Naturi Naughton

Cabaret Roundup: September 8-14. 2025- Judy Collins, Dez Duron & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 8, 2025

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.

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: DUKE & ROYA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025

Duke & Roya, written by Charles Randolph-Wright  and directed by Warren Adams, is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.

Photos: DUKE & ROYA Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025

Duke & Roya is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! The new play stars Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur, Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni and Dariush Kashani. The understudies for Duke & Roya are Ariana Afradi, Shirine Babb, René David Ifrah, and Jequrey Slaton. Check out pics from the opening nigh bows here!

Spotlight: DUKE & ROYA at Lucille Lortel Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 13, 2025

Don't Miss Jay Ellis & Stephanie Nur in DUKE & ROYA - Tickets Start at $49. Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure) and Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883) ignite the stage in this gripping new drama about love, survival, and impossible choices.

Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and Simpson Street Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Emmy Award winning producer, actor and filmmaker Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and their Simpson Street production banner will join the producing team of Duke & Roya,.

Photos: The Company of DUKE & ROYA Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025

The company of Duke & Roya met the press this week, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for some photos with the cast, creatives, and more! Check out the images below!

Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment will join the producing team of Duke & Roya Off-Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to attend!

Interview: Susie Mosher Dishes on THE LINEUP's New Home at The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 23, 2025

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER, a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring artists from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes, has found a new home at the Green Room 42 starting 4/1.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2024

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Photos: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Welcomes Angela Bassett, Alicia Keys, Mariska Hargitay & Hilary Swank
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023

See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch. 

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2023

It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party here!

Review: WHAT'S GOING ON?: SONGS OF CHANGE Hits All the Right Notes at 92nd St. Y
by Ricky Pope - Mar 30, 2023

A dynamic concert graced the stage of 92NY this past weekend.

Lyrics & Lyricists Presents WHAT'S GOING ON: SONGS OF CHANGE This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

Lyrics and Lyricists presents What's Going On?: Songs of Change on March 25, 26 and 27. What's Going On was created and conceived by Warren Adams (Motown: The Musical) and Michael O. Mitchell (MJ: The Musical ) as a theatrical concert exploring the work of Black songwriters and artists whose music is an essential part of the American Songbook and has played an integral role in the country's culture.

Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK II: GHOST Season Four As Michael Early Joins Cast
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2023

Production has just begun in New York, with Michael Ealy (Barbershop, Takers) joining the cast as a new series regular for season four. Ealy joins the cast as Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner, until his wife was killed in a crossfire between rival drug gangs.

Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. See how to purchase tickets!

VIDEO: Naturi Naughton Talks QUEENS on LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2021

Naturi Naughton appeared on LIVE! With Kelly and Ryan to discuss her role in Queens on ABC. Also starring Eve, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, 'Queens' follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s. Watch former 'Hairspray' star in the new interview now!