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Uzo Aduba & David Alan Grier Get Ready for The Wiz Live

Now that the full cast for NBC’s The Wiz Live has been announced, fans of the acclaimed musical are eagerly awaiting its airdate of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 18, 2015

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Keith Josef Adkins Tells Central Park History In The People Before The Park

In March, Keith Josef Adkins was one of four finalists at the 11th Annual Spring Reading Series during the 2015 Premiere Stages Play Festival...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

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Wallis Kicks Off Season With Denzel Washington Livestream

“Hello, Denzel” has become a greeting for the epitome of sexy, smooth-natured manhood – in honor of actor Denzel Washington. On Sept. 17, fans of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

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Politicians Attack Spike Lee Over Upcoming Film, Chi-raq

In a style that is typical for the New York filmmaker, Spike Lee has once again set tongues wagging about his latest film, “Chi-raq.” The...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Jennifer Hudson Norm Lewis & Broadway Inspirational Voices Perform for Pope

Academy- and Grammy award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments since she burst on the scene on...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Auditions in Black and White

Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, in an interview given to Black Enterprise Magazine in 2012, suggests that there are some best practices with respect...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Appropriation, Not Appreciation: The History of Blackface

Theatre is an integral part of society. It is often the mirror that society uses to see its reflection. Oftentimes, that reflection isn’t always pretty....

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

How Do We Feel

The Lack Of Diversity In Theatre Seasons Are Not Going Unnoticed

The Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) recently released their list of productions for the 2015-16 season. The list includes dynamic dramas and wonderful comedies by Sam Shepard and David...

Broadway BlackSeptember 16, 2015

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Brandon Victor Dixon Debut Concert at Joe’s Pub

Most people are content to celebrate their birthday with dinner and a few friends or maybe a concert. But Tony-nominated star of Motown: The...

Broadway BlackSeptember 16, 2015

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Invisible Thread Cast Announced After Return From Uganda

The Second Stage Theatre Company has announced casting for the upcoming New York premiere of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews‘ new musical Invisible Thread directed by...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

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Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones Will Begin The Gin Game

Those of us who have been eagerly waiting for the dynamic duo of James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in the Broadway revival of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

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Valisia LeKae Launches Adventures of Lillian Kate Web Series

Grammy- and Tony-nominated Valisia LeKae has gone from starring as “Diana Ross” in Motown: The Musical, when it opened at Lunt-Fonanne Theatre in April...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

Events and Happenings

Stand For Justice: Black Theatre in the Fight for Black Lives Matter

“Powerful” is the best way to describe the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Black Lives Matter organization was started by three Black women...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

Award Nominations

The Suzi Bass Awards Celebrate the Best in Atlanta Theatre

The Suzi Bass Awards were created to recognize and foster professional theatrical excellence in the Atlanta area, to honor the late and beloved actress...

Broadway BlackSeptember 12, 2015

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Brian Stokes Mitchell to Debut at Café Carlyle

Broadway’s leading man, Brian Stokes Mitchell, has been thrilling audiences with his rich, powerful baritone in concert halls and on theatre stages since the...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

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Cabin In The Sky Will Be Resurrected By New York City Center Encores

New York City Center will kick off its 2016 Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert season with Cabin in the Sky. This production was last seen...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

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The Lack Of Diversity In Theatre Seasons Are Not Going Unnoticed

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The Suzi Bass Awards Celebrate the Best in Atlanta Theatre

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

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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

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

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