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Jasmine Amy Rogers to Lead L.A. Production of 'Jelly's Last Jam' Ahead of Broadway Debut in 'BOOP!'

The Tony Award-winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam is heading to Los Angeles with an exciting cast!

Jasmine Amy Rogers will be leading the production following her acclaimed turn as Betty Boop in the Broadway bound musical BOOP! last year in Chicago. While casting for the upcoming Broadway production has not yet been confirmed, it’s widely believed that she will be reprising her performance.

In the meantime, Jasmine is set to play Anita in Pasadena Playhouse’s production of Jelly’s Last Jam, which will run from May 29 through June 23.

Susan Birkenhead, who wrote the lyrics for BOOP!, also wrote the lyrics for Jelly’s Last Jam. The classic musical features music by Jelly Roll Morton and a book by George C. Wolfe.

Also starring in the Pasadena Playhouse production are John Clarence Stewart from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Cress Williams from Black Lightning.

Here’s the synopsis: “When legendary musician Jelly Roll Morton’s soul is forced to face the music, the self-proclaimed ‘inventor of jazz’ is left at the ultimate crossroads. Follow Jelly from the back alleys of New Orleans to the sparkling stages of New York, as his remarkable journey unfolds in a stunning display of song, dance, and music. With soulful melodies, electrifying tap dancing, and fiery tunes that will leave you breathless, get your groove on with this dazzling musical masterpiece.”

You can get your tickets now!

'Will & Grace' Originally Had 5 Series Regulars, Eric McCormack Says

Eric McCormack just spilled a show secret that not a lot of Will & Grace super fans know about – there were originally five series regulars!

During his and Sean Hayes‘s Just Jack & Will podcast, the 60-year-old actor revealed that Cress Williams (of Never Been Kissed and Black Lightning fame) was also supposed to star on the series.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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'Black Lightning' Series Will End After Season 4 on The CW

The CW’s series Black Lightning will end after the upcoming fourth season.

The fourth and final season will air early next year and The CW has already ordered a backdoor pilot for a potential spinoff for Jordan Calloway‘s character Painkiller.

“When we first started the Black Lighting journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black Women would be a unique addition to the super hero genre,” series developer and executive producer Salim Akil said in a statement (via Variety). “The love that Blerds and all comic book fans around the globe have shown this series over the past three seasons proved what we imagined, Black People Want To See Themselves in all their complexities.”

Salim added, “Thank you to the phenomenal cast, writers and crew without whom none of this would’ve been possible. I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve been able to do and the moments we’ve been able to create in bringing DC’s first African-American family of super heroes to life for the culture. I’m very grateful to Peter Roth, Warner Bros. TV, Mark Pedowitz, The CW Network and Greg Berlanti for their partnership and support of my vision at every step of this journey.”

“While Season Four may be the end of one journey, I’m extremely excited to usher in a new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller,” Salim concluded.

Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Christine Adams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, James Remar, Marvin Jones III, Jordan Calloway, and Damon Gupton.

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'Riverdale' Cast & More CW Stars Team Up for Upfront Party 2018!

The cast of Riverdale shares a table at the CW Network’s 2018 Upfront Party!

Camila Mendes, KJ Apa, Charles Melton, Casey Cott, and Vanessa Morgan all attended the event held at Avra Madison Estiatorio on Thursday (May 17) in New York City.

They were joined by their co-stars Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Lili Reinhart, and Mark Consuelos.

Also in attendance were Roswell, New Mexico‘s Michael Vlamis, Jeanine Mason, Lily Cowles, and Nathan Parsons, In The Dark‘s Perry Mattfeld, and All American‘s Cody Christian, Daniel Ezra, Taye Diggs, Samantha Logan, Karimah Westbrook, Monet Mazur, Bre-Z, and Michael Evans Behling.

Supernatural‘s Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins, Arrow‘s Stephen Amell, Black Lightning‘s China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Cress Williams, and Christine Adams, Dynasty‘s Elizabeth Gillies, Nicollette Sheridan, and Rafael De La Fuente, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘s Rachel Bloom also stepped out for the party.

Charmed‘s Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, and Sarah Jeffery, LegaciesDanielle Rose Russell and Matt Davis, and Thirty Seconds To Mars were there to show their support as well.

FYI: Lili is wearing an Elkin dress with Chloe Gosselin shoes. Camila is wearing a Missoni dress with a L’Afshar clutch. Elizabeth is wearing Vitor Zerbinato. Perry is wearing a Jovani dress.

50+ pictures inside of CW stars at the event… More Here! »

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'Supernatural' Guys Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles & Misha Collins Suit Up Sharp For CW Upfronts 2018

The stars of Supernatural get all suited up for the 2018 CW Network Upfront held at The London Hotel on Thursday (May 17) in New York City.

Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins posed together on the red carpet, along with Arrow star Stephen Amell for the annual event.

Black Lightning‘s China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Cress Williams and Christine Adams were also there, plus Dynasty‘s Elizabeth Gillies and Nicollette Sheridan, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘s Rachel Bloom.

If you missed it, you can check out the full lineup for The CW’s 2018-2019 season that was just released.

FYI: Stephen is wearing Ted Baker London.

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Phoebe Tonkin, KJ Apa, & CW Stars Step Out for EW's Comic-Con 2017 Party

So many stars stepped out to represent The CW network at EW’s Comic-Con 2017 party!

In attendance were The Originals actress Phoebe Tonkin, as well as Riverdale‘s KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse.

Also seen at the party were their Riverdale co-stars Lili Reinhart, Casey Cott, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, and Camila Mendes.

Legends of Tomorrow‘s Caity Lotz and Brandon Routh, The Flash‘s Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker, Arrow‘s Willa Holland and Katie Cassidy, The 100‘s Eliza Taylor, Lindsey Morgan, and Marie Avgeropoulos, iZombie‘s Rose McIver, and Black Lightning‘s Cress Williams were also seen at the bash.

FYI: Phoebe is wearing a Gucci dress and Anita Ko jewelry. Candice is wearing a Conceptoline dress. Rose is wearing Derek Lam 10 Crosby. Danielle is wearing an AQ/AQ jumpsuit. Marie is wearing Schutz shoes.

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Victor Garber & Brandon Routh Bring 'Legends of Tomorrow' to Comic-Con

Victor Garber hits the red carpet while arriving at the 2017 Comic-Con on Saturday (July 22) in San Diego, Calif.

The 68-year-old actor was joined at the event by his Legends of Tomorrow co-stars Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Ciara Renee, and Franz Drameh while they promoted season 3 of their superhero show.

Also spotted at Comic-Con was the cast of The CW’s upcoming new show Black Lightning – including China Anne McClain, Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, and Christine Adams.

Season three of Legends of Tomorrow will premiere on Tuesday, October 10 while Black Lightning is set to premiere on The CW in early 2018.

Watch the Legends of Tomorrow trailer below!


DC’s Legends of Tomorrow – Comic-Con

15+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…

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