Andre De Shields Archives - Broadway Black

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

In an exciting announcement from the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), the upcoming production of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” is set to captivate...

Broadway BlackMarch 28, 2024

Events and Happenings

Way Down in Mount Olympus: Amber Gray, Andre De Shields, and More Star in New Podcast!

Stars of Broadway’s Hadestown are working with their former director, Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, on a new Greek Mythology podcast titled Live From...

Ashani SmithFebruary 18, 2021

Events and Happenings

Black History Series Features Performances by Alton Fitzgerald White, Lillias White, and Andre De Shields.

With virtual programming making theatre more accessible to a wider audience, Broadway stars have been lending their talents to bring good programming to the...

Tremaine A. PriceFebruary 10, 2021

Theatre Podcast

The Wizard and The Bard: Andre De Shields In Conversation About Shakespeare’s King Lear

In a special and intimate conversation hosted by Red Bull Theater’s Associate Artistic Director, David Winkelstein, Tony Award winner Andre De Shields (Hadestown) speaks...

Tremaine A. PriceFebruary 4, 2021

A Must See

The Wiz Live! Full Ensemble Cast is Announced

As the date looms ever closer, we are shining our ruby red slippers and making sure our oilcans are topped off in preparation of...

Broadway BlackOctober 28, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

André De Shields Awarded for Excellence in the Arts

Photo by Michael Key So you want to meet the Wizard? Well, André De Shields’ sass, style, and excellence in theatre will be honored...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

A Must See

Broadway-Bound Musical, Gotta Dance, Adds New Cast Members

The new musical, Gotta Dance, adds additional cast members to join Tony Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Cats, Chicago, Fela!), Tony nominee Andre De...

Drew ShadeOctober 8, 2015

Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Founder and president Marcia Pendelton, of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated her company’s 15th anniversary Sept. 28, when she presented A Taste of My World:...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

We all know the songs – “Ease On Down The Road,” “Be A Lion,” “Believe In Yourself,” and, of course, “Home.” Whether you’re seasoned...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

A Must See

Lillias White & Andre De Shields Star In Broadway-Bound Gotta Dance

Tony nominee Andre De Shields (The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!) and Tony winner Lillias White (The Life, Cats, Chicago, Fela!) join Haven Burton, Georgia Engel, Lori...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 6, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Original Cast Recording: The Fortress Of Solitude

Kevin Mambo (Fela!, The Convert, Ruined, The Book of Mormon) & Kyle Beltran (In The Heights, Choir Boy, Head of Passes) led a cast that included Tony Award...

Broadway BlackMarch 28, 2015

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