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Eubie Blake

Eubie Blake is an actor, composer, composer/lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Black Broadway, Shuffle Along [1952], and Shuffle Along [1933].

Date of Birth: February 07, 1883

Date of Death: February 12, 1983 (100)

Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA

STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
Original New York Production, 1979
Performer
[Broadway]
1952
Himself
[Broadway]
1932
At the Piano
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1924
At the Piano
[Broadway]
1921
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1975]
Composer (Additional Music)
 
[Broadway, 1932]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1924]
Musical Director
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1921]
Musical Director

Writing

Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Sketches/Composer/Lyricist

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Eubie Blake, Eubie!

Olivier Awards - 1977 - Musical of the Year

E Blake, Bubbling Brown Sugar

News

FIRST-NAME BASIS Will Make Mainstage Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026

The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM to Open in Theaters
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

David Greaves directs his late father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert After Party
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2026

Yesterday evening in the glittering Appel Room overlooking Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center hosted a party in honor of the All Star Cast and Creative Team of In Concert: Shuffle Along. or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All that Followed. Check out photos from the concert here and even more from the after party festivities
Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2026

Just last night, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed returned to the stage in a concert version of the acclaimed 2016 Broadway musical, inspired by one of the most important works in American theater history. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM to premiere at Film Forum
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

David Greaves completes his father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp and More Set for Upcoming Performances at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026

Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
Cabaret Roundup: August 17-23 – Simple Plan, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
SHUFFLE ALONG Reunion Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center’s 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its upcoming Fall/Spring season, including a reunion concert of the 2016 Broadway production of Shuffle Along, plus more.
Cabaret Roundup: August 10-16 – Isaac Mizrahi, Spin Doctors & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 10, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor concerts, Allison Bailey (Glinda from the touring cast of Wicked) in her NYC solo show debut, a Shuffle Along reunion, and more.
Best Cabaret in August 2026: Common, Simple Plan, Isaac Mizrahi & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 26, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points, from a free outdoor concert with Common to RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in their reliably sold-out duo act. We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC.
NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG to Launch 2026-2027 Season at Merkin Hall and Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.
AileyCamp to Serve Middle Schoolers in Nine Cities This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026

AileyCamp, the full-scholarship dance and personal development program founded in 1989, will serve middle schoolers across nine cities this summer under the national theme TIME: Teach, Inspire, Mentor, Elevate.
Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 
Review: Breathtaking BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART Bows at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 13, 2025

It's a long time coming but there is finally a revue made up of the works of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins, and it's the revue they deserve.
Video: Michael McElroy Tours SYNCOPATED STAGES at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - Nov 29, 2025

Now on display at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is an exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater- Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way. Watch in this video as Curatorial Advisory Michael McElroy gives us a tour and some insight into how the exhibition came to be!
Lost Broadway Theaters Still Standing... Continued!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025

Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!
Listen: Brandon Victor Dixon Shares New Rendition of 'Hotel California'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025

Tony-nominated performer Brandon Victor Dixon has released the latest single from his forthcoming album, a new rendition of the classic rock song “Hotel California,' originally recorded by the Eagles. Listen to it now.
Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Explore Black Theater History in New Exhibition
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, has just announced a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. The exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way celebrates the rich history and enduring impact of Black artists in musical theater through hundreds of items from the Library’s Billy Rose Theatre Division archives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eubie Blake been in?

Eubie Blake has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Eubie Blake been in?

Eubie Blake has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Eubie Blake been nominated for?

Eubie Blake has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for his work on the musical "Eubie!" Additionally, he received a nomination for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for his contributions to "Bubbling Brown Sugar".

How many shows has Eubie Blake written?

Eubie Blake has written 14 shows including Tan Manhattan (Composer), Shuffle Along [1921] (Composer), Elsie (Composer/Lyricist), André Charlot's Revue of 1924 (Composer), The Chocolate Dandies (Composer/Lyricist), Lew Leslie's Blackbirds (Composer), Shuffle Along [1933] (Composer), Swing It (Composer), Shuffle Along [1952] (Composer), Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Eubie! (Composer), Big Deal (Composer), Stairway to Paradise (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (Songwriter).

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