Black Broadway

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele singing lead as Rafki for the table reading of the West End's production of "The Lion King" (2023)

Photographed by Evan Zimmerman

This sweeping new work from Obie Award-winning playwright Aleshea Harris (Is God Is, What to Send Up When It Goes Down) is at once a spectacular pageant and spirited meditation on remarkable people transcending difficult circumstances. On Sugarland brings joyous life to communal healing with a glorious ensemble of 14 performers in a production directed by Obie Award winner, NYTW Usual Suspect & former 2050 Fellow Whitney White (What to Send Up When It Goes Down) and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly (Hurricane Diane, The House That Will Not Stand)”

In Pass Over, Moses and Kitch stand around on the corner — talking smack, passing the time, and hoping that today a miracle will come. A provocative mash-up of Waiting for Godot and the Exodus saga, Pass Over exposes the unquestionable human spirit of young black men who dream about a promised land they've yet to find. The drama was first presented at Steppenwolf Theatre, with Spike Lee capturing Taymor's production in a film that is currently available on Amazon Prime.

“The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing have shared that the ceremony will now take place online this fall. Further details and an exact date will be announced later.”

“As opposed to Hamilton, which was a recording of a stage performance, Island will be a more traditional adaptation. Disney's live-action division is running point on the project. “

Short clip of Actress Amber Iman performing "Party in the USA". (Credit: blackwomenonbroadway)

Actress Adrienne L. Warren for “Backstage” Magazine (July 23rd, 2020 issue)

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