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Broadway And Film Communities To Pay Tribute To Ron Simons At Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

A gathering of Broadway and film's influential voices, along with family, friends, and colleagues, will come together at Joe's Pub for an intimate tribute honoring Ron Simons, the four-time Tony Award-winning producer. Learn more!

Ron Simons Tribute Announced At Joe's Pub This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

A gathering of Broadway and film's influential voices, along with family, friends, and colleagues, will come together at Joe's Pub for an intimate tribute honoring Ron Simons, the four-time Tony Award-winning producer.

Norbert Leo Butz, Lorna Luft, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Get all of the detail here!

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

THE RETURN OF YOUNG BOY New Musical By Keenan Scott II & Tre Matthews Comes To 54 Below This October
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Return of Young Boy by Keenan Scott II & Tre Matthews on October 18 at 7 pm. 

Photos: On the the Red Carpet for Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 21, 2022

The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Ends Broadway Run
by Robert Diamond - Dec 24, 2021

The Keenan Scott II play, directed by Steven H. Broadnax III has tried its hardest to safely navigate the current health crisis, even putting the playwright on stage with script this past Tuesday evening, but eventually was not able to continue under the unfortunate conditions of Covid exposure in the city and country.

Playwright Steps Into THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN and Saves Performance From Being Cancelled
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

Last night at Broadway's new hit play, Thoughts of a Colored Man, playwright Keenan Scott II made the rare move of going on in one of the roles, after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19 and two non-COVID related illnesses felled the cast.

Photos: Vanessa Williams and Ashleigh Murray Attend THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021

Super star Vanessa Williams, along with Ashleigh Murray, who stars along with Luke James in the upcoming Hallmark Holiday movie “Christmas in Harmony” congratulated actors Bryan Terrell Clark, Dyllon Burnside, Tristen Mack Wilds, and Luke James after a  performance of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN.

VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Featured on WORKING IN THE THEATRE Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021

The American Theatre Wing hosted the first post-pandemic live installment of its Emmy Nominated documentary series, “Working in the Theatre,” with playwright Keenan Scott II and the cast of his acclaimed new Broadway play Thoughts of a Colored Man.

VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Stars Appear on THE WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2021

Luke James, Tristan 'Mack' Wilds and Forrest McClendon appeared on the Wendy Williams Show to discuss opening Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway. The segment also featured a performance from Luke James. Watch guest-host Sherri Shepherd interview the trio in the full interview now!

Photos: Cynthia Bailey Visits Kandi Burruss Backstage at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 21, 2021

Just last week Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre- an opening that what celebrated by the full company, including one of the show's producers, Kandi Buruss. Earlier this week, the Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran was joined by her costar, Cynthia Bailey, who came to the show in support of her friend.

Wake Up With BWW 10/15: Inside Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021

Today's top stories: Go inside opening night of Thoughts of a Colored Man, and more!

Photos: First Look at THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre and we have your first look at the cast in action!

Photos: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call.

Photos: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. We have photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Review Roundup: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway tonight, October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say!

VIDEO: GOOD MORNING AMERCA Goes Behind the Scenes of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2021

Just before its opening night on Broadway, Good Morning America went behind the scenes of Thoughts of a Colored Man, the first Broadway play in history to be written and directed by Black men, and to include a cast of all Black men. Watch the interview with the play's cast and creatives now!

Meet the Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2021

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway on October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play!

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announces New Opening Night Date of October 13th
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021

Get full details on Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new Broadway play by Keenan Scott II and directed by Steve Broadnax III, will officially open on Wednesday, October 13th. The production is produced by Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Kandi Burruss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Samira Wiley, The Shubert Organization, and The Nederlander Organization.