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Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future is the latest program produced for PBS by the American Pops Orchestra and its founding Music Director Luke Frazier, this time also featuring members of the Howard University and Morgan State University choirs as performed and recorded last October at Howard’s Cramton Auditorium.The program focuses on iconic songs made famous on Broadway by Black artists, and among the many standout performances, Payton gets to shine twice, including closing the show with “And I’m Telling You” from Dreamgirls.Earlier in the program, she sings “I’m Here,” the anthem she sang every night last fall as Miss Celie in Signature’s phenomenal The Color Purple, which earned her one of two nominations as Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical at this year’s Helen Hayes Awards, set for May 22 at the Anthem.Her second nomination came from her starring turn in Grace, a world premiere presented last year at Ford’s Theatre.After winning a 2012 Helen Hayes Award her first time at bat, when she played Motormouth Maybelle in Signature’s Hairspray, Payton had racked up five more nominations prior to this year, but is still waiting to scoop up a much-deserved second trophy. Here’s hoping Mars might serve as a kind of good luck charm for her this year.Wednesday, March 1.

The Favourite”). Set in the eighteenth century, the drama follows the famous last Queen of France (Schüle) beginning with her teenage years, as she’s sent from her home in Austria to France, in order to marry the awkward Louis XVI (Louis Cunningham), who won’t talk to her and doesn’t appear to bathe. She’s a fish out of water in Versailles, struggling to understand their way of life and deal with court intrigue, while Louis XV (James Purefoy, “Rome”) rules.  “It changed my view on her entirely,” said Schüle, who is German and is based in Berlin. “I do think that there is a very wrong image out there about her.

West Side Story headlined by Chita Rivera, the show’s original Anita, joined by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo to perform “Somewhere.”Yolanda Adams will perform in tribute to the Lincoln Memorial’s 100th anniversary, and Rachel Platten will sing her song “Stand By You” in tribute to military heroes and their families. The lineup includes Gloria Gaynor, Darren Criss, Andy Grammer, Keb’ Mo’, Emily Bear, Jake Owen, and Loren Allred.

Nouveau Productions, which Frazier runs with his husband Robert Pullen.All told, the special, star-studded programming to date has been strong in LGBTQ interest and appeal, ranging from an Ella Fitzgerald-themed Christmas show starring Vanessa Williams to the recently launched “Broadway in Concert” series featuring contemporary stars of the Great White Way paying tribute to iconic musicals.None of the specials have been quite as gay, however, as the latest, the explicitly queer-themed True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs.Timed to kick off June’s Pride month, the program features real-life stories of hope, resilience, and triumph from members of the LGBTQ community, including former NBA player Jason Collins and acclaimed Sex and the City star and activist Cynthia Nixon, tied together with musical performances by a hodgepodge of queer talent, accompanied by the APO under Frazier and hosted by transgender Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider.The performance lineup includes the pioneering lesbian folk/rock duo the Indigo Girls with their chart-topping breakout hit “Closer to Fine,” Drag Race alums Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, and Jujubee giving a spin of “(A Little More) Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles, trans opera singer Breanna Sinclairé covering “Somewhere” from West Side Story, and Tony-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning stage veteran André de Shields (Hadestown) reviving “The Colors of My Life” from the 1980 musical Barnum.Additional performers include Glee star Chris Colfer, persevering contemporary Christian singer Trey Pearson formerly of the group Everyday Sunday, and young indie-pop artist Morgxn.Premiering Saturday, June 4, on www.PBS.org, the PBS Video app, and select PBS stations nationwide.Local affiliate WETA is

Agnes O’Casey), who goes undercover to help fight the alarming tide of hatred sweeping through England — its flames stoked by neo-Nazi leader Colin Jordan, a real-life historical figure played here by Rory Kinnear who features prominently in Jo Bloom’s 2014 novel “Ridley Road,” from which the series is adapted. When “Ridley Road” opens Vivien, 23, is living north of London in industrial Manchester with her parents (her father, David, owns a tailor shop) and her cousin, Roza (Julia Krynke), who survived the Holocaust in Europe.

an unfinished Jane Austen novel of the same name, “Sanditon,” is set in the early 1800s England. Season 1 follows Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), who travels to the seaside resort of Sanditon. There, she meets a slew of colorful characters including her surly love interest Sidney Parker (Theo James), his entrepreneur brother Tom (Kris Marshall), West Indian heiress and Jane Austen’s first black heroine, Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke) and sassy Lady Denham (Anne Reid).

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Julia, a delectable documentary about the improbably tall, enchantingly boisterous woman who, at 49, produced a groundbreaking cookbook that changed the course of America’s relationship to home cooking.

via Instagram, and captioned the post: The ‘Red Notice’ scene I wish I’d shot.”Out of the 1.7 million views the clip has shown show so far, one fan called it the “funniest thing” they’d ever seen.Said another, “I’d watch the s- -t out of a weekly show just about this!”The almost two-minute clip opens with the “Antiques Roadshow” ragtime theme music as Reynolds and host Lark Mason are seated at either side of a table draped with the iconic navy blue cloth.

Wicked for the first time, I latched on to it, because I’d never heard a sound like that coming from a Broadway recording.“Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel on that original cast recording are just so iconic,” he continues. “They have such a singular sound.

a much-hyped new sequel that is now very much on the way.“Downton Abbey: A New Era” won’t be released in theaters next year — but the official Twitter account of the period drama is generating a fan frenzy by announcing the new title on Wednesday.“A new era begins. The entire Downton cast is back for #DowntonAbbey: A New Era, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining.

