The musical 'Shuffle Along,' by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, opens and becomes a smash hit written, produced, and performed by Black artists.
At a Glance
- Date
- 23 May 1921
- Location
- New York, New York
- Key people
- Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle
- Category
- Arts & Literature
- Source
- Broadway production records (1921) · Library of Congress
What It Meant Then
It helped launch the Harlem Renaissance and brought Black musical theater to Broadway.
What It Means Now
The show's success opened doors for a generation of Black performers.
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