57 stories by "Tanya Isley"
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton has been a hit since it opened on Broadway, garnering acclaim from theatre critics, celebrities, and political figures, alike. As previously reported, Presid…
It's always a sad occasion when a play ends its theatre run. But it's especially bittersweet when it's a production whose provocative and stimulating scenes warrant employing the talents of …
Award-winning playwright Katori Hall has found the lead character for her upcoming film, "Arkabutla." It's "Girlfriends" heartthrob Khalil Kain. The New York native will play "Chauncey" in H…
In the 70s, a man's swag and sexiness were measured by the width of the lapels on his maxi coat, the length of his sideburns, how far he could lean when he drove his custom Cadillac, and …
When you think of Stephen Sondheim, the man responsible for the lyrics of West Side Story, Gypsy, and Do I Hear a Waltz?, rarely do you think of comparing him to Future, 2Chainz, or Kanye…
We're ready for Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, and Cynthia Erivo to hit the stage in the upcoming revival of The Color Purple on November 10. But to truly appreciate the latest Broadway r…
In 1982, Samuel L. Jackson appeared along with playwright Eugene Lee and Denzel Washington as part of the ensemble cast in the original Off-Broadway production of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer P…
Award-winning playwright Katori Hall's meteoric rise continues to soar to new heights as she moves from the playwright's desk to the director's chair for her first film, "Arkabutla." The Mem…
The wait for those of us who have been eagerly anticipating the dynamic duo of James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in the Broadway revival of The Gin Game is over!  After several c…
Since its Broadway debut in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun has become one of the perennial favorites of Black theatre, with two Broadway revivals, a film, a musical and a television movie, as wel…
Now that the full cast for NBC's The Wiz Live has been announced, fans of the acclaimed musical are eagerly awaiting its airdate of December 3rd. Recently, Uzo Aduba and David Alan Grier …
Most people are content to celebrate their birthday with dinner and a few friends or maybe a concert. But Tony-nominated star of Motown: The Musical Brandon Victor Dixon has flipped the swit…
Those of us who have been eagerly waiting for the dynamic duo of James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in the Broadway revival of The Gin Game will have to wait a bit longer. Due to Ms. Tyson's …
Broadway's leading man, Brian Stokes Mitchell, has been thrilling audiences with his rich, powerful baritone in concert halls and on theatre stages since the early 90's. When he's not singin…
For years, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival has been weaving a tapestry of performing arts and artistic expression into the cultural fabric of the Atlanta metro area. The tradition continu…
Tony Award-winner LaChanze is taking a road trip with her fellow If/Then original castmates. She will join Tony winner Idina Menzel, James Snyder, and Anthony Rapp in a national tour of the …
The divas of Dreamgirls sashayed through Broadway in 1981 leaving an indelible impression with a string of megahits and outstanding acting; snatching six Tony Awards, including Outstanding B…
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From Sophie Zawitowski and Miranda Priestley to Julia Child and Margaret Thatcher, it's no secret that iconic actress Meryl Streep has incredible acting range and versatility as evidenced by…
Recently, American Idol and The Voice alum Frenchie Davis wowed the masses when she turned Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen" from chirpy hip hop hit into a powerful, soulful acoustic version in the f…
As a shy, overweight boy growing up in Mt. Vernon, NY, Oscar- and Tony-winning actor Denzel Washington spent most of his time after school and on weekends at the local Boys' Club. It was at …
Fernanda Coppel's King Liz, the tale of a female sports agent who's fighting to stay on top of a male-dominated industry, was such a monstrous slam dunk in its initial run that the off-Broad…
When it comes to prison dramas, the television landscape has long been littered with them, from "Hogan Heroes" in the 60's to the Emmy-winning and critically acclaimed current Netflix series…
Broadway superstar Audra McDonald, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, multi-faceted performer and star of The Trip to Bountiful Vanessa Williams, and Newsies star Capathia Jenkins will trade in…
Tony and Grammy Award-winning diva Jennifer Holliday, the "Original Dreamgirl," who's thrilled audiences for years belting out her signature show tune, "And I'm Telling You, I'm Not Going," …
