Ossie Davis News

Leslie Odom, Jr. Adds Second Performance at London Palladium Due to Demand

by Stephi Wild — June 12, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Solo Concert at London Palladium

by Stephi Wild — June 8, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr.

Photos: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD Opens at Crossroads Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — May 28, 2026

See photos from inside opening night of a new production of SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, now playing at Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick.

Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre

by Jake Bridges — May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?

FILMAFRICA 2026 Will Present Pan-African Cinema Series at BAM Rose Cinemas

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2026

BAM Rose Cinemas will present FILMAFRICA 2026, a showcase of contemporary and classic Pan-African cinema curated by the New York African Film Festival, featuring world, US, and North American premieres from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and beyond.

BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2026

BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026.

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — March 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.

Kara Young to Replace Samira Wiley in PROOF on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2026

Two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young will join the cast of the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail.

Interview: Jim Vagias of American Theater Group and MY FAIR LADY

by Marina Kennedy — February 23, 2026

We had the opportunity to interview Jim Vagias about the show, his work at ATG and his plans for the future.

Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 16, 2026

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Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR

by A.A. Cristi — February 3, 2026

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2026 at “Rosetta's Place” at Penthouse 45 (432 West 45th Street - NYC).

Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre

by R. Scott Reedy — January 30, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation Reveals 2025 Idea Award Recipients

by A.A. Cristi — November 6, 2025

The Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Idea Awards for Theatre, recognizing adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre alongside the visionary playwrights who have shaped the field.

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 30, 2025

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Review: PURLIE at WBTT

by Shanti M. Kennedy — October 21, 2025

West Coast Black Theatre's 26th season themed “Soul of a People”, opens with the lively musical 'Purlie.

Review: Folger Theater's JULIUS X a Masterful Re-Imagining of Shakespeare's Classic

by Andrew White — October 1, 2025

The Folger Theatre’s production of “Julius X,” Letson’s heartfelt and moving treatment of the break between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam, a break which culminated in his assassination at the hands of his former brothers, is a cautionary tale for our time—and for any time.