Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes is a lyricist, playwright with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
Date of Birth: February 01, 1902
Date of Death: May 22, 1967 (65)
Birth Place: USA
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Video: Michael McElroy Tours SYNCOPATED STAGES at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-29 16:00:20
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NCAAA to Present CHRISTMAS IN BLACK: The Enduring Legacy of Langston Hughes’s BLACK NATIVITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The National Center of Afro-American Artists will present a free public discussion on the history and cultural impact of Langston Hughes's gospel-infused musical play, featuring scholars and performers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The National Center of Afro-American Artists will present a free public discussion on the history and cultural impact of Langston Hughes's gospel-infused musical play, featuring scholars and performers.
Hermitage Artist Retreat to Present Fall Programs With Pulitzer Finalist Monahon, Composer Gordon
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced three fall programs featuring playwright Talene Monahon, folk musician Tommy Lubben, opera composer Ricky Ian Gordon, and multi-instrumentalist Jen Shyu at venues across Sarasota County.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced three fall programs featuring playwright Talene Monahon, folk musician Tommy Lubben, opera composer Ricky Ian Gordon, and multi-instrumentalist Jen Shyu at venues across Sarasota County.
Video: THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR Interview at Arena Stage
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026
Arena Stage shared an interview about THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, the Step Afrika! production now running at the Mead Center's Fichandler Stage through November 1.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026
Arena Stage shared an interview about THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, the Step Afrika! production now running at the Mead Center's Fichandler Stage through November 1.
SONGFEST Premieres in Tennessee with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the Tennessee premiere of Leonard Bernstein's complete SONGFEST, a rarely performed 12-song cycle featuring six vocalists and poetry by American poets, alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Julia Perry.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the Tennessee premiere of Leonard Bernstein's complete SONGFEST, a rarely performed 12-song cycle featuring six vocalists and poetry by American poets, alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Julia Perry.
FIRST-NAME BASIS Will Make Mainstage Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
International Literary Properties Partners with A. E. Hotchner Estate
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
International Literary Properties announced a partnership with the estate of A. E. Hotchner, the novelist, playwright, and biographer of Ernest Hemingway. The deal will focus on reissuing his literary work and developing adaptations across film, television, and stage.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
International Literary Properties announced a partnership with the estate of A. E. Hotchner, the novelist, playwright, and biographer of Ernest Hemingway. The deal will focus on reissuing his literary work and developing adaptations across film, television, and stage.
Critical Mass Vocal Artists to Present AMERICA SINGS! in Boise
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
Critical Mass Vocal Artists will present a choral concert reflecting on the nation's journey through American hymns, poetry, and works by composers including Copland, Bernstein, and Barber at First Presbyterian Church in Boise.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
Critical Mass Vocal Artists will present a choral concert reflecting on the nation's journey through American hymns, poetry, and works by composers including Copland, Bernstein, and Barber at First Presbyterian Church in Boise.
Photos: THE VILLAGE TRIP Festival to Present Classical Music in Greenwich Village
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The annual Village Trip festival will feature nearly a dozen concerts with world premieres by David Amram, Samuel Adler, and Anthony Davis, plus performances by the Horszowski Trio, Ahn Trio, and Cygnus Ensemble.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026
The annual Village Trip festival will feature nearly a dozen concerts with world premieres by David Amram, Samuel Adler, and Anthony Davis, plus performances by the Horszowski Trio, Ahn Trio, and Cygnus Ensemble.
Photos: Classical Concert Season to Feature Ivakhiv, Bond and Village Trip
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The autumn classical concert season will present violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv's album release concert, composer Victoria Bond's tarot-inspired program at The Morgan Library, and programming from The Village Trip festival.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The autumn classical concert season will present violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv's album release concert, composer Victoria Bond's tarot-inspired program at The Morgan Library, and programming from The Village Trip festival.
Photos: First Look at THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of Dance Company Step Afrika!'s The Fruits of our Labor, the opening production of Arena Stages 2026/27 season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of Dance Company Step Afrika!'s The Fruits of our Labor, the opening production of Arena Stages 2026/27 season!
