Ensemble Studio Theatre member and serves as the Associate Artistic Director at People’s Light Theatre and a Professor of Theatre at Penn State University Co-Head of MFA Directing. BROADNAX III (Director and Writer) Thoughts of a Colored Man (Broadway) Susan Lori Parks Sally and Tom at the Guthrie Theatre (World Premiere) and the Geffen Theatre, Katori Hall’s 2021 Pulitzer Prize Premiere The Hot Wing King at The Signature Theatre, Lee Edward Colston’s The First Deep Breath at Chicago’s Victory Garden Theatre (Premiere and Winner of Jeff Awards Best New Work) and Geffen Playhouse, Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root at the National Black Theatre (Winner of Kennedy Center's Hip Hop Theater Creator Award) and William Jackson Harper’s Premiere Travisville at NYC Ensemble Studio. To learn more about Black to Broadway, visit or Diversity.Broadway. Created by The Broadway League in 2019, this initiative will be an industry-wide celebration of the Black community on Broadway – on stage, in the audience, behind the scenes, and as leaders in the Broadway community. The goal of Black to Broadway is to inspire deeper engagement with awareness of, and access to Broadway for all Black people. ![]() Broadnax III as Director and Writer, Rashad McPherson as Music Director, Brian Moreland and Aaliytha Stevens as Executive Producers as well as Co-Chairs of The Broadway League's Multi-Cultural Task Force, Jhanaë Bonnick as Stage Manager, and Devon Miller of Foresight Theatrical as General Manager. For more information, please visit Presented by The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth creative and production teams include Steve H. Details about this year’s host and talent line-up will be announced soon. This year’s sponsors include United Airlines, M♺♼ (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, The Music Performance Trust Fund, The Araca Group, Open Jar Studios, and The Times Square Alliance.Īmerican Sign Language interpretation will be provided during Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. ![]() “We thank the Broadway community for helping to make this third annual concert possible.” Martin, President of The Broadway League. “We know that the arts can bring people together and it is beautifully evident during Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth as thousands gather in the heart of Times Square to reflect on the importance of this national holiday through live performance,” said Charlotte St. Special guest speakers will also make appearances throughout the event. Black culture and expression will be celebrated by Black Broadway artists performing songs, dances, and spoken word accompanied by live music provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund. This free outdoor concert is open to all as the community gathers to honor this important holiday. The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative announces the third annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert in Times Square on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).
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