OUR PRODUCTIONS
The GIZ the Go-Go Musical
April 28-30, 2023
The Lincoln Theatre, Washington DC
DC Black Broadway brings its award-winning adaptation of The Wizard of Oz infused with the official music of DC, Go-Go, to the historical Lincoln Theatre during its 100 Year Anniversary!
Dorothy, also known as “Dottie,” born and raised in North Carolina, wants to attend Howard University, her mother’s alma mater, but knows nothing about Washington, DC or the culture. Her graduation party is interrupted by a tornado that sweeps her off to a magical land where only The Giz can help her get back home. She meets new friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Ma, Lion and an evil foe that will make her journey to Chocolate City an adventure to remember!
GREASE WITH A SIDE OF MUMBO SAUCE
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Bethesda, MD
DC Black Broadway presents, for the first time with an all Black cast, “Grease with a Side of Mumbo Sauce”! Set in Washington, DC in the late 1980s with the energy, music and dancing that unapologetically celebrates the richness and pride of DC culture, Go-Go music. Candy, the good girl, and Disco Dan, the cool tough guy have a sweet summer romance only to meet again at the same high school come fall. Candy just wants to fit in while Disco Dan tries to keep his bad boy image in tact. A big dance contest has everyone battling for the crown. Cliques collide and history is made when the best dance crew is chosen!
This adaptation from the film “Grease” is transformed, remixed and covered with a whole lot of Mumbo Sauce! Opening August 26th, 27th and 28th at the beautiful Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Tickets on sale now at www.bbjlive.com!
DA GOLDEN GIRLZ TOUR 2022
DINNER THEATRE
Episode 3- The Date Remix
The City Winery
Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA
'Da Golden Girlz' is a modern day spin on the 80’s hit TV show, 'The Golden Girls'. Picture it, four African American ladies, Bianca, Rosie, Dorothie and her feisty mother Sophie, are back together again in the new millennium. 'Da Golden Girlz' will take you on a journey of their friendship and bonds, as they go on a series of hilarious adventures that occur in today's society. Bare witness as Rosie's big breakup pushes her back into the dating scene. Will Rosie's friends help her find true love? Come experience Dorothie's sarcastic comebacks, Rosie’s clueless comments, Bianca's sexy energy and Sophie's golden stories, as DC Black Broadway takes you back to the 80’s. 'Da Golden Girlz' will have you laughing as they bring back your favorite TV show in a Dinner Theater setting.
DA GOLDEN GIRLZ DINNER THEATER
EPISODE 2 - THE DATE
February 9, 2020
The City Winery, Washington DC
Da Golden Girlz is a modern day spin on our favorite 80’s Hit TV Shows. Picture it, three African American ladies, Bianca, Rosie, Dot and Dot’s feisty mother Sofia, back together again in the new millennium. Da Golden Girlz will take you on heartwarming and hilarious adventures that occurs in today's society. Bare witness as Da Golden Girlz encounter scamming relatives, crazy funerals and a host of other antics, as they live their best lives. Come experience Dot’s sarcastic comebacks, Rosie’s clueless comments, Bianca’s flirtatious energy and Sofia’s stories are sure to take you back. Da Golden Girlz will have you laughing out loud, as you relive one of your favorite TV shows live in a Dinner Theater setting.
DA GOLDEN GIRLS DINER THEATER
EPISODE 1 - INFAMOUS PECKER
October 20, 2019
The Carlyle Club, Alexandria VA
Da Golden Girlz is a modern day spin on our favorite 80’s Hit TV Shows. Picture it, three African American ladies, Bianca, Rosie, Dot and Dot’s feisty mother Sofia, back together again in the new millennium. Da Golden Girlz will take you on heartwarming and hilarious adventures that occurs in today's society. Bare witness as Da Golden Girlz encounter scamming relatives, crazy funerals and a host of other antics, as they live their best lives. Come experience Dot’s sarcastic comebacks, Rosie’s clueless comments, Bianca’s flirtatious energy and Sofia’s stories are sure to take you back. Da Golden Girlz will have you laughing out loud, as you relive one of your favorite TV shows live in a Dinner Theater setting.
CONFESSIONS OF A SIDE CHICK
August 19, 2019
The Lincoln Theater, Washington DC
Confession of a Side Chick takes place in the inner city where Cassandra Cane, a hard-working mother of one, who is also a paycheck from being broke, struggles as a single parent. Her biggest obstacle is not money or her daughter, but her love for a man who only wants her on a part-time basis to fulfill his needs. In addition to circumstances which create a very unhealthy lifestyle for both her and her daughter, she is also holding on to a secret that only they know. Cassandra’s life takes a turn as a sudden tragic event changes the complexity of her deplorable situation, and a caring overlooked soul becomes the main attraction. The question is does Cassandra continue living as the side chick or does the secret she has kept for a man who doesn’t really love her, come full circle and change the overall dynamic of the scenario. This stage play is sure to leave you with a different perspective on what it means to be a side chick and what some women have to experience to find true love.
THE GIZ - GO GO MUSICAL
Dorothy, (also known as “Dottie”), a young lady, born and raised in North Carolina, wants to attend college at Howard University in Washington, DC. Dorothy’s grandmother, fearful of big city life is hesitant of letting her go. However, curious about her father's Washingtonian roots and his love of Go-Go Music, Dorothy insist on going. After a heated discussion Dorothy goes outside to cool off. She the gets caught in a thunderstorm and transported to a mysterious place called Munchkin Land (PG County, MD). She soon learns that her only way back home is with the help of a powerful wizard in Chocolate City called “The Giz”. As she goes searching for him, along with her chaperone “WB”, she befriends a few lovable characters who are facing their own challenges in life. In their quest to find The Giz, they also encounter the Wicked Witch of Waldorf, who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.
August 2018 -The Theater at The MGM
National Harbor, MD
WHAT YOUR MAN WON'T DO
March 2018- The Historic Lincoln Theater
Washington, DC
In a modest suburban neighborhood lives Marc and Karla Jones. A married couple who’s fallen on the settled comfortability of married life and are no longer attentive to the needs of the other. As Karla seeks to get more out of her marriage, she stumbles upon the eye of the smooth sexy hired help. Blinded by being comfortable and the repetition of married life, Marc is blindsided by his lack! What Your Man Won’t Do is a ride of drama and laughs that will hold you tight, stir you up and reveal how love can fail when distracted, but conquers all in the end!
THERE'S A STRANGER IN MY HOUSE
Fighting the temptations of the single life will finally be put to rest when Sheila, an un-happily married woman fulfills her strong desire to be alone and party with Nathan, her loving husband of 13 yrs. Through-out Sheila's pursuit for freedom she realizes that her marital issues aren't half the drama that she has made it out to be after being exposed to the other couples deeper troubles!!
There's a Stranger in My House is a hilariously remarkable fresh stage play that reveals how devotion, strength and hard work are must haves to maintain the "I DO's" in damaged Marriages.
2018 - Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
Bowie, MD
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
AUDIENCE MEMBER
Fabulous show! Fabulous show! Great cast!
MS. CE-CE
I went to see The Giz and it was amazing! It was funny! I'm from S.E. DC -MLK all day and this play was spot on for the culture. If you dion't the understand the culture, you will see after this play. GoGo head 4 life.
A. MARIA
Grease is one of my favorite movies. Loved the D.C twist to it. I can't wait for the next production.
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