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Death becomes her…I think. Or maybe it becomes him. Someone might be dead. Or not. Florian Zeller’s The Height of the Storm leaves many unanswered questions at the Black Point Theatre, ones that I’m not sure I will ever understand. I suppose that’s the point, as Zeller said, “…For me the theatre is, above all, the place for questions, not answers. For doubt more than certainty or conviction.”  

On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.

Experience the unique performance of VEHICLE/PASSENGER at the Goethe-Institut Boston, exploring themes of movement and migration through innovative storytelling and immersive visuals.

Legendary rock band The Black Crowes has released a stunning visual for “Wilted Rose,” their collaboration with GRAMMY-winning country superstar Lainey Wilson from their critically acclaimed album Happiness Bastards. The visual features incredible footage of Wilson’s surprise guest performance with the band at their unforgettable, sold-out opening night of the Happiness Bastards Tour at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House. Watch the video now!

The Philip Akin Black Shoulders Legacy Award steering committee is accepting applications for the 2024 Awards, to be given to five performing and non-performing artists who show promise and are working towards a future in theatre.

Join Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project for presentations of MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRLS AREN’T BLACK, a new musical by Amara Janae Brady. Discover the creative journey of this unique production featuring a diverse cast and creative team.

The Marsh San Francisco will add four additional performances of the limited return engagement of Brian Copeland’s Not a Genuine Black Man. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is available now.

The International Black Theatre Festival, considered the biggest event in Black theatre, will mark its 35th year in Winston-Salem, July 29 to August 3.

Fresh off of the BBC New Comedy Award final with his most notable comic creation, Joe Kent-Walters 'is Frankie Monroe LIVE!!!' for the full festival run, making his highly anticipated debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

See photos of Marilu Henner & Joe Montana at The Heart of Rock and Roll. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Join Luna Stage for a special performance of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT on Black Community Day.

Black Theatre Workshop has announced the in-person return of its historic Vision Celebration! BTW has a lot in store for this 38th Vision Celebration and it promises to be an event to remember.

See photos from inside the rehearsal room for Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, written by award-winning American playwright Alice Childress.

As their acclaimed 23.24 season continues with the Canadian Premiere of seven methods for killing kylie jenner set to begin previews on May 12th, Obsidian Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of their upcoming 24.25 season.

Theatre33 will bring the US premiere of “Lip Service' to Seattle. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

AMC Networks has released the captivating official trailer for the highly-anticipated drama Orphan Black: Echoes. Set within the original universe of the Emmy® Award-winning series Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, the sci-fi thriller will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10pm ET/PT on AMC and BBC AMERICA; available to stream on AMC+. Watch the new trailer!

One of the most terrifying live theatre experience in the world has begun its Australian national tour. The Woman in Black has opened in Brisbane to rave reviews, capacity audiences and acclaim on social media.

The Chocolate Factory Theater will continue its Spring 2024 season with the premiere of Black Life Chord Changes, a new dance performance by Angie Pittman.

Watch a scene from August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, extended at The Goodman Theatre through May 19.