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Class Is In Session: 5 Plays by Black Playwrights Every Young Black Student Should Read

With the pandemic closing the doors on Broadway and schools shifting their teaching methods to remote learning, students across our country are devoid of...

Tremaine A. PriceFebruary 3, 2021

Events and Happenings

Race and Privilege: Exploring MLK’s Two Americas Discussion At Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater and WYNC (NYC Public Radio Station) have linked up to put on their 10th annual event to honor the life and...

Broadway BlackJanuary 16, 2016

How Do We Feel

Black Perspectives Matter: Why Black Voices Deserve To Be Heard

“The year 2015, saw the rise of #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackGirlsMatter, both movements helmed by powerful, fearless Black women. In 2016 I’m starting #BlackPerspectivesMatter.” When...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

How Do We Feel

Be Apart of the Revolution! Hamilton Posts Open Casting Call

You can finally be in the room where it happens! Kinda, well your living room or a studio will be enough to get you...

Broadway BlackDecember 17, 2015

Downloads

ProductionPro: Helping Artists Do It For Themselves

Over the last 10 years, the theater industry has experienced a significant artistic boost with performers flocking to New York and L.A. by the...

Broadway BlackDecember 15, 2015

A Must See

The Tony Awards Set A Date & They’re Looking For A New Home

Mark your calendars! The 2016 Tony Awards ceremony now has a date! The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 5,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 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

A Must See

African-American Shakespeare Company 2015 -16 Season

African-American Shakespeare Company (San Fransisco, CA) recently announced its 2015-2016 season entitled: Love, Satire, and Betrayal. This will be their 21st season under the artistic leadership...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Behind The Scenes

The Tyler Perry Factor – Will Madea Ever Go To Broadway?

For some, it seemed that producer, filmmaker, playwright and actor Tyler Perry was an overnight sensation. His wildly popular plays centering often on family...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

A Must See

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning Has Announced Its Cast

Lyric Stage Company of Boston recently announced casting for the upcoming production of Katori Hall‘s (The Mountaintop) new play, Saturday Night/Sunday Morning. The official...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 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

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

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

Across The Pond

Thorny Start for Upcoming War of the Roses Production

British director Trevor Nunn (former Artistic Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and is currently director of the Theatre Royal, Haymarket)...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

Events and Happenings

Twisted Melodies: Donny Hathaway’s Battle with Mental Illness Topic of a Powerful Play

He regaled us with such hits as “Where is the Love?,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” the holiday staple “This Christmas,” and of course the...

Broadway BlackSeptember 8, 2015

Across The Pond

Hamilton Could Be Headed To The West End in 2017

After taking Broadway by storm, the hit musical Hamilton is looking to wreak havoc in the West End in 2017 as well, according to a report in London’s Evening...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Say What?! Two Unions Ban Actors From Tyler Perry Play

Actor, director, and producer Tyler Perry has gotten into a conflict with two unions over his stage play, Madea On The Run, which is touring the...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Inspirational Quotes For The Black Theatre Lover

Photo Credit: Martha Swope via NYPL Black theatre. A space of inspired creativity, performance art and social commentary on the lives of everyday people. As...

Broadway BlackAugust 18, 2015

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Think About It

Class Is In Session: 5 Plays by Black Playwrights Every Young Black Student Should Read

Events and Happenings

Race and Privilege: Exploring MLK’s Two Americas Discussion At Apollo Theater

How Do We Feel

Black Perspectives Matter: Why Black Voices Deserve To Be Heard

How Do We Feel

Be Apart of the Revolution! Hamilton Posts Open Casting Call

Downloads

ProductionPro: Helping Artists Do It For Themselves

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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

Cast List

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

Photos

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”

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

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

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

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

The Tony Awards Set A Date & They’re Looking For A New Home

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

A Must See

African-American Shakespeare Company 2015 -16 Season

Behind The Scenes

The Tyler Perry Factor – Will Madea Ever Go To Broadway?

A Must See

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning Has Announced Its Cast

Broadway Black History Musical

5 Great Musicals You’ve Probably Overlooked

How Do We Feel

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