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Kyle Beltran Stars In The Flick At Barrow Street Theatre

Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize- and Obie Award-winning The Flick re-opened Off-Broadway at Barrow Street Theatre in May with the original cast and creative team. A new...

Broadway BlackSeptember 29, 2015

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Eclipsed, Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Announces Second Extension

Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is already drawing huge crowds to The Public Theater as the company announced a SECOND extension for the feminist play, Eclipsed, weeks...

Broadway BlackSeptember 25, 2015

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Arts and Activism in America: Malika Oyetimein

Director Malika Oyetimein is on a mission. She has focused her career in the theater to “Create change. To affect people with my work....

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

Behind The Scenes

How to Get Carded: The Actors Equity Association

On the opening night of Hamilton, Betsy Struxness received the coveted Gypsy Robe® from Actor’s Equity Association. It is an honor bestowed upon the ensemble...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

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Katori Hall To Make Directorial Debut with “Arkabutla”

Award-winning playwright Katori Hall’s meteoric rise continues to soar to new heights as she moves from the playwright’s desk to the director’s chair for...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

Coming Soon

Colman Domingo on Live & Outspoken

Playwright, stage and screen actor Colman Domingo has given stellar performances in a broad array of roles that showcase the breadth and depth of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

Music

Invisible Thread Music Video Released For Beautiful Song

We can’t rave enough about a new musical coming to Second Stage Theatre, one of our new favorite places this season for their strong...

Drew ShadeSeptember 22, 2015

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James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Start The Gin Game Broadway Previews

The wait for those of us who have been eagerly anticipating the dynamic duo of James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson in the Broadway revival...

Broadway BlackSeptember 22, 2015

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Watching O.J. Will Make World Premiere in L.A.

Ensemble Studio Theatre LA presents the world premiere of Watching O.J., a new play by David McMillan and directed by Keith Szarabajka. The production opens...

Broadway BlackSeptember 22, 2015

Inspiration

First Listen: Hamilton Cast Recording Streaming Online #Hamiltunes

We’re not even going to hold you up with words and other things that you’re not going to read. Simply because… it’s Hamilton. We...

Drew ShadeSeptember 21, 2015

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Marc Damon Johnson Joins Kim Wayans In Barbecue – Win Tickets!

Public Theatre has recently announced a casting switch: Marc Damon Johnson will replace Tony nominee John Earl Jelks in the world premiere of Barbecue — though no...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

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A Raisin in the Sun at Harlem Repertory Theatre

Since its Broadway debut in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun has become one of the perennial favorites of Black theatre, with two Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Coming Soon

Exclusive: Mykal Kilgore Defies Gravity For #KickstartKilgore Campaign

Singing sensation Mykal Kilgore is raising funds through Kickstarter for a solo album. Most recently known for his outstanding work on Broadway in shows...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Viola Davis & Uzo Aduba Mark Historic Wins at the 2015 Emmy Awards

History was made tonight, and we at Broadway Black are thrilled. As the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, I debated for quite a while...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Events and Happenings

Discrimination & Police Misconduct: Broadway Star Christina Sajous Seeks Settlement

Many of us remember where we were 14 years ago on September 11. But what about last year? Broadway actress, Christina Sajous (“Spider Man:...

Broadway BlackSeptember 19, 2015

Inspiration

Vanessa Williams Performs at Miss America Pageant with Broadway Inspirational Voices

Three decades after she became the first African American to win the Miss America crown, actress and singer Vanessa Williams finally received an apology...

Broadway BlackSeptember 19, 2015

Coming Soon

3: Black Girl Blues at 2015 United Solo Theatre Festival

3: Black Girl Blues, a one-woman show starring Danielle Mone’ Truitt, is a tale of three close friends who grew up together and are confronted with...

Broadway BlackSeptember 18, 2015

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Uzo Aduba & David Alan Grier Get Ready for The Wiz Live

Now that the full cast for NBC’s The Wiz Live has been announced, fans of the acclaimed musical are eagerly awaiting its airdate of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 18, 2015

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Denzel Washington Will Help Bring Entire August Wilson Cycle To HBO

If you weren’t watching the Denzel Washington live stream Q&A lead by the Notorious Ph.D., Todd Boyd, last night, you missed a great conversation....

Drew ShadeSeptember 18, 2015

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Keith Josef Adkins Tells Central Park History In The People Before The Park

In March, Keith Josef Adkins was one of four finalists at the 11th Annual Spring Reading Series during the 2015 Premiere Stages Play Festival...

Broadway BlackSeptember 17, 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”

Cast List

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

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”

Cast List

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

Concert Night

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

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

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Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

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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