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Sandra Adell Releases Ten Contemporary Plays by African American Women

I’ve already deemed 2016 the year of #BlackGirlMagic. 2015 gave us a plethora of Black women shattering glass ceilings in the arts (Misty Copeland! Viola...

Broadway BlackMarch 4, 2016

Broadway Black TV

Audra McDonald Sings Yahoo! Answers On Jimmy Fallon + Talks Shuffle Along Broadway

I just knew when I saw the tweet. Jimmy Fallon couldn’t have the remarkable Audra McDonald as a guest and not do a Yahoo! Answers....

Broadway BlackFebruary 24, 2016

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Hamilton The Musical Performs & Wins on The Grammy Awards

Tonight the world received a special treat and the theatre community cherished it the most. The musical that continues to break barriers, Hamilton, performed...

Broadway BlackFebruary 15, 2016

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Joshua Henry and Patina Miller Release Love Song Duet

It was like cupid had finally granted my Valentines Day wish when Joshua Henry and Patina Miller released a sultry remake of Pippin’s “Love Song” on...

Broadway BlackFebruary 14, 2016

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Sojourners: A Different View of the American Dream

Sojourners by playwright Mfoniso Udofia captures the story of a Nigerian family who has come to America. Their goal is to get their college...

Broadway BlackFebruary 12, 2016

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Grasan Kingsberry: A Man Called to Dream, Create, & Love

Photo credit: Daniel Robinson I sat down with Broadway performance artist Grasan Kingsberry to find out just what the key to his success and longevity...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2016

Events and Happenings

Colman Domingo’s Dot Will Begin Off Broadway Premiere

I can remember when my Grandmother, the absolute love of my life, was diagnosed with dementia as a result of her Alzheimer’s Disease. We...

Broadway BlackJanuary 22, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Hamilton Joins PBS’s Great Performances Series

Hamilton has this organic buzz and magnetic quality about it. Some have even dared to call it life-changing. What I know for sure is,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

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Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

My how time flies! 2015 has come to a close. Last year, there was much dismay over a season that was pointedly woman- and melanin-free, but never...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

The first time I saw the musical version of The Color Purple I think I was on a date. I say think because through some seating...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 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

Good Works

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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Why Hamilton Cast Album Hit Number One on the Rap Charts

It’s no surprise that the cast album for the hit musical Hamilton debuted on the rap Billboard charts at number 12 and now has...

Broadway BlackDecember 21, 2015

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New Hip Hop Musical iLLA Is Creating A New Beat

iLLA: /ilə/ adjective. Exceedingly ill. Greater than. More superior. “His beat is ill, but mine is illa.” Do you have what it takes to...

Broadway BlackDecember 16, 2015

A Must See

Watch The Wiz Live & The Making of The Wiz

We know what you came to see, but just take a minute and make sure you read the following for important dates for The...

Drew ShadeDecember 4, 2015

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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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Good Works

Sandra Adell Releases Ten Contemporary Plays by African American Women

Broadway Black TV

Audra McDonald Sings Yahoo! Answers On Jimmy Fallon + Talks Shuffle Along Broadway

A Must See

Hamilton The Musical Performs & Wins on The Grammy Awards

A Must See

Joshua Henry and Patina Miller Release Love Song Duet

A Must See

Sojourners: A Different View of the American Dream

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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”

Cast List

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

Behind The Scenes

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

Photos

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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

Grasan Kingsberry: A Man Called to Dream, Create, & Love

Events and Happenings

Colman Domingo’s Dot Will Begin Off Broadway Premiere

Behind The Scenes

Hamilton Joins PBS’s Great Performances Series

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

A Must See

Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015