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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

Must See: Broadway Legacy Returns With New 2.0 Edition

If you follow us on twitter then you know we’ve become major fans of Broadway Legacy, a digital catalogue that celebrates African American theatre. When the...

Drew ShadeJuly 15, 2015

A Must See

Michelle Obama & Family Visit Kinky Boots + Sing Aladdin’s Friend Like Me

First Lady Michelle Obama, her mother Marian Robinson, and her two daughters Sasha and Malia, brought their dancing shoes to the July 11 matinee of...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 15, 2015

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Highly Anticipated Musical Hamilton Begins Its Reign

After months of buzz, the highly anticipated off- Broadway hit musical Hamilton begins Broadway previews July 13. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical is set to officially open...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 13, 2015

A Must See

Welcome To TAP WORLD! New Docu-Film Shows Tap Love & History

“The language of music is rhythm. Rhythm is the language of life” These are the first words spoken in the brilliant new documentary, Tap...

Broadway BlackJuly 10, 2015

A Must See

Alton Fitzgerald White Ends Run As The Longest Running Mufasa In The Lion King

July 5, 2015 is a rather important day in Broadway history; after 4,308 performances, Alton Fitzgerald White took his final curtain call as the...

Broadway BlackJuly 9, 2015

Good Works

Listen To All 10 Of August Wilson’s Plays Until Aug. 26

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson was able to capture 100 years of African American life in his riveting, American Century Cycle. The 10 decade-by-decade plays begin in the...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 9, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Meet the 2015 Best Actress Jimmy Award Winner Marla Louissaint

The seventh annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards took place on June 29, 2015, at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway, hosted by Michael...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 9, 2015

A Must See

The Lion King Celebrates 80 Million Guests Worldwide

Disney’s The Lion King celebrates yet another milestone. The production, now in its 18th year, is still regarded as the most popular musical in...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 9, 2015

A Must See

First Look: All Black Hedwig With Taye Diggs & Rebecca Naomi Jones

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been a Broadway sensation since its revival in 2014. As we previously reported, Taye Diggs (Rent, Chicago) will take over...

Broadway BlackJuly 6, 2015

Broadway Bound

Misty Copeland To Make Her Broadway Debut In On The Town

Well, it seems as though the good news just doesn’t stop for Misty Copeland. After making history as the first Black principal dancer for...

Drew ShadeJuly 6, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Misty Copeland First Black Principal Ballerina For American Ballet Theatre

Earlier this week, Misty Copeland made history when she was promoted to principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first African-American...

Broadway BlackJuly 3, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Sings ‘Too Beautiful For Words’ From The Color Purple

November 10th seems so far away, so here’s a little something that will hold you over until the fall when The Color Purple returns...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 3, 2015

Good Works

Billy Porter Speaks Out On Marriage Equality

After last Friday’s historic Supreme Court decision, the 2013 Tony Award winning star of Kinky Boots, Billy Porter, shared some inspiring words with the audience...

Broadway BlackJuly 2, 2015

Events and Happenings

Laverne Cox Almost Bares It All For Broadway Bares

Now, if you have been living under a rock for the past three years then you may not know who Laverne Cox is. But...

Broadway BlackJune 24, 2015

2013 Tonys

Sasha Allen Shines In Pippin National Tour

It’s been almost a year since Broadway dynamo (Hair) and “The Voice” finalist Sasha Allen joined the National Tour of Pippin and she is...

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

Box Office

Jennifer Holliday In Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies

Tony award winning actress Jennifer Holliday is set to return to the stage in Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. The concept for this musical was...

Broadway BlackJune 22, 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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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”

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

Concert Night

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

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

Must See: Broadway Legacy Returns With New 2.0 Edition

A Must See

Michelle Obama & Family Visit Kinky Boots + Sing Aladdin’s Friend Like Me

Congrats!

Highly Anticipated Musical Hamilton Begins Its Reign

A Must See

Welcome To TAP WORLD! New Docu-Film Shows Tap Love & History

A Must See

Alton Fitzgerald White Ends Run As The Longest Running Mufasa In The Lion King

Good Works

Listen To All 10 Of August Wilson’s Plays Until Aug. 26

Awards Nominees & Winners

Meet the 2015 Best Actress Jimmy Award Winner Marla Louissaint