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05/28/2026

BLACK Q***R THEATER: Black Q***r Theater has ALWAYS existed long before Broadway opened its doors to us! Swipe 👉🏾through this post and take a look back at black q***r theater history. In 1983, La Cage Aux Folles made history as the FIRST Broadway Musical to feature a gay couple. 43 years later, we will have the first production featuring an ALL BLACK cast including Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, Tonya Pinkins and more at NY City Center!

05/26/2026

BLACK BROADWAY LEGACY: In 1992, Ruben Santiago-Hudson made his Broadway Debut as Buddy Bolden in Jelly’s Last Jam! He has worked on a total of 16 Broadway Shows as an actor, director and artistic advisor.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is the EPITOME of Black Theatre Royalty! It’s important to give people heir flowers 💐 while they are still here to receive them! Thank YOU Ruben for being a guiding light for so many generations of Black Theater Kids! ✊🏾💜

05/22/2026

BLACK THEATER WATCH PARTY: You’re Invited to Black Theater Tribe’s Annual Tony Award Watch Party!

Join us for a night of Celebration, Community, and Black Excellence on Broadway as we watch the biggest night in theater together!

Here’s What To Expect:
📺 Live Viewing of 2026 Tony Awards (and Pre-Show)
🍽️ Delicious Passed Appetizers
🍹 Two Specialty Cocktails inspired by Black Theater Icons
🤝 Good Vibes, Great People, and even better Conversation

Come through and connect with fellow artists, fans and culture shapers in the heart of the East Village!

🎟️RSVP NOW - tickets are limited! Comment ‘WATCH PARTY’ and I’ll dm you the ticket link ✊🏾💜

05/15/2026

MEET THE CREATIVE: Eisa Davis is a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Obie Award winner. Playwright, actor, and musician. From Bulrusher to Angela’s Mixtape to collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda on Warriors, Eisa Davis continues to create work that is deeply imaginative, emotionally rich, and rooted in Black artistic legacy.

Her new play with music, ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :||, is currently running at Vineyard Theatre (until June 21) ; a vibrant new work exploring music, identity, and friendship. It is written and composed by Eisa Davis, directed by Pam MacKinnon and produced by Vineyard Theatre and American Conservatory Theater.

Swipe to learn more about one of the most exciting multidisciplinary artists working today ✊🏾🎶

05/12/2026

HOW IT STARTED VS HOW ITS GOING: Kenita R. Miller made her Broadway Debut in The Color Purple (Original Broadway Production in 2005) as an understudy for Celie. Kenita is currently starring in Animal Wisdom at Signature Theater!

I’m hosting a Community Night for Animal Wisdom on May 15th at 7:30 PM! The evening will feature a pre-show conversation with Keenan Tyler Oliphant (PRACTICE), followed by Animal Wisdom starring Broadway’s Kenita R. Miller.

It’s a FREE RSVP for the Pre-Show Event. *tickets to the show are sold separately and info for affordable tickets is on the last slide of the carousel.

You’re welcome to attend the pre-show event if you’re not seeing the show.
Come through to connect, gather in community and celebrate Black Artistry together. And if you are staying for the performance, we’ll head in after. ✊🏾💜

05/06/2026

BLACK TONY AWARD NOMINEES: Here is a non-exhaustive list of the Black Performers, Designers, Directors, and productions that prominently feature black performers that were nominated for the 2026 Tony Awards! Shout out to all the nominees this year including the Black Producers ✊🏾💜

05/04/2026

BLACK THEATER ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT: I LOVE to see a Black Artist WINNING! We’re gonna have a GOOD DAY!!! Let’s take a moment to highlight a few Black Theatre Wins that I saw these past couple of weeks!

1. The Cast of CRAZY SEXY COOL at has officially been announced

2. is HERCULES in London starting June 29th

3. is returning to the stage in Lady Bug On Da Wall

4 + 5 has announced the cast for their 2026 season including Ain’t Too Proud and Shrek both with some incredible Black actors

6. A Fine Mess, written and performed by Justin Weaks, starts performances later this month at

7. Ledisi will be performing in Ain’t Misbehavin at

8. Cinderella will be going up with a black cast at including in the titular role!

9. .ketina are developing SWEET CANAAN at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat

04/30/2026

BLACK THEATER COMMUNITY: I’m hosting a COMMUNITY NIGHT for Animal Wisdom on May 15th at 7:30 PM including a pre-show Gather and Conversation with the Director of Animal Wisdom, Keenan Tyler Oliphant! 1st 50 attendees receive a free specialty shot 👀 Its a FREE RSVP for the Pre-Show event and you can use code BTT20 for discount tickets to the May 15th, 9PM performance of Animal Wisdom starring Kenita Miller!

I’m so excited to get to discuss this show and being an artists with Keenan! (If you saw Practice then you know he’s an incredible director) AND getting to see another incredible performance by Kenita! Join me in celebrating Black Artistry and Community✊🏾💜

04/28/2026

UPCOMING AUDITIONS & JOBS: Purple Rain (Prince Musical), Warriors (Lin Manuel Miranda Musical) and more are currently casting. TAG or DM a friend who you think would be right for any of these opportunities! Comment TRIBE for the link to the full Tribe Opportunity Board; Our new job / opportunity board with upcoming auditions, Artist fellowships, jobs and more!

GO GET BOOKED and tell a friend ✊🏾💜

04/21/2026

HOW IT STARTED VS HOW ITS GOING: Jordan Fisher made his Broadway Debut in Hamilton and went on to star in Moulin Rouge, Hadestown and more. Jordan is currently starring in Little Shop of Horrors!

Have you seen her in Little Shop yet?

04/16/2026

UPCOMING AUDITIONS & JOBS: TAG or DM a friend who you think would be right for any of these opportunities! Comment TRIBE for the link to the full Tribe Opportunity Board; Our new job / opportunity board with upcoming auditions, Artist fellowships, jobs and more!

GO GET BOOKED and tell a friend ✊🏾💜

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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