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Tituss Burgess thegrio.com
December 2, 2021
In an interview with theGrio, Tituss Burgess shed light on 'Annie Live', representation and working alongside Taraji P. Henson, Celina…
November 20, 2021
Alice Childress’ searing play "Trouble in Mind" has finally made it to Broadway. The only frustrating thing is that it…
Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande thegrio.com
November 5, 2021
Almost 20 years after premiering on Broadway, the 'Wicked' film adaptation has finally found its two leads in Cynthia Erivo…
Audra McDonald thegrio.com
November 2, 2021
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will make her grand return in Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy.
Broadway thegrio.com
October 18, 2021
These are five exciting new Black-led productions happening or are on the horizon in New York as Broadway reopens.
Broadway for Racial Justice thegrio.com
October 18, 2021
After a historic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway is officially back in New York City and is reckoning…
September 27, 2021
Grier played a smaller role in 1984's film version of "A Soldier's Play" alongside a cast that included Denzel Washington…
September 27, 2021
Experts were amiss predicting the play's 12 nominations would result in its creators winning some of the night's top honors.
August 29, 2021
Camille A. Brown will direct and choreograph the revival of" For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is…
"Purple Rain" Opening Night At Radial Park Drive-In Experience
August 13, 2021
Actor Tituss Burgess of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt fame has been cast as Rooster in the upcoming NBC production of 'Annie…
July 11, 2021
Theatre’s biggest stage will feature a wide spectrum of Black stories with themes ranging from comedies to powerful tales of…
June 18, 2021
Jesse Williams is getting ready to make his broadway debut in a play called “Take Me Out,” where he will…
June 13, 2021
After a string of good box office weekends, the opening of “In the Heights” was a reminder of the challenges…
Broadway thegrio.com
May 13, 2021
Broadway is back! The return of the nation’s famous theater circuit stands to signal a bounce back for the American…
April 14, 2021
Dreamgirls "will never leave you." The original cast of the hit Broadway musical reunited for a virtual benefit on Sunday.
February 20, 2021
The darkened theaters have given Black actors and producers time to think about the change they'd like to see on…
September 12, 2020
Gabrielle Union confirmed a sequel to the hit movie 'Bring It On' with the original cast is in pre-production and…
July 5, 2020
Hamilton, the award-winning hip-hop musical on Broadway, has transitioned to the silver screen, premiering on Disney's streaming service, Disney+.
Jeremy O. Harris theGrio.com
December 2, 2019
A white woman was outraged with Jeremy O. Harris, a Black and gay playwright because she believed his Broadway show,…
Dave Chappelle thegrio
June 13, 2019
Will Dave Chappelle do Rick James or Prince again? Who knows? But the tickets to his Broadway show will likely…