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Photos: Kara Young, Tessa Thompson & More Attend IS GOD IS New York Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

The New York premiere of Aleshea Harris's Is God Is was held on Monday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson were in attendance alongside Harris, co-stars, and cultural tastemakers. Check out photos from the event below.

Photos: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, & More Attend IS GOD IS Sneak Peek Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.

Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala. Honorees include Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Edwidge Danticat, and more.

Dance Theatre of Harlem to Honor Fatima Robinson and Scott Mills at 2026 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Dance Theatre of Harlem will honor choreographer Fatima Robinson and media executive Scott Mills at the 2026 Vision Gala, celebrating their contributions to arts and philanthropy.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off Milestone Season With Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2025-26 season–which raises the curtain on AILEY's next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the renowned dancer and educator.

Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Check out photos from last night's opening night performance of Duke & Roya. In attendance were producers John Legend and Mike Jackson of Get Lifted Film Co., Naturi-Naughton Lewis and Two Lewis, and special guests Adrienne Warren, André Holland, Quincy Williams, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Angela Yee, Bevy Smith and more.

Photos: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, currently starring on Broadway in Purpose, was recently honored with her portrait at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

Video: SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Season Two Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

Survival of the Thickest, the Netflix series starring Michelle Buteau, has released the trailer for its second season, which hits the streamer on March 27. Watch the trailer now!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2024-25 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison kicks off on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala.

Video: Colman Domingo Recalls Auditioning 'Eight Times a Week' on SiriusXM's BEVELATIONS: IT GETS GREATER LATER
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Colman Domingo is appearing on a new episode of SiriusXM’s Bevelations: It Gets Greater Later, where he talks about the trajectory of his career and how it has changed since he adjusted his approach to his work. The full episode will air starting July 29 at 5pm ET and on the SiriusXM app with a subscription or free trial. Watch a clip from the interview here!

Figure Skating In Harlem 2024 Gala Honors Award-Winning Vocalist Alicia Hall Moran & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Join CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers at the Figure Skating in Harlem 2024 Gala, honoring women like Alicia Hall Moran who are advancing equity in figure skating, education, and leadership. Celebrate the world's only figure skating organization for girls of color.

Photos: Ailey's Opening Night Gala Honors Living Legend Judith Jamison with Honorary Chairs Cynthia Erivo and Sunny Hostin
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th Anniversary Season Kicks off New York City Center Engagement Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.

Photos: See LaChanze, Ryan Jamaal Swain & More at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

See photos from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's star-studded Opening Night Gala, which was complete with a performance and party led by Artistic Director Robert Battle with two-time Emmy-winning TV host, journalist, author and producer Tamron Hall as Honorary Chair.  

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off City Center Holiday With Gala Benefit, November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2022

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 2022 holiday season engagement with a start-studded one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center followed by a dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The curtain was raised at the Belasco Theatre last night for the first preview performance of Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels. The show played to a sold-out and star-studded house with high-energy and laughter heard down the street. Watch Lee Daniels' first preview speech here!

Photos: AIN'T NO MO' Company Kicks Off Broadway Previews
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2022

Broadway previews are now underway for Jordan E. Cooper's new comedy, Ain't No Mo', produced by Lee Daniels.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2022

The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

OWN Network Announces SPEAK SIS Two Night Special
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2021

Special guests Actress and Comedian Kym Whitley, Actress Tia Mowry, Actress Garcelle Beauvais, Gracie award-winning radio host and author Bevy Smith, White House Correspondent April Ryan, Health Equity Advocate Dr. Medell K. Briggs-Malonson, and Financial Health Advocate and Goalsetter CEO Tanya Van Court. Watch the new trailer for the special now!