Tag: theater

Actor Brandon L. Smith stars as Pharus in Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy at Actor's Express in Atlanta. Smith never felt the need to come out to his family, simply existing as his authentic self. He found the role particularly meaningful, stating it represents the fullness of who he is as a Black queer man. The gospel music and Negro spirituals throughout the show feel like honoring ancestors. Director Amanda Washington describes the music as a warm blanket, speaking to contemporary civil rights issues and how communities break free from constraints.

HELL’S KITCHEN, featuring music and lyrics by Alicia Keys, has made its premiere in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and runs through June 21, 2026. It’s the story of an ambitious ingenue eager to experience life beyond her city block.

Megan Thee Stallion wrapped her guest run in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" in New York, taking her final bow before stepping out of the theater around 1:30 AM — closing the chapter on a standout stage moment for the Houston hottie.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Malcolm-Jamal Warner! His iconic role as Theo Huxtable offered a positive representation of Black youth on TV. Warner's versatile career continues to inspire. Still shining bright!

When Jasmine Amy Rogers learned of her Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in Boop! The Musical, she was stunned. Rogers has been...