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LaChanze Sizzles in Broadway Legacy

LaChanze, best known for her Tony Award-winning role as “Celie” in The Color Purple was recently featured in “Broadway Legacy,” a photographic and “online...

Broadway BlackJuly 30, 2015

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Heather Headley Eyes Return to Broadway With The Bodyguard

Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley took on Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods in a role she thought she would never play- “The...

Broadway BlackJuly 30, 2015

A Must See

Unspeakable, A Play About Comedian Richard Pryor, to Finally Hit the Stage

Funnyman Richard Pryor was arguably the Black stand-up comedian who most changed the game. Although Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby came before...

Broadway BlackJuly 29, 2015

2013 Tonys

Patina Miller In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II

The trailer for the latest installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise features a familiar face, 2013 Tony Award Winner, Patina Miller (Pippin). Reprising her...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

Broadway Black TV

How It Could Go Down: The Wiz Live Cast

On December 3, NBC will air a live production of The Wiz. While Stephanie Mills has been cast as Aunt Em, there has been rampant speculation about...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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The Genius of Geoffrey Holder On Display At NYPL

Fans of actor, choreographer, dancer, painter, singer, and Tony Award-winning stage director and costume designer Geoffrey Holder will have a chance to learn more about this...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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Playwright Alleges Racist Treatment at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Oakland playwright Judy Juanita alleged being subjected to racist treatment at a recent performance at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. As reported by the East...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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Look & Listen: Into The Woods with Heather Headley & Ken Page

Theater magic is being made at The Muny Theater in St. Louis as Tony Award Winner, Heather Headley (Aida), and Drama Desk Award Winner, Ken...

Broadway BlackJuly 27, 2015

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The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

We all know the songs – “Ease On Down The Road,” “Be A Lion,” “Believe In Yourself,” and, of course, “Home.” Whether you’re seasoned...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

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#Ham4Ham: Hamilton Cast Puts on A Show Before the Show

Unless you’ve been under a rock lately, you’ve heard about Broadway’s new smash musical, Hamilton. It’s being described this way: From bastard orphan to Washington’s...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

Just when you thought six-time Tony-winning actress Audra McDonald couldn’t get any higher, she continues to defy the gravity of normalcy and soar to...

Broadway BlackJuly 25, 2015

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Jennie Harney Reprises Her Role in PEARL

Jennie Harney, will reprise her award winning role as Pearl Bailey in the musical, PEARL, this week at the Davenport Theatre. Presented as part of...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

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Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical in NYC for One Night Only

Well children, your prayers have been answered-Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical is coming home to NYC for one night only Friday July 31st!!...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

A Must See

‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage

The Blues is deeply rooted in American history, particularly African American history, and many of the most important recordings in Blues history were made...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

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Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

Chalk up another accomplishment for acclaimed Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon! The American Theatre Wing recently appointed Leon to its Advisory Committee, which provides...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

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Anna Deavere Smith Challenges School-To-Prison Pipeline In New Play; Notes From The Field

Anna Deavere Smith is perhaps one of the greatest artists of our time. She has recently created a piece that speaks to one of...

Broadway BlackJuly 20, 2015

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LaChanze Sizzles in Broadway Legacy

A Must See

Heather Headley Eyes Return to Broadway With The Bodyguard

A Must See

Unspeakable, A Play About Comedian Richard Pryor, to Finally Hit the Stage

2013 Tonys

Patina Miller In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II

Broadway Black TV

How It Could Go Down: The Wiz Live Cast

A Must See

The Genius of Geoffrey Holder On Display At NYPL

Huh??

Playwright Alleges Racist Treatment at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

A Must See

Look & Listen: Into The Woods with Heather Headley & Ken Page

A Must See

The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

A Must See

#Ham4Ham: Hamilton Cast Puts on A Show Before the Show

Awards Nominees & Winners

Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

A Must See

Jennie Harney Reprises Her Role in PEARL

A Must See

Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical in NYC for One Night Only

A Must See

‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage

Congrats!

Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

A Must See

Anna Deavere Smith Challenges School-To-Prison Pipeline In New Play; Notes From The Field

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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”

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

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

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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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

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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

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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

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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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