Category Archives: Broadway

‘Kinky Boots’ Star Billy Porter At BBRaxton’s In Harlem

Posted on June 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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On Friday, May 31, 2013, Tony Award nominee Billy Porter discussed his haircut with stylist Valjean Guerra at the men’s spa BBraxton on 116th Street in central Harlem. Continue reading →

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Harlem Friendship Leads Harrelson Off Broadway

Posted on July 16, 2012 by | 1 Comment

The NYTimes reports that in the summer of 1983, when an acting career was still just a dream, Woody Harrelson worked construction in Houston and met a play’s worth of colorful characters, including an aspiring writer from Harlem named Frankie Hyman (pictured above with Woody Harrelson) who became his best buddy on the scaffolding. Continue reading →

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Audra McDonald Wins Fifth Tony For Porgy (video)

Posted on June 11, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Harlem favorite Audra McDonald lights up the red carpet during the 2012 Tony Awards held at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday (June 10) in New York City. Continue reading →

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‘Yes I Can,’ a Musical, the Life and Times of Harlemite Native Sammy Davis Jr.,

Posted on January 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Yes I Can, a new musical inspired by the life and times of African-American Harlem native and entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., is in the works from producers Arlie Cone and Steven Hayes, who are putting together a five-week New York City workshop this spring, with an eye toward producing the show on Broadway. Continue reading →

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Alicia Keys Presents Stick Fly On Broadway

Posted on August 24, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Alicia Keys further embraces her empire state of mind by making her Broadway-producing debut with Lydia Diamond’s new play about an affluent African-American family that spends the weekend in Martha’s Vineyard. Continue reading →

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Meet Harlem Resident Marcia Gay Harden

Posted on May 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Bid now on 2 tickets to see Academy Award winner, Harlem resident Marcia Gay Harden reprise her Tony Award winning role in the smash hit sensation God of Carnage at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, CA plus meet the talented star backstage!

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Salters Scene: Fela! On Broadway Original Cast Recording Release Party

Posted on June 11, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Sahr Ngaujah

On Monday June 7, cast members of the Broadway hit Fela! were in the mix at Brooklyn Bowl for the official Fela! On Broadway Original Cast Recording Release Party presented by the Knitting Factory.  The two individuals who have taken on the huge responsibility of bringing Fela Anikulapo-Kuti to life in the play, Tony Award Nominated Sahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo were front and center greeting and mingling with guests.  Cast members Iris Wilson and Tony Award Nominated Lillias White also joined in the festivities early on saying hello to everyone and posing for pictures. Continue reading →

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‘In The Heights’ Wins A Tony

Posted on June 16, 2008 by | 2 Comments
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The cast of In the Heights (which takes place in North Harlem) with actor Lin-Manuel Miranda on their shoulders, celebrate winning Best Musical at the 62nd Annual Tony Awards in New York, June 15, 2008. Continue reading →

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Trojan Women in Revised Harlem staging

Posted on January 7, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Playbill cover for Trojan Woman in Harlem

A new adaptation of Euripides’ Trojan Women — which begins Jan. 10 — will mark the premiere collaboration of the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Harlem Stage.

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