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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

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Kimberly Scott has spent 30 years honing her craft in a distinguished and successful career in film, television, and theatre. A Tony Award nominee...

Broadway BlackJanuary 21, 2016

Inspiration

1984 Throwback! Lillias White in Dreamgirls

It’s always fun to participate in the throwback pictures on social media. You have to know where you came from to make sure you...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Another Winter means more cold weather, hot chocolate, hopefully snow and — oh, another #OscarsSoWhite. Last year Broadway Black Managing Editor, April Reign, coined the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Hamilton Joins PBS’s Great Performances Series

Hamilton has this organic buzz and magnetic quality about it. Some have even dared to call it life-changing. What I know for sure is,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

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Black Dance Rising: IABD Presents 28th Annual Dance Conference

There are few things more beautiful than the sight of the graceful, sinewy limbs of a dancer soaring through the air in a grand...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

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Five Reasons to Get in on 2 for 1 NYC Broadway Week

Theater Geeks. It is that time. One of the most cost prohibitive sources of entertainment and enlightenment is giving us a break. Or a...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

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Marcus Paul James In Concert At Rockwood Music Hall

Marcus Paul James is ready to start the year off right with his first concert of the year. The Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter and actor will...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

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“Grease: Live” An Upgraded Musical TV Event?

“FOX Network is revving up promotions as it prepares for the premiere of this season’s musical event, “Grease: Live!” Taking a page from NBC...

Broadway BlackJanuary 19, 2016

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Tim Curry Joins Laverne Cox in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Casting for the iconic sub culture hit The Rocky Horror Picture Show is complete. As we previously reported, Laverne Cox has been cast in...

Broadway BlackJanuary 18, 2016

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Anika Noni Rose Sings Be Free By J. Cole + #MLKNow Performances

On Monday, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. at #MLKNow on his national holiday right in the heart of Harlem at Riverside Church. Blackout for...

Drew ShadeJanuary 18, 2016

What The Cast Look Like

Waitress and Tuck Everlasting Cast Announced

Anticipation is building for two very well received shows that are coming to Broadway this spring. Tuck Everlasting and Waitress announced their full cast...

Broadway BlackJanuary 17, 2016

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Harry Belafonte, Condola Rashad, & More Join United Blackout ‪MLK Now: Special Event

Something big is happening at Riverside Church in Harlem tomorrow afternoon. Blackout for Human Rights is hosting MLK Now, described as “a special MLK...

Broadway BlackJanuary 17, 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

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

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Laurence Fishburne & A-List Celebs Celebrate Arthur Miller

When you’re a legendary and revered playwright like the great Arthur Miller, your 100th birthday celebration should be a star-studded occasion. And, indeed, the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

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Audra McDonald To Make West End Debut In Lady Day

You may remember we told you that Broadway’s superwoman Audra McDonald would be taking a leave of absence from the upcoming production of Shuffle...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

Inspiration

Who Should Play Motormouth Maybelle for Hairspray Live

Dear NBC, We see you NBC. You have a taste for that live theater again don’t you. We’re not mad. And now that you...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

Inspiration

Broadway Black Celebrates National Swing Day

Actors’ Equity Association has declared Jan. 13 “National Swing Day” in an attempt to “honor the unsung heroes of theatre.” As mentioned on Broadway...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

Events and Happenings

Monifah, C. King, and More Star In Man Of The House At Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre

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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

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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

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

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

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

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

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

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

Features

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

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

Features

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

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre

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WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

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Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

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Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

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The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

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Motown: The Musical Commerical

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Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era