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POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Starring Patina Miller Will Return in December

The new season will include Tony Danza reprising his role of Italian mobster Stefano Marchetti, and of course, returning series regulars including the formidable Patina Miller as “Raquel Thomas” and MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan Stark.” Broadway alum Hailey Kilgore will also return to the series as “Jukebox.”

Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose, Marisa Tomei & More To Launch VOICES OF A PEOPLE'S HISTORY at Town Hall

Leading artists and activists including Marisa Tomei, Kerry Washington, and Stephanie Hsu will gather at The Town Hall for the book launch of Voices of a People's History of the United States in the 21st Century.

Warner Theatre To Screen LOVE & BASKETBALL And HIDDEN FIGURES This Month

The Warner Theatre's Winter Film series continues with Love & Basketball, February 16 at 7 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium! The following Thursday, the Warner will present Hidden Figures on February 23, 7 pm in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.  

Starz Orders Third Season of RAISING KANAN Ahead of Season Two Premiere

Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the “Power” Universe tells the story of “Kanan Stark,” and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who runs the family’s drug empire. It stars MeKai Curtis in the role of “Kanan” and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Into the Woods, “Madam Secretary”) as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas.

VIDEO: Patina Miller Reveals How 'The Witch' in INTO THE WOODS Relates to Her RAISING KANAN Character

Leading up to the Power Book III: Raising Kanan's highly-anticipated second season premiere, BroadwayWorld caught up with Patina Miller to discuss what audiences can expect from the upcoming episodes and how her character in Raising Kanan relates to the Witch in Into the Woods. Watch the new video interview now!

Photos: Patina Miller, Krystal Joy Brown & More Attend RAISING KANAN Season Two Premiere

Check out photos of “Raising Kanan” cast members Patina Miller, MeKai Curtis, Omar Epps, Antonio Ortiz, London Brown, Joey Bada$$, Shanley Caswell, Hailey Kilgore, LaToya Luckett, Chyna Layne, Krystal Joy Brown and Paulina Singer, as well as Executive Producer and Showrunner Sascha Penn and Executive Producer Mark Canton.

VIDEO: Patina Miller Stars in POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Season Two Trailer

Watch the trailer for the series, starring MeKai Curtis as “Kanan” and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Into The Woods, “Madam Secretary”) as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas. Averaging nearly 9M viewers across platforms in its debut season, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is one of the best performing first seasons in STARZ history.

Negro Ensemble Company to Present LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER at Cherry Lane Theatre

During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) has been developing 'Lambs to Slaughter' by Khalil Kain, a new play with poetry and music, under the direction of Reginald L. Douglas. Khalil Kain is an urban icon who is renowned for his performances in the 1992 crime thriller 'Juice,' the UPN/CW sitcom 'Girlfriends' (2001-2008) and the title role in the Showtime biopic 'The Tiger Woods Story.'

Negro Ensemble Company to Present LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER by Khalil Kain at the Cherry Lane Theatre

During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) has been developing 'Lambs to Slaughter' by Khalil Kain, a new play with poetry and music, under the direction of Reginald L. Douglas.

Christopher Lloyd & Rachael Leigh Cook to Star in Spirit Halloween Film

The cast includes Donavan Colan (“Zoe'), Dylan Martin Frankel (“Life & Beth”), Jaiden Smith (“Blue Bloods,” “The Mothership”), and Marissa Reyes (“Raven’s Home”), Rachael Leigh Cook (“He’s All That,” “Love, Guaranteed”), Christopher Lloyd (“The Tender Bar”, “Back to the Future Trilogy,”) and Marla Gibbs (“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, “227”).

First Season of POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Sets DVD Release Date

The streets don’t play. “Power” is back with a brand new spinoff series that explores Kanan Stark’s story when “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” The Complete First Season arrives on DVD from Lionsgate.

Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of RENT

In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Rent!

AIR BUD and LOVE & BASKETBALL to be Shown as Part of Torrington PAL's Summer Fest

Torrington PAL is hosting two days of summer fun this year in Downtown Torrington and the Warner Theatre is excited to announce we will show two free movies, AIR BUD and LOVE & BASKETBALL on Saturday, July 31, all part of Torrington PAL’s Summer Fest!

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues  In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin

On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

Alexander Payne, Ernest Dickerson, Josh Fox & Hal Hartley Up Next On THE BEST OF TOM NEEDHAM'S SOUNDS OF FILM

Legendary directors Alexander Payne, Ernest Dickerson, Josh Fox and Hal Hartley are Tom Needham's special guests on this Thursday's THE BEST OF THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Starring Joseph Sikora

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series order for 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE,' which will be the third new series in the expanded 'Power' Universe from creator, writer and executive producer Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson.

Sony Pictures Television and Get Lifted Film Co. to Develop PAPER GODS for ABC

Sony Pictures Television and Get Lifted Film Co. will develop PAPER GODS for ABC, written and executive produced by Tash Gray (P. Valley, Snowfall, Raising Kanan) and based off Goldie Taylor's novel of the same name.

LaToya Morgan Announces LOVE & BASKETBALL

AFI Alum LaToya Morgan announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: LOVE & BASKETBALL. The film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood served as an Artist-in-Residence for AFI'S Directing Workshop for Women in 2015.    

VIDEO: Netflix Releases the Trailer for FATAL AFFAIR

Netflix has shared the trailer for Fatal Affair, starring Nia Long, Omar Epps, and Stephen Bishop.

Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of POWER Prequel

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that Hailey Kilgore has joined the cast of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing Jukebox - a character fans of the franchise will recall - in a series regular role. The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original 'Power' series portrayed by Tony(R) Award-winner Anika Noni-Rose.