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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Phylicia Rashad Brings Head of Passes To Mark Taper Forum by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will return to the Mark Taper stage in Head of Passes, a powerful, deeply moving new drama about family and the power of faith by playwright Tar…

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Alvin Ailey Dancers Perform to Beyonce’s ‘Freedom’ by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Harry Belafonte once said, “Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s anchor. We are the compass for humanity’s conscience.” This past year we’ve seen a multi…

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Debbie Allen’s Freeze Frame Brings Gun Violence Awareness To The Kennedy Center by Jazmine Harper-Davis

In conjunction with the Wallis Annaberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the east coast premiere of Debbie All…

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

We Were There: Leslie Odom Jr. Begins His Residency at the McKittrick Hotel by Jazmine Harper-Davis

It was small. It was intimate. It was smoky. It was the epitome of Jazz.   Leslie Odom Jr. kicked off his New York Residency at the McKittrick Hotel in Chelsea last night and what a nig…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:19PM

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway Black Behind The Scenes Dreamgirls 35th Anniversary Concert by Jazmine Harper-Davis

It’s been 35 years since The Dreamette’s “moved” their way into our hearts, and if you had the childhood I had, your home stereos. Which is why Broadway Black was mor…

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Tony Actor Roundtable: What’s Next For The Great White Way? by Jazmine Harper-Davis

The Hollywood Reporter is famous for its roundtables, pairing up a group of Hollywood’s most popular actors to sit around and talk about the politics of Hollywood. Those selected are u…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:03PM

Leslie Odom Jr.’s Touching Speech to Cynthia Erivo at Sardi’s by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I rarely use the hashtag #RelationshipGoals , but in this case I’ll make an exception. One of the most genuine, most talented friendships on Broadway between Leslie Odom Jr. and Cynthi…

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

#IAmAudra: Audra McDonald Fans Show Their Love & Support For The Actress by Jazmine Harper-Davis

There’s only one person that can have people pretend to be pregnant and be silly all in the name of love, and that’s Audra McDonald. The #IAmAudra campaign helmed by fellow Shu…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:41PM
Monday, July 11, 2016

5 Things We Learned From Cynthia Erivo by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Friday, we had the pleasure to be in the room with Tony Award Winning actress, Cynthia Erivo. During an interview with the AOL Build series (moderated by Laura Heywood, BroadwayGirlNYC), sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:26AM

Daveed Diggs Brings #Bars to the Public Theater by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Mixing genres aren’t something new. Over the years we have seen the intersectionality between Pop and Country, Gospel and Trap ( I Luh God!) and everything in between. This year thanks…

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Friday, July 1, 2016

WATCH: Hamilton Star Leslie Odom Jr. Premieres ‘Autumn Leaves’ Video by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Man, the man is non-stop! Fresh off the heels of winning the Tony for Best Lead Actor in A Musical, Leslie Odom Jr. got up and shot a music video for ‘Autumn Leaves’ for 12 hours…

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit Visits The Color Purple by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Even though we’re out on summer vacation, the proud teacher in me never takes a break. Case in point, last night The Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit paid The Color Purple a visit and d…

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

How Do We Keep Broadway Alive And Accessible To Everyone? by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I love theatre. I love black people. I love working with children. This has been my life’s work and what I’d consider to be my true calling. It’s why I’ve taken upon teaching childre…

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Friday, June 24, 2016

NYC Mayor’s Office Will Give 1,000 FREE Broadway Tickets to Low-Income Families by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Today Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin launched new initiatives to celebrate the 50th Anniversar…

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Jenifer Lewis Sings #InTheseStreets, Shares Life Lessons With The Cast of Shuffle Along by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I will start this off by saying, CAN SOMEONE WRITE JENIFER LEWIS HER OWN BROADWAY SHOW? We are lucky to be in a Broadway season that is filled with diverse stories, and a time where social …

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

We Were There: Eclipsed On Broadway by Jazmine Harper-Davis

If you would have told me seven years ago there would be a show on Broadway that starred, was written and directed by all African American (and African-born) women I may have laughed at you…

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

#Hamiltonys: Just How Many Awards Did Hamilton Win? by Jazmine Harper-Davis

After being nominated for a record-breaking 16 Tony Awards, hamilfans anxiously awaited to find out what statues Hamilton would actually take home. While it came very close, Hamilton was ju…

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70th Tony Awards Biggest Snubs and Shockers by Jazmine Harper-Davis

While I spent most of the night crying over those HISTORIC Tony wins, once the tears subsided I had a come to Jesus moment. Although this has been the most exciting and dazzling Broadway s…

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Marilyn McCormick: 2016 Theatre Education Tony Award Winner! by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Congratulations are in order for Marilyn McCormick, drama teacher at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan who takes home the 2016 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:23PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Oprah, Audra McDonald & Patina Miller To Present At The 70th Tony Awards by Jazmine Harper-Davis

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we get closer to the most diverse Tony Awards season yet, some exciting presenters were announced and Broadway Black favorites Oprah Winfr…

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Go Inside Auditions For Actors of Color by Jazmine Harper-Davis

When I was in high school, I was the only black girl on our schools hilarious improv team. Sure I’d have to play up my “blackness” for laughs and had no problems doing so, …

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

More Than A Banana Dance, Deborah Cox Is Josephine Baker by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Photo by Paul Tate dePoo III  When you hear the name Josephine Baker, a few things come to people’s mind, such as banana, dance or french ingenue. However, she was so much more than some…

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Monday, May 16, 2016

45th Street Is Hereby Broadway Black Street! by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Imagine walking down one of the most crowded streets in Times Square, and looking up to see marquees with black and brown faces plastered over some of the most historic theaters? Well, that&…

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Cynthia Erivo, Pascale Armand Win Outer Critics Circle Awards by Jazmine Harper-Davis

The winners for the Outer Critics Circle are here! And Broadway Black faves Cynthia Erivo and Pascale Armand walked away with the coveted prize. The OCC usually is a good indicator of how th…

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Cast of Shuffle Along, Hamilton Earn Astaire Awards Nominations by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Nominations for the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards, which honor outstanding dance and choreography on stage and film, were announced today at the Friar’s Club. For the first time, …

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

We Were There: Shuffle Along Opening Night by Jazmine Harper-Davis

It’s ambitious. It’s daring. It’s fun. It’s a history lesson. It’s full of Jazz. It’s Tap-TASTIC. It’s Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All…

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Whorl Inside A Loop Headed To Broadway! by Jazmine Harper-Davis

As you may recall back in September, Broadway Black was in attendance at opening night for Whorl Inside A Loop at Second Stage Theatre. Since then, the show has been rumored to be making it…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Michael R. Jackson’s “A Stange Loop” Musical at 54 Below Tonight by Jazmine Harper-Davis

54 Below announced it’s newest “New Musicals at 54,” this time featuring Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop. New Musicals at 54 is a series that showcases new an…

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Broadway Black Gives Back: Help Students From Brownsville See Shuffle Along by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I’m the queen of talking about theatre and accessibility, but it’s time I put my (and other people’s) money where my mouth is. This past school year I’ve had the hono…

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Friday, April 22, 2016

We Were There: Opening Night of Exit Strategy by Jazmine Harper-Davis

As a teacher, at what can be considered an amazing charter school, I am a bit ignorant to the woes of my fellow public district schools. I get angry when a kid talks back, but for some teac…

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

66th Annual Outer Critics Circle Nominations Are Here! by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Spring has finally arrived In New York City and so has awards season! The nominations for the first major award, the 66th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, were announced on April 19 in Ne…

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