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6 Actors that got their “Big Break” doing August Wilson shows

There are few playwrights in the American theatre that have made an impact as large as August Wilson’s. Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle chronicling life in...

Marshall Mabry IVJune 9, 2020

Good Works

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

A Must See

First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Black Women & Dance

First Lady Michelle Obama is all about celebrating black women & today is no different as she invites several black women leaders in dance...

Drew ShadeFebruary 8, 2016

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Another Winter means more cold weather, hot chocolate, hopefully snow and — oh, another #OscarsSoWhite. Last year Broadway Black Managing Editor, April Reign, coined the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

Leads & Legends

Rest Well: Billie Allen Defied Barriers On Stage, Screen

Jan. 13, 2016, would have marked the 91st birthday of one of America’s most significant women in theatre: Billie Alllen. The dancer, actor, director...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

A Must See

The Genius of Geoffrey Holder On Display At NYPL

Fans of actor, choreographer, dancer, painter, singer, and Tony Award-winning stage director and costume designer Geoffrey Holder will have a chance to learn more about this...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

A Must See

‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage

The Blues is deeply rooted in American history, particularly African American history, and many of the most important recordings in Blues history were made...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

Inspiration

Tell Me Something Good: What Should A Beginner Know About Black Theatre?

The magic and beauty of Black theatre is as enthralling and captivating as any other form of performance art. Unfortunately, many people have simply...

Nicole JohnsonJuly 22, 2015

Behind The Scenes

[WATCH] Off Book: Broadway Legacy with Christian Dante White

Broadway Black Box presents a behind the scenes series entitled Off Book where we explore all the things that interest and contribute to the black theatre...

Drew ShadeJuly 20, 2015

A Must See

Capital Fringe Festival Presents POWER: The Rise of Stokely Carmichael

Although it is 2015, the message captured in the upcoming play, Power: Stokely Carmichael, is as eerily applicable today as it was during the time...

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

Good Works

Celebrating The Life Of New York City Ballet’s Albert Evans

The artistic community is healing from a great loss last week with the death of dancer Albert Evans at the age of 46. No...

Broadway BlackJuly 2, 2015

How Do We Feel

Hollywood Roundtable Then & Now: Social Justice & Creating Art

With all that is going on in America today it’s hard to forget that some of the same issues we are fighting now were...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 25, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Broadway Black Actors And The Legacy of Activism

Black actors on Broadway have a long legacy of being activists for social change. Paul Robeson was famously quoted as saying, “The artist must...

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Before Misty Copeland, There Was Lauren Anderson

For me, there is nothing more important than a lesson in history. Over the last few years when we thought of an African...

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

A Must See

Remembering A Classic: Stormy Weather Starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, & Cab Calloway

This summer marks the 72nd anniversary of the iconic film, Stormy Weather, starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway. Named for...

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Karamu House: Celebrating 100 Years

This past Saturday, there was a huge celebration for Karamu House; home to the Karamu Theatre for the past 95 years, the event was held...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

A Must See

The Classic Theatre of Harlem Presents The Tempest Under the Stars

There is nothing so magical and poetic as the work of William Shakespeare. When I thinks of The Tempest, I find that play to be...

Broadway BlackJune 11, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know

Even though you might not be familiar with Linda Twine’s name, you definitely know her work. If you’ve heard the music from Jelly’s Last Jam,...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

Congrats!

The National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards

The Seventh Annual National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards Gala will take place on June 18th and will be hosted by Russell G. Jones....

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Inspiration

Rest In Poise: Alvin Ailey Dancer, Dudley Williams, Deceased At 76

Alvin Ailey featured dancer of more than 40 years, Dudley Williams, died over the weekend at his home in Manhattan. He was 76. A...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

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6 Actors that got their “Big Break” doing August Wilson shows

Good Works

Sandra Adell Releases Ten Contemporary Plays by African American Women

A Must See

First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Black Women & Dance

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Leads & Legends

Rest Well: Billie Allen Defied Barriers On Stage, Screen

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Features

Tamara Jade on Freedom, Faith, and the Power of Using Every Part of Her Voice

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

Events and Happenings

Monifah, C. King, and More Star In Man Of The House At Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Broadway Bound

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

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

A Must See

The Genius of Geoffrey Holder On Display At NYPL

A Must See

‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage

Inspiration

Tell Me Something Good: What Should A Beginner Know About Black Theatre?

Behind The Scenes

[WATCH] Off Book: Broadway Legacy with Christian Dante White

A Must See

Capital Fringe Festival Presents POWER: The Rise of Stokely Carmichael

Good Works

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

Good Works

Celebrating The Life Of New York City Ballet’s Albert Evans