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Award Nominations

Billy Porter, Lillias White, & More Among 44th Annual Audelco Award Nominees

It’s time for the announcement of the 2015 44th Annual Audelco Awards nominees. Audelco (Audience Development Committee, Inc.) was established and incorporated in 1973 by the late...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Unlike many Americans, I didn’t grow up on Disney films. Sure, I owned Pocahontas, The Lion King and Aladdin on VHS, but I can’t quote...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Events and Happenings

6 Broadway Black Inspired Costumes for Halloween

It seems the holiday season is already upon us. Stores are putting up Christmas displays and the sound of Christmas music is already sneaking...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

A Must See

Donald Byrd’s The Minstrel Show Revisited – Limited Engagement

NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present the The Minstrel Show Revisited, a reworking of Donald Byrd‘s 1991 Bessie Award-winning dance/theater production. The...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

A Must See

The First Noel Gears Up For A Harlem Christmas At The Apollo

In partnership with Apollo Theater, The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of The First Noel for the winter season. Performances will...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

BB Casting Agency

BB Casting Agency: Patina Miller as West Side Story’s Maria

One of my favorite musicals is West Side Story, that timeless Shakespearean romantic tale of young lovers who fight against the odds to be...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Events and Happenings

Harlem Stage Announces 2015-2016 Lineup

The award-winning arts organization Harlem Stage recently announced its 2015-2016 season, securing their reputation as one of the leading performing arts media in the community. “This...

Broadway BlackOctober 20, 2015

A Must See

Trevor Dion Nicholas to Star in West End’s Aladdin

It was an exciting time when Trevor Dion Nicholas made his Broadway debut last March with the cast of Disney’s Aladdin as the new...

Broadway BlackOctober 19, 2015

Congrats!

Norm Lewis And More Set To Perform at Drama League Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

The Drama League has recently announced the roster of special guest performers for its Centennial Gala, which celebrates the organization’s 100 years of service....

Broadway BlackOctober 19, 2015

Award Nominations

Amber Iman Honored with Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence

Amber Iman was born for Broadway. Following in the footsteps of her mother actress Margo Moorer best known for “Forrest Gump” and “Drop Dead Diva”,...

Broadway BlackOctober 17, 2015

Award Nominations

Arthur French Honored with the Paul Robeson Citation Award

Arthur French is best known for his work as both a Broadway Actor and producer. With a career spanning over fifty years, French has...

Broadway BlackOctober 17, 2015

A Must See

Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Last year, playwright and actress Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of “Native Son” by Richard Wright was one of the highest grossing productions in the...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Disney Multi-City Casting Call: Are You The Next Simba or Aladdin?

Aspiring performers looking to make their big break in Broadway and beyond can bring their jazz and tap shoes or best 16 bars to...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

A Must See

Eclipsed Opens Off-Broadway Starring Lupita Nyong’o

On October 14, Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o made her highly anticipated New York stage debut in Obie-winning playwright Danai Gurira’s war drama Eclipsed...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Coming Soon

New Federal Theatre Presents In White America By Martin Duberman

Woodie King’s New Federal Theatre presents a 50th anniversary revival of Martin Duberman’s In White America, which tracks American race relations from colonial times...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

A Must See

Veteran Black Artists Reflect On Artistic Lives In INSIGHT/SECOND SIGHT

Second sight is defined as “the supposed ability to perceive future or distant events.” While there is no scientific evidence that second sight exists,...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Broadway Black

Award Nominations

Billy Porter, Lillias White, & More Among 44th Annual Audelco Award Nominees

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Events and Happenings

6 Broadway Black Inspired Costumes for Halloween

A Must See

Donald Byrd’s The Minstrel Show Revisited – Limited Engagement

A Must See

The First Noel Gears Up For A Harlem Christmas At The Apollo

BB Casting Agency

BB Casting Agency: Patina Miller as West Side Story’s Maria

Events and Happenings

Harlem Stage Announces 2015-2016 Lineup

A Must See

Trevor Dion Nicholas to Star in West End’s Aladdin

Congrats!

Norm Lewis And More Set To Perform at Drama League Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

Award Nominations

Amber Iman Honored with Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence

Award Nominations

Arthur French Honored with the Paul Robeson Citation Award

A Must See

Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Behind The Scenes

Disney Multi-City Casting Call: Are You The Next Simba or Aladdin?

A Must See

Eclipsed Opens Off-Broadway Starring Lupita Nyong’o

Coming Soon

New Federal Theatre Presents In White America By Martin Duberman

A Must See

Veteran Black Artists Reflect On Artistic Lives In INSIGHT/SECOND SIGHT

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

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Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Concert Night

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

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

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

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PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

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