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Broadway Black History Fact
A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway
Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin In the Sun. It was on this date...
André De Shields Awarded for Excellence in the Arts
Photo by Michael Key
So you want to meet the Wizard?Â
Well, André De Shields' sass, style, and excellence in theatre will be honored at the 27th...
Leonard Harper Honored With Street In His Name
Leonard Harper, one of the great minds and producers of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s and 1930s, will be honored with a street...
Appropriation, Not Appreciation: The History of Blackface
Theatre is an integral part of society. It is often the mirror that society uses to see its reflection. Oftentimes, that reflection isn't always pretty....
The Negro Ensemble Company Blazed Trails for Black Theatre
The success of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun sparked a number of changes in 1959. Hansberry became the first black woman to...
Inspirational Quotes For The Black Theatre Lover
Photo Credit:Â Martha Swope via NYPL
Black theatre. A space of inspired creativity, performance art and social commentary on the lives of everyday people. As the...
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Awards Nominees & Winners
A Dream Come True: Leslie Uggams As Mama Rose In Gypsy
Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) has entertained and inspired countless audience members over her 65 year career, including writer and director Arthur...
Broadway Black History Fact
Before Misty Copeland, There Was Lauren Anderson
For me, there is nothing more important than a lesson in history. Â Over the last few years when we thought of an African American...
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Remembering A Classic: Stormy Weather Starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, & Cab Calloway
This summer marks the 72nd anniversary of the iconic film, Stormy Weather, starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway. Named for...
Broadway Black History Fact
A Look Back: Raven-Symoné in Sister Act The Musical
These days all the buzz about Raven-Symoné tends to be be more about her personal opinions. From her comments on her race ("I’m an American....
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Broadway Black History Fact
Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know
Even though you might not be familiar with Linda Twine's name, you definitely know her work. If you’ve heard the music from Jelly’s Last Jam,...
Broadway Black History Fact
75th Anniversary of the American Negro Theatre
June 5th marks the 75th anniversary of the American Negro Theatre (ANT). Founded in 1940 by Abram Hill, Frederick O'Neal, and other artists in...
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Broadway Black History: Remembering Cole and Johnson
J. Rosamond Johnson and Bob Cole are two names that are, sadly, not as talked about in most theater history classes, but their contribution...
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...
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