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A Must See

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

Events and Happenings

August Wilson’s Fences Extends At Morningside Players

Due to popular demand, The Morningside Players will be extending its production of Fences until June 7th. Directed by Arthur French, this August Wilson...

Broadway BlackJune 3, 2015

Happy Birthday!

All Hail King August Wilson!

On April 27, 2015 the world celebrated the seventieth birthday of American playwright August Wilson. We here at Broadway Black took the entire day...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

TV Land

Chris Chalk Will Join The Cast Of Gotham On Fox

Chris Chalk, last seen on Broadway in 2010 in the revival of August Wilson’s Fences, opposite Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, has joined the cast...

Broadway BlackMarch 12, 2015