The allure, and controversy, surrounding princess play is a familiar story. Girls want to be princesses. Parents fret over their daughters wanting to be princesses. Few adults feel as though banning a ...

Growing up, Simone Brown adored Disney princesses — but as a Black girl, she got the message that she couldn’t be one. When Brown was in 6th grade, she was so excited to be cast as Cinderella in her ...

Broadway has long been a stage for storytelling, magic, and dreams. But for decades, representation in leading roles was limited, with many characters traditionally portrayed by white actors. That ...