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Win Two Tickets To The Interracial Broadway Revival Of Romeo & Juliet

We’re thrilled and excited about the new broadway revival of Romeo & Juliet starring two time Tony nominee Condola Rashad & Orlando Bloom. So...

Drew ShadeAugust 19, 2013

A Must See

BroadwayBlack Stars Conquer the Box Office In Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Congratulations are in order for the cast and crew of Lee Daniels’ The Butler. The film topped this weekend’s Box Office and blew its...

Broadway BlackAugust 19, 2013

Contests & Giveaways

And The Winner Is: 1K Twitter Follower Giveaway

If you follow us on twitter then you know we’ve been tweeting about doing a giveaway once we reached 1,000 followers. Well that time...

Drew ShadeAugust 19, 2013

A Must See

In Conversation: With Regina Taylor, Award-Winning Playwright And Actress

Regina Taylor is an award-winning playwright and actress, with a career spanning all mediums (film, TV, and stage). Perhaps best known for her work...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2013

Broadway Bound

Heather Headley May Return to Broadway with The Bodyguard

Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley (Aida, The Lion King) took her final bow in London this past weekend as the star of...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2013

Broadway Bound

Oprah Winfrey Says Broadway Is In Her Future + A Miniseries With George C. Wolfe

Making the rounds promoting her return to the screen in the much talked about new Lee Daniels film ‘The Butler’, Oprah Winfrey, who has...

Drew ShadeAugust 14, 2013

A Must See

Jeannette Bayardelle’s Summer Fling: SHIDA A New Musical

What is it about an outstanding performance that drives us to want to throw objects and fight imaginary people? Jeannette Bayardelle (The Color Purple,...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2013

A Must See

Last Chance To See: York Theatre Company’s ‘Storyville.’

Ed Bullins’ latest offering ‘Storyville,’ is closing on Saturday, so this is your LAST CHANCE to see the swingin’ musical! York Theatre Company shares: New Orleans,...

Broadway BlackAugust 12, 2013

Coming Soon

Condola Rashad and Orlando Bloom “Rev It Up” for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Revival

Two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad and film star (though no stranger to the stage) Orlando Bloom have changed their addresses to Verona for the time being, as...

Broadway BlackAugust 9, 2013

Events and Happenings

Let’s Talk With Damone: ‘A Raisin In The Sun’ To Be Revived On Broadway…Again?

Word on the street has been a production of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic family drama ‘A Raisin In The Sun,’ is to be mounted for...

Drew ShadeJuly 31, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Denzel Washington Confirms Return To Broadway With Diahann Carroll And Anika Noni Rose

The town has been buzzing with the talk of Denzel Washington returning to Broadway. Well, it seems that the rumors are no longer rumors...

Drew ShadeJuly 31, 2013

Events and Happenings

2013 National Black Theatre Festival

It’s that time again! The 2013 National Black Theatre Festival kicked off in Winston-Salem, NC with a star-studded black-tie gala. This biennial festival is...

Broadway BlackJuly 31, 2013

A Must See

Tonight: TvOne Takes Us Behind The Trip To Bountiful

Tonight is the night you can get an in depth behind the scenes look at the Broadway revival of The Trip To Bountiful starring...

Drew ShadeJuly 25, 2013

Broadway Black History Fact

Regina Taylor’s stop. reset. At The Signature

While Condola Rashad is gearing up to set fire to the Richard Rodgers Theatre in the Broadway revival of Romeo & Juliet, her predecessor...

Broadway BlackJuly 25, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Fantasia To Be The First Of Many Stars In After Midnight On Broadway

We’ve been telling you that Fantasia Barrino was coming back but the news tied to her Broadway return in After Midnight originally titled Cotton...

Drew ShadeJuly 19, 2013

Events and Happenings

In Los Angeles: Don’t Miss Out On The Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Don’t miss our official public debut, One Night Only! at The Nate Holden Theater. Let us take your breath away pic.twitter.com/Kbrpd09RFO — Debbie Allen...

Drew ShadeJuly 18, 2013

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

“Go out and tell our story, let it echo far and wide. Make them hear you. Make them hear you. How justice was our...

Drew ShadeJuly 17, 2013

Events and Happenings

Theater Of The Stars Cancels Jennifer Holliday’s Summer Dreamgirls

For over the past 60 years Theater of the Stars has offered a great experience for tons of people. This year would have been...

Drew ShadeJuly 17, 2013

A Must See

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Presents Midsummer Nights Dream Free In The Park

If you didn’t know, now you do. The Classical Theatre of Harlem is once again bringing you theatre that you won’t find any place...

Drew ShadeJuly 16, 2013

A Must See

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity Movie Starring Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, & Mary J. Blige

Based on a famous play by Langston Hughes, Black Nativity will hit the big screen with some big names and big voices. It seems...

Drew ShadeJuly 16, 2013

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

Features

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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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

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Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

World Premiere

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