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Broadway Black History

You Should Know: Douglas Turner Ward and The Negro Ensemble Company

On February 20th, 2021 Douglas Turner Ward (playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer) a pillar in the Black theatre community passed away. Ward founded...

Germôna SharpMarch 1, 2021

Award Nominations

Arthur French Honored with the Paul Robeson Citation Award

Arthur French is best known for his work as both a Broadway Actor and producer. With a career spanning over fifty years, French has...

Broadway BlackOctober 17, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

The Negro Ensemble Company Blazed Trails for Black Theatre

The success of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun sparked a number of changes in 1959. Hansberry became the first black woman to...

Broadway BlackAugust 20, 2015

Events and Happenings

2013 National Black Theatre Festival

It’s that time again! The 2013 National Black Theatre Festival kicked off in Winston-Salem, NC with a star-studded black-tie gala. This biennial festival is...

Broadway BlackJuly 31, 2013

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Broadway Black History

You Should Know: Douglas Turner Ward and The Negro Ensemble Company

Award Nominations

Arthur French Honored with the Paul Robeson Citation Award

Broadway Black History Fact

The Negro Ensemble Company Blazed Trails for Black Theatre

Events and Happenings

2013 National Black Theatre Festival

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

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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”

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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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

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

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PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

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PHOTOS: BWYBLK x BFRJ’s The Reckoning Halloween Party

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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.