Broadway Black, Author at Broadway Black

Off Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon Replaces Joshua Henry in The Wild Party

Brandon Victor Dixon will replace Joshua Henry in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party as Mr. Black, originally played by Taye Diggs (who will be back...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

Coming Soon

It’s A Miracle! Tituss Burgess Offers Master Class

Yes! That’s correct! Broadway veteran and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star, Tituss Burgess, will be hosting Master Class sessions this month at the Middle...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know

Even though you might not be familiar with Linda Twine’s name, you definitely know her work. If you’ve heard the music from Jelly’s Last Jam,...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

A Must See

Project1VOICE Presents Its Annual Celebration 1VOICE/1PLAY/1DAY June 15

On June 15, Project1Voice will mark the fifth year that it has presented their international salute to American theatre, 1Voice/1Play/1Day. The mission of Project1Voice is to...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Just Wow!

Hip Hop Goes Broadway And It’s Not Exactly What You Think!

Most people have heard about the acapella group Pentatonix, which grew to fame on NBC’s singing competition, The Sing-Off, where they won a recording...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

A Must See

Beverly Knight To Take Over Role Of Grizabella In CATS At The Palladium In London

Olivier Award nominee Beverly Knight, the British queen of soul turned West End mainstay, will be playing Grizabella in CATS, the Andrew Lloyd Webber...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Congrats!

The National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards

The Seventh Annual National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards Gala will take place on June 18th and will be hosted by Russell G. Jones....

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Ben Vereen on CBS Sunday Morning

Tony Award winner (Pippin) and all around incredible spirit, Ben Vereen, has lived an incredible life so far and sat down with Mo Rocca...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Motown: The Musical Makes Millions

The producers of the First National Tour of Motown: The Musical definitely have something to sing about as the show has grossed more than $62.5 million in...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

A Must See

Taye Diggs as Hedwig Emasculating The Black Man? Really?

Taye Diggs returns to Broadway after nearly a decade, and makes history as the first African American to take on the lead role in...

Broadway BlackJune 8, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Corey Mitchell: 2015 Theatre Education Tony Award Winner

Corey Mitchell, a teacher from the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC, won the very first Theatre Education Award, presented by the...

Broadway BlackJune 8, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

2015 Theatre World Awards

Artists of color shined at the 2015 Theatre World Awards this week with Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Karen Pittman (Disgraced) among the recipients of...

Broadway BlackJune 8, 2015

Good Works

Notes Of A Native Song Premieres At Harlem Stage

The world premiere of Tony award-winning playwright and singer-songwriter Stew‘s new work Notes of a Native Song is running now through June 7 at...

Broadway BlackJune 5, 2015

A Must See

The Wiz: The Musical That Almost Wasn’t

Actors (L-R) Andre De Shields, Tiger Haynes, Hinton Battle, Stephanie Mills Ted Ross in a scene from the Broadway musical “The Wiz” 1974 Photo...

Broadway BlackJune 5, 2015

Inspiration

Rest In Poise: Alvin Ailey Dancer, Dudley Williams, Deceased At 76

Alvin Ailey featured dancer of more than 40 years, Dudley Williams, died over the weekend at his home in Manhattan. He was 76. A...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

Events and Happenings

Harlem Shakespeare Festival Presents All Female Julius Caesar

On June 8th, the Harlem Shakespeare Festival will present The Tragedy of Julius Caesar featuring an all-female cast. This one night only performance stars...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

Broadway Black

Off Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon Replaces Joshua Henry in The Wild Party

Coming Soon

It’s A Miracle! Tituss Burgess Offers Master Class

Broadway Black History Fact

Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know

A Must See

Project1VOICE Presents Its Annual Celebration 1VOICE/1PLAY/1DAY June 15

Just Wow!

Hip Hop Goes Broadway And It’s Not Exactly What You Think!

A Must See

Beverly Knight To Take Over Role Of Grizabella In CATS At The Palladium In London

Congrats!

The National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards

Behind The Scenes

Ben Vereen on CBS Sunday Morning

Behind The Scenes

Motown: The Musical Makes Millions

A Must See

Taye Diggs as Hedwig Emasculating The Black Man? Really?

Awards Nominees & Winners

Corey Mitchell: 2015 Theatre Education Tony Award Winner

Awards Nominees & Winners

2015 Theatre World Awards

Good Works

Notes Of A Native Song Premieres At Harlem Stage

A Must See

The Wiz: The Musical That Almost Wasn’t

Inspiration

Rest In Poise: Alvin Ailey Dancer, Dudley Williams, Deceased At 76

Events and Happenings

Harlem Shakespeare Festival Presents All Female Julius Caesar

Search BWYBLK

Trending

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Concert Night

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

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: BWYBLK x BFRJ’s The Reckoning Halloween Party

First Look

First Look: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith in “ANNIE LIVE!”

Features