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Events and Happenings

President Obama Set to See Hamilton Again

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton has been a hit since it opened on Broadway, garnering acclaim from theatre critics, celebrities, and political figures, alike. As previously...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

A Must See

Breakin’ Convention Comes to the Apollo Theatre

For many, the culture of Hip Hop has been confused with just rap music. But to the true fan, Hip Hop is a culture....

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

A Must See

Opening Night: Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones In The Gin Game

The reunion 50 years in the making is finally here as Black Theater legends James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson celebrate opening night for the Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

Broadway Black TV

Hamilton Cast takes part in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Yes, you read that title correctly. Stars of Broadway’s Hamilton: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, as well as Questlove, will be featured on...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Coming Soon

Film Noir Meets The Stage in Helen Lawrence

1948 Vancouver. Recession. Grim. Noir. Human experience. As part of the 2015 Next Wave Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music will present the US premiere...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Hot Topics

Amazing Grace Will Close On Broadway October 25th

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. And how sweet it was, the musical based on the beloved song that we all know and love...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

A Must See

Alvin Ailey Returns to New York City Center

New York City Center will be graced with the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater December 2nd through January 3rd. This season,...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Off Broadway

Fulfillment to Close on October 19

It’s always a sad occasion when a play ends its theatre run. But it’s especially bittersweet when it’s a production whose provocative and stimulating...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Events and Happenings

Theater Royalty Gather To Celebrate Louis Johnson

Broadway legends flooded Symphony Space on Oct. 5 to attend the Up In The Air benefit, a tribute to famed choreographer Louis Johnson. Theater greats including...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Leads & Legends

Beloved Actress Barbara Meek Passes at 81

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of BroadwayBlack actress Barbara Meek. She was best known for playing the character of Ellen Canby...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

As part of #MusicalsWeek: Protecting, Developing & Celebrating Musical Theatre, HowlRound and Samuel French held four panels to explore “the promotion, development, diversity and future...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

A Must See

Norm Lewis Hosts Swingin’ Holiday Concerts

Broadway’s favorite Phantom, Norm Lewis (Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess) will be caroling and catering to our holiday hearts in Norm Lewis Wishes...

Broadway BlackOctober 10, 2015

A Must See

Adesola Osakalumi Dances Among All-Star Cast Of In Your Arms

When combining the talents of artists that together have garnered 18 Tonys, four Pulitzer Prizes, six Pulitizer finalist distinctions, three Emmys and two Academy...

Broadway BlackOctober 10, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Leonard Harper Honored With Street In His Name

Leonard Harper, one of the great minds and producers of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s and 1930s, will be honored with a street...

Broadway BlackOctober 9, 2015

A Must See

The Tony Awards Set A Date & They’re Looking For A New Home

Mark your calendars! The 2016 Tony Awards ceremony now has a date! The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 5,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Coming Soon

Soul Train Dances Its Way To Broadway

Clear the aisle and brush up on your favorite dance moves! “Soul Train,” the longest running first-run and nationally syndicated show, is making its...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Broadway Black

Events and Happenings

President Obama Set to See Hamilton Again

A Must See

Breakin’ Convention Comes to the Apollo Theatre

A Must See

Opening Night: Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones In The Gin Game

Broadway Black TV

Hamilton Cast takes part in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Coming Soon

Film Noir Meets The Stage in Helen Lawrence

Hot Topics

Amazing Grace Will Close On Broadway October 25th

A Must See

Alvin Ailey Returns to New York City Center

Off Broadway

Fulfillment to Close on October 19

Events and Happenings

Theater Royalty Gather To Celebrate Louis Johnson

Leads & Legends

Beloved Actress Barbara Meek Passes at 81

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

A Must See

Norm Lewis Hosts Swingin’ Holiday Concerts

A Must See

Adesola Osakalumi Dances Among All-Star Cast Of In Your Arms

Broadway Black History Fact

Leonard Harper Honored With Street In His Name

A Must See

The Tony Awards Set A Date & They’re Looking For A New Home

Coming Soon

Soul Train Dances Its Way To Broadway

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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

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

Breaking News

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

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Features

Tamara Jade on Freedom, Faith, and the Power of Using Every Part of Her Voice

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

Events and Happenings

Monifah, C. King, and More Star In Man Of The House At Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

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

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

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

Breaking News

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

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Season Announcement

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

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night