Making Space on the Great White Way: An Homage to Black Trailblazers of Theater & Performance

(New York) In celebration of Black History Month, Broadway luminaries Natasha Yvette Williams (“Some Like It Hot”), Q. Smith (“Come From Away”) and Will Mann (“Hades Town” National Touring Company) will take part in “Making Space on the Great White Way: An Homage to Black Trailblazers of Theater & Performance” on Sunday, February 19, at 12:15 p.m., at Marble Collegiate Church, 1 W. 29^th Street at Fifth Avenue.

The latest installment of Marble’s Racial Justice Series will pay tribute to the Black actors, composers and playwrights who have made countless contributions to Broadway’s signature style and aesthetic, yet for many years, were not given the opportunity to perform on America’s premiere stage.

“Marble’s racial justice ministry began in 2020, not long after George Floyd’s murder,” says Rev. Rashad McPherson, Associate in Music and Ministry at Marble. “This event represents our ongoing commitment to doing the work of anti-racism in our congregation and community. This event will be interdisciplinary in that the brilliant artists featured will combine dialogue, storytelling and performance.”

The event is free, welcome to all and will be streamed live at marblechurch.org.

About Marble Church: Marble Collegiate Church has stood on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 29th Street since 1854, with its ministry dating back to 1628. This vibrant, Protestant church (affiliations with The Reformed Church in America and The United Church of Christ) is a community where all of us are encouraged to become our best selves and serve New York City and the world.