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Black Love highlights love stories from the black community and seek to answer the burning question, What is the secret to making a marriage work? Husband-and-wife filmmakers Codie and Tommy Oliver present real, honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy love stories from some of the most successful people in business and entertainment as well as everyday couples.

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Black Ensemble Theater to Present ANOTHER NIGHT @ BET Event Series PhotoBlack Ensemble Theater to Present ANOTHER NIGHT @ BET Event Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2026

Black Ensemble Theater will launch a new event series, Another Night @ BET. These celebratory evenings, curated by Bernard Lilly, Jr. will engage the Black Ensemble community in new, innovative ways....


Video: Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston Talk TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse PhotoVideo: Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston Talk TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2025

Watch Douglas Lyons and Zhailon Levingston discuss the production of Lyons' Table 17 at Geffen Playhouse....


Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd Release Harlem Renaissance Concept Albu PhotoJoël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd Release Harlem Renaissance Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2025

Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd have released the concept album for their original musical 2&1: A Harlem Love Story with Loose Morals. Learn more! ...


Exclusive: Natalie Weiss and Amber Iman Perform New Songs From Brian Jordan Jr.'s RIL PhotoExclusive: Natalie Weiss and Amber Iman Perform New Songs From Brian Jordan Jr.'s RILEY THE MIXTAPE
by Josh Sharpe - October 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld has your first listen at two songs from Brian Jordan Jr.'s RILEY The Mixtape featuring Broadway powerhouse Natalie Weiss and Tony Award nominee Amber Iman. Check out the exclusive studio recordings here....


CRAIG CHRISTIE'S CRUSADE Comes to the Crazy Coqs This Month PhotoCRAIG CHRISTIE'S CRUSADE Comes to the Crazy Coqs This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 16, 2025

The Crazy Coqs will continue its season of new shows, each with a different musical theme, featuring the cream of the West End and Beyond, presented by Mark Robert Petty with Craig Christie and with Musical Direction by TomArnold....


Suzan-Lori Parks and More Featured in The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Performances PhotoSuzan-Lori Parks and More Featured in The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 02, 2025

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more about programming here....


Soulpepper Theatre Company Launches Public Domain, New Hub For Creativity, Culture, a PhotoSoulpepper Theatre Company Launches Public Domain, New Hub For Creativity, Culture, and Connection
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025

Soulpepper Theatre Company has launched Public Domain, an innovative, open-access initiative designed to encourage and foster creativity, enhance social connection, and strengthen civic life through participation in the arts....


The Billie Holiday Theatre Hosts Next Edition of 'Black Narrative' PhotoThe Billie Holiday Theatre Hosts Next Edition of 'Black Narrative'
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2025

 As a part of its Spring 2025 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations - presents the next edition of its new theater series “Black Narrative” in collaboration with the award-winning New Black Fest....


YoungArts Unveils 2024-2025 Fellows PhotoYoungArts Unveils 2024-2025 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2024

YoungArts revealed the 2024-2025 Fellows, recognizing emerging artists in various disciplines. Learn more....


The Uptown Collective Reveals Renaissance Residency Playwrights PhotoThe Uptown Collective Reveals Renaissance Residency Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

The Uptown Collective has announced the culmination of the inaugural Renaissance Residency, an annual program designed to nurture and develop emerging and seasoned playwrights and screenwriters....


The Billie Holiday Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup PhotoThe Billie Holiday Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024

The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced details for its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the season lineup here!...


Cast Set For A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Crucible PhotoCast Set For A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Crucible
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for A Doll's House, which runs in the Crucible from Saturday 21 September – Saturday 12 October 2024. Learn more about the cast here!...


MCC Theater Unveils Public Engagement Programming for Fall 2024 PhotoMCC Theater Unveils Public Engagement Programming for Fall 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2024

MCC Theater revealed programming for their Fall 2024 public engagement season. Learn more and see how to attend!...


Video: Spinall Releases New Video for 'One Call' Feat. Tyla & Omah Lay PhotoVideo: Spinall Releases New Video for 'One Call' Feat. Tyla & Omah Lay
by Josh Sharpe - July 25, 2024

Nigerian DJ/ producer SPINALL released the highly-awaited visuals to his newest single, 'One Call,' featuring South African Grammy-winning Tyla, Afrobeats singer-songwriter Omah Lay, and co-produced by Nigerian Producer P.Priime. Watch the video now!...


Bush Theatre's SHIFTERS Will Transfer to the West End PhotoBush Theatre's SHIFTERS Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

The Bush Theatre’s production of Shifters, Benedict Lombe’s intoxicating and fierce new romance will transfer to the West End this summer following a sell-out run at the Bush Theatre earlier this year. ...


The Flea to Launch Fourth Annual Juneteenth Free Public Performances PhotoThe Flea to Launch Fourth Annual Juneteenth Free Public Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2024

The Flea Theater will present its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration with free public performances. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets. ...


Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Extended at Soho Rep PhotoRaja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Extended at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

Soho Rep will present a two-week extension of The Fires, the world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly that opened to acclaim last week. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Rising Phoenix Repertory Announces Lina Patel As The Recipient Of The Cornelia Street PhotoRising Phoenix Repertory Announces Lina Patel As The Recipient Of The Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

Lina Patel wins the Cornelia Street Playwriting Award for 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to contemporary theater....


John Legend Set to Perform at The Muny in September PhotoJohn Legend Set to Perform at The Muny in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

The Muny will present EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum  musician John Legend on its iconic James S. McDonnell Stage for John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories With the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Sadler's Wells Unveils Rose International Dance Prize Shortlist PhotoSadler's Wells Unveils Rose International Dance Prize Shortlist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024

Discover the shortlisted choreographers for the inaugural Rose International Dance Prize by Sadler’s Wells. Celebrating global dance, the biennial prize recognizes both established and emerging talents in the dance world. ...


Video: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage PhotoVideo: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - April 11, 2024

Get a first look Baltimore Center Stage's regional premiere production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning comedy-drama The Hot Wing King, written by P-Valley’s Katori Hall and directed by Christopher D. Betts. This co-production with Hartford Stage runs for a strictly limited engagement, April 11-28, 2...


Photos: THE HOT WING KING Arrives At Baltimore Center Stage PhotoPhotos: THE HOT WING KING Arrives At Baltimore Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage has released first look photos of the regional premiere production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning comedy-drama The Hot Wing King, written by P-Valley’s Katori Hall and directed by Christopher D. Betts....


THE HOT WING KING Comes to Baltimore Center Stage PhotoTHE HOT WING KING Comes to Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage is preparing for the regional premiere production of the Pulitzer-Prize winning comedy-drama The Hot Wing King, written by P-Valley's Katori Hall and directed by Christopher D. Betts. ...


Main Street Theater to Present World Premiere Of STAGOLEE By Thomas Meloncon PhotoMain Street Theater to Present World Premiere Of STAGOLEE By Thomas Meloncon
by Blair Ingenthron - March 09, 2024

Main Street Theater (MST) is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright, Thomas Meloncon. Main Street previously produced the world premiere of Meloncon's play The Laws of Storms, about the impact the Galveston hurricane of...


Main Street Theater to Present STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD by Thomas PhotoMain Street Theater to Present STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD by Thomas Meloncon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2024

Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by Houston playwright, Thomas Meloncon....





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