James Baldwin
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on James Baldwin:
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53 (Jun 2, 2026)
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr. (May 15, 2026)
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season (Apr 29, 2026)
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53 (Jun 2, 2026)
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr. (May 15, 2026)
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season (Apr 29, 2026)
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Photos & Video: Billy Porter Reveals His First Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-06-21 12:50:40
VIDEO: The Juilliard School Releases NOTHING PERSONAL BUT... Director's Cut
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-03 06:13:54
VIDEO: Billy Porter Gives Moving Speech Following Emmy Win For POSE
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-23 07:10:14
VIDEO: MOONLIGHT Director Barry Jenkins Teases IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
by Stage Tube - 2018-08-03 11:46:34
Watch Sterling K. Brown, Lea Michele & More Reveal Their Trailblazing Anthems Ahead of 2018 Trailblazer Honors on VH1
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-06-21 17:01:05
STAGE TUBE: MRS. SMITH on John Barrymore & 'THE CURIOUS INCIDENT'
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-07-22 12:18:57
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Broadway-Bound PORGY & BESS in Workshop
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-22 18:02:06
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Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
Literature to Life Will Host Free THE GREAT GATSBY Performances in Paterson
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Literature to Life will present two free performances of THE GREAT GATSBY at Passaic County Community College's Founders Theater in Paterson, featuring a one-actor staging adapted and directed by Kelvin Grullon.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Literature to Life will present two free performances of THE GREAT GATSBY at Passaic County Community College's Founders Theater in Paterson, featuring a one-actor staging adapted and directed by Kelvin Grullon.
HARLEM9 Will Return for 15th Year, Honoring Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.
Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala. Honorees include Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Edwidge Danticat, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala. Honorees include Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Edwidge Danticat, and more.
Literature To Life To Present I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER At Passaic County Community College
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Literature to Life (LTL) will present two free performances of I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER by Erika L. Sánchez on March 5, 2026, at Passaic County Community College (PCCC) in Paterson.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Literature to Life (LTL) will present two free performances of I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER by Erika L. Sánchez on March 5, 2026, at Passaic County Community College (PCCC) in Paterson.
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.
Review: DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 5, 2026
Confronting issues that echoes down the decades, american vicarious resurrects the 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr at Wilton’s Music Hall.
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 5, 2026
Confronting issues that echoes down the decades, american vicarious resurrects the 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr at Wilton’s Music Hall.
Literature to Life Will Present BOOKS UNITE Event in Paterson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Literature to Life will launch BOOKS UNITE, a series of free community events in Paterson, NJ, featuring performances, book clubs, and workshops aimed at fostering community engagement through literature.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Literature to Life will launch BOOKS UNITE, a series of free community events in Paterson, NJ, featuring performances, book clubs, and workshops aimed at fostering community engagement through literature.
The Robey Theatre Company to Present a Staged Reading of MEDEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The Robey Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Medea, adapted by Countee Cullen, at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. This classic drama explores themes of revenge and betrayal.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The Robey Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Medea, adapted by Countee Cullen, at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. This classic drama explores themes of revenge and betrayal.
Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 27, 2026
The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 27, 2026
The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.
The Shakespeare Theatre Of New Jersey Unveils REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series exploring the language, ideals, and debates that have shaped the American experiment.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has announced Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series exploring the language, ideals, and debates that have shaped the American experiment.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Present REVOLUTIONARY VOICES Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series examining the promise and potential of America.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Revolutionary Voices, a season-long play reading series examining the promise and potential of America.
Florida's Sun & Stars International Film Festival Sets Screening Schedule- Check Out the Full Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.
Billy Porter Shares Update Following Hospitalization For Sepsis
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.
DRAW THE CIRCLE Makes Regional Premiere at Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Beginning January 21, Rose Valley-based Hedgerow Theatre Company will continue its 2025-26 mainstage season with the regional premiere presentation of Draw the Circle.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Beginning January 21, Rose Valley-based Hedgerow Theatre Company will continue its 2025-26 mainstage season with the regional premiere presentation of Draw the Circle.
Literature To Life Receives New York State Council On The Arts Grant For General Operations
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Literature to Life has received a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support general operating expenses. The funding is part of NYSCA’s statewide investment in arts and culture organizations across New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Literature to Life has received a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support general operating expenses. The funding is part of NYSCA’s statewide investment in arts and culture organizations across New York.
DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to Wilton’s Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
A verbatim staging of the 1965 James Baldwin vs William F. Buckley Jr. debate, “Is The American Dream At The Expense Of The American Negro?”, will return to the London stage following UK and US tours.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
A verbatim staging of the 1965 James Baldwin vs William F. Buckley Jr. debate, “Is The American Dream At The Expense Of The American Negro?”, will return to the London stage following UK and US tours.
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How many shows has James Baldwin written?
James Baldwin has written 3 shows including Blues for Mister Charlie (Playwright), The Amen Corner (Playwright), Amen Corner (Source Material).
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