Audra McDonald, Joshua Henry, Danielle Brooks & More Join BROADWAY FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER

According to Broadwayblack.com, a variety of artists in the Broadway community are coming together to create (a one night only event) BROADWAY FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER.

"The evening will spark conversation and encourage people to discover their roles as active participants in a movement towards positive change." says broadwayblack.com.

The event will take place August 1st at Columbia University's Lerner Hall and will begin at 8:30. Admission is free and open to the public.

"Guest appearances include six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, four-time Grammy Award winner India.Arie, Tony Award winners Billy Porter (Shuffle Along, Kinky Boots), Jeanine Tesori (Artistic Director Of NYCC) & Tony Kushner (Angels of America). Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Passing Strange), Professor Kendall Thomas (Columbia Law School), Joshua Henry(Shuffle Along), Camille A. Brown (A Streetcar Named Desire), Professor Frank Roberts (NYU), Daniel Beaty, Daniel J. Watts (Hamilton), The Broadway Inspirational Voices, & New York City Center's cast of THE RUNAWAYS. The evening with consist of performances, Q&As, and discussions of tangible ways in which we can be ACTIVE in our pursuits for change."

Tickets can be reserved at: BroadwayBlack.com/BWAY4BLM.