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New Broadway Star Lupita Nyong’o talks #OscarsSoWhite

Lupita Nyong’o sat down with TODAY Show’s Savannah Guthrie recently to talk about her Broadway debut in Danai Gurira’s acclaimed, Eclipsed, diversity and #OscarsSoWhite. Her composure was elegant...

Broadway BlackFebruary 26, 2016

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The Women of Eclipsed Shine in Uptown Magazine

There are few things that make your eyes pop and your jaw drop like the beauty of Black people. Being captured in the right...

Drew ShadeFebruary 24, 2016

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Anika Noni Rose Sings Be Free By J. Cole + #MLKNow Performances

On Monday, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. at #MLKNow on his national holiday right in the heart of Harlem at Riverside Church. Blackout for...

Drew ShadeJanuary 18, 2016

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Last night, Lempicka, the highly anticipated new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway. Starring leading lady Eden Espinosa, the...

Broadway BlackApril 15, 2024

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

The Wiz revival Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, and Todd Tucker have unveiled an exciting glimpse...

Broadway BlackMarch 29, 2024

Cast List

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

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

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

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Broadway Black Presents Off-Book: The New Theatre Podcast

Well, you asked for it and its here. Broadway Black will produce a weekly podcast starting NOW! Off-Book is a fresh & new theatre...

Drew ShadeJanuary 6, 2016

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Original Eclipsed Cast with Lupita Nyong’o Set For Broadway, Will Make History

It’s a reunion. And not the “Who made the bad potato salad?” variety. This reunion has critics and audiences cheering as the Eclipsed cast...

Broadway BlackDecember 2, 2015

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Wayne Brady Puts On His Kinky Boots

According to Emmy winner Wayne Brady, playing characters that are far removed from who he is as a person is EXACTLY why he wanted...

Broadway BlackDecember 1, 2015

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Motown The Musical Returns To Broadway Summer 2016

If Broadway was personified as a young Michael Jackson, its theme song would be “I Want You Back.” It won’t be long before Broadway will...

Broadway BlackNovember 24, 2015

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When Dorothy Meets Dorothy: Stephanie Mills & Shanice Williams Duet “Home” From The Wiz

WE CAN’T BREATHE! What could we say to get you to understand the power of what you’re about see? We’ve been gushing all over The...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 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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A White Man Went To ‘The Mountaintop’ At Kent State

Yes. We are now living in a time where colorblind casting can go both ways– or not. Last month Kent State (located in Ohio, of the...

Broadway BlackNovember 6, 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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Hamilton Will Be A Field Trip For 20K NYC Public School Students

The teacher in me burst with happiness upon reading the news: history is happening in Manhattan and some lucky students just happen to be...

Broadway BlackNovember 2, 2015

Broadway Black Kids

The Best of Broadway Black Halloween 2015

Halloween was on a Saturday this year, guaranteeing that the night would be lit. I don’t know about you, but I love a good DIY costume....

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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The Wiz Live! Full Ensemble Cast is Announced

As the date looms ever closer, we are shining our ruby red slippers and making sure our oilcans are topped off in preparation of...

Broadway BlackOctober 28, 2015

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Hashtag

New Broadway Star Lupita Nyong’o talks #OscarsSoWhite

Good Works

The Women of Eclipsed Shine in Uptown Magazine

A Must See

Anika Noni Rose Sings Be Free By J. Cole + #MLKNow Performances

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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

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

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

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

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Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

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

Cast List

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

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

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

Off Broadway

Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

Cast List

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

Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Extended Runs

The Collaboration Opening Tomorrow, Now Extended Through January 29

Special Performance

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Celebrates The Divine Nine with Special Performance January 10

BWYBLK Event

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

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