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African-American Shakespeare Company 2015 -16 Season

African-American Shakespeare Company (San Fransisco, CA) recently announced its 2015-2016 season entitled: Love, Satire, and Betrayal. This will be their 21st season under the artistic leadership...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Coming Soon

Leonard Harper Will Be Honored with Street Name

Pioneering. Classic. Talented. The outstanding career of Leonard Harper embodies a dancer, choreographer and producer who’s influence remains firmly etched in the history of...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

Dionne Figgins Explores Integration in Trip of Love

In an ode to the 1960s, Trip of Love takes the audience “back to the decade that made a generation boom.” This rocking musical puts the songs...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

Congrats!

National Black Theatre Probes The Policing of Black Bodies

Emmet Till. Trayvon Martin. Sandra Bland. Kindra Chapman. In 2015, the legacy of intolerance and discrimination against people of color continues its awful march,...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

Broadway Bound

John Legend and T.I. Drop Tracks for SpongeBob The Musical

The world of Bikini Bottom is Broadway bound! If you have been searching for a musical that will captivate your tiny tots, then SpongeBob...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

Huh??

Is Stephen Sondheim Theatre’s Original Rap Lyricist?

When you think of Stephen Sondheim, the man responsible for the lyrics of West Side Story, Gypsy, and Do I Hear a Waltz?, rarely do...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

Behind The Scenes

The Tyler Perry Factor – Will Madea Ever Go To Broadway?

For some, it seemed that producer, filmmaker, playwright and actor Tyler Perry was an overnight sensation. His wildly popular plays centering often on family...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

Events and Happenings

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Release Free Download for World Day of Bullying Prevention

On Monday October 5th, “Sticks & Stones,” on of our favorite songs from Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, will be available for free download in...

Drew ShadeOctober 3, 2015

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Suzan-Lori Parks’ Watch Me Work Series Returns

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, the master writer chair at New York’s The Public Theater, launched a new season of her “Watch Me Work”...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Retrospective: The Color Purple

We’re ready for Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, and Cynthia Erivo to hit the stage in the upcoming revival of The Color Purple on November...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2015

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An in-depth look at Leslie Odom Jr, Aaron Burr in Hamilton

Hamilton opened on Aug. 6, Leslie Odom Jr.’s birthday. His birthday wishes must be coming true as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical has met with success and...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2015

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Mmm…Mmm…Mimi! 54 Below Serves Up Mariah Carey’s Hottest Hits

A spectacular evening of phenomenal music and Mariah Carey hits will take place at one of New York’s finest night spots 54 Below. Multi-platinum...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2015

A Must See

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning Has Announced Its Cast

Lyric Stage Company of Boston recently announced casting for the upcoming production of Katori Hall‘s (The Mountaintop) new play, Saturday Night/Sunday Morning. The official...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

Broadway Black Cinema

Samuel L. Jackson Bringing East Texas Hot Links Play to the Big Screen

In 1982, Samuel L. Jackson appeared along with playwright Eugene Lee and Denzel Washington as part of the ensemble cast in the original Off-Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

5 Great Musicals You’ve Probably Overlooked

You have heard of Dreamgirls, Wicked and In The Heights, but there are always a few musicals you leave off of your “My Top Ten Musicals...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

How Do We Feel

Is Broadway Any Different Than Hollywood? Viola Davis & Sanaa Lathan Talk Marginalization

Viola Davis and Sanaa Lathan both recently touched on the subject of the marginalization of Black actors in Hollywood, which led us here at Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Debbie Allen’s Annual The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Stars Raven Symone & Tichina Arnold

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s that time again! Back by popular demand for the sixth year in a row,...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Swings: Unsung Heroes of the Theatre

It’s opening night. Performers wait anxiously for the overture to begin. A final mental pass through of lines and choreography complement the simmering back...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

A Must See

Dreamgirls Rocks Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is getting ready to launch the Quadracci Powerhouse season with their highly anticipated production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Dreamgirls. After producing sold-out...

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

Award Show Performance

Broadway’s A-List Join American Theatre Wing to Honor James Earl Jones

The elite of stage and film recently gathered to celebrate the works of legendary actor James Earl Jones at the American Theatre Wing Gala....

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 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

Broadway Bound

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

Opening Night

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

Behind The Scenes

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

In Memoriam

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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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

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

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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