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Amber Riley Will Play Effie in ‘Dreamgirls’ on the West End

This is a really special announcement. Back in November when we interviewed Amber Riley for The Wiz Live!, before she blew us all away with...

Drew ShadeFebruary 4, 2016

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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

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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

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Awards season is steadily approaching and our beautiful Black performers are making waves as critics, boards and peers alike recognize the brilliant efforts of...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Get Your Holiday Purple Mormon Shuffled Lion On!

‘Tis the season to start planning what holiday gatherings you want to attend. If you are looking for a party with hosts that read...

Broadway BlackDecember 10, 2015

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Phylicia Rashad Will Star In Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head Of Passes at The Public Theater

What is life right now?! Well, we’ll tell you. Life is heaven because it was announced today that Phylicia Rashad will return to the stage...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 2015

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Forest Whitaker Gets Co-Star & Official Dates For His Broadway Debut

We recently told you that Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker would make his Broadway debut next spring in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie....

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

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Ne-Yo & Elijah Kelley Pen New Song for The Wiz Live!

The cast of The Wiz Live! sure know how to build anticipation! Since the announcement that NBC will be doing a live reboot of...

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

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First Look: Wayne Brady as Lola In Kinky Boots

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....

Drew ShadeNovember 3, 2015

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President Barack Obama On Broadway In One Man Show For Democratic Fundraiser

A Democratic fundraiser took place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre and as previously reported, the President of the United States, Barack Obama, attended the theatre,...

Drew ShadeNovember 3, 2015

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Kenny Leon Will Direct Tessa Thompson & Mahershala Ali in Smart People

We are absolutely loving all of the Black actors making their way to/back to the stage this season. Some new additions to that list...

Drew ShadeNovember 2, 2015

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Leon Addison Brown Shares Stage With Bruce Willis, Laurie Metclaf In Misery

Leon Addison Brown will die on Broadway multiple times for 16 weeks. He plays “Buster,” the sheriff hell-bent on finding author Paul Sheldon and...

Broadway BlackNovember 2, 2015

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NBC Takes Us Behind The Yellow Brick Road With The Making of The Wiz Live!

I think it’s safe to say, we’re all sitting on the edge of our seats with popcorn and Sour Patch Kids, waiting for the...

Broadway BlackNovember 2, 2015

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Laverne Cox Will Star in Rocky Horror Picture Show on FOX

I can remember first hearing about the Rocky Horror Picture Show as a kid. My parents had a copy on VHS. I would try...

Broadway BlackOctober 29, 2015

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Beyoncé Plans to Steal & #Werk Groff’s Hamilton Walk

Hamilton, the powerhouse Broadway musical based upon the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is widely known as THE hottest show on Broadway right...

Broadway BlackOctober 29, 2015

Broadway Bound

NFL Legend Eddie George Will Join Chicago Musical In January

The NFL Legend and Heisman Trophy winner, Eddie George, will surprisingly make his Broadway debut in the new year. The revival company of Chicago, now...

Drew ShadeOctober 26, 2015

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A Must See

Amber Riley Will Play Effie in ‘Dreamgirls’ on the West End

A Must See

First-Ever BroadwayCon Gives Theatre Fans Ultimate Experience

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Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Celebrity Takeover

Get Your Holiday Purple Mormon Shuffled Lion On!

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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”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

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

Cast List

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

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

Cast List

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”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

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

Cast List

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

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Behind The Scenes

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

Events and Happenings

Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre

Features

WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

World Premiere

The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

Broadway Bound

Motown: The Musical Commerical

A Must See

Phylicia Rashad Will Star In Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head Of Passes at The Public Theater

A Must See

Forest Whitaker Gets Co-Star & Official Dates For His Broadway Debut

A Must See

Ne-Yo & Elijah Kelley Pen New Song for The Wiz Live!

Celebrity Takeover

First Look: Wayne Brady as Lola In Kinky Boots

A Must See

President Barack Obama On Broadway In One Man Show For Democratic Fundraiser

A Must See

Kenny Leon Will Direct Tessa Thompson & Mahershala Ali in Smart People

Celebrity Takeover

Leon Addison Brown Shares Stage With Bruce Willis, Laurie Metclaf In Misery