Donovan Louis Bazemore

Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 

See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Sapphira Cristál, Joaquina Kalukango & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

54 BELOW wll honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.

Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Young Gifted and Broadway Hosts Spotlight Ceremony This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Young Gifted and Broadway will host its “Spotlight Ceremony” on June 29th, 2024 at 11AM at The Museum of Broadway.

Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and More Will Perform at the BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

The performer lineup has been announced for the Broadway League’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert. Learn more about who will be performing here!

Photos: Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. returned to NYC for a sold out run last month in a production from Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway. See photos from the production below!

Michelle Buteau's SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST Renewed For Season 2 on Netflix
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

54 Below to Present Young Gifted and Broadway in LIFT EVERY VOICE Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Young Gifted and Broadway in “Lift Every Voice” in celebration of Black History Month next week. Learn more about the concert here!

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

THE LION KING Will Welcome New 'Young Nala' and 'Young Simba' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson as “Young Nala” and Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, December 5.

Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2023

In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!

Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Set for BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023

The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).

THE LION KING to Welcome New Young Simbas Beginning in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Donovan Louis Bazemore and Davis Matthews alternating as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, June 6. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

Chloe Bailey, Anthony Mackie & More Join SNEAKS Animated Film
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2023

Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions set Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys for Life) and Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) will join the animated feature SNEAKS, with Quavo (Migos), Keith David (Coraline; Princess and the Frog), Donovan Louis Bazemore (The Lion King), and more.

VIDEO: Broadway's THE LION KING Cubs Join THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW WITH JOSHUA TURCHIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin: Live from the Broadway Makers Marketplace has released a new episode today starring Broadway's Mariama Diop, Evie Winter Lee, Donovan Louis Bazemore, and Jayden Theophile. Watch here!

Broadway Pop Up Extends Stay After Four Day Extravaganza
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022

Theatre lovers and Industry Professionals have a little more time to head down to the Underground to experience the Broadway Makers Marketplace as the producers announced today, in true Dreamgirls style; 'I'm Not Going' via their social media accounts.

Broadway Makers Marketplace Extends Through the End of April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

The Broadway Makers Marketplace as the producers announced today it will be extending following its 4-day extravaganza. 

Quintessence Theatre Group Announces Extension For RACHEL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, has a hit on its hands with the Philadelphia premiere of Angelina Weld Grimké's 1916 masterpiece, Rachel. This classic work will now close Saturday, February 29. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119.a?? To purchase tickets, visit www.QTGrep.orga??or call 215.987.4450.