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Justin Guarini Stars In Premiere of Moonshine

Justin Guarini will bring the theatre to the lone-star state when he stars in the world premiere of Moonshine: That Hee-haw Musical in Dallas....

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

Coming Soon

Return To Camp! The Movie Musical Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For!

In 2003, a mini phenomenon occurred in the lives of young theater nerds everywhere (this writer included) in the form of the movie, Camp....

Broadway BlackJune 19, 2015

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson Directs Blair Underwood & De’Adre Aziza In Paradise Blue

Paradise Blue, the first play in Dominique Morisseau‘s Detroit trilogy, opens on July 22 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Paradise Blue has no shortage of star...

Broadway BlackJune 19, 2015

Annual Conference

The National Black Theatre Festival 2015 Honorees

This August, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company will host its 14th Biennial National Black Theatre Festival. This week long event is an “International...

Broadway BlackJune 18, 2015

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Kinky Boots Struts To The UK

Tony award-winning Broadway hit Kinky Boots is strutting its way across the pond to London’s West End for its UK premiere. “We are thrilled and...

Broadway BlackJune 17, 2015

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James Earl Jones In Driving Miss Daisy On PBS With Angela Lansbury

For one night only Broadway veteran James Earl Jones will merge theatre and television with a televised performance of Driving Miss Daisy this summer....

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

In The Vault: Beyonce’s FELA! Inspired Album

Somewhere in a locked vault is a Beyonce album with about 20 tracks on it, and it might sound a bit different than what...

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

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Remembering A Classic: Stormy Weather Starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, & Cab Calloway

This summer marks the 72nd anniversary of the iconic film, Stormy Weather, starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway. Named for...

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

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Rebecca Naomi Jones Transforms As Yitzhak In Hedwig And The Angry Inch

Rebecca Naomi Jones has taken on the part of Yitzhak for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and we could not be more excited to see a...

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

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Patrice Bell Stars In Office Politics With Long View Theater Company

Looking for a great play to see over this week? Look no further than the June Havoc Theatre. Don’t miss Patrice Bell in the...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 16, 2015

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Nikki M. James Takes The Stage In PRELUDES

Tony award winning actress Nikki M. James (Best Featured Actress in a Musical, The Book of Mormon, 2011) is taking on a new project...

Broadway BlackJune 16, 2015

Across The Pond

Motown: The Musical Flash Mob On Virgin Air

The old fashioned days of air travel where you put on your nice clothes and are served edible food may be gone, but Richard...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

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Watch This! 3-Year-Old Recites Countee Cullen’s “Hey Black Child”

Remember this name; Pe’Tehn Raighn Kem. If you haven’t seen the video already you need to stop what you’re doing and check out 3-year old...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 15, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Karamu House: Celebrating 100 Years

This past Saturday, there was a huge celebration for Karamu House; home to the Karamu Theatre for the past 95 years, the event was held...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Events and Happenings

Phillip Boykin Will Star In Big River At The California Musical Theatre

The incredible, Tony Award Nominee (Porgy and Bess), Phillip Boykin will star as “Jim” in Big River at the California Musical Theatre. This is...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Uncategorized

DC Black Theatre Festival Makes 2015 Return

This summer budding actors and directors will have the chance hone their skills and theatre fans will be entertained in the nation’s capital during...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Quincy Tyler Bernstine Stars In 10 Out Of 12: A Play Within A Play

Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Neva) stars in a new Off-Broadway play by Anne Washburn that gives a behind the scenes look of what really happens before the curtains...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 12, 2015

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Colman Domingo Joins The Fear The Walking Dead Cast

A zombie apocalypse is not something that I ever pondered before the fad of the dystopian apocalypse story. It is also not often that...

Broadway BlackJune 12, 2015

A Must See

Gloria By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Plays Vineyard Theatre

Obie Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (2014- Appropriate, An Octoroon) will make his Vineyard Theatre mainstage debut with his play, Gloria. This new work explores...

Broadway BlackJune 12, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

A Look Back: Raven-Symoné in Sister Act The Musical

These days all the buzz about Raven-Symoné tends to be be more about her personal opinions. From her comments on her race (“I’m an American....

Broadway BlackJune 12, 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

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

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

Events and Happenings

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

Events and Happenings

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”

Opening Night

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

Events and Happenings

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

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

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