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Events and Happenings

Twisted Melodies: Donny Hathaway’s Battle with Mental Illness Topic of a Powerful Play

He regaled us with such hits as “Where is the Love?,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” the holiday staple “This Christmas,” and of course the...

Broadway BlackSeptember 8, 2015

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Colman Domingo Leads Powerhouse Cast of Seven Guitars at Actors Theatre

Photo by Bill Brymer. Courtesy Actors Theatre of Louisville August Wilson’s work is getting a lot of much-deserved love and attention this upcoming theatre season. Actors...

Broadway BlackSeptember 8, 2015

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Jocelyn Bioh Moves On From “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”

Ensemble member Jocelyn Bioh prepares to leave the Tony award-wining show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time on September 13th. Bioh...

Broadway BlackSeptember 8, 2015

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Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon Team For Adaptation of My Journey With Maya

Once Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon wraps his work with the NBC TV and Broadway revival of the 1970’s hit musical The Wiz, he...

Broadway BlackSeptember 7, 2015

Features

Treshelle Edmond Overcomes Challenges & Makes Her Broadway Debut in Spring Awakening

Treshelle Edmond is a name that you should know. She is making her Broadway debut in the revival of Spring Awakening, the only Black actress in...

Broadway BlackSeptember 5, 2015

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LaChanze Hits the Road with If/Then

Tony Award-winner LaChanze is taking a road trip with her fellow If/Then original castmates. She will join Tony winner Idina Menzel, James Snyder, and...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

Across The Pond

Hamilton Could Be Headed To The West End in 2017

After taking Broadway by storm, the hit musical Hamilton is looking to wreak havoc in the West End in 2017 as well, according to a report in London’s Evening...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

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Derrick Baskin Shines on Difficult People + Season 2 Pickup

This summer, Hulu not only kept us on their site to watch some of our favorite shows from the fall, but also did us...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

Coming Soon

Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue Set to Premiere at The Public Theater

The world premiere of Barbecue, written by Obie Award winner Robert O’Hara, is set to premiere at The Public Theater this fall. Directed by Kent...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

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Theater for the New City Presents the World Premiere of Sister’s Keeper

Theater for the New City: Dream Up Festival presents the world premiere of Sister’s Keeper by Cordelia Donovan and Terri Jones Salter, only September 10...

Broadway BlackSeptember 3, 2015

Good Works

Kyle Jean-Baptiste: A Final Ovation for a Broadway Legend

It is always a tragedy when a young person meets their untimely end. That grief is compounded when it is a young person who...

Broadway BlackSeptember 2, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Debbie Allen to be Honored at 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee

In her early life, racist admissions policies nearly derailed the career of Debbie Allen before it even had the chance to flourish. Fortunately, her indomitable...

Broadway BlackSeptember 1, 2015

Broadway Black TV

Todrick Hall Rocks On New MTV Show

Todrick Hall (The Color Purple) has moved from YouTube to MTV! The former American Idol contestant’s self-titled eight-part show debuted Monday, Aug. 31 at...

Broadway BlackAugust 29, 2015

How Do We Feel

Broadway Mourns the Sudden Loss of Kyle Jean-Baptiste

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kyle Jean-Baptiste. Kyle had an accident at home, falling off of his mother’s fire...

Drew ShadeAugust 29, 2015

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Returns to South Africa

After a 17 year absence, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre will return to South Africa for a series of performances in September. There will...

Broadway BlackAugust 28, 2015

Behind The Scenes

A Look Inside: Whorl Inside A Loop At Second Stage Theatre

Broadway Black is here to provide you a look inside the highly anticipated world premiere of Whorl Inside a Loop. The production, which stars Sherie Rene Scott,...

Broadway BlackAugust 27, 2015

Coming Soon

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Inspired By Little Rock Nine

Lily Polkadot – who has just moved into the Squares Only town of Rockaway – is the first Polkadot in an all-Square school and...

Broadway BlackAugust 27, 2015

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Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson’s Fences Directed By Denzel Washington

The Tony Award winning & How To Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis will return to the role that garnered her her 2nd...

Drew ShadeAugust 27, 2015

Across The Pond

Dreamgirls May Debut In The West End For 35th Anniversary

The divas of Dreamgirls sashayed through Broadway in 1981 leaving an indelible impression with a string of megahits and outstanding acting; snatching six Tony...

Broadway BlackAugust 27, 2015

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Who Sings It Best: Tituss Burguess, James Monroe Iglehart, or Serena Williams

James Monroe Inglehart (Aladdin, Memphis), the Tony Award-winning Genie of Aladdin on Broadway, hosted an exclusive “Disney on Broadway: The Originals” concert at Disney’s annual fan...

Broadway BlackAugust 27, 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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Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

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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

Cast List

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

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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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