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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Jenny Jules Talks Her Broadway Debut in the Crucible by April Reign

Jenny Jules is what many would call an actor’s actor. She gets the kind of roles and acclaim that other performers whisper for at night in their prayer closets. We were lucky enough to…

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Monday, December 7, 2015

We Were There: Alvin Ailey Wows at New York City Center by April Reign

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is more than just a company. They are the living embodiment of art. Each performance, whether it is your first or your 51st, is a transformative ex…

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Exclusive: Eric Berryman Talks Steel Hammer, His Bucket List, & More by April Reign

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) presents Steel Hammer in its New York premiere December 2-6 as part of its Next Wave Festival. Steel Hammer, according to the BAM website, “distills…

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Akeelah and the Bee is E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T at Arena Stage by April Reign

The Arena Stage presents a world-premiere co-production of Akeelah and the Bee with the Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis. The play, based on the beloved film of the same name, “…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:00AM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Wiz Live! Debuts a New Commerical! by April Reign

In a word, YYYYYAAAAASSSSSS!!! At least that’s what I said when I saw the BRAND NEW COMMERCIAL for The Wiz Live!, which will be broadcast on NBC December 3. The colors! The costumes! The c…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:41PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The Wiz Live! Full Ensemble Cast is Announced by April Reign

As the date looms ever closer, we are shining our ruby red slippers and making sure our oilcans are topped off in preparation of NBC’s The Wiz Live! to be broadcast on December 3. While we…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:15PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Exclusive: Tamara Tunie Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with Pittsburgh Tribute by April Reign

While you may not know her name, you definitely know her face and work. Tamara Tunie is a consummate performer, finding her home on both stage, the silver screen, and television.  Tomorrow …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:09PM
Friday, October 16, 2015

Montego Glover Talks Les Misérables, How She Keeps Going & More by April Reign

Montego Glover is a consummate Broadway professional. She recently appeared on Broadway in It Shoulda Been You, which played its final performance on August 9. She earned a Tony nomination i…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:14AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

In Depth: Zakiya Young Stars in Disgraced at the Goodman Theatre by April Reign

Broadway actress and singer Zakiya Young is currently starring in DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Kimberly Senior at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.  From its website: Amir Kapoor…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:47AM
Monday, October 12, 2015

We Were There: A Taste of Barbecue at the Public Theatre by April Reign

Broadway Black was please to attend both a preview and opening night of Barbecue at the Public Theater. Written by Obie Award Winner Robert O’Hara, the play is full of twists and turns th…

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Broadway Black Announces New Collaboration With TiqIQ by April Reign

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TIQIQ AND BROADWAY BLACK PARTNER TO PROVIDE TICKETS TO THE HOTTEST SHOWS ON BROADWAY Broadway Black and TiqIQ are thrilled to announce their collabor…

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Monday, September 21, 2015

Viola Davis & Uzo Aduba Make Historic Wins at the 2015 Emmy Awards by April Reign

History was made tonight, and we at Broadway Black are thrilled. As the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, I debated for quite a while about whether I would watch the 2015 Emmy Awards. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:01AM
Saturday, September 5, 2015

Treshelle Edmond Overcomes Challenges & Makes Her Broadway Debut in Spring Awakening by April Reign

Treshelle Edmond is a name that you should know. She is making her Broadway debut in the revival of Spring Awakening, the only Black actress in the production and has been since they initi…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

The Broadway League Should Have All Theatres #Dim4Kyle by April Reign

Broadway lost a treasure as the light that was Kyle Jean-Baptiste dimmed far too soon. As we previously reported, Kyle succumbed to his injuries after an accidental fall off of his mother�…

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Amber Riley & Uzo Aduba Join The Cast of NBC’s The Wiz Live by April Reign

The hits just keep on coming! Broadway Black has learned that Amber Riley will be playing Addaperle in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” that will air on December 3. Addaperle is the Good …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:10PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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