Qween Jean Makes Tony Awards History
Clay Cane
June 8, 2026
(AURN News) — Qween Jean made Tony Awards history as the first openly transgender person to win a Tony, according to People. The activist and
Posts tagged: Broadway
Tag: Broadway
On This Day: Vanessa Williams, First Black Miss America, Was Born
Clay Cane
March 18, 2026
(AURN News) — On this day, March 18, 1963, Vanessa Williams, a trailblazing entertainer, was born. Williams was born in Millwood, New York, destined to
Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies at 74
Clay Cane
March 17, 2026
Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of “Showtime at the Apollo,” has died at age 74, according to USA Today. Shepard passed away March 16, her
Stars Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel
Ebony McMorris
September 22, 2025
(AURN News) — Hundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars — from Robert De Niro to Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks and Kerry Washington — have signed
This Day in History: “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway in 1959
Clay Cane
March 11, 2025
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway Debut in Special “& Juliet” Performance
Clay Cane
December 17, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently made her Broadway debut in a special one-night performance of “& Juliet.” Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first
This Day in History: Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity” Premieres on Broadway in 1961
Clay Cane
December 11, 2024
On Dec. 11, 1961, Langston Hughes’ musical play Black Nativity, a retelling of the Christmas story, premiered on Broadway. Featuring traditional carols infused with gospel
On this day in 1943, Etta Moten Barnett Made History as the First African-American Performer at the White House
Clay Cane
January 31, 2024
On January 31, 1943, Etta Moten Barnett, a Broadway star and film actress, made history as the first African-American to perform at the White House
The legendary Ruby Dee was born on this day in 1922
Clay Cane
October 27, 2021
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Kelly Price Breaks Silence, Recuperating from COVID
Tanya Hart
September 27, 2021
Kelly Price is breaking her silence after her family reported she went missing after testing positive for COVID-19. Kelly shared her near-death experience with COVID,
Coronavirus Updates: Wall Street Tumbles, Trump Eyeing Disaster Declaration
April Ryan
March 12, 2020
The coronavirus is not only causing ill effects on human health, it is also wreaking havoc on the US stock market. Wall Street recorded its
Tina Turner Musical is Heading to Broadway
Tanya Hart
July 31, 2019
A Tina Turner musical is heading to Broadway! Click ▶️ to hear AURN Entertainment Editor Tanya Hart’s Hollywood Live report:
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