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Black Angels Over Tuskegee Continue to Soar

Black Angels Over Tuskegee has been inspiring audiences Off-Broadway since 2010 with its story of brotherhood in the face of adversity. Playwright, director, and...

Broadway BlackMay 26, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Taye Diggs is the Next Lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Making his triumphant return to the stage after a decade, Taye Diggs will star as the lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, beginning...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Broadway Black History: Remembering Cole and Johnson

J. Rosamond Johnson and Bob Cole are two names that are, sadly, not as talked about in most theater history classes, but their contribution...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

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Dui Jarrod’s The Definitive Loser’s Guide to Winning Off-Broadway

Dui Jarrod‘s one man show, The Definitive Loser’s Guide to Winning is in its final weeks Off-Broadway. The play explores the world of a...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Music

For The Last Time Brings New Orleans Jazz To NYC

Broadway Black LOVES jazz! We’ve gotten the scoop on a wonderful new musical opening in NYC that is sure to be a hit! For...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Annual Conference

Students And Stars To Gather At National Black Theatre Festival

The National Black Theatre Festival is an international celebration and reunion of spirit. It is produced by the North Carolina Black Repertory Inc. and...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

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Misty Copeland in Groundbreaking Performances this Summer

New York’s American Ballet Theater (ABT) celebrates its 75th anniversary with two exclusive performances this summer. ABT Soloist Misty Copeland will perform the lead...

Broadway BlackMay 19, 2015

Dance!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Lincoln Center

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Lincoln Center this June for 15 performances. This engagement will feature new productions of works...

Broadway BlackMay 18, 2015

Broadway Bound

Amazing Grace Finds Home On Broadway

The new Broadway-bound musical, Amazing Grace, which had its out-of-town tryout in Chicago this past fall, has found its home on Broadway. The show will take...

Broadway BlackMay 18, 2015

Coming Soon

E. Lynn Harris’ Invisible Life Is Now A Musical With Brenda Braxton

Invisible Life, the wildly successful novel from author E. Lynn Harris, is now becoming a musical. The musical features a score by Motown legends Ashford & Simpson...

Broadway BlackMay 18, 2015

TV Land

Queen Latifah Will Shine In Blues Musical Movie Bessie On HBO

Tonight, HBO is bringing the Empress of Blues, Bessie Smith to life! Smith, played by Dana “Queen Latifah” Owens, studied under the Mother of...

Broadway BlackMay 16, 2015

Broadway Black Friday

Melba Moore Live In Concert At 54 Below

The incredible Melba Moore is coming to NYC and she’s bringing her velvet voice with her! What better way to enjoy her magic than...

Broadway BlackMay 15, 2015

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Kenny Leon Brings Lydia Diamond’s Smart People to Second Stage

Even before taking over its newly purchased Broadway flagship, the Helen Hayes Theatre, the off-Broadway company Second Stage has lined up major talent as...

Broadway BlackMay 15, 2015

Happy Birthday!

All Hail King August Wilson!

On April 27, 2015 the world celebrated the seventieth birthday of American playwright August Wilson. We here at Broadway Black took the entire day...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

Concert Night

BREAKING: Chuck Cooper Will NOT Cut Into Sweeney Todd

BREAKING– We were very excited about a future concert we were made aware of, and we made our readers aware of. Chuck Cooper and Lillias...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

A Must See

Colorblind Cast Of The Glass Menagerie Brings New Life To Classic

The Masterworks Theater Company, in residence at the 47th Street Theatre, begins its debut season with a racially diverse staging of the Tennessee Williams...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

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Black Angels Over Tuskegee Continue to Soar

Awards Nominees & Winners

Taye Diggs is the Next Lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Behind The Scenes

Broadway Black History: Remembering Cole and Johnson

A Must See

Dui Jarrod’s The Definitive Loser’s Guide to Winning Off-Broadway

Music

For The Last Time Brings New Orleans Jazz To NYC

Annual Conference

Students And Stars To Gather At National Black Theatre Festival

A Must See

Misty Copeland in Groundbreaking Performances this Summer

Dance!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Lincoln Center

Broadway Bound

Amazing Grace Finds Home On Broadway

Coming Soon

E. Lynn Harris’ Invisible Life Is Now A Musical With Brenda Braxton

TV Land

Queen Latifah Will Shine In Blues Musical Movie Bessie On HBO

Broadway Black Friday

Melba Moore Live In Concert At 54 Below

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Kenny Leon Brings Lydia Diamond’s Smart People to Second Stage

Happy Birthday!

All Hail King August Wilson!

Concert Night

BREAKING: Chuck Cooper Will NOT Cut Into Sweeney Todd

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Colorblind Cast Of The Glass Menagerie Brings New Life To Classic

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

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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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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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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

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PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

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

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PHOTOS: BWYBLK x BFRJ’s The Reckoning Halloween Party

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

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