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Inspiration

Tony Award Winning Producer Ron Simons Says: “I Just Wanted To Make Sure These Stories Were Told”

“What we need more than anything is someone willing to forego stardom and celebrity and step behind the scenes and take care of business….”...

Drew ShadeJuly 16, 2013

A Must See

Adepero Oduye Follows Condola Rashad in The Trip to Bountiful

Condola Rashad bids adieu to her Tony Award nominated role in The Trip to Bountiful to prepare for her first starring role in the...

Broadway BlackJuly 16, 2013

Coming Soon

Tonya Pinkins Unplugged At The National Black Theatre Festival

Tonya Pinkins is UNPLUGGED at the National Black Theatre Festival After a successful debut at Joe’s Pub last month, Tony Award winner–and Renaissance woman–Tonya...

Drew ShadeJuly 12, 2013

A Must See

August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle To Be Recorded In Its Entirety

For the first time in history, August Wilson’s iconic “The Pittsburgh Cycle”, the 10 play series chronicling the lives of Blacks over a 100...

Broadway BlackJuly 12, 2013

A Must See

Get Ready Cause Here I Come: Motown the Musical Hits The Road

Broadway’s latest smash hit, Motown The Musical, will be hitting the road starting April 2014 according to its website. That’s right the show that...

Broadway BlackJuly 12, 2013

Extended Runs

Trip To Bountiful Receives Its Second Extension

It was announced that The Trip to Bountiful will extend its run at the Stephen Sondheim theatre until October 9th. Its original 14 week...

Broadway BlackJuly 12, 2013

Features

Where Is Our Story?

The NY Times recently featured Choir Boy, by award winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, at the Manhattan Theatre Club at City Center in not...

Drew ShadeJuly 8, 2013

TV Land

It’s Not Over: Cancelled TV Hit SMASH Will Live Again!

Our prayers have been answered! OMG! We can’t believe it but its true. Fans of the show Smash will get the chance to relive...

Drew ShadeJuly 8, 2013

Congrats!

Closing Night Of Lucky Guy On Broadway + Courtney B Vance Honored With Sardi’s Caricature

Last night marked the end of an excellent run for the amazing cast of Lucky Guy. It was one of life’s bittersweet moments that...

Drew ShadeJuly 5, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Wendy Williams Makes Her Broadway Debut

Wendys Williams has really made it to Broadway. Taking on the role of Matron “Mama” Morton in the musical Chicago isn’t easy but Wendy...

Drew ShadeJuly 4, 2013

A Must See

Choir Boy Opens Off Broadway Starring Chuck Cooper And Jeremy Pope

The gospel drama Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney opened last night at the Manhattan Theatre Club. After recently finishing August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson,...

Drew ShadeJuly 3, 2013

Broadway Bound

Fantasia to Star in ‘After Midnight’ with Wynton Marsalis

Last week, we wrote about how Fantasia would be returning to the Broadway stage but we didn’t know what she would be in. There...

Broadway BlackJuly 3, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner: Malcolm Jamal Warner

Kenny Leon brings another member of The Cosby Show family to the stage under his direction. Malcolm Jamal Warner who has been affectionately known...

Drew ShadeJune 20, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Fantasia To Return To Broadway In…

Fantasia has been promoting her new album, Side Effects of You, all around town. So, it was no surprise when she stopped by The...

Drew ShadeJune 20, 2013

TV Land

Patina Miller Takes Pippin To The View

The Tony Award winning musical stars of Pippin took a trip to see the ladies of The View. Together, Patina Miller and Matthew James...

Drew ShadeJune 20, 2013

2013 Tonys

In Case You Missed It: The 2013 Tony Awards [VIDEO]

If you missed the show last night, don’t worry, don’t fret. You can watch the entire show here and thank us later. Check out...

Drew ShadeJune 10, 2013

2013 Tonys

Tony Awards 2013: Cicely Tyson Wins Best Actress In A Play

The legend that is Cicely Tyson went home with a Tony Award last night for her performance in The Trip To Bountiful. She truly...

Drew ShadeJune 10, 2013

2013 Tonys

The Cast Of Bring It On Performs At The Tony

The American Theatre Wing didn’t forget about Bring It On, which was nominated for Best Musical. The cast of the popular movie turned musical...

Drew ShadeJune 10, 2013

2013 Tonys

Tony Awards 2013: Courtney B Vance Wins Best Featured Actor In a Play

Courtney B. Vance is a Broadway veteran who has returned to the stage in Lucky Guy starring Tom Hanks. Last night, he earned the...

Drew ShadeJune 10, 2013

2013 Tonys

Tony Awards 2013: Patina Miller Wins Best Actress In A Musical

She is living her dream and a dream it is. Patina Miller is dazzling in the newly revived musical Pippin. She plays The Leading...

Drew ShadeJune 10, 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

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

BWYBLK Event

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