Tag: Broadway
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Discover Paul Robeson’s groundbreaking career as the first Black Othello on Broadway and his fight for civil rights through newly released recordings and a fresh historical perspective.
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Schele Williams has made history as the first Black woman to direct a Broadway musical in over 40 years with her revival of “The Wiz.” Her trailblazing achievement celebrates diversity and inspires the next generation of dreamers.
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Dede Ayite has made history as the first Black woman to win the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for her exceptional work on “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” inspiring future generations and celebrating the triumph…
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Jocelyn Bioh, the Ghanaian-American playwright behind “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” makes history as the first Black woman playwright to receive five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, shattering glass ceilings and amplifying diverse voices on Broadway.
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All about Camille A. Brown, the first Black woman to direct and choreograph a Broadway show since Katherine Dunham in 1955. Explore her groundbreaking achievements, from her triumphant Broadway debut to pioneering work at the Metropolitan Opera.
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How Brittney Johnson made history as the first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. From joining the ensemble to becoming Glinda’s standby and finally taking over the role full-time, Johnson’s journey inspires the next generation…
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Phylicia Rashad (/fɪˈliːʃə rəˈʃɑːd/ fih-li-shə rə-shahd) (née Ayers-Allen; born June 19, 1948) is an American actress. She is dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University and best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992) which earned her Emmy Award nominations…
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