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Amber Iman & Julia Harriman Bring Us “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

Let’s start by saying that what Amber Iman (Hamilton, Shuffle Along) & Julia Harriman (Hamilton) have done is just flat out disrespectful. Iman is...

Drew ShadeDecember 18, 2020

A Must See

Anika Noni Rose Sings Be Free By J. Cole + #MLKNow Performances

On Monday, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. at #MLKNow on his national holiday right in the heart of Harlem at Riverside Church. Blackout for...

Drew ShadeJanuary 18, 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

The first time I saw the musical version of The Color Purple I think I was on a date. I say think because through some seating...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Last night, Lempicka, the highly anticipated new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway. Starring leading lady Eden Espinosa, the...

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Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

The Wiz revival Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, and Todd Tucker have unveiled an exciting glimpse...

Broadway BlackMarch 29, 2024

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

A Must See

Christmas with Nova Y. Payton & Friends At Signature Theatre

This is the time of year when holiday concerts abound and music lovers have a cornucopia of confections from which to pick and choose....

Broadway BlackDecember 8, 2015

Hot Topics

When Dorothy Meets Dorothy: Stephanie Mills & Shanice Williams Duet “Home” From The Wiz

WE CAN’T BREATHE! What could we say to get you to understand the power of what you’re about see? We’ve been gushing all over The...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 2015

A Must See

Ne-Yo & Elijah Kelley Pen New Song for The Wiz Live!

The cast of The Wiz Live! sure know how to build anticipation! Since the announcement that NBC will be doing a live reboot of...

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

A Must See

Off Book: Sneak Peek of Invisible Thread at Second Stage Theatre

There are very few musicals that give you chills from the very first note but, when you hear it and you get the chance...

Drew ShadeOctober 27, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Saw Herself Playing Celie In The Color Purple

NEW YORK, Jennifer Hudson has ARRIVED! The Grammy and Oscar Award winner has a lot going on these days: moving from her hometown of Chicago...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Full Cast of The Color Purple Starring Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, & Danielle Brooks Announced

We’ve known that it was coming for some time but we only had a few pieces of the puzzle. The Color Purple is a...

Drew ShadeOctober 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Release Free Download for World Day of Bullying Prevention

On Monday October 5th, “Sticks & Stones,” on of our favorite songs from Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, will be available for free download in...

Drew ShadeOctober 3, 2015

Music

Invisible Thread Music Video Released For Beautiful Song

We can’t rave enough about a new musical coming to Second Stage Theatre, one of our new favorite places this season for their strong...

Drew ShadeSeptember 22, 2015

Inspiration

First Listen: Hamilton Cast Recording Streaming Online #Hamiltunes

We’re not even going to hold you up with words and other things that you’re not going to read. Simply because… it’s Hamilton. We...

Drew ShadeSeptember 21, 2015

A Must See

Darius de Haas, Adrienne Warren & More Join Audra McDonald in Shuffle Along – Full Cast Announced

This is really blowing our minds. We already thought we were going to have a heart attack when it was announced that Savion Glover...

Drew ShadeSeptember 11, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

Dropped exclusively on EW.com, a new video starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo has been released. As previously reported, Hudson will star as “Shug...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

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Mykal Kilgore Doo-Wops My Heart Will Go On

Recently, American Idol and The Voice alum Frenchie Davis wowed the masses when she turned Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” from chirpy hip hop hit...

Broadway BlackAugust 12, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson’s Son Could Be Next In Line For Broadway

Photo Credit: Jen Rosenstein You could say it’s in the genes. While Jennifer Hudson gears up for her Broadway debut as Shug Avery in...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 28, 2015

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Amber Iman & Julia Harriman Bring Us “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

A Must See

Anika Noni Rose Sings Be Free By J. Cole + #MLKNow Performances

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

Latest News

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

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Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

Off Broadway

Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Extended Runs

The Collaboration Opening Tomorrow, Now Extended Through January 29

Special Performance

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Celebrates The Divine Nine with Special Performance January 10

BWYBLK Event

Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre

Features

WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

World Premiere

The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

Broadway Bound

Motown: The Musical Commerical

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