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Chuck Cooper will be Pawnee Bill in Annie Get Your Gun

Since he stepped onto the Broadway stage as “Brother Boxer” in the 1983 musical Amen Corner, Chuck Cooper has delighted audiences and tickled their...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Oprah Surprises Cast of The Color Purple In Rehearsal

“You get a hug! You get a hug!” was the sentiment this afternoon as the cast of The Color Purple got a surprise visit from...

Broadway BlackOctober 15, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Showboat starring Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis & More to Air on PBS

PBS will broadcast the 2014 revival of theater classic Showboat starring Tony nominee Vanessa Williams on Friday, Oct. 16. Touting an all-star cast, Williams stars as “Julie”...

Broadway BlackOctober 15, 2015

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Hold The Applause: Theatre Etiquette From James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson

It is opening day of D.L. Coburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Gin Game, starring legendary thespians Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones, and you can...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

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Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald & More In Performance at the White House for PBS

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald are a talented and beloved duo that has been delighting audiences since they first appeared on stage together...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

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World Premiere of 12 Angry Men Directed By George Faison Examines Racial Profiling

What better time than now to explore on stage the topic of race in our nation? As part of Project Protest: The Art of...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

Features

In Depth: Zakiya Young Stars in Disgraced at the Goodman Theatre

Broadway actress and singer Zakiya Young is currently starring in DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Kimberly Senior at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago....

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

Events and Happenings

President Obama Set to See Hamilton Again

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton has been a hit since it opened on Broadway, garnering acclaim from theatre critics, celebrities, and political figures, alike. As previously...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

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Breakin’ Convention Comes to the Apollo Theatre

For many, the culture of Hip Hop has been confused with just rap music. But to the true fan, Hip Hop is a culture....

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

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Opening Night: Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones In The Gin Game

The reunion 50 years in the making is finally here as Black Theater legends James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson celebrate opening night for the Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Broadway BlackOctober 14, 2015

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Hamilton Cast takes part in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Yes, you read that title correctly. Stars of Broadway’s Hamilton: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, as well as Questlove, will be featured on...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Coming Soon

Film Noir Meets The Stage in Helen Lawrence

1948 Vancouver. Recession. Grim. Noir. Human experience. As part of the 2015 Next Wave Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music will present the US premiere...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Paul Tazewell Gives First Look At The Wiz Live Costumes + Sneak Peek Into Rehearsals

The incredible Tony-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell, who designed the costumes for Hamilton, gave People magazine a first look at the costumes for The...

Drew ShadeOctober 13, 2015

Hot Topics

Amazing Grace Will Close On Broadway October 25th

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. And how sweet it was, the musical based on the beloved song that we all know and love...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

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Alvin Ailey Returns to New York City Center

New York City Center will be graced with the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater December 2nd through January 3rd. This season,...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Off Broadway

Fulfillment to Close on October 19

It’s always a sad occasion when a play ends its theatre run. But it’s especially bittersweet when it’s a production whose provocative and stimulating...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Events and Happenings

Theater Royalty Gather To Celebrate Louis Johnson

Broadway legends flooded Symphony Space on Oct. 5 to attend the Up In The Air benefit, a tribute to famed choreographer Louis Johnson. Theater greats including...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Leads & Legends

Beloved Actress Barbara Meek Passes at 81

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of BroadwayBlack actress Barbara Meek. She was best known for playing the character of Ellen Canby...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

As part of #MusicalsWeek: Protecting, Developing & Celebrating Musical Theatre, HowlRound and Samuel French held four panels to explore “the promotion, development, diversity and future...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

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Norm Lewis Hosts Swingin’ Holiday Concerts

Broadway’s favorite Phantom, Norm Lewis (Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess) will be caroling and catering to our holiday hearts in Norm Lewis Wishes...

Broadway BlackOctober 10, 2015

Photos

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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Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

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PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

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PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

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Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

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PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

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Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

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Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

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Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

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

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Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

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André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Concert Night

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

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

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

Off Broadway

Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

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”

Concert Night

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

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Sunday Schooled! Britton & The Sting Is Church

Events and Happenings

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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