Arthur will debut,” Carol Greenwald, the PBS series’ executive producer, told IGN in an email. The bombshell was first dropped during a July 13 episode of the “Finding D.W.” podcast with Kathy Waugh, the writer and editor who originally developed the program for PBS from the hit kids books by Marc Brown.

“Us” is about a couple’s last-ditch attempt to save what’s left of their crumbling marriage during a three-week sojourn through Europe with their mopey 17-year-old son.But there’s much more to the new four-hour “Masterpiece” miniseries, airing June 20 and 27 on PBS (9 p.m.

Grease), Broadway and TV sensation Gabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Rayshun LaMarr, a star of Season 14 of The Voice, Broadway-minted recording artist Morgan James, and the local ace in APO’s pocket, Helen Hayes Award-winner Nova Y. Payton.

Continuing their attempts to chronicle every foundational moment or figure in American history, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s exhaustive six-hour documentary, “Hemingway,” traces the historical formation of the titular author.

Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on Saturday, April 3, for an episode hosted by Daniel Kaluuya.

“Peaky Blinders”), a trailblazing woman running her father’s detective agency after his death. She frequently works with her father’s old friend, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector (DI) William Wellington (Martin) — aka “The Duke.”The Scottish-born Martin, 35, who’s also known for “Game of Thrones,” “Medici: Masters of Florence” and “Jamestown,” answered some questions for The Post. What attracted you to this show? I just loved the scripts.

James Alfred Wight’s books (under the pen name Herriot) about his adventures as a veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire — the series, airing on PBS (Sundays at 9 p.m.) is set in the 1930s.

pic.twitter.com/ZgrxtAHHW8We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Joanne Rogers, a joyful and tender-hearted spirit, whose heart and wisdom have guided our work in service of Fred’s enduring legacy. We extend our sympathies to the Rogers Family and all who were blessed to know Joanne.

confirmed Loud’s passing Sunday on their official Facebook page.“With inconsolable sorrow, we are sad to share the news with friends and family that on Sunday January 10 at 1:55pm PT, Pat Loud passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes,” the post reads.

announced in a tweet along with tips “for what to do when your child’s favorite media goes away.” But it seems the bald cartoon character was the least-favorite animated star among moms and dads everywhere, who have been celebrating online since the news of the show’s cancellation broke.

City of Angels when COVID-19 struck.“We closed March 16th,” Williams says. “That Sunday, the 15th, one of our cast members didn’t feel well.

thinks she knows — about her neighbors’ secrets and peccadilloes.That all comes to bear when Maggie is asked to do a regional radio interview. She’s tickled at the prospect, telling anyone who will listen (with fake humility) about her “15 minutes of fame,” yet reveling in being considered someone with gravitas.

Selena Gomez reflected on her position as a “voice in the (Hispanic) community” as she accepted the coveted Arts Award at the 33rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Tuesday (October 6, 2020).The 28-year-old Wolves singer received the honor for her, “impact on American and global culture through her music, movies but also for her courage as an advocate for mental health,” during the televised ceremony on PBS.Accepting the prize, Selena urged fans to, “continue to believe in their dreams,”

having multiple affairs with his subordinates.A Washington, D.C., jury found in March that Smiley had breached the morals clause in his contract, following a three-week trial. The jurors heard deposition testimony from six women who accused Smiley of misconduct.The jury awarded PBS $1.5 million, which included costs and underwriting revenue for the last two seasons of Smiley’s talk show.

DESIDERIUM Monumental Theatre Company has assembled a cast of actors and musicians for a staged reading of a new musical written by local actor/director Ricky Drummond, featuring music from the Oh Hellos, a Texas-rooted folk-rock collective led by siblings Maggie and Tyler Heath. Desiderium depicts the family members and friends struggling to express their grief and move forward after the death of a teenager.

Why is Tubi a good home for the complete Bob Ross collection?The pandemic has caused an incredible increase in interest in Bob — it’s become clear that people must have Bob Ross all the time, or as much as they can. Tubi falls right into place with that and it’s free — and that’s a biggie.Why do you think Bob resonates so much with viewers?It’s just the whole package.

Helen Hunt says Nancy Campbell, the fictional reporter she plays in the war drama “World on Fire,” is based on two different real-life journalists: William Shirer, who chronicled Hitler’s rise to power for CBS Radio, and Claire Hollingworth, the Daily Telegraph reporter whose “scoop of the century” broke the news that Germany invaded Poland — triggering World War II.

What started a week ago as a phone call between the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent and the leader of the city’s flagship PBS stations has quickly turned into a massive at-home learning initiative being implemented by public TV stations across the country.

A jury on Wednesday found that former PBS host Tavis Smiley violated the morals clause of his contract by having affairs with multiple subordinates.

Billy Porter pays a visit to “Sesame Street” (Image via Instagram)

“Finding Your Roots” has become a phenomenon, attracting celebrity guests from Samuel L. Jackson to Anderson Cooper to Gloria Steinem — and it all began with host Henry Louis Gates Jr. receiving a piece of angry fan mail.

The sun never setson the British entertainment empire.

PBS boss Paula Kerger admitted that the upcoming presidential election will likely be one of the most hostile in history. However, she said PBS intends to remain focused on the facts and the biggest issues facing Americans in its coverage.