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Award Show Performance

Broadway’s A-List Join American Theatre Wing to Honor James Earl Jones

The elite of stage and film recently gathered to celebrate the works of legendary actor James Earl Jones at the American Theatre Wing Gala....

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Kyle Beltran Stars In The Flick At Barrow Street Theatre

Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize- and Obie Award-winning The Flick re-opened Off-Broadway at Barrow Street Theatre in May with the original cast and creative team. A new...

Broadway BlackSeptember 29, 2015

A Must See

Eclipsed, Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Announces Second Extension

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is already drawing huge crowds to The Public Theater as the company announced a SECOND extension for the feminist play, Eclipsed, weeks...

Broadway BlackSeptember 25, 2015

A Must See

Arts and Activism in America: Malika Oyetimein

Director Malika Oyetimein is on a mission. She has focused her career in the theater to “Create change. To affect people with my work....

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

Behind The Scenes

How to Get Carded: The Actors Equity Association

On the opening night of Hamilton, Betsy Struxness received the coveted Gypsy Robe® from Actor’s Equity Association. It is an honor bestowed upon the ensemble...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

A Must See

Katori Hall To Make Directorial Debut with “Arkabutla”

Award-winning playwright Katori Hall’s meteoric rise continues to soar to new heights as she moves from the playwright’s desk to the director’s chair for...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

Coming Soon

Colman Domingo on Live & Outspoken

Playwright, stage and screen actor Colman Domingo has given stellar performances in a broad array of roles that showcase the breadth and depth of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

A Must See

James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Start The Gin Game Broadway Previews

The wait for those of us who have been eagerly anticipating the dynamic duo of James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in the Broadway revival...

Broadway BlackSeptember 22, 2015

A Must See

Watching O.J. Will Make World Premiere in L.A.

Ensemble Studio Theatre LA presents the world premiere of Watching O.J., a new play by David McMillan and directed by Keith Szarabajka. The production opens...

Broadway BlackSeptember 22, 2015

A Must See

Marc Damon Johnson Joins Kim Wayans In Barbecue – Win Tickets!

Public Theatre has recently announced a casting switch: Marc Damon Johnson will replace Tony nominee John Earl Jelks in the world premiere of Barbecue — though no...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

A Must See

A Raisin in the Sun at Harlem Repertory Theatre

Since its Broadway debut in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun has become one of the perennial favorites of Black theatre, with two Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Coming Soon

Exclusive: Mykal Kilgore Defies Gravity For #KickstartKilgore Campaign

Singing sensation Mykal Kilgore is raising funds through Kickstarter for a solo album. Most recently known for his outstanding work on Broadway in shows...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Viola Davis & Uzo Aduba Mark Historic Wins at the 2015 Emmy Awards

History was made tonight, and we at Broadway Black are thrilled. As the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, I debated for quite a while...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Events and Happenings

Discrimination & Police Misconduct: Broadway Star Christina Sajous Seeks Settlement

Many of us remember where we were 14 years ago on September 11. But what about last year? Broadway actress, Christina Sajous (“Spider Man:...

Broadway BlackSeptember 19, 2015

Inspiration

Vanessa Williams Performs at Miss America Pageant with Broadway Inspirational Voices

Three decades after she became the first African American to win the Miss America crown, actress and singer Vanessa Williams finally received an apology...

Broadway BlackSeptember 19, 2015

Coming Soon

3: Black Girl Blues at 2015 United Solo Theatre Festival

3: Black Girl Blues, a one-woman show starring Danielle Mone’ Truitt, is a tale of three close friends who grew up together and are confronted with...

Broadway BlackSeptember 18, 2015

Broadway Black

Award Show Performance

Broadway’s A-List Join American Theatre Wing to Honor James Earl Jones

A Must See

Kyle Beltran Stars In The Flick At Barrow Street Theatre

A Must See

Eclipsed, Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Announces Second Extension

A Must See

Arts and Activism in America: Malika Oyetimein

Behind The Scenes

How to Get Carded: The Actors Equity Association

A Must See

Katori Hall To Make Directorial Debut with “Arkabutla”

Coming Soon

Colman Domingo on Live & Outspoken

A Must See

James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Start The Gin Game Broadway Previews

A Must See

Watching O.J. Will Make World Premiere in L.A.

A Must See

Marc Damon Johnson Joins Kim Wayans In Barbecue – Win Tickets!

A Must See

A Raisin in the Sun at Harlem Repertory Theatre

Coming Soon

Exclusive: Mykal Kilgore Defies Gravity For #KickstartKilgore Campaign

Awards Nominees & Winners

Viola Davis & Uzo Aduba Mark Historic Wins at the 2015 Emmy Awards

Events and Happenings

Discrimination & Police Misconduct: Broadway Star Christina Sajous Seeks Settlement

Inspiration

Vanessa Williams Performs at Miss America Pageant with Broadway Inspirational Voices

Coming Soon

3: Black Girl Blues at 2015 United Solo Theatre Festival

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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