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Monday, February 5, 2018

Stunning First Look of Condola Rashad as Joan of Arc Met with Racist Fury by George M. Johnson

Previously it was announced that three-time Tony nominee Condola Rashad would star on Broadway in Saint Joan, playing the iconic role of “Joan of Arc.” However, it was the first …

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Saturday, November 18, 2017

Tony & Emmy Nominated Actor Earle Hyman Passes Away at 91 by George M. Johnson

It is with heavy hearts that we report television actor and theater great Earle Hyman passed away* November 16th, 2017, at the age of 91. Hyman was born October 11th, 1926 in Rocky Mount, No…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 06:34PM
Monday, July 31, 2017

#BroadwayBey? Beyonce set to Star as Nala in a Live-Action remake of The Lion King by George M. Johnson

You heard it correctly. Rumor has it that the mother of Blue, Rumi, Sir, and the Beyhive is close to inking a deal that will have her cast as Nala, in the Live-Action Remake of The Lion King…

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Mandy Patinkin steps down from The Great Comet following Backlash; Oak still set to Depart by George M. Johnson

On Wednesday, Broadway Black broke the news of Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan’s departure from the The Great Comet, and being replaced by theatre vet Mandy Patinkin, citing low ticket sales…

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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Prince meets Broadways The Color Purple #Purple4Prince by George M. Johnson

Harmony, Melody, Creativity, and Ingenuity thrive in the ultimate mash-up of Broadway’s The Color Purple meets “The Purple One”. Created by Michael Korte and Arranged by J…

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

James Earl Jones’ Entire Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech by George M. Johnson

Sunday evening, the incredibly brilliant multi-talented Mr. James Earl Jones, received the Special Tony Award for his lifetime achievements on the Broadway Stage. Unfortunately, the Tony Awa…

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Black Broadway, An “Act” in Social Justice by George M. Johnson

The post Black Broadway, An “Act” in Social Justice appeared first on BroadwayBlack.com.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Sarah Baartman to Kim Kardashian comparison reveals the need for more black critics by George M. Johnson

“A Kim Kardashian of another era returns in Suzan-Lori Park’s ‘Venus,'” – New York Times On Tuesday, The New York Times received serious criticism for their cho…

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Full Performance: Amber Riley’s 1+1 Will Leave You Speechless by George M. Johnson

The post Full Performance: Amber Riley’s 1+1 Will Leave You Speechless appeared first on BroadwayBlack.com.

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