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Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Tony Award winner Heather Headley played her final performance in The Color Purple on October 2nd, 2016, after starting her run in the revival on May 10,...

Drew ShadeDecember 21, 2022

Broadway Bound

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

Events and Happenings

Curtains Rise On Some NYC Theatre Venues in April as Part of NY PopsUp Initiative

As we approach the one-year anniversary of quarantine in NYC and Broadway shows being shut down for an unforeseeable future, Governor Andrew Cuomo and...

Tremaine A. PriceMarch 4, 2021

Events and Happenings

Classic Stage Company Offers Classic Conversations

Danielle Brooks and Jon Batiste were announced as part of the guest lineup for Classic Stage Company’s (CSC) Classic Conversations series. Announcing our spring...

NatalynJanuary 24, 2021

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

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

The first time I saw the musical version of The Color Purple I think I was on a date. I say think because through some seating...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

As we enter a new year, it’s only right to reflect on the greatness that happened in 2015. From Broadway to Off-Broadway to live...

Broadway BlackDecember 26, 2015

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Awards season is steadily approaching and our beautiful Black performers are making waves as critics, boards and peers alike recognize the brilliant efforts of...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

Leads & Legends

The Color Purple Begins Previews Marking JHud Broadway Debut

The production we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks will each make their Broadway debut when The Color Purple begins previews at...

Broadway BlackNovember 10, 2015

Coming Soon

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Sets New Edition Release + Times Talks Livestream

In 1982 Alice Walker published an extraordinary novel that would go on to not only win awards and set records, but remain instrumental in constructing cinematic, stage,...

Broadway BlackOctober 29, 2015

A Must See

WATCH: Look into the First Rehearsal of The Color Purple

If this is what the cast of The Color Purple looks like on Day One of rehearsal, we’re definitely gonna need a box of tissues when...

Broadway BlackOctober 27, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Oprah Surprises Cast of The Color Purple In Rehearsal

“You get a hug! You get a hug!” was the sentiment this afternoon as the cast of The Color Purple got a surprise visit from...

Broadway BlackOctober 15, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Saw Herself Playing Celie In The Color Purple

NEW YORK, Jennifer Hudson has ARRIVED! The Grammy and Oscar Award winner has a lot going on these days: moving from her hometown of Chicago...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Retrospective: The Color Purple

We’re ready for Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, and Cynthia Erivo to hit the stage in the upcoming revival of The Color Purple on November...

Broadway BlackOctober 1, 2015

Award Show Performance

Broadway’s A-List Join American Theatre Wing to Honor James Earl Jones

The elite of stage and film recently gathered to celebrate the works of legendary actor James Earl Jones at the American Theatre Wing Gala....

Broadway BlackSeptember 30, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

Dropped exclusively on EW.com, a new video starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo has been released. As previously reported, Hudson will star as “Shug...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

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Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Broadway Bound

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

Events and Happenings

Curtains Rise On Some NYC Theatre Venues in April as Part of NY PopsUp Initiative

Events and Happenings

Classic Stage Company Offers Classic Conversations

A Must See

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

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Leads & Legends

The Color Purple Begins Previews Marking JHud Broadway Debut

Coming Soon

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Sets New Edition Release + Times Talks Livestream

A Must See

WATCH: Look into the First Rehearsal of The Color Purple

Behind The Scenes

Oprah Surprises Cast of The Color Purple In Rehearsal

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Saw Herself Playing Celie In The Color Purple

Broadway Black History Musical

Retrospective: The Color Purple

Award Show Performance

Broadway’s A-List Join American Theatre Wing to Honor James Earl Jones

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

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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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PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Broadway Bound

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

Opening Night

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”

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

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Broadway Bound

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

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