Black 47 Videos

Watch as lead creator, director & librettist HAUI and composer Sean Mayes talk about the exciting world premiere of APORTIA CHRYPTYCH: A BLACK OPERA FOR PORTIA WHITE. APORTIA CHRYPTYCH: A BLACK OPERA FOR PORTIA WHITE at the Canadian Opera Company.

Get a first look at Geffen Playhouse's world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, written by Kristen Adele Calhoun (HBO’s Sula, BLKNWS) and directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene (Hamilton: An American Musical, Rent). Check out the video!

In this video, watch as Broadway's Aisha Jackson chats more about her upcoming show and gives BroadwayWorld an exclusive sneak peek of 'Being Good Isn't Good Enough' from Hallelujah, Baby!.

In this video, watch as Broadway Sessions celebrates Black History Month with performances from Bre Jackson, Allison Semmes, Ezekiel Andrew, Maya Boyd, Brit West, Nkrumah Gatling, Lamont Walker II, Gabrielle Beckford, Caleb Barnett, Oyoyo Joe, Jonathan Christopher, Nick Drake.

Earlier this week, Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration as the grand marshal in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Check out video highlights here!

In a clip from a  BroadwaySF Members-only In Conversation event at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on October 30, 2023 with Brian Moreland (lead producer), Amber Ruffin, (additional material), and Wayne Brady - The Wiz himself spoke about the cultural significance of the production.

Intiman Theatre has released a teaser for its all-new production of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity, presented in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Watch the trailer, featuring rehearsal footage and interviews, here!

This year, Walmart's Black Friday deals are so fetch! Just ask original Mean Girls stars Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and more. Lohan and Seyfried are joined by Lacey Chabert, Daniel Franzese and Rajiv Surendra for a new Walmart commercial, teasing their upcoming Black Friday deals. Watch the ad video to find out where the characters are now!

Vanessa Williams and Norm Lewis sat down on the TODAY Show to discuss representation in theatre and their work with Black Theatre United. Williams discussed the importance of Black producers, like Common and Kandi Burruss, also touching on her new venture as a producer on A Wonderful World. Watch the video now!

Watch an exclusive video clip from theater alums Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott's new film, Midday Black Midnight Blue. The first feature from writer-directors Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott stars Merritt Wever (Tiny Beautiful Things), Chris Stack (AMC’s Interview with the Vampire) and Soule (Godless).

Watch a special sneak peek video clip of the cast of Once Upon a One More Time in rehearsals!

Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and celebrate all things Broadway. In this video, watch a special Black History Month edition!

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ celebrates its first anniversary on Broadway as Black History Month begins today, Wednesday, February 1st. Check out a video looking back on the show's first year on Broadway!

Black Ensemble Theater’s is continueing the 2022 Season of Excellence: The Season of Healing and Joy with the world premiere of My Brother Langston, written and directed by Rueben D. Echoles, The production runs August 13-September 18, 2022. Get a first look at photos and video here!

Paradise Square officially resumed performances last night, April 19, after briefly going dark due to COVID cases within the cast. Joaquina Kalukango gave a speech after last night's performance, where she talked about being grateful to be back on stage.

For Black History Month, The People’s Theatre Talk will be exploring how to compose the untold narrative of black classical musicians and what steps are needed in changing the system to open doors to more black classical music artists.

This week on Black Art Matters we meet, Stormi Demerson (She/Her). Stormi is an actress, poet, spoken word artist, singer and visual artist whose interests span a broad range of spiritual, motivational, social, economic and justice issues. Stormi has been able to successfully use her eclectic talents to reach numerous audiences on varying levels.

Broadway Sessions celebrated its 6th Annual Black History Month Show on February 17, co-hosted by Ben Cameron & Imari Hardon, in celebration of Black excellence, impact, influence and legacy on Broadway and beyond.

Tariq TrotterTariq Trotter returned to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss the new Off-Broadway adaption of Black No More, which he stars in and wrote the music and lyrics for with the Roots. The cast also features Brandon Victor Dixon, Jennifer Damiano, Tamika Lawrence, Ephraim Sykes, Lillias White, and more.

All new video has been released from a the new Black British version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.