Ayana George

Photos: Aaron Rodgers & The New York Jets Visit MJ for HARD KNOCKS Finale
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 6, 2023

MJ on Broadway was featured on the season finale episode of HBO’s Emmy-Award winning series “Hard Knocks.” Check out pics from the special visit and go behind the scenes!

MJ on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 16, 2023

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about MJ on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Photos: Inside the 25th Annual BROADWAY BARKS Adoption Event
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban. Check out photos here!

Exclusive: L Morgan Lee Discusses Breaking Barriers in A STRANGE LOOP on BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2022

L Morgan Lee, breakout star of “A Strange Loop” and the first trans actor to garner a Tony nomination, will be featured on a new episode of Broadway Sandwich. Watch an exclusive video clip of L Morgan Lee talking candidly with host Garen Scribner about being a role model.

BROADWAY SANDWICH Season Three to Premiere on ALL ARTS in October
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022

Stars include Nadia Brown (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”), Sara Esty (“The Phantom of the Opera”), Leslie Donna Flesner (“Funny Girl”), Ayana George (“MJ: The Musical”), L Morgan Lee (“A Strange Loop”), Andrea Macasaet (“Six: The Musical”), Caleb Marshall-Villarreal (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”), and John Eric Parker (“The Book of Mormon”).

The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Will Be Presented in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

 Broadway Black presents The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards, which honors Black theatre artists during the 2021-2022 season. The live, in-person ceremony will be held on Monday, October 10 at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem (253 West 125th Street). Awards in 29 competitive categories and five honorary categories will be presented along with performances and guest appearances. 

Lillias White and More Join DARKNESS RISING: LIVE 5 BLOCK PARTY TOUR!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2022

Join the Black Broadway community as they perform inspirational songs at the Darkness RISING: Live 5 Block Party Tour!

Listen to 'I'll Be There' from the MJ Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2022

Just last month, Sony Music released MJ the Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording, which is now available to purchase where music is sold. BroadwayWorld is very excited to share a track from the album- 'I'll Be There' featuring Ayana George, Christian Wilson, and Myles Frost.

2nd Annual Antonyo Award Nominations Announced - See The Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

The 2nd Annual Antonyo Award nominations from the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season have been announced! See the full list here!

Preorder MJ THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Today
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022

Sony Music announced today that they will release MJ the Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording on Friday, July 15. View the track list here.

Vote For The 19th Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards - Hugh Jackman, Patti LuPone, Darren Criss, Sarah Jessica Parker & More Lead Latest Standings
by BWW Awards - May 23, 2022

Voting is open for the 19th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards through June 3rd! The Theatre Fans' Choice Awards are the biggest New York Theatre Awards, where YOU, the fans, get to have your say.

Photos: MJ Celebrates 10 Tony Nominations at Tavern on The Green
by Bruce Glikas - May 18, 2022

MJ the Musical celebrated its 10 Tony Award nominations last night with a party at Tavern on the Green! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.

First Standings Announced For The 19th Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards - SIX Leads Best Musical, WICKED Leads Best Long Running Show & More!
by BWW Awards - May 16, 2022

Voting is open for the 19th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards through June 3rd! The Theatre Fans' Choice Awards are the biggest New York Theatre Awards, where YOU, the fans, get to have your say.

Photos: Lesley Nicol Opens HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? At The McKittrick Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, welcomes the New York premiere of How the Hell Did I Get Here?, starring “Downton Abbey’s” Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol. Playing a strictly limited engagement in The Club Car through May 8.

BWW Interview: Ayana George Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Ayana George has sung for some of the biggest artists in the world today, including John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Chaka Khan, Jazmine Sullivan, and many more. Now Ayana George is taking center stage as Katherina Jackson in MJ: The Musical on Broadway!

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg, Tracy Morgan, Craig Robinson and Sherri Shepherd Visit MJ
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 28, 2022

The company of MJ recently welcomed some special visitors to the Neil Simon Theatre. Check out photos of the cast with Whoopi Goldberg, Tracy Morgan, Craig Robinson and Sherri Shepherd.

Photos: Queen Latifah Poses with the Cast of MJ on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2022

The company of MJ welcomed a special visitor to the Neil Simon Theatre this week. Check out exclusive photos of Queen Latifah with the cast!

Photos: Trayvon Martin's Family Visits MJ on 10th Anniversary Of His Death
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 1, 2022

On the 10th anniversary of his death, the family of Trayvon Martin lifted their spirits at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre for a performance of MJ. Check out photos with the cast below.

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Cast and Creatives Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2022

MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!