Leslie Uggams Archives

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

A Must See

Marjorie Johnson Returns to Colman Domingo’s DOT

When Colman Domingo’s Dot premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival last March, Marjorie Johnson’s performance of “Dotty,” the title character, was...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

A Must See

Anika Noni Rose & Forest Whitaker Set For Roots Remake

It’s the holiday season! We must have been extra good this year because Santa has gifted us some extraordinary news that has us giddy...

Broadway BlackDecember 13, 2015

A Must See

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

Awards Nominees & Winners

A Dream Come True: Leslie Uggams As Mama Rose In Gypsy

Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!) has entertained and inspired countless audience members over her 65 year career, including writer and director Arthur...

Broadway BlackJune 24, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

Linda Twine: The Musical Mastermind We Should All Know

Even though you might not be familiar with Linda Twine’s name, you definitely know her work. If you’ve heard the music from Jelly’s Last Jam,...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

Congrats!

Billy Porter, Leslie Ugguams & Chester Gregory Are Broadway’s New Doctors!

As the Broadway community prepares for the upcoming Tony Awards, a few of its brightest stars received some other awards this graduation season: their...

Broadway BlackJune 1, 2015