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Forest Whitaker Will Make His Broadway Debut in Hughie By Eugene O’Neill

We couldn’t be more thrilled to make this announcement. Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker will make his Broadway debut this spring. Known for roles...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

Dropped exclusively on EW.com, a new video starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo has been released. As previously reported, Hudson will star as “Shug...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

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In The Heights & Hamilton In Talks For Hollywood

In a perfect world, theatregoers would have the pleasure of seeing their favorite shows on the silver screen. Sometimes it works out and a...

Broadway BlackAugust 24, 2015

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Angela Robinson, LaChanze, & Brenda Braxton Headline Villain: DeBlanks Comedy Benefit

Your childhood wasn’t complete if you never experienced being prompted for an exclamation, adverb, noun, adjective, place or body part by an eager friend grasping...

Broadway BlackAugust 24, 2015

Good Works

Roundabout Robards Recipient is 6-time Tony Award Audra McDonald

The woman who uses “equality” as part of her twitter handle will have to come to grips with being a cut above the rest, once...

Broadway BlackAugust 21, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

The Negro Ensemble Company Blazed Trails for Black Theatre

The success of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun sparked a number of changes in 1959. Hansberry became the first black woman to...

Broadway BlackAugust 20, 2015

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Taye Diggs Closes Out Hedwig and The Angry Inch On Broadway

All good things must come to an end, and Hedwig and The Angry Inch starring Taye Diggs is no exception. The rock musical about...

Broadway BlackAugust 20, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Say What?! Two Unions Ban Actors From Tyler Perry Play

Actor, director, and producer Tyler Perry has gotten into a conflict with two unions over his stage play, Madea On The Run, which is touring the...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Sheryl Lee Ralph Keeps Giving Back! 25th Annual Divas Simply Singing Benefit Concert

Dreamgirl, Divinely Inspired Victoriously Aware Sheryl Lee Ralph , is hosting the 25th Annual DIVA Foundation’s Divas Simply Singing to benefit HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness....

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Comes to the Big Screen

On October 22, dance enthusiasts will get an up close and personal look at performances from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre on movie...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

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Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green

in·car·na·tionˌ[inkärˈnāSH(ə)n/]: A period of time passed in a given bodily form or condition. It’s easy to imagine that if we had the ability to...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Inspirational Quotes For The Black Theatre Lover

Photo Credit: Martha Swope via NYPL Black theatre. A space of inspired creativity, performance art and social commentary on the lives of everyday people. As...

Broadway BlackAugust 18, 2015

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Fetch Clay Make Man Comes to True Colors!

Float like a butterfly down to True Colors Theatre Company and watch the fascinating and electrifying Fetch Clay Make Man. The play by Will Power follows the...

Broadway BlackAugust 17, 2015

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Saycon Sengbloh & More Will Join Lupita Nyong’o in Eclipsed

Saycon Sengbloh, Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia and Zainab Jah will join previously announced Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o in the New York premiere of Eclipsed. Directed by...

Broadway BlackAugust 17, 2015

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Taye Diggs On Hedwig: My Most Challenging Role

His remarkably blue glittered eyes and magenta pursed lips have been staring from billboards and banners for months now. Taye Diggs took the stage...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

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We Were There: Rachel at New Brooklyn Theatre

Fresh off a week of PD (Professional Development) for my training to be a Performing Arts teacher in Brooklyn I made sure I made...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

Events and Happenings

Straight Outta Compton: Performing Arts Center by Dr. Dre

In a Rolling Stone article posted last week, Andre Romelle Young, better known as Dr. Dre (@drdre) kept it 1,000 (100 is nothing for...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

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Audra McDonald Joins Meryl Streep & Kevin Cline on the Big Screen

From Sophie Zawitowski and Miranda Priestley to Julia Child and Margaret Thatcher, it’s no secret that iconic actress Meryl Streep has incredible acting range...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

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Ne-Yo, Common, & Elijah Kelley Join NBC’s The Wiz Live

Well here we have it. We have been waiting for the additional cast members of the highly anticipated The Wiz Live on NBC scheduled...

Drew ShadeAugust 13, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Wayne Brady Will Be The New Lola In Kinky Boots

The show that made Billy Porter a Tony Award winner and ultimately let the world see his light shine will be lead by a...

Drew ShadeAugust 13, 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

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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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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

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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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