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Theatre
Rabbits, Rats, and Ants, Oh My: The Alliance’s Underground...
As the Alliance opens its Goizueta Stage, a new TYA acting repertory company has...
Rabbits, Rats, Ants, Oh My: The Alliance’s Underground...
As the Alliance opens its Goizueta Stage, a new TYA acting repertory company has...
That Lip-Syncing Feeling: A Conversation With an Icon
A La MaMa resident artist has a multi-generational check-in with Lypsinka, a.k.a....
Mama’s Turn: My Mother, Me, and 2 Musical Bookends
How ‘The Music Man’ and ‘Gypsy’ framed the fatherless, aspirational life we shared.
In The Chair With: Geoff Cathcart
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our...
A Slam Play in ‘Brown Face’
Participating in poetry is key in Carissa Atallah's new play about a DACA college...
Breakin’ Convention on Tour 9 May – 6 June 2026
Get ready for high-energy, world-class performances from celebrated poppers, lockers,...
Breakin’ Convention tours the UK in May and June 2026...
Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, embarks...
Tender by Dave Harris – review
Tender introduces the Dancing Bears, a New Jersey male strip club that has seen...
‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ Season 2 Turns Up the Drama
In a city where ambition moves as fast as the traffic on 610, OWN’s Heart & Hustle:...
2026 Tony Noms Highlight Black Talent, Still Gaps Remain
2026 Tony Nominations showcase unprecedented Black talent leading Broadway shows,...
This Month in Theatre History
May highlights include a major group's founding, a Pulitzer winner's birthday, and...
Pulitzers, Special Tonys, ATCA/Steinberg Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Evan Yionoulis on the Sanctity of Theatre at Juilliard,...
The renowned director and acting teacher discusses her transition into a new academic...
AT, The Understudy, Pocket Theatrics Announce Re:working...
The new roundtable series starts in July.
Who Wants to Dance With Death?: Ambition and Obligation...
In This Season’s Harvest, Ikechukwu Erojikwe presents a conflict between material...
Ku kyooto Rekindles the Fire of Legacy at the Uganda National...
‘Ku kyooto’ is a Luganda phrase that translates to ‘at the fireplace’, and this...
Cedric the Entertainer Finds His Song, ‘Lost Boys’ Raises...
The comic actor talks about his role in August Wilson's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,'...
‘WitchDuck’ Vs. the 18th-Century Manosphere
With its satirical look at an overlooked piece of Virginia history, Eva DeVirgilis's...
There’s Some New Work ‘Out Here’
A show and a convening at Court Theatre demonstrate what’s still possible, and a...
Lou Tyrrell Trusted Playwrights, and Got Audiences to Do...
A writer and mentee remembers the Florida-based actor, director, and producer, who...
I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL TO TRANSFER TO...
Producer Adrian Grant is delighted to announce that I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA...
Breakin’ Convention on Tour 20 May 2026
The groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre from around the world, and...
Namibian Creatives Honoured at Namibia Theatre and Film...
This past weekend was nothing short of electrifying for the Namibian performing...
The Wasp, Ndayola Ulenga and Her Directing Award
The Wasp, a gripping psychological play, earned Ndayola Ulenga the award for Best...
The Cast and Director of ‘Is God Is’ On Bringing The Critically...
BGN interviews the cast and director of the MGM Studios film Is God Is. Featured...
Black Mothers Deserve More Than Survival. We Deserve To...
I was walking through the San Francisco airport, heading home from a weekend that...
This New Beauty Series Makes Black Makeup Artists More...
In an industry full of insiders, this new cultural beauty series is unlocking the...
How One Black Stay-At-Home Dad Transformed His Son’s Speech...
When my oldest son was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with a speech delay. So, my...
Therapy IRL: Grounding Yourself Amid The (March) Madness
As someone born and raised in the Midwest who attended a powerhouse sports university...
Jill Scott Wore Custom Theophilio On The Tonight Show
Last night, Jill Scott made a striking appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...
Black Wealth Watch: Paramount Buys Tyler Perry’s BET+ Stake,...
Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business...
21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood
Everyone has a desire to feel seen. For Black women? That desire is significantly...
Exclusive: Michael Bearden Is Back As The Music Director...
We’re finally here—game day, as the sports fans say. With the 98th Academy Awards...
8 Songs You May Not Know Quincy Jones Produced
It isn’t breaking news to say that Quincy Jones stands as arguably the greatest...
How Zendaya Uses Archival Fashion to Honor Black Icons
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s...
Cast and Creatives announced for Heart Wall by Kit Withington...
Cast and Creatives announced for Heart Wall by Kit Withington at Bush Theatre
Kehlani Debuts A Bold New Pixie Cut For The Season
The pixie cut has claimed another head. Earlier this week, we saw Justine Skye recruited...
