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Robert Battle’s Train to Make NYC Premiere at Joyce Theater

Parsons Dance brings “sexy athleticism and a stunning ensemble” for the New York Premiere of Finding Center at Joyce Theater. The work of former...

Broadway BlackJanuary 8, 2016

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Atlantic Theater Company Premieres Skeleton Crew

She’s won the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, received the Steinberg Playwright Award, and Huffington Post hailed her as...

Broadway BlackJanuary 7, 2016

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Jaamil Olawale Kosoko Presents #Negrophobia at American Realness

American Realness is an annual festival of contemporary performance, in its seventh season, held at Abrons Arts Center. Housing seventy events by nineteen artists,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 7, 2016

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Sarah Jones Unveils New Play: Sell/Buy/Date

Tony- and Obie Award-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones is known for her humorous yet delicately humane treatment of a variety of multicultural characters. After...

Broadway BlackJanuary 7, 2016

Events and Happenings

Mark J.P. Hood Returns to Chicago for Performance at Black Ensemble Theater

If you are a fan of NBC’s “The Voice,” then you must be a fan of Mark J.P. Hood. From the first time we...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Celebrity Takeover

Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

If you are one of the many people who’ve been eagerly anticipating the Broadway debut of Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker in the revival of...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

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Motown The Musical Tour: Chester Gregory Starring as Berry Gordy !

It was all a dream. While we are unsure if he grew up reading “Word Up” magazine, Chester Gregory found a way to turn...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

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Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

When Colman Domingo’s Dot premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival last March, Marjorie Johnson’s performance of “Dotty,” the title character, was...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

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Joshua Henry Goes Back to School…Kinda

Shuffle Along star Joshua Henry took some time before rehearsals to go back to the place where it all began. The University of Miami...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

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Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert Stars Billy Porter, Renee Elise Goldsberry, & More

Tony Award winner Billy Porter may have hung up his Kinky Boots but that doesn’t mean he’s sitting around twiddling his thumbs. In addition to...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

I don’t know about y’all, but I was biting my nails waiting to see who was going to step into the role of “Mother...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

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Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

Fresh off a sold-out run at The Public Theater last fall, Danai Gurira‘s critically-acclaimed play Eclipsed is heading to Broadway this February at the Golden Theater. In the meantime,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

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Cirque du Soleil Announces Cast of Paramour

Described as blending the best of both worlds – the signature spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the storytelling magic and music that define...

Broadway BlackJanuary 4, 2016

Contests & Giveaways

Hamilton Lottery Goes Digital in the New Year

If you’re one of the hundreds of fans who’ve endured the pouring rain, shiftless crowds and the potentially lethal traffic of Times Square for a...

Broadway BlackDecember 31, 2015

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And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

As we enter a new year, it’s only right to reflect on the greatness that happened in 2015. From Broadway to Off-Broadway to live...

Broadway BlackDecember 26, 2015

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Denee Benton Takes on Tolstoy in The Great Comet

If you have time and are in the Cambridge, MA area, take time out to see a rising star at work in an amazing...

Broadway BlackDecember 23, 2015

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Robert Battle’s Train to Make NYC Premiere at Joyce Theater

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Atlantic Theater Company Premieres Skeleton Crew

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Jaamil Olawale Kosoko Presents #Negrophobia at American Realness

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Sarah Jones Unveils New Play: Sell/Buy/Date

Events and Happenings

Mark J.P. Hood Returns to Chicago for Performance at Black Ensemble Theater

Celebrity Takeover

Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

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Motown The Musical Tour: Chester Gregory Starring as Berry Gordy !

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Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

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Joshua Henry Goes Back to School…Kinda

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Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert Stars Billy Porter, Renee Elise Goldsberry, & More

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Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

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Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

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Cirque du Soleil Announces Cast of Paramour

Contests & Giveaways

Hamilton Lottery Goes Digital in the New Year

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

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Denee Benton Takes on Tolstoy in The Great Comet

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

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

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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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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”

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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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PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

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PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

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