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL QUINTET: Celebrating America @ 250 is Coming to The Ellington Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Composers Concordance will present new music by seven contemporary composers reflecting on American history and identity, featuring Gene Pritsker's song cycle set to African American poets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Composers Concordance will present new music by seven contemporary composers reflecting on American history and identity, featuring Gene Pritsker's song cycle set to African American poets.
THE YELLOWROOT to Premiere at Chandler Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Ashli St. Armant's new theatrical work transforms Black American folklore into jazz, blues and gospel story-songs performed by a national ensemble of jazz artists at Chandler Center for the Arts in Arizona.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Ashli St. Armant's new theatrical work transforms Black American folklore into jazz, blues and gospel story-songs performed by a national ensemble of jazz artists at Chandler Center for the Arts in Arizona.
THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN Musical World Premiere and More Set for Asolo Rep 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota will present five Mainstage productions and its inaugural Second Stage season, with single tickets going on sale for the 2026-27 lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota will present five Mainstage productions and its inaugural Second Stage season, with single tickets going on sale for the 2026-27 lineup.
International Literary Properties Names Michael Barra Chief Executive Officer
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
International Literary Properties promoted Michael Barra from CEO of its Theatrical & Global Franchise Management division to Chief Executive Officer across the Americas, UK, and Europe.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
International Literary Properties promoted Michael Barra from CEO of its Theatrical & Global Franchise Management division to Chief Executive Officer across the Americas, UK, and Europe.
Nicoletta Berry, Joshua Blue, Maria Brea & Jorell Williams to Celebrate Adolphus Hailstork at Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Marshall Opera will celebrate composer Adolphus Hailstork's 85th birthday year with an October 13 concert at Merkin Hall featuring Nicoletta Berry, Maria Brea, Joshua Blue and Jorell Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Marshall Opera will celebrate composer Adolphus Hailstork's 85th birthday year with an October 13 concert at Merkin Hall featuring Nicoletta Berry, Maria Brea, Joshua Blue and Jorell Williams.
THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR Sets Company and Creative Team at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Arena Stage will open its season with THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, a Step Afrika! world premiere directed by Jakari Sherman with Conrad R. Kelly II and Vusi Mdoyi on the Fichandler Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Arena Stage will open its season with THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR, a Step Afrika! world premiere directed by Jakari Sherman with Conrad R. Kelly II and Vusi Mdoyi on the Fichandler Stage.
BLACK NATIVITY to Return to Intiman Theatre for Fourth Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Intiman Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its fourth season of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, presented with The Hansberry Project at Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Intiman Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its fourth season of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, presented with The Hansberry Project at Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle.
Wendell Pierce Joins Classical Theatre of Harlem's Board of Directors
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Tony-nominated actor and Tony-winning producer, known for DEATH OF A SALESMAN and CLYBOURNE PARK, joins the Harlem theater company's leadership team.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Tony-nominated actor and Tony-winning producer, known for DEATH OF A SALESMAN and CLYBOURNE PARK, joins the Harlem theater company's leadership team.
CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM to Have New York Premiere at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Davóne Tines will perform the New York premiere of his ANTHEM with the Columbus Symphony under Music Director Rossen Milanov at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium.
CONCERTO NO. 2: ANTHEM To Be Performed At Carnegie Hall
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with the Columbus Symphony conducted by Music Director Rossen Milanov.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026
Grammy-nominated creator, curator, and performer Davóne Tines brings the New York premiere of his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with the Columbus Symphony conducted by Music Director Rossen Milanov.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Langston Hughes written?
Langston Hughes has written 19 shows including Mulatto (Playwright), Street Scene (Lyricist), The Barrier (Bookwriter), Simply Heavenly (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Soul Gone Home (Playwright), Shakespeare in Harlem (Playwright), God's Trombones (Composer), Black Nativity (Bookwriter), Tambourines to Glory (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Jerico-Jim Crow (Bookwriter), The Exception and the Rule/ The Prodigal Son (Playwright), Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill (Lyricist), Little Ham (Source Material), Mule Bone (Lyricist), Rollin' on the T.O.B.A. (Additional Material), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), LoveMusik (Lyricist), After Midnight (Bookwriter).
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