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Morgan Freeman Honored by The Actor’s Fund

On May 11,2015 actor, director and activist Morgan Freeman was honored by The Actor’s Fund at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York along...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

A Must See

Famed Choreographer Fatima Robinson Gets On The Yellow Brick Road!

Prepare yourself because this December, Fatima Robinson will choreograph the NBC live production of The Wiz. Oh yes, Fatima. Robinson. The iconic show is a...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

A Must See

Brothers From the Bottom in New Orleans for 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Photo Credit: Helen L. Collen Is it “gentrification” or “rebuilding”? That is the question dividing two brothers in New Orleans, La. as they try...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

Broadway Bound

Hot Ticket: Hamilton Headed To Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s highly-anticipated new musical, Hamilton, is making the leap to Broadway. The musical premiered Off-Broadway this past season at the Public Theater (Artistic...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

Learn Your History

Spike Lee’s New Film ‘Chiraq’ Retells Greek Comedy Lysistrata

UPDATE: Trailer for this film has now been released and a limited release date of Dec 4th has been set. The cast includes some...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

A Must See

The First Noel: A World Premiere Musical With The Classical Theatre Of Harlem

The holidays seem to be the most wonderful time of the year. Theatre is booming with tourists from all over the world and this year the...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

A Must See

The 2015 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Revealed

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time scored big. The 2015 Outer Critics Circle Award winners have been announced and the acclaimed new play by Simon...

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Artists of Color Sweep 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards

Hamilton and Between Riverside and Crazy win big at the 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards. Hamilton took home Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Director (Thomas Kail), Outstanding...

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

Coming Soon

Ben Vereen Brings Acclaimed One-Man Show To Schimmel Center

When one utters the name “Ben Vereen,” the image that pops into most theatre minds is of the coy, slick and cool Leading Player from Pippin for...

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

Congrats!

Katori Hall’s ‘Pussy Valley’ closes at Mixed Blood Theatre

The Mixed Blood Theatre‘s world premier production of Katori Hall‘s ‘Pussy Valley‘ closed its successful run of this exciting new work on May 10th....

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

Coming Soon

Dreamgirls Opens North Shore Music Theatre Season

Almost 35 years after its opening at the Imperial Theater on Broadway, audiences will once again be electrified by the dynamic “Dreams” in...

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

Broadway Bound

Born For This: The BeBe & Cece Winans Musical Broadway Bound

As an adolescent, I found comfort in the lyrics of several gospel artists, one of which was BeBe Winans. In the mist of my...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

A Must See

Exclusive: Rachael Ferrera Talks Amazing Grace Broadway Debut

Broadway will hear the sweet sounds of “Amazing Grace” this summer at the Nederlander Theatre. Based on the true story of Englishman John Newton, the...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

A Must See

Whorl Inside A Loop Will World Premiere At 2econd Stage

2econd Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for its upcoming world premiere production of Whorl Inside A...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Good Works

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head of Passes Plays At Berkeley Rep

American playwright, Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble member, and MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney is at it again, this time in Berkeley, California. McCraney’s play Head of...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Keke Palmer Sings Home From The Wiz

On April 20, actress Keke Palmer uploaded a video of herself SANGING Jazmine Sullivan’s version of ‘Home’ from The Wiz to her social media...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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Events and Happenings

Morgan Freeman Honored by The Actor’s Fund

A Must See

Famed Choreographer Fatima Robinson Gets On The Yellow Brick Road!

A Must See

Brothers From the Bottom in New Orleans for 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Broadway Bound

Hot Ticket: Hamilton Headed To Broadway

Learn Your History

Spike Lee’s New Film ‘Chiraq’ Retells Greek Comedy Lysistrata

A Must See

The First Noel: A World Premiere Musical With The Classical Theatre Of Harlem

A Must See

The 2015 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Revealed

Awards Nominees & Winners

Artists of Color Sweep 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards

Coming Soon

Ben Vereen Brings Acclaimed One-Man Show To Schimmel Center

Congrats!

Katori Hall’s ‘Pussy Valley’ closes at Mixed Blood Theatre

Coming Soon

Dreamgirls Opens North Shore Music Theatre Season

Broadway Bound

Born For This: The BeBe & Cece Winans Musical Broadway Bound

A Must See

Exclusive: Rachael Ferrera Talks Amazing Grace Broadway Debut

A Must See

Whorl Inside A Loop Will World Premiere At 2econd Stage

Good Works

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head of Passes Plays At Berkeley Rep

Celebrity Takeover

Keke Palmer Sings Home From The Wiz

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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

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

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PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

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PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

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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

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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”

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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

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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