Gospel soul returns to the stage as the long-running musical is revived for Black History Month at El Museo’s El Teatro. By Kalia Richardson Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson first appeared onstage before she ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The Black gospel musical Mama, I Want to Sing! (Mama!) premiered in 1987 to ...

"Mama" Mosie Burks, a beloved legend of the Mississippi Mass Choir, has died. The Mississippi Mass Choir announced the passing of Burks on July 7 through a post on Facebook. “It is with heavy hearts ...

Mosie "Mama" Burks, known for her strong voice with the Mississippi Mass Choir, has passed away just weeks after turning 92. For many years, Burks spent her life raising hope through gospel music. She ...

Ken Wydro, who co-created, co-wrote and produced the long-running 1983 Off Broadway hit musical Mama, I Want To Sing inspired by the life of 1960s “Just One Look” singer Doris Troy, died on Tuesday, ...