Darius, a writer, and Nina, a photographer, connect instantly over poetry and music. The film, set in Chicago, introduces Darius and Nina at an open mic event at a nightclub. “You’re seeing some of the best talent to come out of black music and theater from the last three decades.”
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TCA press tours are “a must” for hundreds of TV critics twice a year, in Beverly Hills and in Pasadena.“This has been a great opportunity for me to try something new and be around people who I love,” said DeVaughn, who portrays a playboy-type character named Hollywood. For years Valerie was a board member and one of the chief organizers of the association. Valerie was a veteran 17-year member, and one of the "chief organizers” of the prestigious and long running, TCA: Television Critics Association’s press tour. Milano loves meeting people and does so in her fave getaway Palm Springs as a member of the Palm Springs Museum of Art and the Old Las Palmas area community member. She is a member of the Los Angeles Press Club. Valerie donates and works closely with the Human Rights Campaign (Fed Club Council Member), GLSEN, Outfest, NCLR, LAMBDA Legal and the Desert Aids Project.
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She has written for Communications Daily, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International plus freelanced for others. Join the conversation and stay informed about Love Jones The Musical on social media using the hashtag #LoveJonesTheMusical and by following the musical on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Milano is the well-connected Senior Editor and TV Critic at TheHollywoodTimes.Today, a showbiz/promotions aggregate mainly for insiders.
The film was considered one of the greatest cinematic love stories of the 90’s and portrayed a side of black culture that was not reflected onscreen at a time when heavy drug and violent gang films populated the theaters. It’s a passion, an obsession…a ‘love jones’ that comes along once in a lifetime. Their mutual attraction is obvious, but they are both on the rebound from unfinished previous relationships and neither of them are ready for “the real thing.” As much and as hard as they try and fight it, neither of them can resist what is pulling them together. From the moment they lay eyes on each other, Darius and Nina’s lives are turned upside down. Set in Chicago, Darius (Larenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) meet in a nightclub, where an unassuming open mic event quickly turns into an explosive spoken word give and take that leaves the audience speechless. The film starred Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy and Lisa Nicole Carson. The film was written and directed by Theodore Witcher and tells the classic, yet gritty, love story of Darius Lovehall (an up & coming writer and self-proclaimed renaissance man) and Nina Mosley (an aspiring photographer). The soundtrack was equally impressive with a blend of neo-soul and R&B hits that fueled the 90s. Love Jones was originally released on Maand became a cult classic film that captured the hearts and imagination of an entire generation. “Our team has created something truly special and sincerely hope to live up to the expectations of the fans of the iconic film, Love Jones.” “We are really excited about this opportunity to break new ground with this musical, as it relates to African American offerings in theater around the country,” says producer Melvin Childs. The film’s original writer and director, Theodore Witcher, serves as consulting producer. Produced by veteran theater producer Melvin Childs of Produced By Faith with stage play written by Timothy Allen Smith and directed by Zadia Ife, Love Jones The Musical, tells the universal and timeless story of love, heartbreak and starting over. Fusing chart-topping hits and fan favorite songs from the music artists, along with a few original songs, Love Jones The Musical, will be a transformative experience for the audience. Love Jones The Musical will debut in Oklahoma City on September 9th.Ĭelebrating the20th anniversary of the popular romantic comedy, the stage play takes the essence of the film and tells its story through music. The stage production will boast an all-star cast of R&B music’s biggest names including Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, MC Lyte, Raheem Devaughn and Dave Hollister whowere all carefully selected to star in the must see musical event of the year. NEW YORK, AugLove Jones The Musical, a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed 1997 Love Jones film, is scheduled to tour nationally this Fall/ Winter. Marsha Ambrosius, Raheem Devaughn and More Starring Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, MC Lyte, Dave Hollister, STAGE ADAPTATION CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE