YBF Celebs Head To Broadway + Russell Simmons Reality Show??

 

Many YBF actors like Samuel L. Jackson and Halle Berry have been inspired by Denzel Washington's recent Broadway performance. Now they are considering acting in their own Broadway plays.

 

All this plus a Russell Simmons reality show when you read on...

 

Denzel Washington just finished up his Broadway performance of "Fences". This play broke box-office records and made nearly $3 mill.

So now YBF stars like Halle Berry, Samuel L.Jackson, and even Will and Jada are considering acting on Broadway.

 

Halle Berry is signing up for "The Mountaintop", a drama about the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., that Samuel L. Jackson will also star in.

 

Will and Jada are considering portraying Stanley and Stella Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire".  The Smith's have a history at Broadway.  They co-produced a play called, "Fela" and were cheering for Denzel on his opening night. The FAB couple even went to the Tony Awards.

 

Speaking of "Fela", Patti LaBelle will be playing the role of the mother this September. Aretha Franklin was interested in the part but noticed that the mother sings a song at the top of a ladder and said, "I'm not climbing that ladder every night!". 

 

Oh Aretha....

Would you go see these stars on Broadway??

And in reality tv news.... 

Russell Simmons 'accidentally' interrupted a short film screening in New York while shooting his new Oxygen reality series ' Running Russell Simmons'. Witnesses say he barged into the screening with a camera crew, lighting equipment, and even a Kimora look alike. 

 

Those in the movie had no idea what was going on and a producer yelled, "Russell, wrong place!"

 

One attendee said, "Never mind that the guy dates similar-looking women. It's 90 degrees out. How is he wearing a sweater?"

 

Couldn't have said it better....

 

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HALLE CAN NOT ACT, BLACK

HALLE CAN NOT ACT, BLACK PEOPLE STOP FEELING HER HEAD UP, THIS OLD WHORE HAS NO TALENT AT ALL, SHE JUST WANT TO BE ON BW, BUT SHE HAS A SMALL PART, WHY DON'T SHE DO SHAKESPEAR?
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Ok, if i may Natasha, I'm

Ok, if i may Natasha, I'm happy you're doing your thing. I'm like addicted to the website..but I'm curious, did these actors say they were inspired by Denzel? (why does it matter?) Well I know it's a blog, but this blog is unique 'cuz it's dealing with Black Hollywood so it would be nice to make sure we have some level of accuracy AND also an even interesting story is perhaps black actors are turning to broadway b/c they aren't getting screenplays or theatre offers my diversity than Hollywood. I don't know, but I'm curious though. Or maybe it's just coincidence saw Fela! a few weeks ago, it was AMAZING! Glad the Smith's and Jay-Z backed such a great production. I would pay again to see Patti in that role. Aretha, not so much. okay okay, to see her climb that ladder i would! Welcome to www.belong4u.com 50%Discount summer fashion :Sandle,t-shirt,caps,jerseys,handbag and brand watches!!! $30 Air Jordan shoes,Shox shoes,Gucci,LV shoes $33 True Religion jeans, Ed Hardy jeans,LV,Coogi jeans,Affliction jeans $15 Ed Hardy ,LV ,Gucci Bikini $15 Polo, Ed Hardy, Gucci, LV, Lacoste T-shirts $25 Coach,Gucci,LV,Prada,Juicy,Chanel handbag, $10 Gucci,Ed Hardy sunglasses $9 New Era caps. $90 rolex,gucci,Omiga watches! Welcome to www.belong4u.com
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damn that jada is such a

damn that jada is such a gorgeous woman.......i would even let will watch......i heard they're into that kinda thing!
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The Smith. Gotta love them.

The Smith. Gotta love them. Can't stop. Won't stop.
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Ok, if i may Natasha, I'm

Ok, if i may Natasha, I'm happy you're doing your thing. I'm like addicted to the website..but I'm curious, did these actors say they were inspired by Denzel? (why does it matter?) Well I know it's a blog, but this blog is unique 'cuz it's dealing with Black Hollywood so it would be nice to make sure we have some level of accuracy AND also an even interesting story is perhaps black actors are turning to broadway b/c they aren't getting screenplays or theatre offers my diversity than Hollywood. I don't know, but I'm curious though. Or maybe it's just coincidence. btw..will and jada are strategic folk..They got their son playing a character that was white and now they're taking over street car? This is how you do it. Make moves. don't pontificate, participate. :)
Mon Cheri's picture

Cosign! Also I don't think

Cosign! Also I don't think that the Smiths' attending a show to cheer on Denzel or attending the Tonys means that they have a history on Broadway. Come on now! Anyways, I'm not sure that Will can hack it on Broadway - that is one venue that distills personality from real acting chops. Plus he doesn't have a big running scene in Streetcar. (You know how every movie he has to have a big dramatic running scene? - Enemy of the State, Bad Boys, Seven Pounds, Pursuit of Happyness, Hitch, I am Legend, I Robot etc.) Dude wouldn't know what to do with himself if he can't run somewhere! lol At any rate, his spokesperson denied that they were thinking of doing Streetcar.
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*can't hack it*

*can't hack it*
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I would love to see those two

I would love to see those two in 'Streetcar'. Love that play and I am sure they would do Stanley and Stella justice.
Marine Wife's picture

I'd watch Russell's show. His

I'd watch Russell's show. His personality is interesting. Halle and Jada on broadway...I don't know. IMO neither of them are strong actresses. Acting on the great white way is different than film and critics are harsh. Sam has a theatre history and Will emotes enough to be great on stage w/his over acting ass lol
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nice for the smiths! their

nice for the smiths! their kids i notice get loads of attention from them! that's a cool thing! and thank GOD THEY ARE MARRIED FOR REAL!
natchah's picture

wish i got to see Fences

wish i got to see Fences while in NYC! heard it was great w/ denzel. im glad they r doing more broadway! =)
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yea i'd go.

yea i'd go.
Miss GQ's picture

I would go see the stars on

I would go see the stars on Broadway, I need to make a trip to NYC to see FELA.
Island Gyal's picture

I also saw FELA and it was

I also saw FELA and it was fantastic will be going back with my friend in September, HOPEFULLY i see Patti Labelle
Anonymous's picture

Denzel is great! so no

Denzel is great! so no suprise. I love Patti Labelle and I hope she does well. My only complaint about the Fela play after I saw it was the actors didn't get the accent right. I think that would have taken the play to the next level. I have been around alot of Nigerians and the way they talk is very distinct, just my two cents.
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I would be the first in line

I would be the first in line to buy tickets!!
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saw Fela! a few weeks ago, it

saw Fela! a few weeks ago, it was AMAZING! Glad the Smith's and Jay-Z backed such a great production. I would pay again to see Patti in that role. Aretha, not so much. okay okay, to see her climb that ladder i would!
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Maybe he's too cool... He

Maybe he's too cool... He doesn't sweat! HUH!
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I love Denzel!

I love Denzel!
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Nice!

Nice!
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