Langston Hughes News

Directed with engaging, often riveting pacing by Khanisha Foster—and featuring some of the absolute best, deeply-searing acting performances I've witnessed so far this season—this brand new, powerfully-staged SCR production of Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking 1959 play is just too damn good to miss.

Intiman Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Langston Hughes' Black Nativity.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company has announced its annual production of BLACK NATIVITY, a Gospel musical, written by the acclaimed American poet and playwright Langston Hughes with music arranged by Aaron Robinson and additional musical arrangements by Cheryl Hawkins.

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for November 2023.

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CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.

Experience the magic of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity at Allen Theatre in December 2023. This powerful and uplifting play incorporates African traditions, gospel music, and dance, bringing the nativity story to life in a fresh and vibrant way.

Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Opera Project (POP) hosts Handel's Mess-Cider Sing-A-Long on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Benny Boy Brewing.

One of Durham's Top Holiday Traditions, Black Nativity Durham, presented by Triangle Performance Ensemble, will return to the stage December 15 - 17, 2023. Get all the details here!

Get ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Classical Theatre of Harlem with their exciting 2024 season lineup. From the magical fairytale comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to free outdoor 'Shakespeare in the Park' performances, CTH is bringing the arts to New York City.

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.

Pacific Opera Project is launching its inaugural Artist Recital Series featuring Cabaret Confidential and American Cabaret. Enjoy a matinee program of cabaret-style songs by classical composers and explore a diverse array of culture and language through a selection of incredible and rarely heard American continent songs.

 Pacific Opera Project (POP) launches its inaugural Artist Recital Series this weekend, featuring the talents of POP artists at POP HQ in Highland Park.

South Coast Repertory introduce the theatre's American Icon series with one of the most impactful plays of the 20th century—A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry.

Tenor Eric Ferring releases new album 'We have tomorrow' featuring works by Barber, Price, Brahms, Beach, Shepherd, and Fauré with pianist Madeline Slettedahl and Quatuor Agate. Out now on Delos.

San Francisco Opera Center Artistic Director Carrie-Ann Matheson and General Manager Markus Beam announced today the 11 recipients of the 2024 San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship.

Washington Master Chorale celebrates contemporary Black composers in their new season opener concert, featuring a world premiere by Mason Bynes inspired by Langston Hughes. Don't miss this showcase of renowned Black composers from Washington, DC.

Join The Classical Theatre of Harlem and Tony, Emmy, & Grammy Nominee Brandon Victor Dixon for Here For The Holidays, a concert with an open bar at Ginny's Supper Club (Red Rooster) on December 18th at 8:00 p.m.

Karen Slack will be a featured performer in two Detroit concerts in October, both part of her debut as guest artist with Chamber Music Detroit during its 80th anniversary season. Learn more about the two upcoming shows here!

Emmy-winning, Billboard Chart-topping American tenor Eric Ferring will release a new album, We have tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023 on Delos.