Arts and Culture Rowdy Woman is Showstopper at Broadway’s ‘Death of a Salesman’—And Not in a Good WayJasmine JacksonDecember 29, 2022December 29, 2022 by Jasmine JacksonDecember 29, 2022December 29, 20222191 The woman stopped the show during act two....
Arts and Culture Hakuna Matata: ‘The Lion King’ Marks 25-Year Anniversary On BroadwayNiko MannNovember 19, 2022November 18, 2022 by Niko MannNovember 19, 2022November 18, 2022340 The show is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary after making its debut in 1997....
Celebrity News Lena Horne Makes History By Becoming First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After HerCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 3, 2022November 3, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonNovember 3, 2022November 3, 20221637 Lena Horne became the very first Black woman to have a theater on Broadway named after her...
Celebrity News Common to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Riverside and Crazy’Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022295 Common announced that he will be starring in a new play on Broadway, 'Riverside and Crazy' in November...
Arts and Culture Angelica Ross Will Make Broadway History As First Openly Trans Lead in ‘Chicago’Wendy MedinaAugust 7, 2022 by Wendy MedinaAugust 7, 2022714 Ross will be part of a small trailblazing group of openly trans actors who have made their way to Broadway stardom....
Celebrity News Mary Alice, ‘A Different World,’ and ‘Matrix Revolutions’ Actress Dies at 85Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 29, 2022July 29, 2022 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 29, 2022July 29, 20222061 Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning actress Mary Alice who starred in Fences and A Different World died on Wednesday in New York City...
News Adam Wade, Singer, Actor, and History-Making Game Host, Dies at 87Atiya JordanJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by Atiya JordanJuly 21, 2022July 21, 20228806 Adam Wade, the vocalist, actor, and drummer, who made history as the first Black host of a televised game show, has died at age 87....
Arts and Culture Black Award-Winning Vocal Arranger’s Lawsuit Seeks to Win Credit and Compensation For His Work On ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ MusicalBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 15, 2022July 15, 2022875 Battling Broadway behemoths! Chapman Roberts charges he has not been credited for his work on Smokey Joe's Café Musical in a lawsuit....
Arts and Culture Lena Horne Will Be The First Black Woman To Have A Broadway Theater Named In Her HonorNiko MannJune 12, 2022June 13, 2022 by Niko MannJune 12, 2022June 13, 20226906 Legendary actress Lena Horne will have a Broadway theater named in her honor, making her the first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named...
Arts and Culture Emilie Kouatchou Becomes First Black Performer To Play Female Lead In ‘The Phantom of the Opera’Atiya JordanJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by Atiya JordanJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022917 Actress Emilie Kouatchou has become the first Black performer to assume the full-time role as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera. ...