Charles Williams

Midwest Trust Center Presents tenThing Brass Ensemble and the Doug Talley Quartet

The Midwest Trust Center (formerly Carlsen Center), invites audiences to ring in the holiday season with tenThing Brass Ensemble and the Doug Talley Quartet this December.

KC Jazz Orchestra Announces 2022 - 2023 20th Anniversary Season

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Lea Petrie and Artistic Director Clint Ashlock today announced the 2022-2023 20th Anniversary Season which includes the much-anticipated performances of The Horn featuring Sean Jones and The Family featuring Lonnie and Chloe McFadden.

KC Jazz Ambassadors Celebration Of Jazz Winners Announced

Popular jazz musicians Bobby Watson, Lonnie McFadden, Charles Williams and vocalist Eboni Fondren received the first annual JAM Musician Awards, presented by the KC Jazz Ambassadors on Tuesday, December 14 at Johnnie's Jazz Club, 14th and Main in Downtown Kansas City.

Cindy Williams to Star in New One-Woman Show: ME, MYSELF & SHIRLEY at Charles W. Eisemann Center

 Cindy Williams will take the stage of the Bank of America Theatre at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in a new one-woman show, Me, Myself & Shirley for four performances only March 18-20, 2022. Tickets range from $46-$52 are on sale now and available at the Eisemann Center Ticket Office

Cindy Williams to Bring New Show ME, MYSELF & SHIRLEY to the Charles W. Eisemann Center

Cindy Williams will take the stage of the Bank of America Theatre at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in a new one-woman show, Me, Myself & Shirley for four performances only March 18-20, 2022. Tickets range from $46-$52 are on sale now and available at the Eisemann Center Ticket Office.

Mississippi Museum Of Art Announces New Acquisitions

The Mississippi Museum of Art today announced the acquisition of works by Kristen Dorsey, Ruth Miller, and Charles Edward Williams. The three artworks individually and collectively affirm Mississippi’s position as a contemporary wellspring of creativity, originality, and resilience—each artist making compelling connections across time and place. 

The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.

Final Season of BROCKMIRE to Premiere on IFC in March

IFC announced today that the fourth and final season of its critically-acclaimed series Brockmire starring Hank Azaria will premiere in March 2020.  Returning for the series' final season are Amanda Peet, Tyrel Jackson Williams and Katie Finneran.  Additionally, Reina Hardesty (The Flash) has joined the series' line-up for the final eight episodes.

Charles Williams' Film ALL THESE CREATURES Selected For Toronto International Film Festival

Charles Williams' Film ALL THESE CREATURES Selected For Toronto International Film Festival

OCGMA Presents HOLIDAY ENCORES

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present 'Holiday Encores' on Monday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Great Auditorium. The concert will feature Organist Gordon Turk, Tenor Ronald Naldi, Bass/Baritone Kevin Short and Pianist Hugh Sung.

Charles Williams' ALL THESE CREATURES Selected for Toronto International Film Festival

Director Charles Williams' Palme d'Or winning film All These Creatures shares the important story of a family dealing with mental illness and a son trying to understand it. This topical film won both the Oscar-qualifying Cannes Film Festival, only the third Australian film in history to take the prize, as well as the Oscar-qualifying Melbourne International Film Festival and is continuing its successful festival run with North American premiere at TIFF followed by UK premiere at Raindance.

The Toronto International Film Festival Announces Lineup of International Short Films

The Toronto International Film Festival® today unveiled the 36 short films that make up the International portion of this year's Short Cuts programme.

Charles Browning Replaces Lance Coadie Williams In World Premiere Of Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW At Soho Rep

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) today announced that actor Charles Browning will take over for Lance Coadie Williams in the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, which Soho Rep. Artistic Director Sarah Benson directs, and which the downtown Manhattan theater presents in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Williams is unable to continue.The production now runs at Soho Rep. June 2 - July 8, with opening now set for Sunday, June 17. 

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels to Release VANISHED GARDENS ft Lucinda Williams Out 6/29

On June 29, Charles Lloyd & The Marvels will release Vanished Gardens (Blue Note), a transcendent new album that presents the fascinating collaboration between NEA Jazz Master saxophonist and composer Charles Lloyd and acclaimed GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Lucinda Williams. Together they weave several threads of American music (Jazz, Blues, Americana, Country, and Rock) into a thrilling and uplifting new musical hybrid. The first single “We've Come Too Far To Turn Around,” a new gospel-informed song written by Williams, is available today to stream or download. The Marvels are Bill Frisell on guitar, Greg Leisz on pedal steel guitar and dobro, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Eric Harland on drums. Vanished Gardens was produced by Lloyd, Dorothy Darr, and Don Was.

Season Two Premiere of IFC's BROCKMIRE Hits it Out of the Park, Beats Season One Premiere and Finale in Key Nielsen Demos

The season two premiere of acclaimed IFC comedy Brockmire, starring Hank Azaria experienced strong growth - eclipsing both the season one premiere and finale in key demos - remarkable growth in this environment. Compared to the 2017 series premiere, the season two premiere grew 15% among adults 25-54 and 11% among adults 18-49 in Nielsen live+3 ratings. And compared to the season one finale of Brockmire, the season two premiere grew 24% among adults 25-54, 13% among adults 18-49 and 7% among total viewers. The season two premiere on Wednesday, April 25 also delivered 506,000 total viewers in Nielsen live+3 ratings.

20th Anniversary Sarasota Film Festival Celebrates Closing Night

The 20th Anniversary edition of the Sarasota Film Festival celebrating its Closing Night on Saturday at the Sarasota Opera House after an exciting lineup including diverse and unique films, inspiring panels, educational outreach, and more.

BROCKMIRE Recognized by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

IFC today announced that the iconic plaid sport coat and microphone from the original comedy series, Brockmire, starring Hank Azaria as boozy broadcaster Jim Brockmire, have been accepted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's collection and are now on display in Cooperstown, N.Y. Produced by Funny or Die, BROCKMIRE Season 2 premieres on IFC Wednesday, April 25 at 10PM. Tyrel Jackson Williams and Amanda Peet co-star.

BROCKMIRE Renewed At IFC For Another Two Seasons

BROCKMIRE Renewed At IFC For Another Two Seasons

The 20th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup

The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) today announced its full line-up, including its Centerpiece, Spotlight, Narrative Feature Competition, Independent Visions Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films. The Festival also announced its five SFF Focus Panels – Sports in Cinema, Environment, Science, and Sustainability, Women's Comedic Voices, Redefining Manhood, and Musings on Musicians.

12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 2- Andy Williams Croons a Classic

Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited the great Charles Busch to share his favorites holiday performances. Check back daily to get in the holiday spirit in time for December 25 and to find out what else made his list!