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Broadway Black History Fact

A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin In the Sun. It was on this date...

Tremaine A. PriceMarch 11, 2021

Award Nominations

NAACP Image Award Nominations: Broadway Black Talent Top Contenders

The 52nd annual NAACP Image Award nominations have been announced. Among the list, you’ll see some very familiar Broadway Black stars that you know...

Broadway BlackFebruary 3, 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

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

A Must See

Phylicia Rashad Will Star In Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head Of Passes at The Public Theater

What is life right now?! Well, we’ll tell you. Life is heaven because it was announced today that Phylicia Rashad will return to the stage...

Drew ShadeNovember 11, 2015

A Must See

Broadway Inspirational Voices to Perform Holiday Concert

Photo Credit: Brent Dundore It’s almost time to start dreaming of a white Christmas, hanging mistletoe, decking the halls, and jingling those bells. Each...

Broadway BlackOctober 28, 2015

Events and Happenings

Theater Royalty Gather To Celebrate Louis Johnson

Broadway legends flooded Symphony Space on Oct. 5 to attend the Up In The Air benefit, a tribute to famed choreographer Louis Johnson. Theater greats including...

Broadway BlackOctober 13, 2015

A Must See

A Raisin in the Sun at Harlem Repertory Theatre

Since its Broadway debut in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun has become one of the perennial favorites of Black theatre, with two Broadway...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Coming Soon

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Inspired By Little Rock Nine

Lily Polkadot – who has just moved into the Squares Only town of Rockaway – is the first Polkadot in an all-Square school and...

Broadway BlackAugust 27, 2015

Broadway Black Kids

School’s in Session: Top 5 Theatre Programs Designed For Black Students

Whether you are planning on majoring in Drama, Theatre Arts Administration or Theatre with a Technical emphasis, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) cater...

Nicole JohnsonAugust 5, 2015

A Must See

The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

We all know the songs – “Ease On Down The Road,” “Be A Lion,” “Believe In Yourself,” and, of course, “Home.” Whether you’re seasoned...

Broadway BlackJuly 26, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

Just when you thought six-time Tony-winning actress Audra McDonald couldn’t get any higher, she continues to defy the gravity of normalcy and soar to...

Broadway BlackJuly 25, 2015

Congrats!

Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

Chalk up another accomplishment for acclaimed Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon! The American Theatre Wing recently appointed Leon to its Advisory Committee, which provides...

Broadway BlackJuly 23, 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

A Must See

The Blood Quilt By Katori Hall Opens To Celebration With Phylicia Rashad

Katori Hall has, in just a few short years, ushered in an artistic renaissance. With game-changing, gripping plays such as “The Mountaintop” (2010 Olivier...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Events and Happenings

Phylicia Rashad Reunites with Immediate Family

Just when I had convinced myself Claire Huxtable was a fictional character -which explained her perfection so I was in the clear of having...

Broadway BlackMay 6, 2015

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Broadway Black History Fact

A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway

Award Nominations

NAACP Image Award Nominations: Broadway Black Talent Top Contenders

A Must See

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

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

A Must See

Phylicia Rashad Will Star In Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head Of Passes at The Public Theater

A Must See

Broadway Inspirational Voices to Perform Holiday Concert

Events and Happenings

Theater Royalty Gather To Celebrate Louis Johnson

A Must See

A Raisin in the Sun at Harlem Repertory Theatre

Coming Soon

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Inspired By Little Rock Nine

Broadway Black Kids

School’s in Session: Top 5 Theatre Programs Designed For Black Students

A Must See

The Wiz Celebrates 40 Years Of Greatness Hosted By Phylicia Rashad

Awards Nominees & Winners

Audra McDonald Soars In Doc McStuffins

Congrats!

Director Kenny Leon Wins Again; Appointed To ATW Advisory Committee

Happy Birthday!

All Hail King August Wilson!

A Must See

The Blood Quilt By Katori Hall Opens To Celebration With Phylicia Rashad

Events and Happenings

Phylicia Rashad Reunites with Immediate Family

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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”

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