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Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Founder and president Marcia Pendelton, of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated her company’s 15th anniversary Sept. 28, when she presented A Taste of My World:...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

As an actress, I believe that part of the journey in improving your craft is to seek roles that stretch the boundaries of what you...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Its A Hit

The New Hamilton Cast Recording Lives up to the Hype!

The Broadway musical Hamilton burst upon the scene setting theatre goers on fire with its charismatic story about founding father Alexander Hamilton. For those...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Coming Soon

Broadway Performers Give Back to Artists for World Peace

There are people who talk about changing the world and there are those who actually do it. Artists for World Peace is an organization...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 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

The Big Screen

Katori Hall Finds Leading Man for Arkabutla in Khalil Kain

Award-winning playwright Katori Hall has found the lead character for her upcoming film, “Arkabutla.” It’s “Girlfriends” heartthrob Khalil Kain. The New York native will...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

How Do We Feel

Where is Super Fly: The Musical?

In the 70s, a man’s swag and sexiness were measured by the width of the lapels on his maxi coat, the length of his sideburns,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

Audra McDonald to Take Shuffle Along Hiatus

Everyone is excited about the upcoming Broadway production of Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed....

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

Steve McQueen to Direct Film About Legendary Paul Robeson

Throughout history, there have been few entertainers as passionate and outspoken about social and racial injustice than legendary actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson....

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

Who Hasn’t Seen Hamilton?

To say Tony Award-Winning Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is a hit is an understatement and to say everyone has seen it would be an exaggeration—but...

Broadway BlackOctober 7, 2015

A Must See

Sneak Peek (And Then Some) of The Fire This Time Festival 2016

The Fire This Time Festival presented by Horse Trade Theater Group was founded in 2009 by playwright Kelley Nicole Girod. According to the website,...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

A Must See

Shuffle Along Is Getting Ready To Go Into Full Swing!

When the jazzy Shuffle Along opened on Broadway in May 1921, I imagine the thrill could have been likened to the 2008 U.S. Election...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

A Must See

First Look: Lupita Nyong’o Exposes the Power of Women in ECLIPSED

Academy Award-winner, Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years A Slave”) joins Public Theater’s production of ECLIPSED. Making her New York stage debut, Nyong’o will be portraying...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

A Must See

Encores 1776 Takes A Cue From Hamilton With Diverse Casting

It’s no secret that the hit musical Hamilton was inspired by the 1969 Tony-winning musical 1776, he quotes the musical in his hit show, but...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

A Must See

African-American Shakespeare Company 2015 -16 Season

African-American Shakespeare Company (San Fransisco, CA) recently announced its 2015-2016 season entitled: Love, Satire, and Betrayal. This will be their 21st season under the artistic leadership...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Coming Soon

Leonard Harper Will Be Honored with Street Name

Pioneering. Classic. Talented. The outstanding career of Leonard Harper embodies a dancer, choreographer and producer who’s influence remains firmly etched in the history of...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Broadway Black

Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

Its A Hit

The New Hamilton Cast Recording Lives up to the Hype!

Coming Soon

Broadway Performers Give Back to Artists for World Peace

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Saw Herself Playing Celie In The Color Purple

The Big Screen

Katori Hall Finds Leading Man for Arkabutla in Khalil Kain

How Do We Feel

Where is Super Fly: The Musical?

A Must See

Audra McDonald to Take Shuffle Along Hiatus

A Must See

Steve McQueen to Direct Film About Legendary Paul Robeson

A Must See

Who Hasn’t Seen Hamilton?

A Must See

Sneak Peek (And Then Some) of The Fire This Time Festival 2016

A Must See

Shuffle Along Is Getting Ready To Go Into Full Swing!

A Must See

First Look: Lupita Nyong’o Exposes the Power of Women in ECLIPSED

A Must See

Encores 1776 Takes A Cue From Hamilton With Diverse Casting

A Must See

African-American Shakespeare Company 2015 -16 Season

Coming Soon

Leonard Harper Will Be Honored with Street Name

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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

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