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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

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Kimberly Scott has spent 30 years honing her craft in a distinguished and successful career in film, television, and theatre. A Tony Award nominee...

Broadway BlackJanuary 21, 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

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu, Marlow Wyatt Humanitas/CTG Playwriting Prize Finalists

Ngozichukwuka Anyanwu and Marlow Wyatt are among 10 finalists announced for the inaugural HUMANITAS/CTG Playwriting Prize by Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles’ leading nonprofit...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

A Must See

New Hip Hop Musical iLLA Is Creating A New Beat

iLLA: /ilə/ adjective. Exceedingly ill. Greater than. More superior. “His beat is ill, but mine is illa.” Do you have what it takes to...

Broadway BlackDecember 16, 2015

A Must See

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Plays Vineyard Theatre

Obie Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (2014- Appropriate, An Octoroon) will make his Vineyard Theatre mainstage debut with his play, Gloria. This new work explores...

Broadway BlackJune 12, 2015

Off Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon Replaces Joshua Henry in The Wild Party

Brandon Victor Dixon will replace Joshua Henry in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party as Mr. Black, originally played by Taye Diggs (who will be back...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 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

A Must See

Exclusive: Rachael Ferrera Talks Amazing Grace Broadway Debut

Broadway will hear the sweet sounds of “Amazing Grace” this summer at the Nederlander Theatre. Based on the true story of Englishman John Newton, the...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 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

Inspiration

Tony Award Winning Producer Ron Simons Says: “I Just Wanted To Make Sure These Stories Were Told”

“What we need more than anything is someone willing to forego stardom and celebrity and step behind the scenes and take care of business….”...

Drew ShadeJuly 16, 2013

Good Works

The Power Of Words: Dennis A. Allen II

We recently have been exposed to many new playwrights and we can’t really call them new but they’re new to us. However, sometimes there...

Drew ShadeApril 22, 2013

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Behind The Scenes

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

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Leads & Legends

Rest Well: Billie Allen Defied Barriers On Stage, Screen

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu, Marlow Wyatt Humanitas/CTG Playwriting Prize Finalists

A Must See

New Hip Hop Musical iLLA Is Creating A New Beat

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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

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

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Plays Vineyard Theatre

Off Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon Replaces Joshua Henry in The Wild Party

Broadway Black History Fact

Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know

A Must See

Exclusive: Rachael Ferrera Talks Amazing Grace Broadway Debut

A Must See

Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Inspiration

Tony Award Winning Producer Ron Simons Says: “I Just Wanted To Make Sure These Stories Were Told”

Good Works

The Power Of Words: Dennis A. Allen II