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

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Jill Rafson as Producing Artistic Director, recently made an announcement that has both disappointed and excited theatre...

Broadway BlackMarch 28, 2024

A Must See

First Look: Colman Domingo’s DOT at Vineyard Theatre

We’ve anxiously waited for months and gone through cast changes but, finally, the moment has arrived. Actor and playwright Colman Domingo’s highly anticipated play...

Broadway BlackFebruary 26, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

Ask Nigerian-American playwright, actress and educator Mfoniso Udofia what her first love is and she’ll tell you, to the surprise of many, “singing.” Surprising only...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 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

A Must See

Patrice Bell Stars In Office Politics With Long View Theater Company

Looking for a great play to see over this week? Look no further than the June Havoc Theatre. Don’t miss Patrice Bell in the...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 16, 2015

Across The Pond

Motown: The Musical Flash Mob On Virgin Air

The old fashioned days of air travel where you put on your nice clothes and are served edible food may be gone, but Richard...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Broadway Black History Musical

Karamu House: Celebrating 100 Years

This past Saturday, there was a huge celebration for Karamu House; home to the Karamu Theatre for the past 95 years, the event was held...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Quincy Tyler Bernstine Stars In 10 Out Of 12: A Play Within A Play

Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Neva) stars in a new Off-Broadway play by Anne Washburn that gives a behind the scenes look of what really happens before the curtains...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 12, 2015

A Must See

The Classic Theatre of Harlem Presents The Tempest Under the Stars

There is nothing so magical and poetic as the work of William Shakespeare. When I thinks of The Tempest, I find that play to be...

Broadway BlackJune 11, 2015

Off Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon Replaces Joshua Henry in The Wild Party

Brandon Victor Dixon will replace Joshua Henry in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party as Mr. Black, originally played by Taye Diggs (who will be back...

Broadway BlackJune 10, 2015

A Must See

Tonya Pinkins to Star in Classic Stage Company’s Mother Courage

Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam), who was most recently seen in Joel Drake Johnson’s racially charged thriller Rasheeda Speaking, will star in Classic Stage...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 9, 2015

Coming Soon

Eddie Cooper Replaces Father Chuck Cooper in Little Shop of Horrors With Jake Gyllenhaal

You may know Eddie Cooper from his recurring role as Fat Au in the Cinemax series Banshee, he will be taking over the role...

Broadway BlackJune 1, 2015

A Must See

Dui Jarrod’s The Definitive Loser’s Guide to Winning Off-Broadway

Dui Jarrod‘s one man show, The Definitive Loser’s Guide to Winning is in its final weeks Off-Broadway. The play explores the world of a...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Music

For The Last Time Brings New Orleans Jazz To NYC

Broadway Black LOVES jazz! We’ve gotten the scoop on a wonderful new musical opening in NYC that is sure to be a hit! For...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Dance!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Lincoln Center

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Lincoln Center this June for 15 performances. This engagement will feature new productions of works...

Broadway BlackMay 18, 2015

A Must See

Kenny Leon Brings Lydia Diamond’s Smart People to Second Stage

Even before taking over its newly purchased Broadway flagship, the Helen Hayes Theatre, the off-Broadway company Second Stage has lined up major talent as...

Broadway BlackMay 15, 2015

A Must See

Colorblind Cast Of The Glass Menagerie Brings New Life To Classic

The Masterworks Theater Company, in residence at the 47th Street Theatre, begins its debut season with a racially diverse staging of the Tennessee Williams...

Broadway BlackMay 14, 2015

Broadway Bound

Hot Ticket: Hamilton Headed To Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s highly-anticipated new musical, Hamilton, is making the leap to Broadway. The musical premiered Off-Broadway this past season at the Public Theater (Artistic...

Broadway BlackMay 13, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Artists of Color Sweep 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards

Hamilton and Between Riverside and Crazy win big at the 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards. Hamilton took home Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Director (Thomas Kail), Outstanding...

Broadway BlackMay 11, 2015

A Must See

Whorl Inside A Loop Will World Premiere At 2econd Stage

2econd Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for its upcoming world premiere production of Whorl Inside A...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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

A Must See

First Look: Colman Domingo’s DOT at Vineyard Theatre

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

Latest News

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

#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’

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

Cast List

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

Concert Night

Sunday Schooled! Britton & The Sting Is Church

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’

Extended Runs

The Collaboration Opening Tomorrow, Now Extended Through January 29

Cast List

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

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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