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Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Video: Go Inside Black Theatre United's 2025 Gala, United:  Today & Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025

Just last month, Black Theatre United celebrated its third annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s theme was “United: Today & Beyond”. Check out video highlight from the big night here!

Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 23, 2025

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. Check out photos of production.

SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Will Have a Staged Reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Broadway & Film producer Willette Klausner will present SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical in an exclusive industry invite only stage reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Shoshana Bean, Kecia Lewis, Billy Porter and More to Join Black Theatre United Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Black Theatre United has revealed its lineup of performers and honorary co-chairs for its third annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

N'Kenge Will Record New Album Live at the Ella Fitzgerald Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Tony, Emmy  and Grammy Award-nominated vocalist N’Kenge today announced that she will record her debut album “CENTERSTAGE: Live at the Ella Fitzgerald Festival”. Learn more here!

N'Kenge Will Host Free BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT Program
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

In celebration of Women's History Month, N'Kenge Foundation has announced a special event featuring internationally acclaimed Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-nominated artist N'Kenge, who will present her new inspiring program, BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT.

Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 

54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Debbie Gibson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the Valentine’s Day with a line up of shows including Debbie Gibson: Love Songs, The Love Express: A Journey For The Heart, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Sapphira Cristál, Joaquina Kalukango & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

54 BELOW wll honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!

Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos from inside the event below!

Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the stars as they arrive below!

Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 22, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robinson Peete
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St) in New York City.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers in the World Premiere of I AM
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's Week 6 features Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown, showcasing innovative dance performances and engaging community events.

BAM To Present New York Premiere Of Okwui Okpokwasili And Peter Born's ADAKU, PART 1: THE ROAD OPENS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023

Brooklyn-based performer, choreographer, and writer Okwui Okpokwasili and director, visual artist, and sound designer Peter Born will present their new cross-disciplinary performance adaku, part 1: the road. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

FOR COLORED GIRLS… Announces Special American Sign Language Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

The seven-time Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will have a special American Sign Language performance on Tuesday, May 31, following the success of the first ASL signed performance the production had on April 15, 2022.

FOR COLORED GIRLS on Broadway Announces Closing Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Three weeks are left to experience one of the best reviewed plays of 2022, the critically acclaimed and reimagined Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown.