The Tony Awards have announced their latest nominations. And we were delighted to see many colorful faces on the nomination list. This is especially great news after the #OscarsSoWhite backlash, which sparked after no actors of color received Academy Award nominations over the last two years. So if you have not yet been to NYC to support any of these great productions, which … [Read more...]
Keke Palmer Will Star as Broadway’s First Black Cinderella
Keke Palmer made history earlier this summer by becoming the youngest television show host when she debuted "Just Keke" on BET. Continuing in her career as a young trailblazer, Palmer will be the first Black actress to make her Broadway debut in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." Born in Illinois to Sharon and Larry Palmer, two professional actors who met in drama … [Read more...]
Review: ‘Porgy and Bess' Debuts on Broadway, Teaches Us the Power of Love
by Charli Penn-Watkins This week "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" opened on Broadway. An opera written by George and Ira Gershwin and based on written works by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, the play's cast is filled with stage favorites, like Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, and David Alan Grier. The harrowing love story is set in Charleston's Catfish Row, and follows the life of a … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Broadway Anyone?
A lot of people will be ringing in the New Year in Times Square this weekend. If you didn't make to the Big Apple to celebrate don't despair there are a lot of great rates on hotel rooms in the city that never sleeps. You will be able to plan your weekend getaway. JetSetter.com is offering great rates on some of the finest hotels in NYC. Check in at the Nolitan for $189, … [Read more...]
Giveaway: 2 Tickets To The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess the Broadway Musical
George and Ira Gershwin's legendary masterwork comes back to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than 35 years and one lucky reader will win 2 tickets to see it. How would you like two tickets to see one of the hottest shows on Broadway? If you raised your virtual hand then you'll love this opportunity to win 2 tickets to see the play "Porgy and Bess" courtesy of … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Broadway Getaway! The Mountaintop Starring Samuel L. Jackson & Angela Bassett
I have not been excited about seeing anything on Broadway since "The Color Purple." When I was asked to attend a preview performance of the new play starring two of my favorite actors, I was secretly jumping for joy inside. If you love the theater or just looking for a reason to getaway for the weekend this is the play you've been waiting for, it's must-see Broadway! The … [Read more...]