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Thoughts of A Colored Man Playwright Steps In To Save The Show

Last night at Broadway’s new hit play, Thoughts of a Colored Man, playwright Keenan Scott II made the exceedingly rare move of going on in one of...

Broadway BlackDecember 22, 2021

Broadway Black History

Black Theatre United Releases Historic New Deal For Broadway

Has real change arrived?! The Founding Members of Black Theatre United announce the release of their historic ‘New Deal For Broadway,’ establishing industry-wide standards...

Broadway BlackAugust 23, 2021

Good Works

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

A Must See

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

A Must See

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

A Must See

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

Inspiration

Broadway Black Celebrates National Swing Day

Actors’ Equity Association has declared Jan. 13 “National Swing Day” in an attempt to “honor the unsung heroes of theatre.” As mentioned on Broadway...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

A Must See

Life Essentials with Ruby Dee Documentary To Air On Centric

Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee finally has a release date, this Sunday, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. EST on Centric. And what a fitting time...

Broadway BlackJanuary 12, 2016

A Must See

The Signifigance of Lion King VS Aladdin on GMA

Theater Heads did you miss it? The chance to see two amazing casts sing each other’s books live on a television for free. Well...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 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

Broadway Black Kids

11 Year Old Twins Receive Scholarships to the American Ballet Theatre

Eleven-year-old Canadian twins Nia and Imani Lindsay are making a name for themselves in the ballet world. They were awarded scholarships to the American Ballet...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Events and Happenings

Solomon And Kuff’s Host An ‘Off The Kuff’ New Year’s Eve Affair!

Solomon and Kuff’s Caribbean-influenced restaurant ushered in the 2016 New Year with a star-studded, glittering soiree! The 5000 square ft. event venue housed “Off...

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu Wins Inaugural Humanitas CTG Playwriting Prize

Actress and emerging playwright Ngozi Anyanwu recently won first place for the inaugural Humanitas/Center Theatre Group (CTG) Playwriting Prize for her play Good Grief....

Broadway BlackJanuary 10, 2016

A Must See

Motown The Musical Tour: Chester Gregory Starring as Berry Gordy !

It was all a dream. While we are unsure if he grew up reading “Word Up” magazine, Chester Gregory found a way to turn...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 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

A Must See

Close Up: Fatima Robinson Dance Drama Coming to NBC

I’m wondering if The Wiz Live! producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan feel like Santa Claus, because the two of them have been behind...

Broadway BlackDecember 20, 2015

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Thoughts of A Colored Man Playwright Steps In To Save The Show

Broadway Black History

Black Theatre United Releases Historic New Deal For Broadway

Good Works

The Women of Eclipsed Shine in Uptown Magazine

A Must See

Joshua Henry and Patina Miller Release Love Song Duet

A Must See

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

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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”

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

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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

Inspiration

Broadway Black Celebrates National Swing Day

A Must See

Life Essentials with Ruby Dee Documentary To Air On Centric

A Must See

The Signifigance of Lion King VS Aladdin on GMA

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

Broadway Black Kids

11 Year Old Twins Receive Scholarships to the American Ballet Theatre

Events and Happenings

Solomon And Kuff’s Host An ‘Off The Kuff’ New Year’s Eve Affair!