Friday, June 3, 2016
It’s becoming a ridiculously redundant scenario. A Black actor or actress is cast in a role that is assumed to be “for whites only”. Enter the rag tag brigade of internet t…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:41PMTuesday, April 5, 2016
Broadway Black’s Creator, Andrew Shade sat down with Ike Holter to discuss his new play Exit Strategy presented by Primary Stages. Ike Holter’s work has been produced at The S…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:24AMMonday, March 7, 2016
Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey are visionaries and calculated risk takers. The two who are the heart and soul of Front Row Productions currently represent the only Black producers on Bro…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:49PMFriday, February 12, 2016
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. But …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 10:54AMMonday, February 1, 2016
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 credits …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:24PMWednesday, January 13, 2016
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. Chec…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:30PMThursday, January 7, 2016
Tony- and Obie Award-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones is known for her humorous yet delicately humane treatment of a variety of multicultural characters. After deciding to drop …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:06PMMonday, December 21, 2015
It’s no surprise that the cast album for the hit musical Hamilton debuted on the rap Billboard charts at number 12 and now has broken records in the number one spot. This accolade is a…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:00PMThursday, December 10, 2015
‘Tis the season to start planning what holiday gatherings you want to attend. If you are looking for a party with hosts that read like a wish list to Broadway Santa, make sure you plan…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:09PMWednesday, December 2, 2015
There is nothing quite like the anticipation of sitting in the stands and anxiously awaiting the band to take the field during a half time show. Everyone on the yard has spent day after day …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:14PMTuesday, December 1, 2015
According to Emmy winner Wayne Brady, playing characters that are far removed from who he is as a person is EXACTLY why he wanted to become an actor. The star, who most recently was seen on …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:39PMFriday, November 13, 2015
Pomme is French for Apple is a hilarious look at femininity and womanhood from the sketch duo Liza Paul and Bahia Watson. The show has been gaining momentum since its debut according to th…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:15PMWednesday, November 4, 2015
The cast of The Wiz Live! sure know how to build anticipation! Since the announcement that NBC will be doing a live reboot of The Wiz, we have been hanging on to each announcement and shari…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:09PMThursday, October 29, 2015
I can remember first hearing about the Rocky Horror Picture Show as a kid. My parents had a copy on VHS. I would try to stealthily creep down the stairs to catch a glimpse of the movie I was…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:43PMThere is no question that there has been a struggle for representation of people of color in theatre. It is a challenge that underscores a systematic thought process that says that those who…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:53PMFriday, October 23, 2015
It’s time for the announcement of the 2015 44th Annual Audelco Awards nominees. Audelco (Audience Development Committee, Inc.) was established and incorporated in 1973 by the late…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 06:52PMIt seems the holiday season is already upon us. Stores are putting up Christmas displays and the sound of Christmas music is already sneaking onto commercial radio playlists. But before we d…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 06:00PMTuesday, October 13, 2015
New York City Center will be graced with the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater December 2nd through January 3rd. This season, dance aficionados will have a plethora of ent…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:16PMIt is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of BroadwayBlack actress Barbara Meek. She was best known for playing the character of Ellen Canby for three seasons on Archie Bunk…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 10:46AMThursday, October 8, 2015
As an actress, I believe that part of the journey in improving your craft is to seek roles that stretch the boundaries of what you believe you can do. In my opinion, there are no perfect ro…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:36PMThe Broadway musical Hamilton burst upon the scene setting theatre goers on fire with its charismatic story about founding father Alexander Hamilton. For those far removed from Broadway, t…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:56PMThere are people who talk about changing the world and there are those who actually do it. Artists for World Peace is an organization that is committed to the latter. The non-profit organiza…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:29PMTuesday, October 6, 2015
The Fire This Time Festival presented by Horse Trade Theater Group was founded in 2009 by playwright Kelley Nicole Girod. According to the website, it was Girod’s goal to: Provide risi…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 06:05PMPioneering. Classic. Talented. The outstanding career of Leonard Harper embodies a dancer, choreographer and producer who’s influence remains firmly etched in the history of Black Broa…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:03PMIn an ode to the 1960s, Trip of Love takes the audience “back to the decade that made a generation boom.” This rocking musical puts the songs of the ’60s front and cente…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:16PMMonday, October 5, 2015
Emmet Till. Trayvon Martin. Sandra Bland. Kindra Chapman. In 2015, the legacy of intolerance and discrimination against people of color continues its awful march, name after name and hasht…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:37PMThe world of Bikini Bottom is Broadway bound! If you have been searching for a musical that will captivate your tiny tots, then SpongeBob the Musical is sure to delight! But this show seems …
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:13PMFor some, it seemed that producer, filmmaker, playwright and actor Tyler Perry was an overnight sensation. His wildly popular plays centering often on family matriarch Mabel Simmons, affec…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:18AMThursday, October 1, 2015
A spectacular evening of phenomenal music and Mariah Carey hits will take place at one of New York’s finest night spots 54 Below. Multi-platinum diva Mariah Carey will be the feature…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:55AMWednesday, September 30, 2015
“Do the Right Thing” is considered one of the greatest American films of all time. In 1999, it was deemed to be “culturally significant” by the U.S. Library of Cong…
SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:11PMWednesday, September 23, 2015
On the opening night of Hamilton, Betsy Struxness received the coveted Gypsy Robe® from Actor’s Equity Association. It is an honor bestowed upon the ensemble member who has the most …
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