Kecia Lewis News

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 

Tony Award winner Lillias White and Broadway star Alton Fitzgerald White have joined the lineup for American Songbook Association's fifth annual gala “Ahrens and Flaherty: On the Wheels of a Dream”. Learn more!

Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!

HELL’S KITCHEN, the Grammy Award-winning musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys, will host Encore Sessions with Alicia Keys, a series of post-show performances where Keys will take center stage alongside company members from the production. 

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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!

The American Songbook Association will honor Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at its October 6 gala, featuring performances by Kate Baldwin, Nikki Renée Daniels, Derek Klena, Kecia Lewis, and more.

Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!

Jessica Vosk will return to Hell's Kitchen on Broadway tonight! Learn more about Vosk and about Hell's Kitchen, and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

Christopher Jackson, a Tony Award nominee, Grammy Award & Emmy Award winner, discusses returning to Broadway in the cast of Hell's Kitchen. He stepped into the role of Davis on June 3. See the video below! 

Sarah Snook, star of the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, recently received her portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Earlier this week, Dolly took the stage at Carnegie Hall. Transport Group presented a one-night-only concert of Hello, Dolly! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the after party here!

Earlier this week, Dolly took the stage at Carnegie Hall. Transport Group presented a one-night-only concert of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Transport Group Artistic Director and five-time Drama Desk Award nominee and two-time Obie Award winner Jack Cummings III. Check out photos here!

Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative held its 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square. Watch videos from inside the concert, including performances from stars of Hell's Kitchen, Wicked, Boop! the Musical, and more.

In a heartfelt and joyous celebration of Black excellence in theatre, Survival Jobs, a Podcast releases Episode 132, recorded live from the red carpet of the 2025 Black Women on Broadway Awards. Watch in this video!

BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive preview of one of Barbra Streisand's songs from the film, 'Love is Only Love', performed by Umphress with Chancey at the piano. Watch the full performance in this video!

Audible Theater and TOGETHER concluded their collaboration at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City. Learn more about their upcoming audible releases!

BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley for the 27th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event!

Jessica Vosk has announced that she will be out of Hell's Kitchen for three weeks due to a back injury. The medical leave will conclude on July 8, after the Wicked alum has recovered from her surgery.