Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe is a theatre artist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Blood Be Sweet.
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Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
Video: SEEN & HEARD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK TELEVISION HBO Documentary Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-28 15:43:51
Video: Paul Tazewell, Jim Parsons, & More Appearing in RECLAIM THE FLAG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-01 12:04:11
Video: Jordan E. Cooper Talks AIN'T NO MO' Tony Nominations on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-06-02 10:48:14
Video: Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey & More Featured in BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-05-09 09:14:07
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-12-15 22:11:24
VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI
by Michael Major - 2022-12-06 15:49:53
VIDEO: History-Making MJ Star Myles Frost Celebrates His Big Win!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-06-13 23:19:42
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Anika Noni Rose Will Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton at GLAAD's New York Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will perform a tribute to LGBTQ ally Dolly Parton at GLAAD's New York Gala, which will also honor producer Bruce Cohen with the Vito Russo Award.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will perform a tribute to LGBTQ ally Dolly Parton at GLAAD's New York Gala, which will also honor producer Bruce Cohen with the Vito Russo Award.
Meet the Cast of WANTED, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!
LITTLE MISS PERFECT Creator Joriah Kwamé to Receive 2026 Stephen Schwartz Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
Dramatists Guild Foundation has named composer, lyricist, playwright, and former DGF Fellow Joriah Kwamé is the 2026 recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
Dramatists Guild Foundation has named composer, lyricist, playwright, and former DGF Fellow Joriah Kwamé is the 2026 recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Award.
HEAUX CHURCH to Make West Coast Premiere at The Elysian
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Brandon Kyle Goodman's Queerties-nominated comedy returns to perform at The Elysian in Los Angeles, bringing the original New York cast from its Off-Broadway run.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026
Brandon Kyle Goodman's Queerties-nominated comedy returns to perform at The Elysian in Los Angeles, bringing the original New York cast from its Off-Broadway run.
THE TEN Musical to Present Industry Showcase Directed By Ruben Santiago- Hudson
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Samantha Marie Ware, Amber Iman, Ephraim Sykes and more will perform selections from The Ten, a new musical from Emily Phillips, Future Cut and Nambi E. Kelley, at two private industry presentations directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Samantha Marie Ware, Amber Iman, Ephraim Sykes and more will perform selections from The Ten, a new musical from Emily Phillips, Future Cut and Nambi E. Kelley, at two private industry presentations directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
Issa Rae, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tracie Thoms and More to Lead Talkbacks For THE PETERSON SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Echo Theater Company will present post-performance talkbacks for THE PETERSON SHOW, a new play by Emmy-nominated playwright Janine Nabers about five former child stars confronting scandal and buried secrets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Echo Theater Company will present post-performance talkbacks for THE PETERSON SHOW, a new play by Emmy-nominated playwright Janine Nabers about five former child stars confronting scandal and buried secrets.
BLOOD BE SWEET to Complete New York Theatre Workshop's 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present Abigail C. Onwunali's BLOOD BE SWEET, directed by Awoye Timpo, developed with Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe, as the season's final production.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present Abigail C. Onwunali's BLOOD BE SWEET, directed by Awoye Timpo, developed with Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe, as the season's final production.
Video: BOCKING at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - Aug 24, 2026
Baltimore Center Stage shared a trailer for BOCKING, Preston Crowder's comedy about family secrets, religion, and a mysterious chicken, now playing through September 13.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 24, 2026
Baltimore Center Stage shared a trailer for BOCKING, Preston Crowder's comedy about family secrets, religion, and a mysterious chicken, now playing through September 13.
Lena Waithe to Host Sneak Peek Reading of THE PETERSON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2026
Lena Waithe will host a reading and talkback for Echo Theater Company's upcoming world premiere of THE PETERSON SHOW, a new play by Janine Nabers, ahead of its Los Angeles run.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2026
Lena Waithe will host a reading and talkback for Echo Theater Company's upcoming world premiere of THE PETERSON SHOW, a new play by Janine Nabers, ahead of its Los Angeles run.
THE VIC MENSA SHOW to Launch as Weekly Politics-Culture Video Series
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Vic Mensa will debut a weekly video series exploring politics and culture alongside his new media company ORANJ, with guests including Chance the Rapper.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Vic Mensa will debut a weekly video series exploring politics and culture alongside his new media company ORANJ, with guests including Chance the Rapper.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Receive Cast Recording
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
Awoye Timpo, Ngozi Anyanwu and More to Join New York Theatre Workshop WORKS IN PROGRESS Summer Salon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will launch a second summer in residence at Vineyard Arts Project and a “Works In Progress” Summer Salon. NYTW has expanded its summer residency partners to include Vineyard Arts Project on Martha’s Vineyard.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will launch a second summer in residence at Vineyard Arts Project and a “Works In Progress” Summer Salon. NYTW has expanded its summer residency partners to include Vineyard Arts Project on Martha’s Vineyard.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
Luke James Joins Cast of WANTED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
Three-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Luke James has joined the Broadway cast of WANTED. James will star as Elijah, alongside Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke and Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
Three-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Luke James has joined the Broadway cast of WANTED. James will star as Elijah, alongside Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke and Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke.
Photos: Alicia Keys, Shoshana Bean & More at HELL'S KITCHEN-Themed Tribeca Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The 25th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival concluded on Saturday, June 13, with the world premiere of Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, followed by a Closing Night celebration at Capitale featuring a live performance from the musician. Check out photos from the party, which featured Grammy-award winning artist Nas and Tony-winner and Shoshana Bean.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The 25th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival concluded on Saturday, June 13, with the world premiere of Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, followed by a Closing Night celebration at Capitale featuring a live performance from the musician. Check out photos from the party, which featured Grammy-award winning artist Nas and Tony-winner and Shoshana Bean.
79th Tony Awards Viewership Dips Slightly From 2025, Drawing 5.06 Million Viewers
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 Tony Awards achieved an impressive 5.06 million viewers on Sunday, very slightly down from the 78th Tonys in 2025, which came in at 5.10 million.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 Tony Awards achieved an impressive 5.06 million viewers on Sunday, very slightly down from the 78th Tonys in 2025, which came in at 5.10 million.
Black Joy Takes Center Stage at the Inaugural Black Broadway Nominee Soirée
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrated at PAC NYC Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
On June 3, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) hosted a special benefit celebration honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber and the acclaimed production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
On June 3, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) hosted a special benefit celebration honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber and the acclaimed production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos from the event.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GIRL, INTERRUPTED
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 5, 2026
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 5, 2026
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
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