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BB Kids: Bobbi MacKenzie & More Make Broadway Debuts in School of Rock

Class is in session as young artists Taylor Caldwell, Bobbi MacKenzie, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer and Shahadi Wright Joseph take the stage in the new Broadway show, School of Rock-...

Broadway BlackNovember 11, 2015

Hot Topics

When Dorothy Meets Dorothy: Stephanie Mills & Shanice Williams Duet “Home” From The Wiz

WE CAN’T BREATHE! What could we say to get you to understand the power of what you’re about see? We’ve been gushing all over The...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 2015

A Must See

Phylicia Rashad Will Star In Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head Of Passes at The Public Theater

What is life right now?! Well, we’ll tell you. Life is heaven because it was announced today that Phylicia Rashad will return to the stage...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 2015

Leads & Legends

The Color Purple Begins Previews Marking JHud Broadway Debut

The production we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks will each make their Broadway debut when The Color Purple begins previews at...

Broadway BlackNovember 10, 2015

A Must See

‘You Can’t Win’ A Win-Win For NBC’s The Wiz

The closer the days get to Dec. 3, the excitement builds for NBC’s The Wiz Live (people are talking sleepovers; and by people… adults)...

Broadway BlackNovember 9, 2015

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12 Angry Men Directed by George Faison Gets An Extended Run

Last month, as part of Project Protest: The Art of Revolution, The Center for Arts & Culture at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation presented a...

Broadway BlackNovember 9, 2015

A Must See

Yes, There Are More Tickets For Hamilton On Sale Now!

Get out your iCal, planner, alarm clocks, and credit cards! The voice of God via Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller, has announced a new block...

Broadway BlackNovember 9, 2015

Coming Soon

Canadian Artist Ryan G. Hinds Takes on #KanderandEbb

International performer Ryan G. Hinds will perform a selection of Kander and Ebb’s greatest works during his New York cabaret debut #KanderandEbb at the legendary Don’t Tell...

Broadway BlackNovember 6, 2015

Hot Topics

A White Man Went To ‘The Mountaintop’ At Kent State

Yes. We are now living in a time where colorblind casting can go both ways– or not. Last month Kent State (located in Ohio, of the...

Broadway BlackNovember 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

New Musical By Phillip Howze Reaches Trans/Queer Youth

In America, it is estimated that 1.6 million youth are homeless each year and that up to 40% of them identify as lesbian, gay,...

Broadway BlackNovember 6, 2015

A Must See

Daniel J. Watts Presents THE JAM: Spoken Word Preserves

So often, beautiful things are born from adversity . Such is the case with Daniel J. Watts‘ spoken word show, Daniel J. Watts’ THE...

Broadway BlackNovember 5, 2015

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Forest Whitaker Gets Co-Star & Official Dates For His Broadway Debut

We recently told you that Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker would make his Broadway debut next spring in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie....

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

Congrats!

Songs For A New World Demo with Billy Porter Released

Take a moment to think about the time you first fell in love with this art. For some, it was the 90’s cult classic Songs For...

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

A Must See

Ne-Yo & Elijah Kelley Pen New Song for The Wiz Live!

The cast of The Wiz Live! sure know how to build anticipation! Since the announcement that NBC will be doing a live reboot of...

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

A Must See

New Play Features Marian Anderson & Albert Einstein Relationship

Most of us are familiar with the story of legendary contralto Marian Anderson’s pivotal role in civil rights history. In 1939, Anderson was denied...

Broadway BlackNovember 4, 2015

A Must See

Showtime Develops Adaptation Of Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz

Adding to the sports-themed shows populating the land of television comes the adaptation of playwright Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz for Showtime. The play, which had...

Broadway BlackNovember 3, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

First Look: Wayne Brady as Lola In Kinky Boots

The show that made Billy Porter a Tony Award winner and ultimately let the world see his light shine will be lead by a new star....

Drew ShadeNovember 3, 2015

A Must See

President Barack Obama On Broadway In One Man Show For Democratic Fundraiser

A Democratic fundraiser took place at the Richard Rodgers Theatre and as previously reported, the President of the United States, Barack Obama, attended the theatre,...

Drew ShadeNovember 3, 2015

A Must See

Kenny Leon Will Direct Tessa Thompson & Mahershala Ali in Smart People

We are absolutely loving all of the Black actors making their way to/back to the stage this season. Some new additions to that list...

Drew ShadeNovember 2, 2015

Coming Soon

Hanging With The Coopers: An American Songbook Concert

Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper (Amazing Grace) and his children Lilli, Eddie, and Alex are set to perform as apart of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, which...

Broadway BlackNovember 2, 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

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

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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

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

BWYBLK Event

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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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