A wave of dramatic African-American productions are bringing a new tone to Broadway
Following the success of the revival of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” which featured an all African-American cast, come the Broadway runs of “The Country Girl” and “Thurgood” ? all serious-minded shows that are drawing diverse theater-goers. Essence Senior Editor Patrik Henry Bass highlights the increase and popularity of black productions on the Great White Way.
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