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Broadway Bound

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

The Broadway scene has been buzzing with excitement about a possibility that will now be a reality as the iconic musical Gypsy gears up...

Broadway BlackMay 29, 2024

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in Adrienne Kennedy’s Ohio State Murders

There’s a new Broadway premiere coming to town! Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway starring in Ohio...

Broadway BlackNovember 1, 2021

Broadway Black History Fact

A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin In the Sun. It was on this date...

Tremaine A. PriceMarch 11, 2021

Events and Happenings

Broadway Stars United In Song On PBS New Year’s Eve

As 2020 comes to a close, we are all waiting with bated breath to see what could be on the other side of the...

Tremaine A. PriceDecember 16, 2020

Concert Night

Broadway Inspirational Voices’ A Season of Hope & Inspiration, Free Virtual Holiday Concert

Update: Click HERE to view A Season of Hope & Inspiration concert Free On Demand until January 5, 2021. The holiday season is in...

Tremaine A. PriceDecember 13, 2020

Broadway Black TV

Audra McDonald Sings Yahoo! Answers On Jimmy Fallon + Talks Shuffle Along Broadway

I just knew when I saw the tweet. Jimmy Fallon couldn’t have the remarkable Audra McDonald as a guest and not do a Yahoo! Answers....

Broadway BlackFebruary 24, 2016

A Must See

WATCH: Times Talks Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald & George C. Wolfe

Tonight there is a livestreamed Times Talks that we think you will definitely enjoy. We had a great time live-tweeting The Color Purple Times Talks...

Drew ShadeFebruary 19, 2016

A Must See

Shanice Williams Interviews Audra McDonald at Lincoln Center

Audra and Shanice in the same room? For free!? Where is this going on and how can I be there? Well, if you’re in...

Broadway BlackJanuary 25, 2016

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

Another Winter means more cold weather, hot chocolate, hopefully snow and — oh, another #OscarsSoWhite. Last year Broadway Black Managing Editor, April Reign, coined the...

Broadway BlackJanuary 20, 2016

A Must See

Audra McDonald To Make West End Debut In Lady Day

You may remember we told you that Broadway’s superwoman Audra McDonald would be taking a leave of absence from the upcoming production of Shuffle...

Broadway BlackJanuary 14, 2016

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

My how time flies! 2015 has come to a close. Last year, there was much dismay over a season that was pointedly woman- and melanin-free, but never...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

A Must See

Shuffle Along Gets Behind-the-Scenes Treatment on CBS

CBS’s “Sunday Morning,” with Maurice DuBois, gave those of us anxiously awaiting previews for Shuffle Along a little sneak peek to hold us over until March. In this divine...

Broadway BlackDecember 20, 2015

BB Casting Agency

BB Casting Agency: The Music Man & More

Last summer I had the privilege of experiencing the Cole Porter classic Kiss Me Kate at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring — get this — an...

Broadway BlackDecember 14, 2015

A Must See

LaChiusa’s Hello Again Starring Audra McDonald Begins Filming

Broadway superwoman Audra McDonald has to be the busiest woman in show business – on stage and off. Previously, we told you about her...

Broadway BlackDecember 7, 2015

Features

Exclusive! Jeffrey Johnson Talks Ragtime Tour and Playing Booker T. Washington

I was 13 years old when the original production of Ragtime opened on Broadway. A friend of mine played “Little Girl” in the original...

Broadway BlackNovember 18, 2015

A Must See

Billy Porter Hangs Up Lola’s Kinky Boots & Welcomes Wayne Brady

There’s a moment in Kinky Boots when irresistible drag diva “Lola” sings “The Land of Lola” and she implores us to: “Leave that humdrum...

Broadway BlackNovember 12, 2015

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Broadway Bound

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

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in Adrienne Kennedy’s Ohio State Murders

Broadway Black History Fact

A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway

Events and Happenings

Broadway Stars United In Song On PBS New Year’s Eve

Concert Night

Broadway Inspirational Voices’ A Season of Hope & Inspiration, Free Virtual Holiday Concert

Broadway Black TV

Audra McDonald Sings Yahoo! Answers On Jimmy Fallon + Talks Shuffle Along Broadway

A Must See

WATCH: Times Talks Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald & George C. Wolfe

A Must See

Shanice Williams Interviews Audra McDonald at Lincoln Center

2013 Tonys

Have The Tonys Been More Fair Than The Oscars?

A Must See

Audra McDonald To Make West End Debut In Lady Day

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

A Must See

Shuffle Along Gets Behind-the-Scenes Treatment on CBS

BB Casting Agency

BB Casting Agency: The Music Man & More

A Must See

LaChiusa’s Hello Again Starring Audra McDonald Begins Filming

Features

Exclusive! Jeffrey Johnson Talks Ragtime Tour and Playing Booker T. Washington

A Must See

Billy Porter Hangs Up Lola’s Kinky Boots & Welcomes Wayne Brady

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Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Broadway Bound

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

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

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Broadway Bound

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

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

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night