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Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Kimberly Scott has spent 30 years honing her craft in a distinguished and successful career in film, television, and theatre. A Tony Award nominee...

Broadway BlackJanuary 21, 2016

Inspiration

1984 Throwback! Lillias White in Dreamgirls

It’s always fun to participate in the throwback pictures on social media. You have to know where you came from to make sure you...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Another Winter means more cold weather, hot chocolate, hopefully snow and — oh, another #OscarsSoWhite. Last year Broadway Black Managing Editor, April Reign, coined the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Hamilton Joins PBS’s Great Performances Series

Hamilton has this organic buzz and magnetic quality about it. Some have even dared to call it life-changing. What I know for sure is,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

A Must See

Black Dance Rising: IABD Presents 28th Annual Dance Conference

There are few things more beautiful than the sight of the graceful, sinewy limbs of a dancer soaring through the air in a grand...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

A Must See

Five Reasons to Get in on 2 for 1 NYC Broadway Week

Theater Geeks. It is that time. One of the most cost prohibitive sources of entertainment and enlightenment is giving us a break. Or a...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

A Must See

Marcus Paul James In Concert At Rockwood Music Hall

Marcus Paul James is ready to start the year off right with his first concert of the year. The Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter and actor will...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

A Must See

“Grease: Live” An Upgraded Musical TV Event?

“FOX Network is revving up promotions as it prepares for the premiere of this season’s musical event, “Grease: Live!” Taking a page from NBC...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

A Must See

Tim Curry Joins Laverne Cox in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Casting for the iconic sub culture hit The Rocky Horror Picture Show is complete. As we previously reported, Laverne Cox has been cast in...

Broadway BlackJanuary 18, 2016

What The Cast Look Like

Waitress and Tuck Everlasting Cast Announced

Anticipation is building for two very well received shows that are coming to Broadway this spring. Tuck Everlasting and Waitress announced their full cast...

Broadway BlackJanuary 17, 2016

A Must See

Harry Belafonte, Condola Rashad, & More Join United Blackout ‪MLK Now: Special Event

Something big is happening at Riverside Church in Harlem tomorrow afternoon. Blackout for Human Rights is hosting MLK Now, described as “a special MLK...

Broadway BlackJanuary 17, 2016

A Must See

The Fire This Time Festival A Haven For Diversity

The Fire This Time Festival – complete with 10-minute plays, full-length play readings and solo show excerpts – kicked off its seventh season on...

Broadway BlackJanuary 16, 2016

Events and Happenings

Race and Privilege: Exploring MLK’s Two Americas Discussion At Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater and WYNC (NYC Public Radio Station) have linked up to put on their 10th annual event to honor the life and...

Broadway BlackJanuary 16, 2016

A Must See

Laurence Fishburne & A-List Celebs Celebrate Arthur Miller

When you’re a legendary and revered playwright like the great Arthur Miller, your 100th birthday celebration should be a star-studded occasion. And, indeed, the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

A Must See

Audra McDonald To Make West End Debut In Lady Day

You may remember we told you that Broadway’s superwoman Audra McDonald would be taking a leave of absence from the upcoming production of Shuffle...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

Inspiration

Who Should Play Motormouth Maybelle for Hairspray Live

Dear NBC, We see you NBC. You have a taste for that live theater again don’t you. We’re not mad. And now that you...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

Broadway Black

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Inspiration

1984 Throwback! Lillias White in Dreamgirls

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Behind The Scenes

Hamilton Joins PBS’s Great Performances Series

A Must See

Black Dance Rising: IABD Presents 28th Annual Dance Conference

A Must See

Five Reasons to Get in on 2 for 1 NYC Broadway Week

A Must See

Marcus Paul James In Concert At Rockwood Music Hall

A Must See

“Grease: Live” An Upgraded Musical TV Event?

A Must See

Tim Curry Joins Laverne Cox in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

What The Cast Look Like

Waitress and Tuck Everlasting Cast Announced

A Must See

Harry Belafonte, Condola Rashad, & More Join United Blackout ‪MLK Now: Special Event

A Must See

The Fire This Time Festival A Haven For Diversity

Events and Happenings

Race and Privilege: Exploring MLK’s Two Americas Discussion At Apollo Theater

A Must See

Laurence Fishburne & A-List Celebs Celebrate Arthur Miller

A Must See

Audra McDonald To Make West End Debut In Lady Day

Inspiration

Who Should Play Motormouth Maybelle for Hairspray Live

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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

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

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

Events and Happenings

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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