Yvette Williams News

Grammy-winning and Tony-nominated Broadway actress NaTasha Yvette Williams will star as Mama Rose in Opera House Theatre Company's summer production of Gypsy, running at Thalian Hall.

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 2nd, 2026.

Black Theatre United (BTU) just announced the BTU Collective, a new wave of leadership within the organization. The BTU Collective is a dynamic collective of leaders, artists, and advocates committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the theater industry.

The Broadway blockbuster WICKED will welcome new principal cast members to the Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 3rd. They will join a company that will include the recently announced Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda.

Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in a special reading of Chicken & Biscuits at Queens Theatre on November 24, 2025. Get your tickets now!

Primary Stages hosted its 2025 Fall Gala on Monday, October 20, at Sony Hall, honoring Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. See photos of the event.

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. Check out photos of production.

Broadway & Film producer Willette Klausner will present SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical in an exclusive industry invite only stage reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

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. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 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 announced the next installment of The Business of Show Series: Financial Wellness. Hosted by BTU Founder NaTasha Yvette Williams and led by certified financial counselor Reshonah Bennett.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Saving Cinderella, a new musical by Christine K. Duncan, has revealed the cast for its exclusive, invite-only reading set to take place October 10th. 

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including free outdoor summer concerts, Broadway stars singing Taylor Swift hits, and solo shows by emerging artists.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This evening chronicled some of NaTasha’s escapades from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Broadway, and beyond on the wings of music and laughter. Watch videos now!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

Wicked has released footage of NaTasha Yvette Williams singing the opening of 'The Wizard & I' to Lencia Kebede in the Broadway production of the iconic musical. Watch the video now!