| 1917 | Grammy Maumee, The Rider of Dreams, and Simon the Cyrenian: Plays for a Negro Theater. Based on the dramatist's observation of his black neighbors in his native Ohio, these plays represent a groundbreaking realistic portrayal of African American life. Its debut in 1917 would mark the first time black actors appeared on Broadway in dramatic roles. |
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