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How It Could Go Down: The Wiz Live Cast

On December 3, NBC will air a live production of The Wiz. While Stephanie Mills has been cast as Aunt Em, there has been rampant speculation about...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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The Genius of Geoffrey Holder On Display At NYPL

Fans of actor, choreographer, dancer, painter, singer, and Tony Award-winning stage director and costume designer Geoffrey Holder will have a chance to learn more about this...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

Huh??

Playwright Alleges Racist Treatment at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Oakland playwright Judy Juanita alleged being subjected to racist treatment at a recent performance at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. As reported by the East...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

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Look & Listen: Into The Woods with Heather Headley & Ken Page

Theater magic is being made at The Muny Theater in St. Louis as Tony Award Winner, Heather Headley (Aida), and Drama Desk Award Winner, Ken...

Broadway BlackJuly 27, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango, & Isaiah Johnson Join The Color Purple

The Color Purple family is getting a little bit bigger. It seems we’ve found our Mister, Harpo, AND Nettie. Olivier nominee and Broadway alum Kyle...

Drew ShadeJuly 27, 2015

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The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

We all know the songs – “Ease On Down The Road,” “Be A Lion,” “Believe In Yourself,” and, of course, “Home.” Whether you’re seasoned...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

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#Ham4Ham: Hamilton Cast Puts on A Show Before the Show

Unless you’ve been under a rock lately, you’ve heard about Broadway’s new smash musical, Hamilton. It’s being described this way: From bastard orphan to Washington’s...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

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Brandon Victor Dixon To Star in The Odyssey At The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced casting for Todd Almond’s musical adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Headlining the cast will be Brandon Victor Dixon as Odysseus, who recently...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 25, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

Just when you thought six-time Tony-winning actress Audra McDonald couldn’t get any higher, she continues to defy the gravity of normalcy and soar to...

Broadway BlackJuly 25, 2015

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Felicia Boswell Goes From Aldonza To Aida

If you are in Cleveland or the surrounding area, you are in luck. Aida is coming to a theatre near you! Felicia Boswell (Motown, Memphis), fresh...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 24, 2015

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Cameras Flash in Anticipation of Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones in The Gin Game

It’s been 50 years since Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones first graced a Broadway stage together. But the stars have aligned again and...

Nicole JohnsonJuly 23, 2015

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Jennie Harney Reprises Her Role in PEARL

Jennie Harney, will reprise her award winning role as Pearl Bailey in the musical, PEARL, this week at the Davenport Theatre. Presented as part of...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

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Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical in NYC for One Night Only

Well children, your prayers have been answered-Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical is coming home to NYC for one night only Friday July 31st!!...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

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‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Brings Paramount Records History & The Blues To Center Stage

The Blues is deeply rooted in American history, particularly African American history, and many of the most important recordings in Blues history were made...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

Congrats!

Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

Chalk up another accomplishment for acclaimed Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon! The American Theatre Wing recently appointed Leon to its Advisory Committee, which provides...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 2015

Coming Soon

The Movement Theatre Company Presents GO GREEN: Pop Up!

On Saturday August 1, The Movement Theatre Company and Radical Evolution partner up to present GO GREEN: Pop Up ! at the Urban Garden Center...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 23, 2015

Inspiration

Tell Me Something Good: What Should A Beginner Know About Black Theatre?

The magic and beauty of Black theatre is as enthralling and captivating as any other form of performance art. Unfortunately, many people have simply...

Nicole JohnsonJuly 22, 2015

Broadway Black Box

EXCLUSIVE: The Musical Brandy Would Love To Star In & Its NOT The Wiz

We recently chatted it up with Grammy award winning Brandy Norwood and, just in case you’ve been living under a rock, she is currently...

Drew ShadeJuly 21, 2015

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Frenchie Davis & Wilkie Ferguson Turn Trap Queen Into A Musical Ballad + Watch Me Whip

Yes, you did read that correctly. “Trap Queen” has gone Broadway, well not actually, but Frenchie Davis (RENT) and Wilkie Ferguson (Motown: The Musical, Gershwins’ Porgy...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 20, 2015

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Anna Deavere Smith Challenges School-To-Prison Pipeline In New Play; Notes From The Field

Anna Deavere Smith is perhaps one of the greatest artists of our time. She has recently created a piece that speaks to one of...

Broadway BlackJuly 20, 2015

Events and Happenings

Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

Events and Happenings

Monifah, C. King, and More Star In Man Of The House At Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre

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Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

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Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

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Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Features

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Events and Happenings

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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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Events and Happenings

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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

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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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Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era