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Awards Nominees & Winners

Corey Mitchell: 2015 Theatre Education Tony Award Winner

Corey Mitchell, a teacher from the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC, won the very first Theatre Education Award, presented by the...

Broadway BlackJune 8, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

2015 Theatre World Awards

Artists of color shined at the 2015 Theatre World Awards this week with Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Karen Pittman (Disgraced) among the recipients of...

Broadway BlackJune 8, 2015

Good Works

Notes Of A Native Song Premieres At Harlem Stage

The world premiere of Tony award-winning playwright and singer-songwriter Stew‘s new work Notes of a Native Song is running now through June 7 at...

Broadway BlackJune 5, 2015

A Must See

The Wiz: The Musical That Almost Wasn’t

Actors (L-R) Andre De Shields, Tiger Haynes, Hinton Battle, Stephanie Mills Ted Ross in a scene from the Broadway musical “The Wiz” 1974 Photo...

Broadway BlackJune 5, 2015

Inspiration

Rest In Poise: Alvin Ailey Dancer, Dudley Williams, Deceased At 76

Alvin Ailey featured dancer of more than 40 years, Dudley Williams, died over the weekend at his home in Manhattan. He was 76. A...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

A Must See

Disney On Broadway Airport Sing Off: Aladdin vs. The Lion King

If you’ve ever had a delayed flight (and who hasn’t?) it can be pretty boring. There are only so many uncomfortable naps, overpriced snacks,...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 4, 2015

Events and Happenings

Harlem Shakespeare Festival Presents All Female Julius Caesar

On June 8th, the Harlem Shakespeare Festival will present The Tragedy of Julius Caesar featuring an all-female cast. This one night only performance stars...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

Music

Something Rotten & Michael James Scott say Welcome to the Tony Race!

The cast of Something Rotten recently took time away from performances at the St. James Theatre to hit the studio and record “Welcome to...

Broadway BlackJune 4, 2015

A Must See

The New Black Fest: Five Black Women Playwrights For UN-TAMED: HAIR BODY ATTITUDE

If you’re anything like me, you read the title of these short plays and uttered a celebratory “YASSS!” This fall, get ready to do...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 3, 2015

Events and Happenings

Norm Lewis To Lead Reading Of The Prince Of Egypt Musical

Broadway history maker Norm Lewis will lead the Bay Street Theater’s concert reading of the new stage adaptation of The Prince of Egypt July 11....

Broadway BlackJune 3, 2015

A Must See

A Human Being Died That Night: An Uncommon Look at Post-Apartheid South Africa

A Human Being Died That Night is making its U.S. premiere in the Fishman Space at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). This gripping...

Broadway BlackJune 3, 2015

Events and Happenings

August Wilson’s Fences Extends At Morningside Players

Due to popular demand, The Morningside Players will be extending its production of Fences until June 7th. Directed by Arthur French, this August Wilson...

Broadway BlackJune 3, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

2015 Drama Desk Award Winner Standouts

The 2015 Drama Desk Award winners were announced recently, and among the crop are some deserving and talented actors. The awards are presented annually to recognize excellence in...

Broadway BlackJune 3, 2015

Coming Soon

SMASH Cast To Reunite For One Night Only Bombshell Concert

Two years after leaving the airwaves the television show Smash is coming back to life June 8 at the Minskoff Theatre for one night only. Smash’s...

Broadway BlackJune 2, 2015

Across The Pond

Motown: The Musical Coming to a Movie Theatre Near You?

Motown: The Musical hit the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre stage in April 2013 and did not close until January 2015 after a whopping 700+ performances of all the...

Broadway BlackJune 2, 2015

A Must See

Joshua Henry Returns to Encores for The Wild Party

If you didn’t get the chance to see the brilliance that was The Scottsboro Boys or Violet, have no fear. Joshua Henry makes his...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 2, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Brian Stokes Mitchell Honored At Gala

The incomparable Brian Stokes Mitchell headlined the South Orange Performing Arts Center’s annual benefit Gala on May 30, thrilling those in attendance with songs...

Broadway BlackJune 2, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Brandy Norwood Extends Role On Broadway In Chicago The Musical

The heavens are looking out for all the Brandy Norwood, aka B-Rocka, fans, or “Starz” as she likes to call them. We’ve heard it...

Drew ShadeJune 1, 2015

Congrats!

Billy Porter, Leslie Ugguams & Chester Gregory Are Broadway’s New Doctors!

As the Broadway community prepares for the upcoming Tony Awards, a few of its brightest stars received some other awards this graduation season: their...

Broadway BlackJune 1, 2015

Dance!

Usage Of Blackface In American Ballet Theatre’s Production Of Othello

Out of all of the art forms, ballet is typically one that is not controversial, and the American Ballet Theatre productions are usually rather...

Broadway BlackJune 1, 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

Broadway Bound

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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Breaking News

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Features

WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

World Premiere

The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

Broadway Bound

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