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Amber Riley Will Play Effie in ‘Dreamgirls’ on the West End

This is a really special announcement. Back in November when we interviewed Amber Riley for The Wiz Live!, before she blew us all away with...

Drew ShadeFebruary 4, 2016

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First-Ever BroadwayCon Gives Theatre Fans Ultimate Experience

There’s no place like Broadway, and BroadwayCon is a place where theatre fans can converge with artists to celebrate shows and the people who...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

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Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

If you are one of the many people who’ve been eagerly anticipating the Broadway debut of Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker in the revival of...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Last night, Lempicka, the highly anticipated new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway. Starring leading lady Eden Espinosa, the...

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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

The Wiz revival Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, and Todd Tucker have unveiled an exciting glimpse...

Broadway BlackMarch 29, 2024

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

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Billy Porter, Joshua Henry, & Brandon Victor Dixon Join Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell For Shuffle Along

This doesn’t even seem real. It’s like we keep having to ask ourselves what did we do to deserve this. And by “this” we...

Drew ShadeAugust 9, 2015

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And Dorothy In The Wiz Live Is… Shanice Williams

There was so much anticipation and speculation of who will portray the young Dorothy in The Wiz Live set to air on NBC Dec...

Drew ShadeAugust 5, 2015

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From A Book To Broadway: The Journey of The Color Purple

Photo Credit: Lyn Hughes As Broadway prepares for the return of The Color Purple this fall, let’s look back at the history of this...

Broadway BlackJuly 30, 2015

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Lupita Nyong’o Will Star Off-Broadway In Eclipsed By Danai Gurira; Directed By Liesl Tommy

It seems this theatre season keeps getting better. So many surprises and new shows popping up. It was just announced that Academy Award winner...

Drew ShadeJuly 30, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Queen Latifah & Mary J. Blige Cast In NBC’s The Wiz Live

We are so glad they didn’t bring us “no bad news!” NBC, that is. Since they revealed the new live musical for this winter, everyone...

Drew ShadeJuly 28, 2015

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Brandy Sings Home From The Wiz On The Subway In Disguise

It’s exactly what you think it is. Often referred to as the vocal bible, the superstar artist boarded a subway train here in NYC,...

Drew ShadeJuly 16, 2015

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First Look: All Black Hedwig With Taye Diggs & Rebecca Naomi Jones

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been a Broadway sensation since its revival in 2014. As we previously reported, Taye Diggs (Rent, Chicago) will take over...

Broadway BlackJuly 6, 2015

Broadway Bound

Misty Copeland To Make Her Broadway Debut In On The Town

Well, it seems as though the good news just doesn’t stop for Misty Copeland. After making history as the first Black principal dancer for...

Drew ShadeJuly 6, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

On Sale Now!: The Color Purple Revival With Jennifer Hudson

The wait is almost over to see three Broadway Black actresses star in The Color Purple’s revival when tickets to the musical go on...

Broadway BlackJune 24, 2015

Box Office

Jennifer Holliday In Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies

Tony award winning actress Jennifer Holliday is set to return to the stage in Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies. The concept for this musical was...

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Justin Guarini Stars In Premiere of Moonshine

Justin Guarini will bring the theatre to the lone-star state when he stars in the world premiere of Moonshine: That Hee-haw Musical in Dallas....

Broadway BlackJune 22, 2015

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Colman Domingo Joins The Fear The Walking Dead Cast

A zombie apocalypse is not something that I ever pondered before the fad of the dystopian apocalypse story. It is also not often that...

Broadway BlackJune 12, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Brandy Norwood Extends Role On Broadway In Chicago The Musical

The heavens are looking out for all the Brandy Norwood, aka B-Rocka, fans, or “Starz” as she likes to call them. We’ve heard it...

Drew ShadeJune 1, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Taye Diggs May Return To Broadway In Drag For Hedwig

Taye Diggs may return to Broadway is a big enough headline. However, there is more. Buzz has been heavily swirling today since entertainment reporter...

Drew ShadeMay 14, 2015

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Keke Palmer Sings Home From The Wiz

On April 20, actress Keke Palmer uploaded a video of herself SANGING Jazmine Sullivan’s version of ‘Home’ from The Wiz to her social media...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Queen Latifah Will Celebrate With New York Pops At 32nd Birthday Gala

New York Pops will celebrate their 32nd birthday in style. A grand gala will be held on Monday May 4th with a star studded...

Drew ShadeMay 1, 2015

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Amber Riley Will Play Effie in ‘Dreamgirls’ on the West End

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First-Ever BroadwayCon Gives Theatre Fans Ultimate Experience

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Forest Whitaker’s Hughie Pushes Back Start of Previews

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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

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

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Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

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PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

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

Features

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

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

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Concert Night

Wayne Brady, Amber Iman, Mykal Kilgore & More Join Miscast24

Off Broadway

Classic Stage Company’s Production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress Postponed

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Broadway Bound

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Return To Broadway In Ossie Davis’ Purlie Victorious

#TheAntonyos

PHOTOS: The Awards, Formerly Known As The Antonyos

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Events and Happenings

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

Features

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

Cast List

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

Extended Runs

The Collaboration Opening Tomorrow, Now Extended Through January 29

Special Performance

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Celebrates The Divine Nine with Special Performance January 10

BWYBLK Event

Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre

Features

WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

Just Wow!

Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

Music

Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

World Premiere

The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

Broadway Bound

Motown: The Musical Commerical

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