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Paul G. Tazewell theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
A Tony-winning designer already well known on Broadway, Tazewell has earned his first Oscar nom for Steven Spielberg's 'West Side…
March 6, 2022
Actor and comedian Johnny Brown of "Good Times" fame died on March 2 following a reported cardiac arrest, according to…
James Earl Jones
March 2, 2022
The 110-year-old theater will be renovated and renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre when it reopens later this year.
February 20, 2022
Brittney Johnson reportedly received a two-minute standing ovation Monday night when she took the stage as Glinda for the first…
February 18, 2022
The new Starz documentary, 'Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back' follows the life of the Tony-nominated dancer/actor
BrittneyJohnsonWicked
February 15, 2022
Johnson made history on Broadway in 2019 when she became the understudy playing Glinda, the first woman of color to…
Taraji P. Henson thegrio.com
February 2, 2022
Taraji P. Henson added to 'The Color Purple' movie musical cast as Shug Avery, joining H.E.R. and Corey Hawkins.
January 27, 2022
Broadway is back, and breaking some new ground when it comes to diversity while they're at it. Emilie Kouatchou officially…
January 4, 2022
Broadway shows continue to take major hits as the omicron variant continues to surge. The latest show affected by COVID-19...
December 24, 2021
Thoughts of a Colored Man playwright Keenan Scott II was pressed into service as an actor when COVID left his…
American Theatre Wing Centennial Gala
December 20, 2021
In a recent interview with theGrio, Broadway star Norm Lewis opened up about his holiday plans, Black representation on "The...
December 18, 2021
Emilie Kouatchou made history being cast as the first Black actor to play the role of Christine Daaé in "Phantom…
Sidney Poitier thegrio.com
December 8, 2021
The legendary life of Academy Award-winner Sidney Poitier will be chronicled in the upcoming Broadway play 'SIDNEY.'
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…