Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award for her performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls. Her breakout film performance also garnered a Screen Actors Guild Award and an NAACP Image Award. Additional film credits include Sex and the City, Secret Life of Bees, Winnie Mandela, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, and Black Nativity. Her highly acclaimed album, JHUD, dropped this past fall in the top 10 on Billboard's Top 200. Just prior, she released singles including the recently Grammy-nominated "It's Your World," featuring R. Kelly; "He Ain't Goin' Nowhere," featuring Iggy Azaelea; "I Can't Describe," produced by Pharrell and featuring TI; and "Walk It Out," featuring Timbaland. Most recently, Hudson was featured on Gorgon City's chart topping track, "Go All Night," off their new album, Sirens. Hudson's 2008 debut album went Platinum and entered Billboard's Top 200 at No. 2 thus marking the biggest first week sales for an R&B female entry since 2004. The album was nominated for four Grammys and won for "Best R&B Album." In 2009, Hudson released her sophomore album, I Remember Me which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 and R&B Albums charts and has since been certified Gold in the U.S.
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Jennifer Hudson, The Color Purple
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the remaining 18 of this year’s 33 categories at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Cabaret singer Gloria Bangiola is trying her hand at something new this week – starting a production company. SALTED LEMON’s premiere production, the equity-approved Buzzer by Tracey Scott Wilson, will open at Court Square Theater in Queens on May 10th for a two week engagement.. We spoke about the new show and how cabaret informs her acting.
North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of The Lion King, Lebo M. in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
Arts Garage is presenting another stirring and thought-provoking theatrical event—with general admission tickets priced at only $10 each. Learn more about The Color Purple and see how to purchase tickets.
Experience the soulful rhythms at the return of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of jazz music.
Adrianna Hicks will return to Casa Mañana to star in Grease this summer as Rizzo. Casa Mañana’s production of Grease is part of the 2023-24 Broadway season and is directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre and music directed by Matthew Stern.
EGOT winner Rita Moreno has won yet another award! On Tuesday, the actress visited The Jennifer Hudson Show to discuss some aspects of storied life and career. Following their conversation, Hudson presented Moreno with a Jennifer Hudson Show Legend Award for her icon status. Previous receipients of the award include Smokey Robinson and Mariah Carey. Watch the video here!
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 film, Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event will see the return of several cast members associated with the original animated film, the live-action remake, and the Broadway version. Songs from all versions of the story will be sung, the report suggests. A full orchestra and choir, conducted by Sarah Hicks, will be performing Hans Zimmer's score.
Explore Salted Lemon's latest production, BUZZER, a riveting drama that pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions. Uncover the story behind the hype in this must-see theatrical event.
New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies Department has appointed Grammy Award-winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever to its faculty beginning in the fall of 2024.
The viral sensations Biko’s Manna & Mfundo last seen on The Jennifer Hudson Show in their world premiere solo concert will be appearing at Arena Stages’ Kogod Cradle Theater on April 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm for DC Jazz Fest.
“Comedy Tour” star comedian Bill Bellamy visited “The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Tuesday, April 2. Check out the video clips here!
Cain Park has announced the much-anticipated live performance of acclaimed jazz vocalist Samara Joy, on August 23rd.
Cain Park will present the live performance of acclaimed jazz vocalist Samara Joy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Discover the star-studded lineup of celebrity appearances for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. From Meryl Streep to Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, T-Pain, and more, get ready for an unforgettable night of music.
Join Jennifer Hudson on her show as she hosts special guests Gina Rodriguez and Carla Hall. Dive into engaging conversations and get a glimpse of the stars' latest projects. Then, Carla joins Jennifer for a cooking demo. The award-winning chef shows Jennifer how to make a delicious plate of shrimp and grits. Watch the video now!
Join Jennifer Hudson as she hosts comedian Jerrod Charmichael on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW. Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment with these two dynamic personalities. Jerrod tells Jennifer how her performance in “Dreamgirls” almost sang him “out of the closet” while on a date in college. Watch the video now!
Lisa Rinna tells Jennifer why she admires women, including Madonna, Cher, and Demi Moore. Plus, the star shares the wisdom she’s passed on to her children and admits she thinks being in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast made her a better actress. Watch the videos from the episode now!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jennifer Hudson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Jennifer Hudson has not appeared in the West End.
Jennifer Hudson has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her role in The Color Purple.
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