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PHOTOS: BAC's Britton Smith Gets Ready For The Tonys

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

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

This production will be a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. Inspired by...

Broadway BlackJune 21, 2024

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

The Outsiders features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin...

Angela Marie OrellanaApril 14, 2024

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

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Sophie Okonedo Leads the New Broadway Revival of The Crucible

The Crucible is coming back to Broadway and Tony Award winner Sophie Okonedo (A Raisin in the Sun) was recently announced to take the...

Broadway BlackAugust 9, 2015

How Do We Feel

Always Bet On Broadway Black

In 1906 on the campus of Cornell University, seven Black men created Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., the first African-American Greek Letter Organization. After being...

Broadway BlackAugust 8, 2015

Broadway Black Kids

School’s in Session: Top 5 Theatre Programs Designed For Black Students

Whether you are planning on majoring in Drama, Theatre Arts Administration or Theatre with a Technical emphasis, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) cater...

Nicole JohnsonAugust 5, 2015

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Theatre Etiquette 101: That Screen Is Brighter Than It Appears

Say it with me: Theatre Etiquette. I treat going to Broadway the same way I treat going to the movies, minus the over-buttered popcorn....

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 30, 2015

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Playwright Alleges Racist Treatment at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Oakland playwright Judy Juanita alleged being subjected to racist treatment at a recent performance at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. As reported by the East...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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Frenchie Davis & Wilkie Ferguson Turn Trap Queen Into A Musical Ballad + Watch Me Whip

Yes, you did read that correctly. “Trap Queen” has gone Broadway, well not actually, but Frenchie Davis (RENT) and Wilkie Ferguson (Motown: The Musical, Gershwins’ Porgy...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 20, 2015

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Hamilton To Hedwig: When “Non-Traditional” Casting Becomes Traditional

When I first saw advertisements for Hamilton, I remember thinking to myself, “A musical about Alexander Hamilton. Lin Manuel, what are you doing?” Then...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 9, 2015

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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

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Derrick Weston Brown’s Scathing Response to Charleston

A week ago, nine African Americans were gunned down during bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church by a man who hoped to incite a...

Broadway BlackJune 24, 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

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Did You Know: Taraji P. Henson Was A Musical Theatre Major

Yes, you read that correctly. Taraji P. Henson, who portrays the ambitious, no-nonsense Cookie Lyon on Fox’s hit show Empire, was a Musical Theatre...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 9, 2015

Inspiration

Making Space for Brown Girls: Dominique Morisseau

If I asked you right now to name five black female playwrights, could you do it? And no, Lorraine Hansberry doesn’t count. If your...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 9, 2015

Award Show Performance

7 Most Memorable Tony Awards Moments

Since its inception in 1947, the Tony Awards has been full of performances and appearances by some of Broadway’s biggest and brightest. Surely on...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 8, 2015

A Must See

Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Growing up Black and Jewish in the late 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Oh, and your father is Richard Pryor. If that ain’t a good...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

How Do We Feel

Spike Lee Makes a Statement with Eric Garner & “Do the Right Thing” Video

The outpouring of love, support and cries for justice for the family of Eric Garner has been nonstop since his story broke last month....

Broadway BlackAugust 5, 2014

How Do We Feel

de’Adre Aziza Gives A Piece Of Her Heart On & Off The Stage

You may remember the Tony nominated actress de’Adre Aziza, for her role in Passing Strange or more recently in A Night With Janis Joplin. If you’re a...

Drew ShadeAugust 4, 2014

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PHOTOS: BAC's Britton Smith Gets Ready For The Tonys

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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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Events and Happenings

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

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Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

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Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

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André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Award Nominations

Myles Frost & Lea Michele Host The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations

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

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

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

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

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”

Award Nominations

Myles Frost & Lea Michele Host The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

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The Awards Vol. III Nomination Ceremony Hosted by Keenan Scott II & D. Woods

Award Nominations

The 2023 TONY AWARD® Nominations

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

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