Special Evening Talkback Featuring Jenifer Lewis

Join us for a special evening of storytelling, inspiration, and celebration featuring legendary actress and entertainer Jenifer Lewis on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM at the historic Walker Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Known as the beloved voice of Mama Odie in Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and The Princess and the Frog universe, Jenifer Lewis has captivated audiences for decades with unforgettable roles in Black-ish, Think Like a Man, The Preacher’s Wife, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and more. Affectionately known as “The Mother of Black Hollywood,” Jenifer brings her signature humor, wisdom, and powerful presence to Indianapolis for an unforgettable talkback experience.

This special evening will also celebrate the “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration Exhibition,” open now at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis! The exhibit offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the joy, culture, and storytelling inspired by Princess Tiana in a meaningful and immersive way.

Presented in partnership with the Madam Walker Legacy Center, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

📍 Location: Historic Walker Theatre
617 Indiana Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202

🗓️ Date/Time: Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $14.99

Don’t miss this memorable evening celebrating joy, imagination, and the magic of storytelling with one of entertainment’s most iconic voices.

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Jenifer Lewis has been dubbed a national treasure. She is an award-winning actress, activist, and author of two books: The Mother of Black Hollywood and Walking in My Joy. Jenifer starred in the hit TV show Blackish for 8 years. She has appeared in over 68 movies, 650 episodic television shows, 32 animated films, including Disney's Cars and Princess and the Frog, 4 Broadway shows, and sold-out concerts at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Her accomplishments as a community activist have been recognized with 2 honorary doctorates from her alma mater, Webster University and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Jenifer has been honored by the following. The Congressional Black Caucus The American Black Film Festival with a Career Achievement Award. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, with the Yolanda D. King Higher Ground award. The National Action Network’s 35th Convention by Rev Al Sharpton. th

In 2022, Jenifer was awarded her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jenifer delivered a career-defining moment in the short Oscar-contending film ADO, capturing what students, educators, family, and friends experience during school shootings. Jenifer considers “ADO “her very best work. She was born and raised in Kinloch, Missouri.

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