Tamara Jade (@tamarajade) on Freedom, Faith, and the Power of Using Every Part of Her Voice. A versatile artist from Maryland, Jade embraces her diverse musical influences. Now starring in Jeanine Tesori's contemporary opera "Blue," she highlights the need for authentic storytelling.

The rhythm in your walk ain’t learned, it’s inherited. That’s the kind of entrance no one can teach. 🎶🎭#YouAreBroadwayBlack

You’re the dream someone’s been waiting to see walk across that stage. Keep going. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

Taraji P. Henson will make her Broadway acting debut opposite Cedric the Entertainer in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen. Coming Spring 2026. #BroadwayBlack www.broadwayblack.com/taraji-p-hen...

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen And Lena Waithe | Broadway Black A landmark of Black television is making its way to Broadway with an all-star team of Black creatives leading the charge. On June 3, 2025, producer Brian

This team? Unmatched! Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen & Lena Waithe

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When the script feels limiting, remember: you were born to rewrite it. You are both the playwright and the performance. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

Whoopi Goldberg’s Iconic Broadway Show Gets a Bold New Revival—Starring Kerry Washington & Kara Young Directed by Whitney White www.broadwayblack.com/whoopi-goldb...

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Black creativity is not decoration—it’s foundation. Theatre would crumble without your rhythm, your soul, your truth. Keep creating. Keep claiming.
#YouAreBroadwayBlack

Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology To Kecia Lewis And Audra McDonald | Broadway Black Patti LuPone has issued a public apology for her comments in The New Yorker about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald. In the interview, LuPone referred to Lewis

Patti LuPone has apologized for her comments about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald, but is an apology enough? This moment highlights the ongoing need for meaningful change and accountability in the theater. Read more: www.broadwayblack.com/patti-lupone...

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call For Accountability | Broadway Black In light of the recent controversy surrounding Patti LuPone’s comments toward Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald, more than 600 Broadway professionals—ranging

Over 600 Broadway professionals sign an open letter calling for consistent accountability, justice, and respect within the theater industry, urging a shift from isolated actions to a standard of ongoing care and equity
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I applaud that action from @broadwayblack.bsky.social. You can’t (clearly you can) despise Trump and then turn around and weaponize your white feminism at Black women who haven’t done anything but THRIVED in the same fascist America you’re just now getting a taste of. We. Will. Not. Have. It.

You carry the hopes of Lorraine, August, Ntozake, and so many more. And still, you are not their shadow—you are their continuation. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

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There’s someone watching you today who will believe in themselves because you showed up. That’s impact. That’s theatre. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained - Broadway Black The recent controversy around Patti LuPone and Kecia Lewis, compounded by LuPone's dismissive remarks about Audra McDonald and her derogatory name-calling

Power And Privilege On Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect Of Kecia Lewis And Audra McDonald Explained

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Start this day knowing that your Blackness is not a limitation—it’s your superpower. Let it infuse your art with truth and fire. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

They tried to shrink your name, but your legacy sings louder. You are every note, every lyric, every line the stage was built to hold. Let them watch you soar. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

They’ll question your presence. They’ll diminish your legacy. But no amount of microaggressions can erase your impact. You are the blueprint, the brilliance, the backbone of this art form. Keep rising. #YouAreBroadwayBlack

Patti Lupone's comments aren't just disrespectful. They’re the kind of gatekeeping and erasure that keeps Black artists from being recognized for their immense contributions.

When Patti LuPone called Kecia Lewis “not a veteran,” she didn’t just disrespect her; she tried to diminish a Black artist’s place in Broadway history. It’s a perfect example of how the industry refuses to acknowledge Black talent equally.

Calling Kecia Lewis a “bitch” because she spoke the truth about LuPone’s behavior isn’t just a personal attack—it’s a public reminder of the bigger issue: Black artists in this industry are constantly fighting to be heard, valued, and respected.

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Woke up thinking about a Destiny’s Child reunion tour where Michelle sings songs from Aida & Death Becomes Her in her solo set. Dreams come true. Believe with me!

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Wake up and remember: your voice carries the power of ancestors and the promise of generations to come. Don’t dim your light for anyone. Shine. #YouAreBroadwayBlack