Wole Soyinka

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026

The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company has announced the lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood. The one-night-only performance will take place Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.

Review: Bullock, Woods and Hanick Are Anything but ORDINARY THINGS at NY's 92nd Street Y
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 27, 2026

The audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y the other night was certainly happy to be at a recital, “From Ordinary Things,” by the trio of soprano Julia Bullock, with her colleagues Seth Parler Wood on cello and pianist Conor Hanick. But there was almost nothing traditional about the proceedings, save for a sumptuous song by Ravel, “Nahandove” (during which Bullock sounded most mezzo-like, as she often does).

The 32nd New York African Film Festival to Launch in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc. are partnering to present the 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival. NYAFF features more than 30 contemporary and classic films from Africa and its diaspora screening at FLC May 7 through May 13.

Ato Blankson-Wood and More Will Lead THE SWAMP DWELLERS at Theatre for a New Audience
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere of the 1958 production, The Swamp Dwellers. The cast has now been announced. Learn more here!

Playwrights From The Liberation Theatre Company Writing Residency Program To Hold Public Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Liberation Theatre Company  will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025. Learn more.

THE BACCHAE Reimagined Greek Tragedy to be Presented at Mercer County Community College Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Mercer County Community College students from various programs will collaborate to present 'The Bacchae of Euripides' and 'A Mouthful of Birds' at Kelsey Theatre, showcasing theater, dance, and design skills. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.

Full Cast Set For DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN at The Crucible, Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024

The Crucible in Sheffield announced the full cast for DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN, set to captivate audiences with its powerful narrative. Discover the talented ensemble bringing this story to life.

DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN Announced At Sheffield Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has announced its production of DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN.

Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.

Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN Premieres on Stratfest@Home Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

The Stratford Festival’s filmed performance of Death and the King’s Horseman will debut for streaming world-wide on Thursday, February 9, 2023 via Stratfest@Home.

TCG Books Presents to Host Conversation with Authors of Classic Russian Drama Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022

Theatre Communications Group has announced the eighth iteration of TCG Books Presents, featuring Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky in conversation with Gregory Mosher on YouTube Live, Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:00pm ET.

Bryce Pinkham, Lizan Mitchell & More Join Audra McDonald in OHIO STATE MURDERS; Full Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

The complete cast for the Broadway premiere of Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy is now announced. Joining Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, and Drama Desk nominee Lizan Mitchell.

DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN Begins Previews This Week at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022

The Stratford Festival’s new Tom Patterson Theatre sees its first modern work on Thursday, August 11, as previews begin for director Tawiah M’Carthy’s production of Death and the King’s Horseman, by Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka.

MEIGHEN FORUM at Stratford Festival Features Renowned Advocates, Writers, Activists and Creators
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2022

To mark the 10th season of the Meighen Forum, the Stratford Festival has curated a season of sought-after voices to take us behind the curtain of this year's productions and to explore compelling, timely topics reflected in the 2022 playbill.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Mentor and Host Theatre for 2022 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2022

SDCF announces the host theatre for its 2022 Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency program: Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Applications are being accepted now for a Resident Artist, who will be mentored by Actors Theatre of Louisville's Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming for one year while also undertaking their own artistic projects at the host theatre.