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Coming soon to Adult Swim, Black Jesus is a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy that finds Jesus living in present-day Compton, Calif., on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.

From Executive Producers Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks) and Mike Clattenburg (Trailer Park Boys) and Executive Producers Norman Aladjem, John Bravakis, Meghann Collins Robertson, and Robert Wise



Latest Articles About Black Jesus on Adult Swim

European Premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz Comes to Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016

Sarah Stribley Productions and Anna Haigh Productions in association with Alchemist Theatricals present the European premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz. Directed by John Haidar and designed by Max Dorey with lighting design by Christopher Nairne and sound design by Max Perryment, the produ...


Tickets Go on Sale Today for Alliance Theatre's 48th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016

Tickets are on sale today for all the productions in the 2016/17 season for the Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage, Theatre for Youth and Families, and the Kathy and Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young series.  The 48th season includes seven world premieres, five musicals, five productions by Atlanta ...


Metal Rabbit Productions' LARDO to Play the Old Red Lion, March 3-28
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015

There's a tsunami happening out there - people are clamouring for Lardo - it's Lardomania and yer won't be able to hold out for much longer....


Finborough Theatre Debuts Anders Lustgarten's BLACK JESUS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, Anders Lustgarten's Black Jesus receives its world premiere at the Finborough Theatre, playing for a four week season from tonight, 1 October 2013 (Press Night: Thursday, 3 October 2013 at 7.30pm). A sold-out workshop production of Black Jesus ...


World Premiere Musicals from Beguelin/Sklar, Sugarland's Kristian Bush & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - March 23, 2016

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth have announced the 2016/17 Season for the Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage, Theatre for Youth and Families, and the Kathy and Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young series. The 48th season includes seven...


Adult Swim Announces New & Returning Programming for 2015-16
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2015

Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for over a decade, announces a slate of new and returning original programming in advance of being part of the Turner Upfront in New York City...


European Premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz Comes to Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016

Sarah Stribley Productions and Anna Haigh Productions in association with Alchemist Theatricals present the European premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz. Directed by John Haidar and designed by Max Dorey with lighting design by Christopher Nairne and sound design by Max Perryment, the produ...


THE COMEDY GET DOWN Stops at Joe Louis Arena Today
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


Xulon Author, Pastor Releases Book On the Search for a 'Colorless'... Photo Xulon Author, Pastor Releases Book On the Search for a 'Colorless'...
by Robert Diamond - August 15, 2018

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Alliance Theatre Selects Three Projects for 2015 Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015

The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the three artistic projects chosen for development during its second annual Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab. Each project will receive $10,000 to use toward further exploration and development, as well as access to the Alliance's artistic, educational and prod...


UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN Includes Post-Show Talk on World War I Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014

The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...


2016 Sydney Theatre Award Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2016

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2016, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 23 January 2017 at 6pm at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre, a much larger venue than previous years due to the burgeoning popularity of the ceremony....


Jay Pharoah, Tom Green & More Coming to Carolines on Broadway in February
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2015

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of February 2015, highlighted by headliners Jay Pharoah, from NBC's “Saturday Night Live,” February 5 - 8; Tom Green from AXTV's “Tom Green Live,” Presidents Day Weekend, February 12 & 13; Jeffrey Ross, “The Roastmaster General, from Comedy C...


Comedy Central Premieres New Series KEVIN HART PRESENTS: THE NEXT LEVEL 6/18
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017

Kevin Hart's superstar stamp of approval finds a group of fast-rising comedians in KEVIN HART PRESENTS: THE NEXT LEVEL, premiering June 18 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central....


Adult Swim to Premiere New Comedy Series BLACK JESUS, 8/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2014

Adult Swim has announced their new half-hour live-action scripted comedy Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks, Red Tails) will premiere on Thursday, August 7th...


Finborough Theatre to Present VIBRANT 2014 Playwrights Festival, Nov 2-20
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014

Now in its sixth consecutive year, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2014 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual explosion of new writing and part of its 20 Premieres season, running between 2-20 November 2014....


THE COMEDY GET DOWN to Stop at Joe Louis Arena, 11/28
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


LAST COMIC STANDING LIVE! Tour Headed to MPAC, 10/18
by Tyler Peterson - September 16, 2015

The five finalists from this past season's Last Comic Standing series on NBC perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 18 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-69....


THE COMEDY GET DOWN to Bring Comedy Royalty to Joe Louis Arena
by Julie Musbach - January 27, 2017

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and three books; Cedric 'The Entertainer,' Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the lau...


European Premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz Comes to Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016

Sarah Stribley Productions and Anna Haigh Productions in association with Alchemist Theatricals present the European premiere of LAST OF THE BOYS by Steven Dietz. Directed by John Haidar and designed by Max Dorey with lighting design by Christopher Nairne and sound design by Max Perryment, the produ...


Philip Ridley's Housing Crisis Comedy RADIANT VERMIN to Premiere in March 2015 in London and Bristol
by Anna Bencivengo - November 12, 2014

Ollie and Jill want to tell you about their dream home. Some of the things they did to get it, you might find... shocking. But they want you to know - whatever they did - they did it all for their baby......


Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez & Charlie Murphy Perform at Mohegan Sun Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2015

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books. Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laugh...


UK Premiere of JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN to Include Post-Show Talks on World War I, May 24
by Christina Mancuso - April 09, 2014

The UK premiere run of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun will include a programme of post-show talks, on subjects including medicine during World War I, how we should remember the Great War, and the play's relevance to World War II, as well as a Q&A with the cast and creative team...


Mark Twain House & Museum to Host Daniel Darling Book Discussion, 10/20
by Matt Smith - October 05, 2015

The Mark Twain House & Museum and Hartford Seminary co-present an evening with author, pastor and speaker Daniel Darling discussing his newest book The Original Jesus: Trading the Myths We Create for the Savior Who Is....


Full Cast Announced for Tennessee Williams's A LOVELY SUNDAY IN CREVE COEUR at The Print Room
by Marianka Swain - August 09, 2016

Artistic Director of The Print Room at the Coronet Anda Winters today announces the full cast for Tennessee Williams' rarely performed A LOVELY SUNDAY IN CREVE COEUR, which opens the theatre's new Autumn season. Michael Oakley directs Debbie Chazen as Bodey, Hermione Gulliford as Helena, Laura Roger...






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