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When Colman Domingo's Dot premiered at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival last March, Marjorie Johnson's performance of "Dotty," the title character, was hailed as "ent…
Sojourners by playwright Mfoniso Udofia  captures the story of a Nigerian family who has come to America. Their goal is to get their college degrees, have a baby and return to Nigeria. Bu…
Need to know the highlights of The Super Bowl (commercials & performances included, of course!) but you only speak musical? Well, this video is for you. Presented by The Kicker, “S…
This landmark musical based on Alice Walker's novel of the same name follows the the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover…
First Lady Michelle Obama is all about celebrating black women & today is no different as she invites several black women leaders in dance to The White House. This year, the theme of Bla…
If I had to imagine what God’s alarm clock sounded like, I’d imagine it’d be Mykal Kilgore‘s voice belting "reeeejoice.” To hear him sing is to catch the Hol…
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 her performance as Addaperle in the NBC ratings…
Photo credit: Daniel Robinson I sat down with Broadway performance artist Grasan Kingsberry to find out just what the key to his success and longevity on Broadway is. 10 Broadway cred…
Kevin Harry is taking a break. The average person with a few minutes to kill during work might grab coffee or sneak in a nap. Perhaps they gather around the microwave and argue about Leonard…
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…
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photos by Chasi Annexy Is that a statue or a real person? I couldn’t imagine being in character and rigidly in place for pre-show up until start time. But somehow, the actors did. I al…
This is a free event that you can register for and it’s happening tonight! Broadway Black’s founder & Editorial Director, Andrew Shade, will moderate this discussion about th…
He's a nimble-footed stage legend whose transcendent talent and versatility have propelled him to excel in roles ranging from "Judas" in Jesus Christ Superstar to a mesmerizing Tony Award-wi…
New York City Center, in partnership with The Jerome L. Green Performance Space at WNYC, presented the first of its Encores! Unscripted live-streamed talkback series with Tony Award winners …
11 Tony Nominations. 3 Wins. A Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Next to Normal is the rock musical that shook 2009, and the score isn't the only thing that is electrifying. It's hard-hittin…
Audra and Shanice in the same room? For free!? Where is this going on and how can I be there? Well, if you’re in New York January 26, you’re in luck. Lincoln Center will be ho…
Kimberly Scott has spent 30 years honing her craft in a distinguished and successful career in film, television, and theatre. A Tony Award nominee for her performance as "Molly" in August Wi…
There are few things more beautiful than the sight of the graceful, sinewy limbs of a dancer soaring through the air in a grand jeté or sustaining a pirouette. So, you can imagine how magni…
On Monday, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. at #MLKNow on his national holiday right in the heart of Harlem at Riverside Church. Blackout for Human Rights hosted MLK Now, described as…
Something big is happening at Riverside Church in Harlem tomorrow afternoon. Blackout for Human Rights is hosting MLK Now, described as “a special MLK Day event to celebrate and honor …
Jan. 13, 2016, would have marked the 91st birthday of one of America's most significant women in theatre: Billie Alllen. The dancer, actor, director and philanthropist from Richmond, Virgini…
“The year 2015, saw the rise of #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackGirlsMatter, both movements helmed by powerful, fearless Black women. In 2016 I'm starting #BlackPerspectivesMatter.” …
My how time flies! 2015 has come to a close. Last year, there was much dismay over a season that was pointedly woman- and melanin-free, but never fear because Broadway Black is here…
