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Adesola Osakalumi Dances Among All-Star Cast Of In Your Arms

When combining the talents of artists that together have garnered 18 Tonys, four Pulitzer Prizes, six Pulitizer finalist distinctions, three Emmys and two Academy...

Broadway BlackOctober 10, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Leonard Harper Honored With Street In His Name

Leonard Harper, one of the great minds and producers of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s and 1930s, will be honored with a street...

Broadway BlackOctober 9, 2015

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The Tony Awards Set A Date & They’re Looking For A New Home

Mark your calendars! The 2016 Tony Awards ceremony now has a date! The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 5,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Coming Soon

Soul Train Dances Its Way To Broadway

Clear the aisle and brush up on your favorite dance moves! “Soul Train,” the longest running first-run and nationally syndicated show, is making its...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Broadway-Bound Musical, Gotta Dance, Adds New Cast Members

The new musical, Gotta Dance, adds additional cast members to join Tony Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Cats, Chicago, Fela!), Tony nominee Andre De...

Drew ShadeOctober 8, 2015

Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Founder and president Marcia Pendelton, of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated her company’s 15th anniversary Sept. 28, when she presented A Taste of My World:...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

As an actress, I believe that part of the journey in improving your craft is to seek roles that stretch the boundaries of what you...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Its A Hit

The New Hamilton Cast Recording Lives up to the Hype!

The Broadway musical Hamilton burst upon the scene setting theatre goers on fire with its charismatic story about founding father Alexander Hamilton. For those...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Broadway Performers Give Back to Artists for World Peace

There are people who talk about changing the world and there are those who actually do it. Artists for World Peace is an organization...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Jennifer Hudson Saw Herself Playing Celie In The Color Purple

NEW YORK, Jennifer Hudson has ARRIVED! The Grammy and Oscar Award winner has a lot going on these days: moving from her hometown of Chicago...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

The Big Screen

Katori Hall Finds Leading Man for Arkabutla in Khalil Kain

Award-winning playwright Katori Hall has found the lead character for her upcoming film, “Arkabutla.” It’s “Girlfriends” heartthrob Khalil Kain. The New York native will...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

How Do We Feel

Where is Super Fly: The Musical?

In the 70s, a man’s swag and sexiness were measured by the width of the lapels on his maxi coat, the length of his sideburns,...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Audra McDonald to Take Shuffle Along Hiatus

Everyone is excited about the upcoming Broadway production of Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed....

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Steve McQueen to Direct Film About Legendary Paul Robeson

Throughout history, there have been few entertainers as passionate and outspoken about social and racial injustice than legendary actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson....

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

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Who Hasn’t Seen Hamilton?

To say Tony Award-Winning Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is a hit is an understatement and to say everyone has seen it would be an exaggeration—but...

Broadway BlackOctober 7, 2015

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Sneak Peek (And Then Some) of The Fire This Time Festival 2016

The Fire This Time Festival presented by Horse Trade Theater Group was founded in 2009 by playwright Kelley Nicole Girod. According to the website,...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

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Shuffle Along Is Getting Ready To Go Into Full Swing!

When the jazzy Shuffle Along opened on Broadway in May 1921, I imagine the thrill could have been likened to the 2008 U.S. Election...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

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First Look: Lupita Nyong’o Exposes the Power of Women in ECLIPSED

Academy Award-winner, Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years A Slave”) joins Public Theater’s production of ECLIPSED. Making her New York stage debut, Nyong’o will be portraying...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

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Encores 1776 Takes A Cue From Hamilton With Diverse Casting

It’s no secret that the hit musical Hamilton was inspired by the 1969 Tony-winning musical 1776, he quotes the musical in his hit show, but...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Full Cast of The Color Purple Starring Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, & Danielle Brooks Announced

We’ve known that it was coming for some time but we only had a few pieces of the puzzle. The Color Purple is a...

Drew ShadeOctober 6, 2015

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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Sunday Schooled! Britton & The Sting Is Church

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

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Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

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The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

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