The Black Sway on the Great White Way: Broadway’s Bold Legacy

As triple-threat star Ariana DeBose once quipped, when it comes to Broadway, “The Great White Way should be a nickname — not ‘how to’ instructions.” And she’s absolutely right.From The Wiz to MJ: The Musical, the influence of Black and Brown artists on Broadway over the past 50 years has reshaped the sound, style, and soul of musical theater — adding rhythm, power, and authenticity to stages once closed off to their voices.Join Val “The Voice” Johnson and the Interludes team as they explore how this “Black Sway” transformed the Great White Way — honoring the trailblazers, innovators, and stars whose creativity continues to light up Broadway and inspire the next generation of performers.🎧 Tune in for a celebration of artistry, inclusion, and the vibrant rhythms that make Broadway move.