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

Tamara Jade, a versatile artist from Maryland, embraces her diverse musical influences. Now starring in Jeanine Tesori's contemporary opera "Blue," she highlights the need...

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

The recent controversy around Patti LuPone and Kecia Lewis, compounded by LuPone’s dismissive remarks about Audra McDonald and her derogatory name-calling toward Lewis, has...

Drew ShadeMay 28, 2025

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PHOTOS: BAC’s Britton Smith Lets Us In & Tells Us What He Didn’t Say

We got the chance to sit down with the President and one of the co-founders of Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Britton Smith. He exclusively let...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2021

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Up Close: Jocelyn Bioh Talks Adapting Shakespeare and Hopes For The Future of The American Theatre

It is Pistol that says in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, “Why, then the world’s mine oyster, which I with sword shall open.”...

Tremaine A. PriceJuly 14, 2021

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A Letter From The Director: You Must Keep Starting Over

“I ain’t never found no place for me to fit. Seem like all I do is start over. It ain’t nothing to find no...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2021

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Unlike many Americans, I didn’t grow up on Disney films. Sure, I owned Pocahontas, The Lion King and Aladdin on VHS, but I can’t quote...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Coming Soon

New Federal Theatre Presents In White America By Martin Duberman

Woodie King’s New Federal Theatre presents a 50th anniversary revival of Martin Duberman’s In White America, which tracks American race relations from colonial times...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Broadway Black TV

Hamilton Cast takes part in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Yes, you read that title correctly. Stars of Broadway’s Hamilton: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, as well as Questlove, will be featured on...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

As part of #MusicalsWeek: Protecting, Developing & Celebrating Musical Theatre, HowlRound and Samuel French held four panels to explore “the promotion, development, diversity and future...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

As an actress, I believe that part of the journey in improving your craft is to seek roles that stretch the boundaries of what you...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

How Do We Feel

Where is Super Fly: The Musical?

In the 70s, a man’s swag and sexiness were measured by the width of the lapels on his maxi coat, the length of his sideburns,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

Encores 1776 Takes A Cue From Hamilton With Diverse Casting

It’s no secret that the hit musical Hamilton was inspired by the 1969 Tony-winning musical 1776, he quotes the musical in his hit show, but...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

5 Great Musicals You’ve Probably Overlooked

You have heard of Dreamgirls, Wicked and In The Heights, but there are always a few musicals you leave off of your “My Top Ten Musicals...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

How Do We Feel

Is Broadway Any Different Than Hollywood? Viola Davis & Sanaa Lathan Talk Marginalization

Viola Davis and Sanaa Lathan both recently touched on the subject of the marginalization of Black actors in Hollywood, which led us here at Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Debbie Allen’s Annual The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Stars Raven Symone & Tichina Arnold

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s that time again! Back by popular demand for the sixth year in a row,...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Marc Damon Johnson Joins Kim Wayans In Barbecue – Win Tickets!

Public Theatre has recently announced a casting switch: Marc Damon Johnson will replace Tony nominee John Earl Jelks in the world premiere of Barbecue — though no...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

A Must See

Wallis Kicks Off Season With Denzel Washington Livestream

“Hello, Denzel” has become a greeting for the epitome of sexy, smooth-natured manhood – in honor of actor Denzel Washington. On Sept. 17, fans of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

How Do We Feel

The Lack Of Diversity In Theatre Seasons Are Not Going Unnoticed

The Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) recently released their list of productions for the 2015-16 season. The list includes dynamic dramas and wonderful comedies by Sam Shepard and David...

Broadway BlackSeptember 16, 2015

A Must See

Invisible Thread Cast Announced After Return From Uganda

The Second Stage Theatre Company has announced casting for the upcoming New York premiere of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews‘ new musical Invisible Thread directed by...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

Events and Happenings

Stand For Justice: Black Theatre in the Fight for Black Lives Matter

“Powerful” is the best way to describe the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The Black Lives Matter organization was started by three Black women...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

A Must See

Theater for the New City Presents the World Premiere of Sister’s Keeper

Theater for the New City: Dream Up Festival presents the world premiere of Sister’s Keeper by Cordelia Donovan and Terri Jones Salter, only September 10...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

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Features

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

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

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PHOTOS: BAC’s Britton Smith Lets Us In & Tells Us What He Didn’t Say

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Up Close: Jocelyn Bioh Talks Adapting Shakespeare and Hopes For The Future of The American Theatre

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A Letter From The Director: You Must Keep Starting Over

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

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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

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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

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

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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

Events and Happenings

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

BWYBLK Event

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

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Coming Soon

New Federal Theatre Presents In White America By Martin Duberman

Broadway Black TV

Hamilton Cast takes part in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

How Do We Feel

Where is Super Fly: The Musical?

A Must See

Encores 1776 Takes A Cue From Hamilton With Diverse Casting