Comments on: Billy Porter, Joshua Henry, & Brandon Victor Dixon Join Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell For Shuffle Along

By: Joshua Henry Joins The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall

Joshua Henry Joins The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:48:17 +0000

[…] or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Follows, talented actor and singer Joshua Henry, isn’t content to rest upon those laurels. He’s looking beyond sharing the stage with Broadway […]

By: First Look: Wayne Brady as Lola In Kinky Boots

First Look: Wayne Brady as Lola In Kinky Boots — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:08:59 +0000

[…] The show that made Billy Porter a Tony Award winner and ultimately let the world see his light shine will be lead by a new star. Porter will pass the torch to Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady, who will take on the role of Lola starting November 21. Porter will play his last show on November 20 and will be moving on to create a new role in Shuffle Along with a host of other Tony Award winners, as previously announced. […]

By: Steve McQueen to Direct Film About Legendary Paul Robeson

Steve McQueen to Direct Film About Legendary Paul Robeson — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:10:11 +0000

[…] and outspoken about social and racial injustice than legendary actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson. Fewer still are those whose beliefs and work became the subject of a sustained witch hunt by U.S. […]

By: Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson's Fences Directed By Denzel Washington

Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson's Fences Directed By Denzel Washington — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:55:43 +0000

[…] special. She also won her first Tony Award for her role in King Hedley II starring opposite Brian Stokes Mitchell & Leslie Uggams. It has not been said if Denzel Washington will reprise his role in the film […]

By: Brandon Victor Dixon Debut Concert at Joe's Pub

Brandon Victor Dixon Debut Concert at Joe's Pub — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:16:52 +0000

[…] 2016, he is scheduled to join Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, and Joshua Henry in a new musical based on the making of Shuffle […]

By: Cabin In The Sky Will Be Resurrected By New York City Center Encores

Cabin In The Sky Will Be Resurrected By New York City Center Encores — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 22:28:12 +0000

[…] Broadway will take on Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, next spring, the 55th Street […]

By: VIOLA DAVIS WILL STAR IN FILM OF WILSON’S FENCES DIRECTED BY DENZEL WASHINGTON - African Artists' Association

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:43:27 +0000

By: Aretha Franklin Wants Her Life To Be A Musical On Broadway

Aretha Franklin Wants Her Life To Be A Musical On Broadway — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:18:50 +0000

[…] have been plans for a Lifetime biopic of the legendary soul singer, with Jennifer Hudson & Audra McDonald in the top picks to portray her. However, it seems Franklin wants to see to her life story on […]

By: Audra McDonald Joins Meryl Streep & Kevin Cline on the Big Screen - BroadwayBlack.com

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:07:04 +0000

[…] stretch in her latest movie “Ricki and the Flash.” Broadway icon and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald is one of several stars who join Streep in this tale of a musician who gave up everything for her […]

By: Wayne Brady Will Be The New Lola In Kinky Boots

Wayne Brady Will Be The New Lola In Kinky Boots — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:08:56 +0000