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Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Broadway Concert Series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The series, starting in January, will feature original stars from popular Broadway shows.

54 BELOW will honor and celebrate Juneteenth with a line up of shows including Branden R. Mangan: The Cookout, The Divine 9 Sings Broadway and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Branden R. Mangan, star of Thoughts Of A Colored Man at Roxy Regional Theater, Outcast Web-series, and the national tour of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, is making his 54 Below solo debut in THE COOKOUT. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Living Legends Foundation revealed Harvey Mason jr., CEO of The Recording Academy and MusiCares, as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman Award for his transformative leadership in the music industry. Learn more about the award.

As part of the City of Aventura’s Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Summer Concert Series will feature “The Great American Soul Book”. Learn more about the concerts and see how to purchase tickets.

 North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Green Room 42 will present Blacc Cherry in 'Cherry's on Top!' on June 26th at 9:30pm.

International sensation The Choir of Man has announced a second season following the completion of its initial run on May 26, 2024. The Chicago production will return to the Apollo Theater stage in September 2024 to resume performances at the start of Chicago's fall theater season.

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'He's the Wiz' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Deborah Cox, who is playing Glinda and also serving as a producer, discussed the show. Watch the interview and performance now!

Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  the cast of The Wiz stopped by the show on Friday to perform the song 'Ease on Down the Road' from the new production of the classic musical. Before the performance, Nichelle Lewis, who is playing Dorothy, discussed The Wiz with TODAY's Hoda Katb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!

Experience the Harlem Renaissance with JAG Productions' latest theatrical offering, WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF YOU? Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

The iconic Smokey Robinson will make a triumphant return to The Apollo's historic stage after nearly a decade. Renowned as the provider of the soundtrack to our lives, Apollo and GRAMMY Living Legend Smokey Robinson promises an electrifying night filled with soulful hits from his illustrious discography.  

On Friday, The Today Show visited The Wiz on Broadway for a special behind-the-scenes look at the revival of the classic musical. In the interview, Wayne Brady, who plays The Wiz, talked about the formative experience of watching the 1978 film with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Nichelle Lewis is making her Broadway debut in the production and recalls the creative team finding her through TikTok. Watch the full interview now!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

The 2024 cast recording of The Wiz will be released this summer! Learn more about The Wiz here!

Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience.