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When We Wake Up Dead Receives World Premiere

Nearly a year ago, playwright and actor Dennis A. Allen II introduced When We Wake Up Dead to The Classical Theatre of Harlem for...

Broadway BlackFebruary 2, 2016

Events and Happenings

New Musical Josephine Starring Deborah Cox Approaches World Premiere in Florida

Around this time last year news that a new musical was going to play at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Florida, with hopes the show...

Broadway BlackJanuary 31, 2016

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The Fire This Time Festival A Haven For Diversity

The Fire This Time Festival – complete with 10-minute plays, full-length play readings and solo show excerpts – kicked off its seventh season on...

Broadway BlackJanuary 16, 2016

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Sarah Jones Unveils New Play: Sell/Buy/Date

Tony- and Obie Award-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones is known for her humorous yet delicately humane treatment of a variety of multicultural characters. After...

Broadway BlackJanuary 7, 2016

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Must See: First Glimpse Of The First Noel, “Life Happens”!

It’s so easy to get caught up in the travel plans, red cup debates, and dinner arrangements that have come with the approaching holiday...

Broadway BlackDecember 10, 2015

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Staceyann Chin’s MotherStruck! Premieres Off Broadway

Because I’m not a mother, I can only imagine the effort and care that go into the months leading to the birth of a...

Broadway BlackNovember 30, 2015

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Ken Page Presents World Premiere of His Play, Sublime Intimacy

Drama Desk Award Winner and St. Louis native Ken Page will be directing the world premiere of his new work Sublime Intimacy, which follows five friends and...

Broadway BlackNovember 13, 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

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Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Last year, playwright and actress Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of “Native Son” by Richard Wright was one of the highest grossing productions in the...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

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Adesola Osakalumi Dances Among All-Star Cast Of In Your Arms

When combining the talents of artists that together have garnered 18 Tonys, four Pulitzer Prizes, six Pulitizer finalist distinctions, three Emmys and two Academy...

Broadway BlackOctober 10, 2015

Broadway Bound

John Legend and T.I. Drop Tracks for SpongeBob The Musical

The world of Bikini Bottom is Broadway bound! If you have been searching for a musical that will captivate your tiny tots, then SpongeBob...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

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Watching O.J. Will Make World Premiere in L.A.

Ensemble Studio Theatre LA presents the world premiere of Watching O.J., a new play by David McMillan and directed by Keith Szarabajka. The production opens...

Broadway BlackSeptember 22, 2015

Inspiration

First Listen: Hamilton Cast Recording Streaming Online #Hamiltunes

We’re not even going to hold you up with words and other things that you’re not going to read. Simply because… it’s Hamilton. We...

Drew ShadeSeptember 21, 2015

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Keith Josef Adkins Tells Central Park History In The People Before The Park

In March, Keith Josef Adkins was one of four finalists at the 11th Annual Spring Reading Series during the 2015 Premiere Stages Play Festival...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

Dropped exclusively on EW.com, a new video starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo has been released. As previously reported, Hudson will star as “Shug...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

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World Tenors Unleashed at NYC’s Theatre at St. Jeans

From the creators of the smash concert 3 Mo Tenors, World Tenors Unleashed will debut August 6th through the 9th at The Theatre at St....

Nicole JohnsonJuly 31, 2015

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When We Wake Up Dead Receives World Premiere

Events and Happenings

New Musical Josephine Starring Deborah Cox Approaches World Premiere in Florida

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The Fire This Time Festival A Haven For Diversity

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Sarah Jones Unveils New Play: Sell/Buy/Date

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Must See: First Glimpse Of The First Noel, “Life Happens”!

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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”

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”

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

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

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The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

Broadway Bound

Motown: The Musical Commerical

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Staceyann Chin’s MotherStruck! Premieres Off Broadway

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Ken Page Presents World Premiere of His Play, Sublime Intimacy

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

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Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

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Adesola Osakalumi Dances Among All-Star Cast Of In Your Arms

Broadway Bound

John Legend and T.I. Drop Tracks for SpongeBob The Musical

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Watching O.J. Will Make World Premiere in L.A.