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

Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. will star in the new Broadway production of the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2023

A Must See

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Sets Broadway Return

The longest-running musical revue to play Broadway is making a triumphant return this summer as producers announced the comeback of hit revue Smokey Joe’s Cafe....

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

I don’t know about y’all, but I was biting my nails waiting to see who was going to step into the role of “Mother...

Broadway BlackJanuary 5, 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

Cabin In The Sky Will Be Resurrected By New York City Center Encores

New York City Center will kick off its 2016 Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert season with Cabin in the Sky. This production was last seen...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

A Must See

Forest Whitaker Will Make His Broadway Debut in Hughie By Eugene O’Neill

We couldn’t be more thrilled to make this announcement. Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker will make his Broadway debut this spring. Known for roles...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Jennifer Hudson & Cynthia Erivo Sing The Color Purple In New Music Video

Dropped exclusively on EW.com, a new video starring Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo has been released. As previously reported, Hudson will star as “Shug...

Drew ShadeAugust 24, 2015

A Must See

Taye Diggs On Hedwig: My Most Challenging Role

His remarkably blue glittered eyes and magenta pursed lips have been staring from billboards and banners for months now. Taye Diggs took the stage...

Broadway BlackAugust 14, 2015

Just Wow!

David Alan Grier Will Play The Cowardly Lion In The Wiz Live on NBC

Wow! Its becoming more and more real. It has officially been announced by producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron that Tony Award nominee David Alan...

Drew ShadeAugust 4, 2015

A Must See

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

Broadway Black TV

How It Could Go Down: The Wiz Live Cast

On December 3, NBC will air a live production of The Wiz. While Stephanie Mills has been cast as Aunt Em, there has been rampant speculation about...

Broadway BlackJuly 28, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango, & Isaiah Johnson Join The Color Purple

The Color Purple family is getting a little bit bigger. It seems we’ve found our Mister, Harpo, AND Nettie. Olivier nominee and Broadway alum Kyle...

Drew ShadeJuly 27, 2015

Broadway Black Box

EXCLUSIVE: The Musical Brandy Would Love To Star In & Its NOT The Wiz

We recently chatted it up with Grammy award winning Brandy Norwood and, just in case you’ve been living under a rock, she is currently...

Drew ShadeJuly 21, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Sings ‘Too Beautiful For Words’ From The Color Purple

November 10th seems so far away, so here’s a little something that will hold you over until the fall when The Color Purple returns...

Jazmine Harper-DavisJuly 3, 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

Coming Soon

Broadway Is The New Black: 2015-16 Season Line-Up

It seems as though Broadway is taking a page out of televisions’s book and bringing more actors of color front and center–where they belong....

Jazmine Harper-DavisJune 11, 2015

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Beverly Knight To Take Over Role Of Grizabella In CATS At The Palladium In London

Olivier Award nominee Beverly Knight, the British queen of soul turned West End mainstay, will be playing Grizabella in CATS, the Andrew Lloyd Webber...

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

Congrats!

Danielle Brooks Joins The Color Purple Revival As Sofia

The “Orange Is The New Black” star Danielle Brooks, who plays Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson on the hit Netflix series, will join the the Broadway revival of...

Drew ShadeMay 27, 2015

Awards Nominees & Winners

Taye Diggs is the Next Lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Making his triumphant return to the stage after a decade, Taye Diggs will star as the lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, beginning...

Broadway BlackMay 21, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

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

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Broadway Bound

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

A Must See

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Sets Broadway Return

Events and Happenings

Kecia Lewis Assumes The Role of “Mother Courage”

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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#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

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”

#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

Opening Night

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

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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