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Amiri Baraka’s Final Play, On WEB DuBois, to Premiere in NYC

Amiri Baraka’s final play, The Most Dangerous Man in America (WEB DuBois) is set for a world premiere on May 28 at the Castillo...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Coming Soon

Leslie Odom Jr. To Bring Solo Show To Joe’s Pub

Leslie Odom Jr, known for his roles on “Smash”, “Law and Order: SVU”, “Person of Interest,” and “House of Lies” has also had made a pretty...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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Powerhouse Colman Domingo brings Dot to New York!

Colman Domingo is a powerhouse! He’s taking over bit by bit, so watch out. Don’t know who this proud Yale Alumni is? Then you...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Concert Night

54 Below Sings The Life

The Life was originally produced at the off-Broadway “Wesbeth Theatre” in July of 1990. The production was later directed on Broadway by Michael Blakemore...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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The Blood Quilt By Katori Hall Opens To Celebration With Phylicia Rashad

Katori Hall has, in just a few short years, ushered in an artistic renaissance. With game-changing, gripping plays such as “The Mountaintop” (2010 Olivier...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

A Historic First: Hamlet Portrayed by a Black Woman!

The Wilma Theater in Center City Philadelphia presented a notable run of Shakespeare’s Hamlet from March 25, 2015 – May 2, 2015. British-African actress Zainab...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

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Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Growing up Black and Jewish in the late 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Oh, and your father is Richard Pryor. If that ain’t a good...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Award Nominations

Deborah Cox & Justin Guarini To Host Tony Awards Times Square Simulcast

Clear Channel Spectacolor, a brand division of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA), in partnership with Tony Awards Productions and The Times Square Alliance, announced...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

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Sweeney Todd In Color With Lillias White

UPDATE 5.14.15 : This production will no longer feature Chuck Cooper. Find out more info as to why HERE! This summer, The New American...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Events and Happenings

Toast Opens At The Public Theatre Starring Hill Harper & Keith David

Tuesday night at the esteemed theatre on Astor Place, otherwise known as the Public Theatre, celebrations ensued at the opening of Toast by Lemon Anderson....

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Coming Soon

Marley the Musical comes to Baltimore at a Pivotal Moment

On May 7, Baltimore’s Center Stage will debut Marley, a world premiere musical based on the life and music of international icon Bob Marley....

Broadway BlackMay 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

Phylicia Rashad Reunites with Immediate Family

Just when I had convinced myself Claire Huxtable was a fictional character -which explained her perfection so I was in the clear of having...

Broadway BlackMay 6, 2015

Inspiration

Niegel Smith Will Be The First Black Artistic Director At Flea Theatre

With all the hype of TV Land’s frustration around diversity– more artistic homes are following through with their companies original mission- “to present distinctive work...

Broadway BlackApril 2, 2015

Coming Soon

Viola Davis: Keeping Busy During Hiatus

Two-time Tony-winner Viola Davis (2001, Best Featured Actress in a Play, King Headley II, 2010, Best Actress in a Play, Fences) is keeping busy while her ABC...

Broadway BlackApril 2, 2015

Broadway Black Box

Broadway Black Box Featuring Melba Moore

It’s that time again. Another episode of Broadway Black Box. Last time we sat down with the phenomenal Ben Vereen. Well, this time we...

Broadway BlackMarch 31, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Russell Simmons Is Bringing Hip Hop Back To Broadway With Scenario

Hip hop mogul, and lets not forget, Tony Award-winner, Russell Simmons (Def Poetry Jam 2002) is set to bring the genre back to Broadway with Scenario,...

Broadway BlackMarch 31, 2015

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A Must See

Amiri Baraka’s Final Play, On WEB DuBois, to Premiere in NYC

Coming Soon

Leslie Odom Jr. To Bring Solo Show To Joe’s Pub

A Must See

Powerhouse Colman Domingo brings Dot to New York!

Concert Night

54 Below Sings The Life

A Must See

The Blood Quilt By Katori Hall Opens To Celebration With Phylicia Rashad

Broadway Black History Fact

A Historic First: Hamlet Portrayed by a Black Woman!

A Must See

Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Award Nominations

Deborah Cox & Justin Guarini To Host Tony Awards Times Square Simulcast

A Must See

Sweeney Todd In Color With Lillias White

Events and Happenings

Toast Opens At The Public Theatre Starring Hill Harper & Keith David

Coming Soon

Marley the Musical comes to Baltimore at a Pivotal Moment

Events and Happenings

Phylicia Rashad Reunites with Immediate Family

Inspiration

Niegel Smith Will Be The First Black Artistic Director At Flea Theatre

Coming Soon

Viola Davis: Keeping Busy During Hiatus

Broadway Black Box

Broadway Black Box Featuring Melba Moore

Celebrity Takeover

Russell Simmons Is Bringing Hip Hop Back To Broadway With Scenario

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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”

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

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

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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

#TheAntonyos

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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