broadway jukebox musical bios are the more modest regional musicals created to nominally perform the hits of a legacy pop act, in costume, adding biographical details as a story arc.
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE Comes to Laguna Playhouse in April
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 12, 2024
Laguna Playhouse will present another night of hilarity with its ongoing series, COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE. COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE will perform on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.
Photos: First Look at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's QUEEN
by Blair Ingenthron
- Mar 9, 2024
Two women dream of shattering academia’s glass ceiling and saving the bees in Queen, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Written by San Jose-born playwright and filmmaker Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy, Amazon/Blumhouse’s Evil Eye, HBO’s “The Nevers”), this topical and engaging work follows Sanam and Ariel, Ph. D. candidates from India and the U.S., as they research the collapse of bee colonies worldwide.
Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES: TIME'S TESTIMONY at Straz' TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
- Mar 5, 2024
The Straz website describes TIME'S TESTIMONY as 'a play on words as it depicts the testimony of a man who goes through a trial of falling, manipulation, discovery, and redemption. It also touches on the irony of time changing a calloused heart. As a man navigates through the challenges of addiction and pride, his wife persists in her faith to see a change in him. Through great resistance and challenging encounters, this story takes its audience through the ups and downs of living in a household where things never seem right. Where faith is tested, outcomes may be unforeseen.'
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