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Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Jill Rafson as Producing Artistic Director, recently made an announcement that has both disappointed and excited theatre...

Broadway BlackMarch 28, 2024

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First Look: Colman Domingo’s DOT at Vineyard Theatre

We’ve anxiously waited for months and gone through cast changes but, finally, the moment has arrived. Actor and playwright Colman Domingo’s highly anticipated play...

Broadway BlackFebruary 26, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

Ask Nigerian-American playwright, actress and educator Mfoniso Udofia what her first love is and she’ll tell you, to the surprise of many, “singing.” Surprising only...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2016

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Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

When Colman Domingo’s Dot premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival last March, Marjorie Johnson’s performance of “Dotty,” the title character, was...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

I don’t know about y’all, but I was biting my nails waiting to see who was going to step into the role of “Mother...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

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Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

Fresh off a sold-out run at The Public Theater last fall, Danai Gurira‘s critically-acclaimed play Eclipsed is heading to Broadway this February at the Golden Theater. In the meantime,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

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UK’s Paterson Joseph Paints Sancho’s Life In One-Man Show

He was born on a slave ship in 1729. After his mother died and his father committed suicide to avoid living as a slave,...

Broadway BlackDecember 14, 2015

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LaChanze, Norm Lewis & Chuck Cooper Will Star in Cabin in the Sky

As we previously announced, New York City Center will kick off its 2016 Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert season with Cabin in the Sky....

Broadway BlackDecember 8, 2015

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Tonya Pinkins Stars in Great Anti-war Drama, Mother Courage

The stage has long been a place for playwrights to explore highly charged issues and anti-war plays have a particularly long history in theatre....

Broadway BlackDecember 8, 2015

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Eclipsed Enters Final Week At Public Theater, Broadway On Horizon

The sold-out Off-Broadway premiere of Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed – with a Nov. 29 wrap after being extended twice at The Public Theater – has...

Broadway BlackNovember 22, 2015

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Leslie Uggams To Star in Colman Domingo’s DOT

She’s done films, recorded music, and solidified her place in television history with an iconic Emmy-nominated performance in “Roots,” but singer and actress Leslie...

Broadway BlackNovember 13, 2015

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Showtime Develops Adaptation Of Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz

Adding to the sports-themed shows populating the land of television comes the adaptation of playwright Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz for Showtime. The play, which had...

Broadway BlackNovember 3, 2015

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Donald Byrd’s The Minstrel Show Revisited – Limited Engagement

NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present the The Minstrel Show Revisited, a reworking of Donald Byrd‘s 1991 Bessie Award-winning dance/theater production. The...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

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The First Noel Gears Up For A Harlem Christmas At The Apollo

In partnership with Apollo Theater, The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of The First Noel for the winter season. Performances will...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Across The Pond

David Oyelowo to Star in Othello Off-Broadway with Daniel Craig

The British actor and star of the motion picture “Selma,” David Oyelowo, will return to his roots in a production of Othello Off-Broadway at the...

Drew ShadeOctober 19, 2015

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Eclipsed Opens Off-Broadway Starring Lupita Nyong’o

On October 14, Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o made her highly anticipated New York stage debut in Obie-winning playwright Danai Gurira’s war drama Eclipsed...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

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Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

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First Look: Colman Domingo’s DOT at Vineyard Theatre

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

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Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

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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

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

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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

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Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

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UK’s Paterson Joseph Paints Sancho’s Life In One-Man Show

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LaChanze, Norm Lewis & Chuck Cooper Will Star in Cabin in the Sky

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Tonya Pinkins Stars in Great Anti-war Drama, Mother Courage

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Eclipsed Enters Final Week At Public Theater, Broadway On Horizon

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Leslie Uggams To Star in Colman Domingo’s DOT

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Showtime Develops Adaptation Of Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz