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PHOTOS: Dear Evan Hansen Movie Premiere in L.A.

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2021

Events and Happenings

‘Come From Away’, the next Broadway show to hit the screen!

The true OGs have sat in their living rooms belting all the lyrics to Memphis, we all got our theatre fix this past year with the...

Alaina NewellFebruary 4, 2021

A Must See

What You Need To Know Before Seeing “Chi-Raq”

Nearly 2,500 years ago Greek playwright Aristophanes wrote an anti-war comedy measuring the rage of war versus the power of sex. One of his most popular...

Broadway BlackDecember 3, 2015

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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Katori Hall Finds Leading Man for Arkabutla in Khalil Kain

Award-winning playwright Katori Hall has found the lead character for her upcoming film, “Arkabutla.” It’s “Girlfriends” heartthrob Khalil Kain. The New York native will...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Broadway Black Cinema

Samuel L. Jackson Bringing East Texas Hot Links Play to the Big Screen

In 1982, Samuel L. Jackson appeared along with playwright Eugene Lee and Denzel Washington as part of the ensemble cast in the original Off-Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson’s Fences Directed By Denzel Washington

The Tony Award winning & How To Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis will return to the role that garnered her her 2nd...

Drew ShadeAugust 27, 2015

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In The Heights & Hamilton In Talks For Hollywood

In a perfect world, theatregoers would have the pleasure of seeing their favorite shows on the silver screen. Sometimes it works out and a...

Broadway BlackAugust 24, 2015

A Must See

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Comes to the Big Screen

On October 22, dance enthusiasts will get an up close and personal look at performances from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre on movie...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

A Must See

Audra McDonald Joins Meryl Streep & Kevin Cline on the Big Screen

From Sophie Zawitowski and Miranda Priestley to Julia Child and Margaret Thatcher, it’s no secret that iconic actress Meryl Streep has incredible acting range...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

A Must See

Amber Riley & Uzo Aduba Join The Cast of NBC’s The Wiz Live

The hits just keep on coming! Broadway Black has learned that Amber Riley will be playing Addaperle in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” that will...

Broadway BlackAugust 6, 2015

A Must See

A Bronx Tale The Musical Will Be Directed By Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro will revisit the first movie he directed, this time as an off-Broadway musical. The 1993 film, A Bronx Tale, is an adaptation of Chazz...

Broadway BlackAugust 4, 2015

A Must See

From A Book To Broadway: The Journey of The Color Purple

Photo Credit: Lyn Hughes As Broadway prepares for the return of The Color Purple this fall, let’s look back at the history of this...

Broadway BlackJuly 30, 2015

2013 Tonys

Patina Miller In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II

The trailer for the latest installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise features a familiar face, 2013 Tony Award Winner, Patina Miller (Pippin). Reprising her...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

A Must See

A Whitney Houston Movie Turned Musical By Tituss Burgess On The Horizon?

Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys, Good Vibrations, Guys and Dolls) is most recently known for his portrayal of Titus Andromedon in the Netflix series “Unbreakable Kimmy...

Broadway BlackJuly 6, 2015

A Must See

Audra McDonald Gears Up For Live-Action Beauty & The Beast

Live from The UK it’s Beauty & The Beast! Production has just begun overseas for the new live action film version of Beauty & The...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 3, 2015

Coming Soon

Return To Camp! The Movie Musical Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For!

In 2003, a mini phenomenon occurred in the lives of young theater nerds everywhere (this writer included) in the form of the movie, Camp....

Broadway BlackJune 19, 2015

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The Big Screen

PHOTOS: Dear Evan Hansen Movie Premiere in L.A.

Events and Happenings

‘Come From Away’, the next Broadway show to hit the screen!

A Must See

What You Need To Know Before Seeing “Chi-Raq”

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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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Cast List

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

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

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”

#TheAntonyos

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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