The Latest Pixie Cut Recruit? Justine Skye
“I’m about to cut all my hair off,” singer Justine Skye says in an Instagram reel....
Jennifer Hudson Brings "Dreamgirls" Back to Broadway as...
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson takes on a new role as producer for the upcoming Broadway...
ICYMI: JT Fronts Timberland, True Whitaker Stars in Loewe,...
This week, JT fronted Timberland’s latest campaign, bringing her signature edge...
Far Gone: Brixton House – Theatre Review
Okumu’s life is violently upended when he is kidnapped by the Lord’s Resistance...
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW FW26 Day Two
Day two of New York Fashion Week was clearly for the romantics. With Carolina Herrera,...
Jill Scott Is Back With ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ And...
As anticipation builds for her sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern, Jill...
Lena Waithe Makes Her Playwriting Debut With ‘Trinity’...
Lena Waithe has made a name for herself in film and television, but now, she is...
‘Genesis’ is not an ending
The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect,...
Cable Street: Sharp musical about the East End taking on...
This second run at Southwerk Playhouse sees Adam Lenon’s social history musical...
How To Achieve Kehlani’s Timeless Grammys Makeup Look
Last night, “Folded” singer Kehlani took home the gold gramophones for Best R&B...
College Professors Warn Of A Literacy Crisis As More Gen...
Colleges across the country are not just facing funding cuts to their funding and...
DC’s Restaurants Are Fighting To Stay Open. Here’s Where...
Restaurant Week in DC has always been a good reason to try somewhere new or finally...
Meet Tend To Studios: Brooklyn’s New Black-Owned Facial...
It’s rare to find places, especially amidst the hustle and bustle of NYC, that instantly...
Zoe Saldaña Is Now The Highest-Grossing Actor In Box Office...
Zoe Saldaña started off 2026 with a powerful moment, officially becoming the highest-grossing...
Chloe Bailey Checks Fan Commenting On Her Weight: ‘My Body...
Chloe Bailey is pretty good at drinking water, frolicking on a beach, and minding...
How AI Is Already Shaping Healthcare And What Black Patients...
When most of us walk into a doctor’s office, we come prepared with questions. What...
Big B, And The B Stands For Bands: How Beyoncé Became A...
When Beyoncé sang “it should cost a billion to look this good,” she was doing a...
5 Things To Know About Jordyn Woods’ New Fiancé, NBA Star...
Congratulations are in order for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods. The New York...
Are Public Proposals Romantic Or Manipulative?
Congratulations are in order for singer Mariah the Scientist and rapper Young Thug....
The Ultimate Holiday Party Style Guide
The holidays are officially here, and what better way to step into the seasonal...
Black Unemployment Is Nearly Double The National Rate—And...
Economists and the general public alike have been waiting with baited breath for...
From ‘House Guest’ To ‘House Party’: Scott Evans’ Expansion...
Scott Evans can trace the beginning of his dreams back to a single moment. As a...
7 Reasons To Care About Trump’s New Department of Education
For Black families in America, education has served as a gateway to upward mobility....
Boho Fulani Braids Are Trending: Here’s Why They’re More...
I will never forget the first time I saw Fulani braids. I was obsessed for a plethora...
Rashid Johnson’s Soul Searching Through Time
To have your past, present, and future selves greet the world at parity is the kind...
When Black Women Lead, The Bullying Gets Louder. Here’s...
I don’t like bullies. Never have. But my father taught me that bullies are like...
This Is What Longevity Looks Like: Black Women Who Make...
As 2025 comes to a close, I reflect on how productive this busy year has been, as...
Debbie Allen Earns Her First Oscar—And Celebrates With...
Debbie Allen received her long-awaited moment at the 16th Annual Governors Awards,...
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How Black Women Are Reclaiming...
The holiday season often promises warmth and celebration. Yet this year, many Black...
Why Laser Facials Might Be The Key To Fall Skincare
While summer brings a boost in vitamin D, it may also bring hyperpigmentation and...
How To Keep Holiday Spending From Wrecking Your Peace (And...
I know the holidays have always been expensive, but this year it’s expensive, expensive....
From Slavery To $50 Billion: The Untold Story Of The Black...
When Cheryl McKissack Daniel walks into any boardroom and realizes she’s the only...
JT’s Hair Stylist Tevin Washington Shares His Top Tips
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: How Letting Your Village...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. What if it also takes a village to...
Diddy Allegedly ‘Woke Up With A Knife To His Throat’ In...
Charlucci Finney recently claimed that Diddy "woke up with a knife to his throat”...
Why Theft-Proof Purses Are The New Travel Essential
When it comes to theft-proof travel, locking down luggage isn’t a new concept. Attaching...
Angel Reese Stuns In Victoria’s Secret Show Debut
Last week, WNBA star Angel Reese was announced as the first-ever professional athlete...