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Motown: The Musical Connects

We’ve been wanting to share every picture that we’ve seen on Instagram that has something to do with Motown: The Musical and there have...

Drew ShadeMarch 4, 2013

Preview

Get Ready Broadway! Here Comes Motown: The Musical!

We have been patiently waiting and waiting and waiting for Motown: The Musical to hit Broadway and it seems that our patience can finally...

Drew ShadeMarch 4, 2013

TV Land

Queen Audra McDonald Legally Ordained By CBS

The Queen of Broadway, Audra McDonald, returns to television in a new CBS pilot entitled “The Ordained”. Known for her role on the legal...

Drew ShadeMarch 1, 2013

TV Land

American Idol’s Zoanette Johnson Makes The Circle Of Life Her Own

Season 12 of American Idol has been the talk of twitter town among performers since its premiere debuting Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj as...

Drew ShadeFebruary 28, 2013

TV Land

Queen Latifah Saves the Day at the Oscars 2013

It is moments like these that help us to love Queen Latifah, especially after Hairspray. During last nights telecast at the Oscars, the Oscar-nominated...

Drew ShadeFebruary 25, 2013

TV Land

Jay-Z And The Smiths Cast Oscar Nominee Quvenzhane Wallis As Annie

The youngest actress to ever be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, Quvenzhane Wallis, will now star in the new movie remake...

Drew ShadeFebruary 25, 2013

Award Show Performance

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Hudson Is Really Not Going

That dramatic intro to that famous song gets our hearts racing every time. You’re almost expecting an imperfection from whoever sings it because so...

Drew ShadeFebruary 25, 2013

Award Show Performance

Oscars 2013: Dame Shirley Bassey Still Has The Goldfinger

Or Gold voice, shall we say!? Dame Shirley Bassey was last seen on Broadway in a self-titled special concert 1986. We think it’s about...

Drew ShadeFebruary 25, 2013

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

The youtube video description says “Leslie Odom, Jr. (Red Tails, House of Lies, Supernatural, SMASH, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI: Miami) and Nicolette Robinson (Perfect Couples,...

Drew ShadeFebruary 19, 2013

Events and Happenings

Maurice Hines Premieres Apollo Club Harlem Revue

The legendary Maurice Hines (Hot Feet, Guys & Dolls) who started out performing as a child with his brother Gregory Hines (R.I.P) at the...

Drew ShadeFebruary 18, 2013

Inspiration

Tonya Pinkins Sets Herself Free

Over the years, Tonya Pinkins has withstood the test of time in her career and personal life. She has become an icon in which...

Drew ShadeFebruary 18, 2013

Broadway Bound

Deborah Cox Shines In Jekyll & Hyde Headed to Broadway

She’s back with a vengeance. The R&B songstress has found comfort in the stage, and she shines bright like a diamond in this element....

Drew ShadeFebruary 18, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Ludacris Joins Fela National Tour Starring Michelle Williams + Sneak Peek

The title may be misleading but we didn’t make this up. The Atlanta rapper has acting credits to his name we don’t think he’ll...

Drew ShadeFebruary 18, 2013

Broadway Bound

Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, & Cuba Gooding Jr. Headed to Broadway in the Trip To Bountiful

It’s going to be another great year for black actors on Broadway and audience members alike. Cicely Tyson (The Corn Is Green, Trumpets Of...

Drew ShadeFebruary 18, 2013

A Must See

Must See: Kirsten Greenidge Play Luck of the Irish Opens

Playwright Kirsten Greenidge’s new play Luck of the Irish opens tonight at the Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater. Previously known for her work Milk...

Broadway BlackFebruary 11, 2013

Just Want To Say Thank You

Who’s Following Us: @ImAngelaBassett & @CourtneyBVance

In this new world of social media, one click can change the world Well, our world changes on a daily with the social platforms...

Drew ShadeFebruary 7, 2013

Behind The Scenes

Motown: The Musical – Behind The Scenes

The cast list has been rounded off with the official announcement of all of the main characters including young Michael, Berry, and Stevie who...

Drew ShadeFebruary 7, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Chris Rock Returns To The Motherf**ker With The Hat In LA

The complete original cast of The Motherf**ker With The Hat will reunite to do a short run of the show for the L.A. Theatre...

Drew ShadeJanuary 31, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

SMASH Premieres Feb 5th And Jennifer Hudson is Ready!

We’ve already gotten the chance to see the first hour of the two hour season premiere of SMASH and we are excited. If you...

Drew ShadeJanuary 31, 2013

Awards Nominees & Winners

Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, Memphis Are 2013 Helen Hayes Nominees

One of the top honors in, the Helen Hayes Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in theatre works and performance for over 80 different professional theatres...

Drew ShadeJanuary 30, 2013

Features

Tamara Jade on Freedom, Faith, and the Power of Using Every Part of Her Voice

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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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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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

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

Broadway Bound

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

Breaking News

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

Season Announcement

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

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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

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

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Features

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

Broadway Bound

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

Breaking News

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

Season Announcement

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

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

BWYBLK Event

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

Music

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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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