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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorBroadway actor and director Schele Williams has been having a lot of conversations recently about racism in the industry. The conversations vary from those wanting a knee-jerk, quick-fix reaction to a 100-year problem and those who genuinely want to understand and carefully approach change.Williams appeared in the original production of “Aida” when it debuted on Broadway in 2000.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Actor, producer and director Schele Williams was a young girl when she saw a touring production of “The Wiz.” It was 1978 and she was living in Dayton, Ohio. “It was my introduction to theater, I had seen other shows, but I had never seen Black folks,” Williams says speaking with Variety over Zoom. “It opened up a world of possibility.

The new Broadway musical The Notebook celebrated its opening night this week!

Brent Lang Executive Editor Every year, Broadway brings an exciting group of emerging talents to the spotlight. This new season of theatrical talent and innovators are certain to wow audiences everywhere. Last year’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch honored Jessica Stone of “Kimberly Akimbo” and Tony winner J.

The new revival of The Wiz will begin Broadway previews on March 29, 2024, at the Marquis Theatre, with an opening night set for Wednesday, April 17.

The Wiz is heading back to Broadway in 2024, but first the musical will travel around the United States with nearly the full cast who will be seen in New York City!

EXCLUSIVE: The Wiz is getting ready for the road to Broadway with an award-winning design team, including Oscar-winning Black Panther production designer Hannah Beachler and Emmy-winning Watchmen costume designer Sharen Davis.

Black Theatre United has announced its new Executive Leadership Committee, with Broadway’s Trouble in Mind star LaChanze moving from Vice President to President.

NEW YORK -- Broadway director Schele Williams is working on a book for young people about the history of enslavement.Abrams Children’s Books announced Wednesday that Williams' “Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History” will come out in October 2021.