The R&B Diva Deborah Cox, has returned to the Broadway stage. Last being seen in the title role of the musical Aida, Cox is bringing her solid vocals to rock the Marquis Theatre in a limited engagement of the Broadway revival of Jekyll & Hyde. The show opened last night to not so great reviews but the multi-platinum selling artist has been proving why she was called to take on the role of Lucy. It’s something totally out of the normal for her but she seems to be having tons of fun doing it. We attended the opening night party in support of her and we’re glad we did. She was graceful, poised, and a pleasure to enjoy off the stage as much as she was on the stage. She was just as drop dead gorgeous as she was when we were first introduced to her through her debut “Sentimental” almost 20 years ago. Congrats to Deborah Cox on an amazing opening night! Check out some of the pictures we took last night at the party.
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Drew Shade
Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride.
His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media.
In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage.
Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms.
“Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson
