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2019 MTC Spring Gala - Arrivals.
First Black Choreographer Nominated For Tony Since 1996

Camille A. Brown is the first Black choreographer to be nominated for a Tony Award in 23 years.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
On the Set of 'The Color Purple'
'Color Purple' Star Slammed For Homophobic Comments

The Color Purple was written by a Black queer woman and the main character is a Black queer woman. Oluwaseyi…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Carol Channing at her Manhattan Apartment
Carol Channing Once Said She Was Black

The Broadway star passed away at 97.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
'Wicked' Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Broadway - Curtain Call
Actress Brittney Johnson Makes Broadway History

Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the…
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
'Fences' Screening
Denzel Washington To Return To Broadway In ‘The…

Washington will play 'Hickey,' a charismatic travelling salesman with a dark secret.
by Joshua Adams
08.21.17
Celebrities Visit Broadway - February 24, 2017
Barack And Malia Obama Attend Broadway Show

Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama attended an evening performance of “The Price” while visiting New York City on…
by NewsOne Staff
02.26.17
4/20 Celebrations
NEWS ROUNDUP: Blacks Twice As Likely To Be…

A new study shows that Blacks are more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Whites in states where…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.16
Sylvia's Gala 50th Anniversary Jubilee
"Shuffle Along" Actor Found

roadway actor J.L Williams, who is set to star in a historic musical on Broadway in March, was found over…
by Desire Thompson
02.15.16
New York City Subway Pushing Death Puts Spotlight On Commuter Safety
Kyle Jean-Baptiste: History-Making Broadway Star Dies In Tragic…

Emerging Broadway star Kyle Jean-Baptiste died yesterday evening (Aug. 28) after reportedly accidentally falling from a fire escape, Playbill.com reports.…
by NewsOne Staff
08.29.15
106 & Park Live
NEWS ROUNDUP: Tracy Morgan Ties The Knot With…

It’s been over a year since comedian Tracy Morgan was badly injured in a highway car crash, but things are…
by NewsOne Staff
08.24.15
BET Experience and Make a Wish at LA. Live Red Carpet Arrivals- Weekend Events
Brandy Sings To A Subway Packed With People…

Brandy is getting to be pretty daring while living in New York City for her Chicago Broadway show stint, but some of it isn’t…
by Global Grind Staff
07.15.15
Trending Topic TV: Actress Danielle Brooks To Star In 'Color Purple' Revival
Trending Topics TV: “OITNB” Star To Join “The…

Here’s what’s trending and timely in the news right now: The Color Purple Meets Orange Is The New Black (Sort Of)…
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Official Launch Party - Red Carpet
News Roundup: Taye Diggs Nabs Transgender Role In…

Many African-American stars have nabbed roles in Broadway productions, diversifying the realm of theater. Songstress Brandy is currently playing Roxie…
by NewsOne Staff
05.20.15
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“Tired”: Frenchie Davis And Other Broadway Vets Drop…

The mass protests arising from grand jury decisions in Ferguson, Mo. and the Staten Island borough of New York City…
by NewsOne Staff
12.08.14
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History Maker: Keke Palmer To Play First Black…

  Actress Keke Palmer is on quite a roll of “firsts” these days. Not only is she be the youngest talk show…
by ionerlogan
04.17.21
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Melissa Etheridge Replaces Lead Singer In Green Day’s…

Melissa Etheridge says she has enjoyed getting in touch with her punk side as she prepares to temporarily replace Green…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Sanaa Lathan To Star In Off-Broadway Play

NEW YORK — Sanaa Lathan (suh-NAH’ LAY’-thun) will star in the world premiere of Lynn Nottage’s new play, “Meet Vera…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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James Earl Jones Will Be “Driving Miss Daisy”…

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones had two questions he needed answered before agreeing to join the Broadway production…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
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