Diversity Archives

Congrats!

Marcia Sells: The Metropolitan Opera’s first Chief Diversity Officer

We will never stop supporting Black women getting their things! This past year has been rough, but from the pain, institutions are slowly starting...

Alaina NewellJanuary 26, 2021

Across The Pond

Sir Lenny Henry to Present BBC Radio Series on Black Contribution to Arts

There is no question that there has been a struggle for representation of people of color in theatre. It is a challenge that underscores...

Broadway BlackOctober 29, 2015

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Unlike many Americans, I didn’t grow up on Disney films. Sure, I owned Pocahontas, The Lion King and Aladdin on VHS, but I can’t quote...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

As part of #MusicalsWeek: Protecting, Developing & Celebrating Musical Theatre, HowlRound and Samuel French held four panels to explore “the promotion, development, diversity and future...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

As an actress, I believe that part of the journey in improving your craft is to seek roles that stretch the boundaries of what you...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

How Do We Feel

The Lack Of Diversity In Theatre Seasons Are Not Going Unnoticed

The Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) recently released their list of productions for the 2015-16 season. The list includes dynamic dramas and wonderful comedies by Sam Shepard and David...

Broadway BlackSeptember 16, 2015

Inspiration

Niegel Smith Will Be The First Black Artistic Director At Flea Theatre

With all the hype of TV Land’s frustration around diversity– more artistic homes are following through with their companies original mission- “to present distinctive work...

Broadway BlackApril 2, 2015

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Congrats!

Marcia Sells: The Metropolitan Opera’s first Chief Diversity Officer

Across The Pond

Sir Lenny Henry to Present BBC Radio Series on Black Contribution to Arts

How Do We Feel

The Lion King and Aladdin: Diversity Across Green Fields & Lovely Flowers

Events and Happenings

HowlRound Hosts Panel on Diversity in Musical Theatre

Behind The Scenes

Opening More Doors: Finding Perfection in Diversity

How Do We Feel

The Lack Of Diversity In Theatre Seasons Are Not Going Unnoticed

Inspiration

Niegel Smith Will Be The First Black Artistic Director At Flea Theatre

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

Features

Count It All Joy! Joy Woods Brings It Full Circle with ‘Little Shop’

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night

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

Broadway Bound

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

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

Opening Night

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

Broadway Bound

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

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

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

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Events and Happenings

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

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: BWYBLK x BFRJ’s The Reckoning Halloween Party

First Look

First Look: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith in “ANNIE LIVE!”

Features

PHOTOS: BAC’s Britton Smith Lets Us In & Tells Us What He Didn’t Say

The Big Screen

PHOTOS: Dear Evan Hansen Movie Premiere in L.A.