Curtain Call: 20 Major Stars Who Got Their Start In Theater
These actors went from the stage to the screen to our hearts.
Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jones Serve The Power Of Redemption In Lynn Nottage’s ‘Clyde’s’
The Broadway play shows the beauty in second chances.
For First Time in History, Metropolitan Opera Performing Work of a Black Composer
Terence Blanchard is first Black composer featured in the Met in its its 138-year history. The opera house is performing an adaptation of Fire Shut Up in My Bones, a memoir of writer Charles Blow.
How Clubhouse Is Changing The Game For Black Broadway
On the heels of the success of "The Lion King," four productions of "Dreamgirls" are slated for Black History Month.
Vanessa Williams Shares Being Shamed Out Of A Big Broadway Break In New Podcast
"Because of being labeled a beauty queen, labeled a scandal beauty queen you're put in a box," she said on The Fabulous Invalid podcast.
Airbnb Brings Broadway Home With Its New Collection of Virtual Experiences
The home rental brand is helping fans treat themselves to a night in with some of musical theater’s biggest players.
Michael Jackson Musical 'MJ' Gets Pushed Back to 2021
Tony-nominated Ephraim Sykes will now hit the stage as the King of Pop in April of next year.
Issa Rae Explains Inspiration Behind 'Condola's' Name On 'Insecure'
"Insecure's" star and co-creator shares the inspiration for the show's new character—and we uncover why she's the perfect muse.
Here's Everything Affected By Coronavirus In Hollywood
With daytime talk shows returning from host's homes, many spring and summer film projects—including Pixar's "Soul" and "Candyman"—move to fall.
Six Broadway Actors Share What It's Like In Their Quarantine
"This break has given me so much time to get back to things that I’ve let go," said Phylicia Pearl Mpasi from "The Lion King."
Brothers In Arms: 'A Soldier's Play' Return To Broadway Is As Timely As Ever
In its revival, starring Blair Underwood and David Alan Grier, the play holds an unflattering mirror to both sides of our divided society.
Exclusive: Ephraim Sykes Speaks About Being Cast as Michael Jackson In “MJ” The Musical
From playing David Ruffin in "Ain't Too Proud" to now leading next summer's tribute to the King of Pop, the singer-actor steps center stage on Broadway.
ESSENCE’s Entertainment Director Picks What’s Hot This Month
Call me a creature of habit because I’m still rocking the end of summer releases from Jidenna and Raphael Saadiq—who was a recent guest on our Yes, Girl! podcast—and absorbing the 1619 Project’s podcast. But there’s some new new I’m loving: Broadway’s debut of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
A ‘Soul Train’ Musical Is Coming To Broadway And Questlove Is Lending His Magic
The “Soul Train” has officially found it’s conductor in Questlove, and it’s first stop is New York City!
'Ain't Too Proud': Temptations Musical Gets 12 Tony Nominations
Broadway is breathing new life into the classic group, The Temptations.