As the curtain rises on this latest chapter of The Wiz, it's evident that its magic continues to captivate audiences, promising to enchant theatergoers for years to come. The post Star Studded Premier of the Wiz Revival on Broadway: An Ode to Black Excellence appeared first on Black America Web.

As Prince's cult classic 1984 film 'Purple Rain' gets reworked into a musical stage play, we thought of a few more that could work as well. The post 15 Classic Music Films That Would Work Perfect As A Stage Play appeared first on Black America Web.

There’s a musical based on the life and achievements of boxing legend Muhammad Ali on its way to Broadway in fall 2024, and one of the artists tapped to work on the music for the stage play is none other than rapper, producer, songwriter and Hip-Hop legend Q-Tip. According to Deadline, Richard Willis, the lead […]

August Wilson's iconic play "The Piano Lesson" is back on Broadway.  The post August Wilson’s Iconic Play ‘The Piano Lesson’ Returns To Broadway With A Star-Studded Adaptation appeared first on NewsOne.

The “Tina Turner Musical” has become very popular overseas, but now the musical is making its way to New York City on Broadway. According to Deadline, Stage Entertainment confirmed that the musical based on the life of the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singer would arrive on Broadway next fall. Related Stories: Angela […]

Prepare to get your moonwalk on, because a bio-musical about Michael Jackson’s life is headed to Broadway! The legend’s estate announced that it has agreed to develop a stage musical that should make its Broadway debut in 2020. Related Stories: Does This Woman Sing Better Than Michael Jackson? You Be The Judge! [VIDEO] Did You […]

Remember a while back, when Kandi let us know that she wasn’t going to be working on the new Xscape album, with the rest of the group? Remember how that sent fans into a fenzy of confusion, so sis told us she was busy following her Broadway dreams, instead? Well, looks like Kandi is ready […]

Producer Scott Rudin of Fences will be bringing Academy Award winning actor, Denzel Washnington back to Broadway. Washington will play Theodore Hickman in Thelceman, a Eugene O’Neill play. Related Stories: Omari Hardwick Turned Down A Role In ‘Girls Trip’ + The Check Denzel Washington Gave Him Denzel Washington Memed Over New Movie Role Text “K975” […]

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Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama attended an evening performance of “The Price” while visiting New York City on Friday.

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A new study shows that Blacks are more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Whites in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized.

There's a whole lot of #BlackGirlMagic going on, on Broadway right now. In addition to The Color Purple, mid-town Manhattan will see another season of Eclipsed.