83 stories by "Broadway Black"
Tamara Jade, a versatile artist from Maryland, embraces her diverse musical influences. Now starring in Jeanine Tesori's contemporary opera "Blue," she highlights the need for authentic stor…
Harlem Stage, the powerhouse institution known for setting untold stories free, is once again taking the lead in truth-telling theatre. This October, the acclaimed arts hub presents Freedom …
This fall, A-Diamond Entertainment presents the acclaimed stage play Man of the House at the legendary Billie Holiday Theatre in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Written, directed, and produced…
A monumental collision of Black artistry is set for Broadway in Spring 2026, as Joe Turner's Come and Gone returns under the helm of Debbie Allen, featuring powerhouse performers Taraji P. H…
The curtain is rising on a grand finale you won't want to miss. Emmy, GRAMMY, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace are heading to Broadway's …
A landmark of Black television is making its way to Broadway with an all-star team of Black creatives leading the charge. On June 3, 2025, producer Brian Anthony Moreland announced the devel…
Lincoln Center Theater has officially announced its 2025"2026 season"and it's not just a new lineup, it's a full-on renaissance. Under the visionary leadership of incoming Artistic Director …
Patti LuPone has issued a public apology for her comments in The New Yorker about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald. In the interview, LuPone referred to Lewis as a "b***," an insult many consi…
In light of the recent controversy surrounding Patti LuPone's comments toward Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald, more than 600 Broadway professionals"ranging from performers, stage managers, di…
The recent controversy around Patti LuPone and Kecia Lewis, compounded by LuPone's dismissive remarks about Audra McDonald and her derogatory name-calling toward Lewis, has sparked a renewed…
This production will be a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.  Inspired by t…
The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation is making waves in the theatre community by sponsoring a performance of the world premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's Push Party, presented by The Hea…
The Broadway scene has been buzzing with excitement about a possibility that will now be a reality as the iconic musical Gypsy gears up for a spectacular revival. Six-time Tony Award winner …
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, t…
Excitement is brewing as Thornton Wilder's timeless classic Our Town prepares for its highly-anticipated revival on Broadway. Directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, this production featur…
The Wiz revival Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, and Todd Tucker have unveiled an exciting glimpse into the highly-an…
Sammy-Art Williams' 'Home' on Broadway directed by Kenny Leon finds its cast.
The post Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in <em>HOME</em> on Broadway appea…
The world of theatre and film mourns the loss of a legendary talent, Louis Gossett Jr., who passed away on March 28th, 2024. A trailblazer in Black theatre and cinema, Gossett's career spann…
MCC Theater, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, along with Executive Director Blake West, has unveiled an exciting lineup of performers for Miscast…
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Jill Rafson as Producing Artistic Director, recently made an announcement that has both disappointed and excited theatre enthusiasts. The upcom…
In an exciting announcement from the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), the upcoming production of Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" is set to captivate audiences with a radical reimagining …
Saddle Up for Sunday Service and ride that magic carpet of music and healing into the band that is Britton & The Sting. Church will commence on April 14th, 2024 at Nublu (151 Ave C New Y…
Broadway artists Keenan Scott II (Thoughts of a Colored Man) & D. Woods (For Colored Girls… Revival) host The Awards Vol. III Nomination Ceremony. Nominees for The Awards formerly know…
On a nice cool Friday afternoon, we got the chance to sit down with Joy Woods, the new star of Little Shop of Horrors (Westside Theatre), right before her put-in rehearsal. Beginning May 2nd…
This morning in New York City, Funny Girl star, Lea Michele and 2022 Tony Award Winner Myles Frost (MJ) hosted The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations LIVE from Sofitel New …