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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...

August 20, 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...

August 5, 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...

July 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...

July 23, 2015

How Do We Feel

Did You Know: Taraji P. Henson Was A Musical Theatre Major

Yes, you read that correctly. Taraji P. Henson, who portrays the ambitious, no-nonsense Cookie Lyon on Fox’s hit show Empire, was a Musical Theatre...

June 9, 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...

May 14, 2015

A Must See

‘Fabulation’ At New World Stages Directed By Kenny Leon

Tony-winners Anika Noni-Rose (2004, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Caroline, or Change) and Tonya Pinkins (1992, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Jelly’s Last Jam) are teaming...

March 24, 2015

Leads & Legends

(WATCH) August Wilson Documentary: The Ground On Which I Stand

“If I said the name August Wilson, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?” “Storyteller.” “Prophet.” “Truth-teller.” “An amazing visionary.” Friday night (February...

February 27, 2015

A Must See

You Have No Excuse: Don’t Miss August Wilson Cycle Recordings Live Stream

We’ve posted about the all of August Wilson’s work being read and recorded by BroadwayBlack’s finest at The Greene Space. we’ve also been raving...

August 21, 2013

Events and Happenings

Let’s Talk With Damone: ‘A Raisin In The Sun’ To Be Revived On Broadway…Again?

Word on the street has been a production of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic family drama ‘A Raisin In The Sun,’ is to be mounted for...

July 31, 2013

Celebrity Takeover

Denzel Washington Confirms Return To Broadway With Diahann Carroll And Anika Noni Rose

The town has been buzzing with the talk of Denzel Washington returning to Broadway. Well, it seems that the rumors are no longer rumors...

July 31, 2013

A Must See

August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle To Be Recorded In Its Entirety

For the first time in history,  August Wilson’s iconic “The Pittsburgh Cycle”, the 10 play series chronicling the lives of Blacks over a 100...

July 12, 2013

Tony Nominees 2013

Meet 2013 Tony Nominee: Cicely Tyson “What A Joy To Watch”

What all can you say about a legend like Cicely Tyson that hasn’t been said already. She is a consummate actress on stage and...

June 7, 2013

Broadway Bound

Denzel Washington May Revive A Raisin In The Sun + Relive Fences

It’s been buzzing around the Broadway community that Denzel Washington will be returning to Broadway as Walter Lee Younger in A Raisin In The...

January 28, 2013

Events and Happenings

Drama League Tributes Audra McDonald for thier 29th Annual Benefit Gala

The Drama League’s 29th annual benefit gala, A Musical Celebration of Broadway, will honor 5 time Tony award winner Audra McDonald on February 11....

January 10, 2013

A Must See

Anika Noni Rose & Forest Whitaker Set For Roots Remake

It’s the holiday season! We must have been extra good this year because Santa has gifted us some extraordinary news that has us giddy...

December 13, 2015
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