A few tickets are still available for Broadway star Audra McDonald's concert Sunday in Fresno, but the show will be sold out by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Good Company Players box office told GV Wire. McDonald, who got her performing start with Good Company Players and went on to become...
Where to See Hometown Hero Audra McDonald in Fresno
A few tickets are still available for Broadway star Audra McDonald's concert Sunday in Fresno, but the show will be sold out by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Good Company Players box office told GV Wire. McDonald, who got her performing start with Good Company Players and went on to become...
How to Watch Audra McDonald Explore Her Fresno Roots
Entertainment superstars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin learn about their ancestors' struggles and successes in the latest episode of "Finding Your Roots" on PBS. The episode debuted Tuesday night but is available for viewing on the PBS website through May 25. You can watch the "On Broadway" episode at this link. While...
Watch Audra McDonald Explore Her Fresno Roots on PBS
Entertainment superstars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin learn about their ancestors' struggles and successes in the latest episode of "Finding Your Roots" on PBS. The episode debuted Tuesday night but is available for viewing on the PBS website through May 25. You can watch the "On Broadway" episode at this link. While...
Democrats Link Valadao to QAnon in TV Ad. Is It True?
Not even a vote for impeachment by Republican Congressman David Valadao satisfied Democrats. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been running TV ads against the Hanford congressman in both English and Spanish. DCCC is also running ads against Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Palmdale. They blame him for supporting U.S. Rep. Marjorie...
Audra McDonald Heads Back to Broadway to Star in Romance
NEW YORK — Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald is heading back to Broadway to be a waitress — but not in "Waitress." McDonald, along with Michael Shannon, will star in a revival of the Terrence McNally romance "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," starting in May. The play...
FUSD Trustees Go Slow on Go Schools Advice
Go Public Schools Fresno has authored a report detailing new ways to think about education. On Wednesday (May 23), Fresno Unified trustees offered a Solomonesque solution in a tug-o-war between the group and the district's teachers union. The board voted 6-1 to receive the report, but hold off on implementing...
Coming to Downtown: A Street Named Audra McDonald Way
Fresno plans to rename a portion of a downtown street after one of its favorite daughters, Broadway great Audra McDonald. M Street between Inyo and Ventura will become “Audra McDonald Way.” The city council will vote on the honorary renaming Thursday (May 24) at 9:45 a.m. She is not expected to...
Nunes Bristles at Probing Questions from ABC30 & The Bee
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) granted interviews to a variety of local news outlets this week. He challenged the objectivity of two reporters when responding to their questions. On Wednesday, respected ABC 30 reporter Gene Haagenson caught up with Nunes at a fundraiser. Their exchange from Haagenson's story: HAAGENSON: "You have been...
Nunes Bristles at Probing Questions from ABC30 & The Bee
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) granted interviews to a variety of local news outlets this week. He challenged the objectivity of two reporters when responding to their questions. On Wednesday, respected ABC 30 reporter Gene Haagenson caught up with Nunes at a fundraiser. Their exchange from Haagenson's story: HAAGENSON: "You have been...