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Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!

AN EVENING WITH ADRIENNE WARREN is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Adrienne Warren, a one-night-only event featuring songs from her Tony Award-winning performance as Tina Turner, musical theater favorites, pop covers and storytelling.

Listen: Adrienne Warren Performs Original Song for THE GRAY HOUSE Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026

Tony winner Adrienne Warren, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, is among the performers on the official soundtrack for The Gray House, the new historical series from Prime Video. Listen to the soundtrack now.

Photos: Inside the 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025

Just yesterday, Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) held its fourth annual awards celebration honoring three exceptional women - LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Check out photos here!

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze and Khaila Wilcoxon to be Honored at Black Women on Broadway Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

The Black Women on Broadway Awards will honor Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tony winner LaChanze and Khaila Wilcoxon. Learn more about the awards here!

Meet the Cast of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Last Five Years begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and officially opens on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for a strictly limited, 14-week-only engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of The Last Five Years here!

Adrienne Warren to Perform at The Hobby Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Adrienne Warren Live in Concert as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Breaking Down Theater Genres: Key Differences Between Plays, Musicals, Operas, and Operettas
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025

Let's break down the definitions of musicals, plays, plays with music, operas, rock operas, operettas, ballets, revues, variety shows, pantomimes, concerts, cabarets, immersive theatre, and experimental theatre.

Adrienne Warren to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, known for her performances in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and much more, is set to make her debut at Cafe Carlyle in December. Learn more about what to expect from the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Idina Menzel and Adrienne Warren Perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' From RENT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

During her concert at New York City's Beacon Theatre last night, August 15, Idina Menzel called onstage a special guest, much to the surprise of her fans in attendance. Adrienne Warren took the stage alongside Menzel to perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' from Rent. Check out the video here!

Video: Kara Young Responds to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024

Just last night at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Kara Young took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Feature Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in Purlie Victorious. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!

Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2024

Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!

Photos: Inside The Black Women on Broadway Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.

Kara Young Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by - Jun 16, 2024

Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024
by - May 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces New Board of Director Members
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Tony nominee Kara Young, Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, and Renée Beaumont to its board of directors. Learn more about the new members here!

The Hidden History of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Animation Icon, Betty Boop!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023

Betty Boop is currently making her musical theatre debut in BOOP! The Musical, a colorful new tuner from director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Go inside the hidden history of this animation icon! 

Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young to Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Don't miss out on the Arthur Miller Foundation Honors event hosted by Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young on November 6. Join the stars and celebrate the achievements of this iconic foundation.

Meet the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!