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Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

If you are one of the many people who’ve been eagerly anticipating the Broadway debut of Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker in the revival of...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

A Must See

Motown The Musical Tour: Chester Gregory Starring as Berry Gordy !

It was all a dream. While we are unsure if he grew up reading “Word Up” magazine, Chester Gregory found a way to turn...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

A Must See

Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

When Colman Domingo’s Dot premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival last March, Marjorie Johnson’s performance of “Dotty,” the title character, was...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Hot Topics

Broadway Black Presents Off-Book: The New Theatre Podcast

Well, you asked for it and its here. Broadway Black will produce a weekly podcast starting NOW! Off-Book is a fresh & new theatre...

Drew ShadeJanuary 6, 2016

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Joshua Henry Goes Back to School…Kinda

Shuffle Along star Joshua Henry took some time before rehearsals to go back to the place where it all began. The University of Miami...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

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Broadway Inspirational Voices Concert Stars Billy Porter, Renee Elise Goldsberry, & More

Tony Award winner Billy Porter may have hung up his Kinky Boots but that doesn’t mean he’s sitting around twiddling his thumbs. In addition to...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

I don’t know about y’all, but I was biting my nails waiting to see who was going to step into the role of “Mother...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

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Danai Gurira’s Familiar Announces Casting

Fresh off a sold-out run at The Public Theater last fall, Danai Gurira‘s critically-acclaimed play Eclipsed is heading to Broadway this February at the Golden Theater. In the meantime,...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 2016

A Must See

Cirque du Soleil Announces Cast of Paramour

Described as blending the best of both worlds – the signature spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the storytelling magic and music that define...

Broadway BlackJanuary 4, 2016

Contests & Giveaways

Hamilton Lottery Goes Digital in the New Year

If you’re one of the hundreds of fans who’ve endured the pouring rain, shiftless crowds and the potentially lethal traffic of Times Square for a...

Broadway BlackDecember 31, 2015

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

As we enter a new year, it’s only right to reflect on the greatness that happened in 2015. From Broadway to Off-Broadway to live...

Broadway BlackDecember 26, 2015

A Must See

Denee Benton Takes on Tolstoy in The Great Comet

If you have time and are in the Cambridge, MA area, take time out to see a rising star at work in an amazing...

Broadway BlackDecember 23, 2015

Inspiration

Great Holiday Gift Ideas For The Broadway Black Fan

There’s a disorder known as “theatre withdrawal.” It’s that harrowing feeling theatre show participants get when the play is over and there are no...

Broadway BlackDecember 22, 2015

A Must See

Apollo Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night

After the 1965 riots in Los Angeles devastated Watts, Dr. Maulana Karenga searched for ways to bring Blacks together. The following year, he created...

Broadway BlackDecember 22, 2015

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Jennifer Hudson Talks The Color Purple & Her Broadway Journey

CBS recently brought us up close and personal into the life of Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson as part of the “Sunday Morning” program with correspondent...

Broadway BlackDecember 21, 2015

Its A Hit

Why Hamilton Cast Album Hit Number One on the Rap Charts

It’s no surprise that the cast album for the hit musical Hamilton debuted on the rap Billboard charts at number 12 and now has...

Broadway BlackDecember 21, 2015

A Must See

Close Up: Fatima Robinson Dance Drama Coming to NBC

I’m wondering if The Wiz Live! producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan feel like Santa Claus, because the two of them have been behind...

Broadway BlackDecember 20, 2015

A Must See

Shuffle Along Gets Behind-the-Scenes Treatment on CBS

CBS’s “Sunday Morning,” with Maurice DuBois, gave those of us anxiously awaiting previews for Shuffle Along a little sneak peek to hold us over until March. In this divine...

Broadway BlackDecember 20, 2015

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Awards season is steadily approaching and our beautiful Black performers are making waves as critics, boards and peers alike recognize the brilliant efforts of...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

Congrats!

Ngozi Anyanwu, Marlow Wyatt Humanitas/CTG Playwriting Prize Finalists

Ngozichukwuka Anyanwu and Marlow Wyatt are among 10 finalists announced for the inaugural HUMANITAS/CTG Playwriting Prize by Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles’ leading nonprofit...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

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

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

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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

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

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

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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