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Othello
[Broadway]
1945
Othello
Othello
[Broadway]
1943
Othello
John Henry
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
John Henry
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1932
Joe
Show Boat
[West End]
London Production, 1928
Joe
Black Boy
[Broadway]
1926
Black Boy
All God's Chillun Got Wings
[Broadway]
1924
Jim Harris
Taboo
[Broadway]
1922
Jim
Show Boat
[Los Angeles]
LACLO Production, 1940
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PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater Photo
PAUL ROBESON and THE DOUGLASS-LINCOLN DEBATES Come to Harriet Tubman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

A rare theatrical double bill will feature three performances of Paul Robeson and The Douglass-Lincoln Debates by Douglas D. Miron. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners Photo
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Woodie King Jr. New Federal Theatre to Host the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival Photo
Woodie King Jr. New Federal Theatre to Host the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

The historic Woody King Jr. New Federal Theatre will host the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival to kick off the new year. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets to the festival!
The American Composers Orchestra to Present HELLO, AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC at Carnegie Photo
The American Composers Orchestra to Present HELLO, AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present the American Composers Orchestra in Hello, America: Transatlantic, led by Tito Muñoz in Zankel Hall in March. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nomin Photo
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
Marya Zimmet Returns to Don't Tell Mama and Pangea with ZIMMET TIME (AND THE LIVIN'S Photo
Marya Zimmet Returns to Don't Tell Mama and Pangea with ZIMMET TIME (AND THE LIVIN'S TOO EASY) In November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

Marya Zimmet returns to the New York cabaret scene with performances at Don't Tell Mama and Pangea in November, featuring songs from her debut album and classics by Cole Porter and Paul McCartney.
Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones Photo
Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Broadway theatres will dim their lights to honor the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award®-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award® for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway.
Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center Photo
Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 16, 2024

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers.
Broadway Veteran James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93 Photo
Broadway Veteran James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93
by Joshua Wright - Sep 9, 2024

Legendary stage and screen star James Earl Jones, whose iconic voice and distinguished career spanned over seven decades in film, theater, and television, has passed away at the age of 93.
OUTSIDE THE FRAME By Drew Griffiths Will Premiere in Princeton, NJ Photo
OUTSIDE THE FRAME By Drew Griffiths Will Premiere in Princeton, NJ
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

New Jersey-based theater company Chimera Productions will present its 16th production, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons by Sam Steiner, in Princeton, New Jersey on August 29, 30, and 31 at 8 p.m..
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players Photo
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players
by Dan Marois - Aug 16, 2024

The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux  in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Photo
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival To Return In September Photo
The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival To Return In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival free events will be held September 19-21, 2024 at the Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, Chicago.
25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival to Take Place in September Photo
25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival to Take Place in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency will present the free 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival in September. See the full line up and learn more!
Eden Espinosa, Antonio Cipriano & More to Star in 21st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICAL Photo
Eden Espinosa, Antonio Cipriano & More to Star in 21st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Village Theatre has revealed the complete casting for the 21st annual Festival of New Musicals. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE Photo
Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson. Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history.
ROBESON Begins Performances Tonight; First 24 Performances At Little Island Sold-out Photo
ROBESON Begins Performances Tonight; First 24 Performances At Little Island Sold-out
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The Little Island summer season has begun with 24 performances having sold out in the 700-seat Amph.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBESOИ at Little Island Photo
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBESOИ at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Little Island will present ROBESOИ, a new work created and performed by star bass-baritone Davóne Tines, co-created and directed by Zack Winokur. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for Benjamin V. Marshall's STILL at Premiere Stages Photo
Cast Set for Benjamin V. Marshall's STILL at Premiere Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Premiere Stages has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of STILL, running in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: George C. Wolfe Talks Tony Win for Lifetime Achievement Photo
Video: George C. Wolfe Talks Tony Win for Lifetime Achievement
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024

Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, George C. Wolfe took home a Tony Award for 'Lifetime Achievmant in the Theatre'. After leaving the stage at the David H. Koch Theater, George checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Paul Robeson's first West End show?

Paul Robeson's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1928

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