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Inspiration

Broadway Black Celebrates National Swing Day

Actors’ Equity Association has declared Jan. 13 “National Swing Day” in an attempt to “honor the unsung heroes of theatre.” As mentioned on Broadway...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

Leads & Legends

Rest Well: Billie Allen Defied Barriers On Stage, Screen

Jan. 13, 2016, would have marked the 91st birthday of one of America’s most significant women in theatre: Billie Alllen. The dancer, actor, director...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

How Do We Feel

Black Perspectives Matter: Why Black Voices Deserve To Be Heard

“The year 2015, saw the rise of #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackGirlsMatter, both movements helmed by powerful, fearless Black women. In 2016 I’m starting #BlackPerspectivesMatter.” When...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

My how time flies! 2015 has come to a close. Last year, there was much dismay over a season that was pointedly woman- and melanin-free, but never...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

A Must See

Life Essentials with Ruby Dee Documentary To Air On Centric

Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee finally has a release date, this Sunday, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. EST on Centric. And what a fitting time...

Broadway BlackJanuary 12, 2016

A Must See

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast of Fly Based on Tuskegee Airmen

In honor of Black History Month, The Pasadena Playhouse and Crossroads Theatre Company celebrate the historic contributions made by the Tuskegee Airmen as it...

Broadway BlackJanuary 12, 2016

A Must See

The Signifigance of Lion King VS Aladdin on GMA

Theater Heads did you miss it? The chance to see two amazing casts sing each other’s books live on a television for free. Well...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

A Must See

First-Ever BroadwayCon Gives Theatre Fans Ultimate Experience

There’s no place like Broadway, and BroadwayCon is a place where theatre fans can converge with artists to celebrate shows and the people who...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

The first time I saw the musical version of The Color Purple I think I was on a date. I say think because through some seating...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Uncategorized

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Sets Broadway Return

The longest-running musical revue to play Broadway is making a triumphant return this summer as producers announced the comeback of hit revue Smokey Joe’s Cafe....

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Broadway Black Kids

11 Year Old Twins Receive Scholarships to the American Ballet Theatre

Eleven-year-old Canadian twins Nia and Imani Lindsay are making a name for themselves in the ballet world. They were awarded scholarships to the American Ballet...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

A Must See

Fact, Fiction, or Just a Whorl?

Look at all these rumors surrounding me every day. I just need to know if ‘Whorl’ will reach Broadway. Maybe Club Nouveau’s classic song...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Events and Happenings

Tonya Pinkins Pt 2. : It’s Not A Card, It’s An Issue

I’m so thankful for the Internet. It acts as a way to connect. It serves as a body of information. It provides entertainment. It...

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

Events and Happenings

Solomon And Kuff’s Host An ‘Off The Kuff’ New Year’s Eve Affair!

Solomon and Kuff’s Caribbean-influenced restaurant ushered in the 2016 New Year with a star-studded, glittering soiree! The 5000 square ft. event venue housed “Off...

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

A Must See

Bayardelle, Stallings Wrap Season 1 Of I Take Thee Zoe

The first season of the web series “I Take Thee Zoe” – conceived by Jeannette Bayardelle and Lawrence Stallings – wrapped up 2015 with...

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu Wins Inaugural Humanitas CTG Playwriting Prize

Actress and emerging playwright Ngozi Anyanwu recently won first place for the inaugural Humanitas/Center Theatre Group (CTG) Playwriting Prize for her play Good Grief....

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

Broadway Black

Inspiration

Broadway Black Celebrates National Swing Day

Leads & Legends

Rest Well: Billie Allen Defied Barriers On Stage, Screen

How Do We Feel

Black Perspectives Matter: Why Black Voices Deserve To Be Heard

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

A Must See

Life Essentials with Ruby Dee Documentary To Air On Centric

A Must See

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast of Fly Based on Tuskegee Airmen

A Must See

The Signifigance of Lion King VS Aladdin on GMA

A Must See

First-Ever BroadwayCon Gives Theatre Fans Ultimate Experience

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

Uncategorized

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Sets Broadway Return

Broadway Black Kids

11 Year Old Twins Receive Scholarships to the American Ballet Theatre

A Must See

Fact, Fiction, or Just a Whorl?

Events and Happenings

Tonya Pinkins Pt 2. : It’s Not A Card, It’s An Issue

Events and Happenings

Solomon And Kuff’s Host An ‘Off The Kuff’ New Year’s Eve Affair!

A Must See

Bayardelle, Stallings Wrap Season 1 Of I Take Thee Zoe

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu Wins Inaugural Humanitas CTG Playwriting Prize

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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”

Cast List

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

Behind The Scenes

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

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

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!”

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