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Theater Talks: The Color Purple Presented By Schomburg Center

This landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name follows the the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy...

Drew ShadeFebruary 8, 2016

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First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Black Women & Dance

First Lady Michelle Obama is all about celebrating black women & today is no different as she invites several black women leaders in dance...

Drew ShadeFebruary 8, 2016

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Mykal Kilgore Brings Life To The Apollo Theater’s Music Cafe

If I had to imagine what God’s alarm clock sounded like, I’d imagine it’d be Mykal Kilgore‘s voice belting “reeeejoice.” To hear him sing is...

Broadway BlackFebruary 5, 2016

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Amber Riley Will Play Effie in ‘Dreamgirls’ on the West End

This is a really special announcement. Back in November when we interviewed Amber Riley for The Wiz Live!, before she blew us all away with...

Drew ShadeFebruary 4, 2016

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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

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U.S. Premiere of Debbie Allen’s Freeze Frame At The Wallis

Stop / The madness / Freeze frame / Take a good look at this picture Three-time Emmy Award-winning choreographer/director extraordinaire Debbie Allen wants those...

Broadway BlackFebruary 2, 2016

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

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Grasan Kingsberry: A Man Called to Dream, Create, & Love

Photo credit: Daniel Robinson I sat down with Broadway performance artist Grasan Kingsberry to find out just what the key to his success and longevity...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2016

Concert Night

Carly Hughes Joins T. Oliver Reid in Drop Me Off In Harlem

Broadway vet T. Oliver Reid announced via social media on Thursday that Pippin star Carly Hughes would be joining him for a performance of his Bistro Award-winning show Drop...

Broadway BlackJanuary 31, 2016

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Joshua Henry Joins The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall

Although he’ll soon be wowing audiences in the much-anticipated Broadway production of Shuffle Along, or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and...

Broadway BlackJanuary 31, 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

Coming Soon

Tony Kushner Joins Denzel Washington For Fences Film Adaptation

Pulitzer Prize winning screenwriter and playwright Tony Kushner has teamed up with Denzel Washington to complete the screenplay for August Wilson’s play Fences. As...

Broadway BlackJanuary 31, 2016

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Lee Daniels and Apollo Seek Submissions for Documentary

It’s showtime…(cue music)…at the Apollo. You would kill me if I didn’t do it. Those of us who remember staying up until midnight to...

Broadway BlackJanuary 31, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Theater Talks: The Royale Presented by Schomburg Center

Theater Talks: The Royale Presented by Schomburg Center Moderator: Andrew Shade, Founder & Editorial Director of Broadway Black Cast: McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 27, 2016

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Sweeney Todd is Charming in Atlanta Production

Doing theater is all about imagination. There is a fictive leap the audience must take. This is true especially with musical theater. I doubt...

Broadway BlackJanuary 26, 2016

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Ben Vereen Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below

He’s a nimble-footed stage legend whose transcendent talent and versatility have propelled him to excel in roles ranging from “Judas” in Jesus Christ Superstar...

Broadway BlackJanuary 25, 2016

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Shanice Williams Interviews Audra McDonald at Lincoln Center

Audra and Shanice in the same room? For free!? Where is this going on and how can I be there? Well, if you’re in...

Broadway BlackJanuary 25, 2016

Coming Soon

Lilli Cooper And More Set For The Spongebob Musical in Chicago

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Back in October Broadway Black reported that John Legend and T.I were developing music for...

Broadway BlackJanuary 25, 2016

Events and Happenings

Colman Domingo’s Dot Will Begin Off Broadway Premiere

I can remember when my Grandmother, the absolute love of my life, was diagnosed with dementia as a result of her Alzheimer’s Disease. We...

Broadway BlackJanuary 22, 2016

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Lala Anthony Signs On To Produce Eclipsed On Broadway

If anyone is looking for the perfect model on how to extend a brand and remain relevant, they need look no further than actress...

Broadway BlackJanuary 21, 2016

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

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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

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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

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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”

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Concert Night

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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

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”

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Concert Night

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

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

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

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