Theater

Kara Young is offering the kind of guidance every Black woman — every that girl — needs to hear. Here's how she stays grounded and gracious, while still owning her confidence as that girl—and how you can, too.

Like many industries, Black women continue to fight for equality and better treatment within the world of theater. Recently, Kecia Lewis demanded better behavior from fellow thespian Patti LuPone after she referred to Hell’s Kitchen as “too loud.”

The stars gathered in New York City on Sunday for the highly anticipated 2025 Tony Awards, marking a triumphant return to the Big Apple. Here's some of the best moments from the ceremony.

Patti LuPone has come under heavy criticism for remarks she made about Black Broadway actresses Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis.

As one of the most integral and dynamic characters in "Othello," her portrayal of Emilia is a dream come true, especially since Kimber Elayne Sprawl can work alongside veterans Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.

As much as this is a journey that Amber Iman is on to remind herself that she is more than worthy of leading roles like Marimba in 'Goddess,' she is also using her platform to spark deeper conversations, pushing for forward movement within the industry.

When Jasmine Amy Rogers learned of her Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in Boop! The Musical, she was stunned. Rogers has been working toward this moment for years. A finalist at the Jimmy Awards, she studied musical theater at the Manhattan School of Music and built up a résumé that includes Mean Girls (as Gretchen Wieners), Jelly’s Last Jam, The Wanderer, and Becoming Nancy.

In this exclusive 'MadameNoire' interview, Eva Marcille shares insights on her role as Lyric, the best role she's ever played, and making history as a female trailblazer.

TLC shaped the sound of the ’90s and changed what it meant to be women in the music industry. Now, their story will hit the stage.

A Black woman taking up space on Broadway, Arnold is proud of how far things have come when it comes to diversity. She’s specifically seen a change in things she never thought would happen, like body positivity, in recent years, including the casting of a young curvier woman to play Elle Woods in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde.

The upcoming Broadway season is packed with revivals, originals, plays, and musicals. Denzel Washington is set to star in a Shakespearean classic. Phylicia Rashad is directing an intriguing family drama. Also, Broadway darlings Adrienne Warren, LaTanya Richardson, Kara Young and Jasmine Amy Rogers are stepping into leading roles. Here’s a sneak peek of what's coming to the stage this year.

Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Beyoncé had us all feeling the love as they reunited for Michelle’s big Broadway moment.