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Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks To Lead Broadway Revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Producers Brian Anthony Moreland, Sonia Friedman, and Tom Kirdahy announced today that August Wilson’s seminal, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Piano Lesson will return to Broadway next season, marking the first Broadway revival...

Broadway BlackMarch 29, 2022

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Class Is In Session: 5 Plays by Black Playwrights Every Young Black Student Should Read

With the pandemic closing the doors on Broadway and schools shifting their teaching methods to remote learning, students across our country are devoid of...

Tremaine A. PriceFebruary 3, 2021

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A Letter From The Director: You Must Keep Starting Over

“I ain’t never found no place for me to fit. Seem like all I do is start over. It ain’t nothing to find no...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2021

Events and Happenings

August Wilson Honored With Black Heritage U.S. Postal Stamp

2020 continues to show signs of a wonderful redemption story! The extraordinary August Wilson will be honored on a permanent stamp from the U.S...

Ashani SmithDecember 13, 2020

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

Kimberly Scott has spent 30 years honing her craft in a distinguished and successful career in film, television, and theatre. A Tony Award nominee...

Broadway BlackJanuary 21, 2016

A Must See

Atlantic Theater Company Premieres Skeleton Crew

She’s won the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, received the Steinberg Playwright Award, and Huffington Post hailed her as...

Broadway BlackJanuary 7, 2016

Broadway Black TV

Denzel Washington To Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at The Golden Globes

Is there anything that Denzel Washington can’t do? He directs, he acts, he has an Oscar and a Tony, he’s been nominated for a...

Broadway BlackDecember 9, 2015

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Leslie Uggams To Star in Colman Domingo’s DOT

She’s done films, recorded music, and solidified her place in television history with an iconic Emmy-nominated performance in “Roots,” but singer and actress Leslie...

Broadway BlackNovember 13, 2015

A Must See

Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Last year, playwright and actress Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of “Native Son” by Richard Wright was one of the highest grossing productions in the...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Coming Soon

Colman Domingo on Live & Outspoken

Playwright, stage and screen actor Colman Domingo has given stellar performances in a broad array of roles that showcase the breadth and depth of...

Broadway BlackSeptember 23, 2015

A Must See

Denzel Washington Will Help Bring Entire August Wilson Cycle To HBO

If you weren’t watching the Denzel Washington live stream Q&A lead by the Notorious Ph.D., Todd Boyd, last night, you missed a great conversation....

Drew ShadeSeptember 18, 2015

Box Office

Brandon Dirden Makes Directoral Debut with August Wilson Play

August Wilson‘s Seven Guitars will be performed at Two River Theater from September 12, 2015 to October 4, 2015. The play, part of Wilson’s famous Pittsburgh Cycle,...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

A Must See

Colman Domingo Leads Powerhouse Cast of Seven Guitars at Actors Theatre

Photo by Bill Brymer. Courtesy Actors Theatre of Louisville August Wilson’s work is getting a lot of much-deserved love and attention this upcoming theatre season. Actors...

Broadway BlackSeptember 8, 2015

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Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson’s Fences Directed By Denzel Washington

The Tony Award winning & How To Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis will return to the role that garnered her her 2nd...

Drew ShadeAugust 27, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Inspirational Quotes For The Black Theatre Lover

Photo Credit: Martha Swope via NYPL Black theatre. A space of inspired creativity, performance art and social commentary on the lives of everyday people. As...

Broadway BlackAugust 18, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Denzel Washington Inspires Youth at Boys and Girls Club

As a shy, overweight boy growing up in Mt. Vernon, NY, Oscar- and Tony-winning actor Denzel Washington spent most of his time after school...

Broadway BlackAugust 12, 2015

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Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks To Lead Broadway Revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Think About It

Class Is In Session: 5 Plays by Black Playwrights Every Young Black Student Should Read

Let's Talk

A Letter From The Director: You Must Keep Starting Over

Events and Happenings

August Wilson Honored With Black Heritage U.S. Postal Stamp

Behind The Scenes

Exclusive: Kimberly Scott Talks Sweat, Nottage Vs. Wilson, & What Inspires Her

A Must See

Atlantic Theater Company Premieres Skeleton Crew

Broadway Black TV

Denzel Washington To Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at The Golden Globes

A Must See

Leslie Uggams To Star in Colman Domingo’s DOT

A Must See

Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Coming Soon

Colman Domingo on Live & Outspoken

A Must See

Denzel Washington Will Help Bring Entire August Wilson Cycle To HBO

Box Office

Brandon Dirden Makes Directoral Debut with August Wilson Play

A Must See

Colman Domingo Leads Powerhouse Cast of Seven Guitars at Actors Theatre

A Must See

Viola Davis Will Star In Film of Wilson’s Fences Directed By Denzel Washington

Broadway Black History Fact

Inspirational Quotes For The Black Theatre Lover

Awards Nominees & Winners

Denzel Washington Inspires Youth at Boys and Girls Club

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

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

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PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

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

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

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

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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

Broadway Bound

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

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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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

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

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PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

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PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’

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PHOTOS: BWYBLK x BFRJ’s The Reckoning Halloween Party

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