Audra McDonald new ‘Live From Lincoln Center’ host

Lynn Elber, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Broadway superstar Audra McDonald is adding a new chapter to her long history with Lincoln Center...

Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Will Swenson wed

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Audra McDonald and Will Swenson have tied the knot, cementing a relationship between two of Broadway's best looking and talented stars...

Spike Lee wants to direct big screen 'Porgy and Bess'

theGrio

Will Spike Lee finally fulfill a lifelong dream of directing a big screen musical? According to IndieWire, the outspoken filmmaker wants adapt the Tony aw…

theGrio's favorite black musicals

Carrie Healey

SLIDESHOW - The upcoming musical, 'Sparkle', inspired theGrio to put together a slideshow of our favorite black musicals from the past...

Broadway's 'Porgy and Bess' sets show's final date

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - The Tony Award-winning revival of 'Porgy and Bess' will close on Sept. 23, making it the longest-running production of the Gershwin show to ever play on Broadway...

Is it finally Audra McDonald’s time to shine?

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Audra McDonald has clearly conquered Broadway, but she has yet to do the same with TV and film. Is this finally her time to....

Audra McDonald takes best actress at the Tonys

theGrio

NEW YORK (AP) - Audra McDonald was named best lead actress in a musical and her 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess' was named best musical revival...

'Porgy and Bess' picks up 10 Tony nominations

Donovan X. Ramsey

theGRIO REPORT - Nominations were announced this morning for the 2012 Tony Awards. Black actors and actresses picked up nominations in a variety of categories -- many for their work in the revival of 'Porgy and Bess'...