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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

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‘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

Award Nominations

Broadway’s Black Actors Receive Record Breaking Emmy Nominations

Undoubtedly, this has been a banner year for diversity in television programming on broadcast networks, cable and streaming services with several shows created by...

Broadway BlackJuly 20, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Ed Bullins: A Pioneer of the Black Arts Movement

Ed Bullins (Edward Bullins, Kingsley B. Bass, Jr.) is a revolutionary of words and actions. He cemented his place in the history of American...

Broadway BlackJuly 16, 2015

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Arts and Activism in America: James Ijames

We are entering a time where many of this nation’s ills are being brought to the forefront of social consciousness. It seems that every...

Broadway BlackJuly 16, 2015

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Amazing Grace Opens On Broadway

Many people don’t know the story of the classic hymn or the composer of “Amazing Grace,” but the new musical of the same name...

Broadway BlackJuly 16, 2015

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Broadway in Bryant Park Concert Series

This summer, you can bring a lunch and head to Bryant Park for a series of free hour-long concerts, where Broadway cast members sing...

Broadway BlackJuly 15, 2015

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Broadway In The Hood Announces New Residency

Earlier this week, Las Vegas-based A Source of Joy Theatricals announced their new residency at The Smith Center in Las Vegas. The five Broadway plays...

Broadway BlackJuly 15, 2015

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The Roots Set To Produce The Hamilton Cast Recording

One of the most talked about upcoming Broadway musicals is getting even more star power; Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and band co-founder Tariq “Black Thought”...

Broadway BlackJuly 13, 2015

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Welcome To TAP WORLD! New Docu-Film Shows Tap Love & History

“The language of music is rhythm. Rhythm is the language of life” These are the first words spoken in the brilliant new documentary, Tap...

Broadway BlackJuly 10, 2015

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The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

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Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

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Jennie Harney Reprises Her Role in PEARL

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

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

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Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

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

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Broadway’s Black Actors Receive Record Breaking Emmy Nominations

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Ed Bullins: A Pioneer of the Black Arts Movement

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Arts and Activism in America: James Ijames

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Amazing Grace Opens On Broadway

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