Black Artists (NYC Reviews) (15)

Celebrate the creativity, passion, and impact of Black theatre-makers.

This category offers a spotlight on the dynamic work of Black artists, celebrating their powerful contributions to storytelling, performance, and theatrical innovation. Their talent and stories continue to transform the stage.

94
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Aug 2025
NYC: Midtown W

Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Jasper family's drama unfolds in this Tony-winner for Best…

94
Must See!
24K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.

92
Must See!
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

92
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A new musical about the New York Dream, with both new music and the classic songs of Alicia Keys.

91
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Featuring Michael Jackson's greatest hits and a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage.

91
Must See!
76 Reviews
Ends Aug 23
NYC: West Village

A gripping drama of love and survival between a hip-hop artist and an Afghan interpreter in Kabul.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Audra McDonald stars as Mama Rose in George C. Wolfe's Tony Award® nominated revival of GYPSY.

90
Excellent
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Two teenage missionaries are sent to Africa to spread the word of Jesus Christ. What could go wrong?

89
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of longing and luxury gets a jazz-pop Broadway staging by Marc Bruni.

88
Excellent
3K+ Reviews
Open run
SIX
NYC: Midtown W

An exuberant, pop celebration of 21st century girl power featuring the wives of Henry VIII.

88
Excellent
667 Reviews
Ends Jul 13
NYC: Midtown W

Betty Boop takes the Broadway stage in a Tony Award® nominated musical directed by Jerry Mitchell.

80
Great
52 Reviews
Ends Jun 29
NYC: East Village

Nat "King" Cole confronts racial barriers during his final 1957 TV show broadcast.​

80
Great
12 Reviews
Ends Jun 29
NYC: Upper W Side

African American laundresses' 1881 strike for fair wages and respect in Atlanta.

Score it Buy tickets
-
Unreviewed
Starts Sep 2025
NYC: Upper W Side

A turn-of-the-century tale of race, class, and hope, starring Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.

Score it Buy tickets
-
Unreviewed
Opens Aug 30
NYC: Chelsea

André Holland stars in this 20th anniversary production, co-directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney and Bijan…