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Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer Cast in ROBIN HOOD Reimagining

According to reports, The Music Man star Hugh Jackman will be appearing in a new reimagining of Robin Hood, alongside Jodie Comer. The film is said to be a darker take on the tale. Titled The Death of Robin Hood, the film sees an older Robin Hood looking back at his life of crime and murder. After an injury, he is taken in by an unknown woman who offers him a chance at salvation. The film is scheduled to begin production next February.

Black Public Media, Erika Alexander, Big Freedia And More Want Voters To BE HEARD! This Election Season

Black Public Media (BPM) has commissioned Erika Alexander and Ben Arnon's Color Farm Media a?" fresh off the success of their documentary Good Trouble on the life of John Lewis a?" to create BE HEARD!, a social media campaign composed of digital shorts featuring entertainers and influencers in conversation on issues central to the 2020 U.S. election.

A.R.T. To Present Daniel Alexander Jones In BLACK LIGHT

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, will present visionary artist Daniel Alexander Jones' concert and visitation with alter-ego Jomama Jones, Black Light at A.R.T.'s club theater space OBERON September 19 through September 20, 2019.

Erika Alexander To Guest Star In Recurring Role BLACK LIGHTNING

Actress, writer, producer and activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming second season of The CW/WBTV hit drama Black Lightning.

Works & Process Presents Emma Portner with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Third Coast Percussion, & Anne Plamondon

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents Emma Portner with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago / Devonte Hynes & Third Coast Percussion, and Anne Plamondon on Sunday and Monday, September 9 and 10, 2018 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Daniel Alexander Jones in BLACK LIGHT at Joe's Pub

In February 2018, Daniel Alexander Jones makes his debut in The Public Theater's mainstage season with his new show Black Light, starring Jones's alter ego, legendary singer Jomama Jones. Originally commissioned as part of the Joe's Pub New York Voices series, Black Light is a moving, music-laden work - a revival of sorts - for turbulent times. Created by Jones, the show features all original music by Jomama, Laura Jean Anderson, Bobby Halvorson, Dylan Meek and Josh Quat. The show's music direction is by Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes.

Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre to Host BLACK, Penelope Youngleson's Adaptation of Acclaimed CA Davids Novel

BLACK, Penelope Youngleson's adaptation of the acclaimed CA Davids novel, THE BLACKS OF CAPE TOWN, will run at the Alexander Bar, Cafe and Theatre as part of the 2017 POPUpstairs season this December. Directed and produced by Jade Bowers, the hour-long play is performed by Ameera Patel and features the compositions of Daniel Geddes.

BLACK PROPHET DOWN Comes to Alexander Upstairs this October

BLACK PROPHET DOWN, a solo theatre piece by Ian Tucker (A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE TALENT SHOW), performed by Brendon Daniels (ROOILAND) with additional dialogue and direction by Bo Petersen (DEAD YELLOW SANDS) will run at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre this October.

Actress Christy Meyer Stars in A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING

Actress CHRISTY MEYER heads to the desert alongside Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks (Forest Gump, Philadelphia) in director Tom Tykwer's (Cloud Atlas, Run Lola Run) highly-anticipated new comedy-drama, A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING.

Reading of Obama-inspired BLACK PROPHET DOWN to Take Place at Alexander Bar Upstairs Theatre

A staged reading of BLACK PROPHET DOWN, a new political text-in-development by Ian Tucker, will take place at the Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre this Saturday afternoon. A fast thinking, fast talking political drama, this new South African play is inspired by Barack Obama's 2013 visit to South Africa. Set in the United States of America, BLACK PROPHET DOWN aims to tell a story of global significance.

Performance Art Piece EXHIBIT S: ODE TO SAARTJIE BAARTMAN BY A BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN for Alexander Upstairs Theatre

EXHIBIT S: ODE TO SAARTJIE BAARTMAN BY A BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN is a poetic performance piece inspired by misrepresentation, art and the story of a young woman.

Beth Leavel & Alexander Gemignani to Headline FPAC's 2014 Gala and Grand Opening at THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) debuts a transformative new performance and event venue, raising the curtain on THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. FPAC kicks off the company's premiere season in its new home with a grand-opening weekend September 20-22 to introduce the theater and event space to the community. Anchoring a series of signature events, FPAC's annual Gala will be held on Saturday, September 20 at 6 p.m. featuring silent and live auctions, inspired cuisine by Artistry Catering and Events, and dancing until midnight. The evening's entertainment presents a special, one-night-only performance by guest artists Beth Leavel, renowned Broadway veteran and Tony® Award winner for The Drowsy Chaperone, and Alexander Gemignani, Broadway's acclaimed Jean Valjean (Les Miserables) and Billy Flynn (Chicago).