Celebrating Black Stories

Experience Alicia Keys’ powerhouse journey of self-discovery and the vibrant energy of 1990s New York. This show highlights the resilience of Black girlhood and the universal dream of finding your voice through music and community.

Witness the intersecting lives of three families, including a Black family determined to find their way in a rapidly changing America. This production highlights the pursuit of the American Dream and the resilient spirit required to claim one’s place in history.

Returning home to care for her mother, a Haitian-American woman named Bean must navigate the tension between family expectations and her own search for identity. It is a moving story about the differing perspectives on what makes a life meaningful and the courage it takes to claim your own path.

August Wilson’s masterpiece offers a profound look at the Great Migration and the spiritual search for one’s own "song" and identity. This production honors the journey of those reclaiming their heritage and finding strength in their community during a pivotal era of history.

Go behind the scenes of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour to see how Michael Jackson’s creative genius infiltrated every corner of global music and dance. This production celebrates a groundbreaking Black artist who shattered industry barriers, redefined the global pop landscape, and remains the ultimate blueprint for excellence.

This reimagining transforms a classic into a high-octane celebration of Ballroom culture and Black and Brown queer joy. It’s a must-see for its spectacular fusion of community, identity, and the triumphant spirit of the runway.

This production highlights the work of a groundbreaking Black playwright who is completely redefining contemporary theater through a bold and honest narrative. It offers a promising look at the complexities of the human experience, delivered by a visionary voice who is currently transforming her field.

This groundbreaking "live-looped" musical tells the vital, often-overlooked story of the Underground Railroad that led South into Mexico. It is a powerful exploration of Black and Brown solidarity and the shared, unyielding drive to build a future of one's own making.

This event celebrates the release of Percival Everett’s novel, an action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. Experience this harrowing yet ferociously funny story that reclaims a classic narrative through a lens of Black agency and intellectual depth.

Set in a vibrant drag nightclub on the French Riviera, this story follows a devoted couple whose lives are upended when they must play it "straight" to impress their son's ultra-conservative future in-laws. This production is a vital celebration of unconditional love and the courage to be exactly who you are, reimagined through the power of Black queer identity.

Set in the heart of the Roaring Twenties, this high-energy musical follows a Vaudeville dancer and her lover as they host a night of debauchery that pushes their relationship and their guests to the edge. It is a thrilling exploration of ambition and desire that celebrates the deep Black roots of jazz culture and the magnetic power of living life on one’s own terms.

This sharp comedy follows a young girl caught in a web of espionage and roller disco when her uncle, a prominent Black conservative, returns home for the holidays. Named for its innovative use of a live youth chorus that underscores the era's political paranoia, the play offers a rare and nuanced exploration of identity and legacy within the Black community.