Premieres Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Saturday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, April 24 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. American bass DeAndre Simmons uses his velvety voice to captivate audiences. He has performed for dignitaries such as President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela. Comedian Ray Grady has toured the nation carving a name for himself and working alongside comedians Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon on the BET+series REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD. The two performers discuss the ups and downs of touring.
Premieres Thursday, April 6 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS App + Encores Saturday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, April 10 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Emmy-Award winning host michael taylor this season as he interviews some of today’s most influential people of color in theatre before a live audience. This week: the Director of Performing Arts at the California Center for the Arts, and the first Black Lighting Director in the country, are paving the way for diversity in the industry behind-the-scenes.