Thoughts of a Colored Man

Run Time:
Approximately 95 minutes with no intermission
Opened: October 13, 2021
Closing: December 20, 2021

Thoughts of a Colored Man - 2021 - Broadway History , Info & More

A powerful theatrical testament by Keenan Scott II, THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN weaves spoken word, slam poetry and rhythm into a mosaic of the inner lives of Black men, and heralds the arrival of an essential new voice to the American Theater.

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Multidimensional Blackness in Thoughts of a Colored Man
7 / 10

Signs play an important part in the episodic play Thoughts of a Colored Man. For one thing, the show itself was a sign: Thoughts was the first new show to put up a marquee during the COVID shutdown. In February, no one knew exactly how or when an opening would happen, so the display was a big, bold, crocus-yellow promise that the theater was going to return. The play also takes place on a sign - Robert Brill's set is a gigantic billboard. Behind the performers on the Golden Theatre's stage is a huge white rectangle with the word COLORED blocked out in gray-on-white letters. As the characters visit various locations in their neighborhood in Brooklyn, the performers wander around and on the billboard's metal framework.

‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ review: Broadway tackles changing Brooklyn
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A happy surprise of "Thoughts of a Colored Man," which opened Wednesday night on Broadway, is that it's much more entertaining than its portentous and literary-sounding title would suggest. What you expect to resemble a book from a college syllabus actually gets belly laughs and a tear or two. And at 90 minutes, the show is not a second too long or short. Keenan Scott II's new play at the Golden Theatre, with refreshing warmth, gives us what it promises: the internal musings of a group of New York black men.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Ends Broadway Run
by Robert Diamond - December 23, 2021

The Keenan Scott II play, directed by Steven H. Broadnax III has tried its hardest to safely navigate the current health crisis, even putting the playwright on stage with script this past Tuesday evening, but eventually was not able to continue under the unfortunate conditions of Covid exposure in the city and country.

Playwright Steps Into THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN and Saves Performance From Being Cancelled
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2021

Last night at Broadway's new hit play, Thoughts of a Colored Man, playwright Keenan Scott II made the rare move of going on in one of the roles, after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19 and two non-COVID related illnesses felled the cast.

Kadeem Ali Harris, Reynaldo Piniella and Christian Thompson Join the Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2021

When Thoughts of a Colored Man opened on Oct. 13, 2021, it made history as the first Broadway show to be written, directed by, starring and lead produced by Black men.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN to be Filmed by The Theatre by New York Public Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 1, 2021

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 2, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive of New York Public Library will film Keenan Scott II’s hit Broadway play Thoughts of a Colored Man at the Golden Theatre.

Photos: Vanessa Williams and Ashleigh Murray Attend THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2021

Super star Vanessa Williams, along with Ashleigh Murray, who stars along with Luke James in the upcoming Hallmark Holiday movie “Christmas in Harmony” congratulated actors Bryan Terrell Clark, Dyllon Burnside, Tristen Mack Wilds, and Luke James after a  performance of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN.

VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Stars Appear on THE WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - November 3, 2021

Luke James, Tristan 'Mack' Wilds and Forrest McClendon appeared on the Wendy Williams Show to discuss opening Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway. The segment also featured a performance from Luke James. Watch guest-host Sherri Shepherd interview the trio in the full interview now!

Photos: Cynthia Bailey Visits Kandi Burruss Backstage at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Bruce Glikas - October 21, 2021

Just last week Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre- an opening that what celebrated by the full company, including one of the show's producers, Kandi Buruss. Earlier this week, the Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran was joined by her costar, Cynthia Bailey, who came to the show in support of her friend.

VIDEO: Go Inside THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN's Opening Night!
by Team BWW - October 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night!

Photos: First Look at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre and we have your first look at the cast in action!

Photos: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Jennifer Broski - October 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. We have photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Photos: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - October 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call.

Review Roundup: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Opens On Broadway!
by Review Roundups - October 13, 2021

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway tonight, October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say!

VIDEO: GOOD MORNING AMERCA Goes Behind the Scenes of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Michael Major - October 13, 2021

Just before its opening night on Broadway, Good Morning America went behind the scenes of Thoughts of a Colored Man, the first Broadway play in history to be written and directed by Black men, and to include a cast of all Black men. Watch the interview with the play's cast and creatives now!

Photos: Robin Givens Pays a Visit to THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2021

Robin Givens joined the standing ovation cheering from the front row at last night’s preview performance of Broadway’s “Thoughts of a Colored Man” at the Golden Theater. After the show she congratulated the cast including her long- time friend, Luke James.

Meet the Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2021

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway on October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play!

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announces New Opening Night Date of October 13th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 4, 2021

Get full details on Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new Broadway play by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve Broadnax III, will officially open on Wednesday, October 13th. The production is produced by Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Kandi Burruss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Samira Wiley, The Shubert Organization, and The Nederlander Organization.

VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 2, 2021

Mack gave thanks to playwright and Broadway’s newest voice, Keenan Scott II, and in honor of the first performance, Luke James sang and acapella blessing to the cast and the production and to all the Broadway theaters and their casts.

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Thoughts of a Colored Man has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2021.
Thoughts of a Colored Man has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Te'La. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Sven Ortel. Additionally, it received a nomination for the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Keenan Scott II.

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