Anna Deavere Smith's new play BASIL BIGGS, tracing her great-great-grandfather's life in post-Civil War Gettysburg, will receive its world premiere at Philadelphia's Wilma Theatre, led by John Clarence Stewart in the title role.
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, playwright, actor and professor, Anna Deavere Smith has written an original play for ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 Festival, The Basil Biggs Project.
Westport Country Playhouse will stage the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Primary Trust,” a gentle and inspiring exploration of friendship, courage, and new beginnings, from April 14 through May 2.
Responding to high demand, the Citywide James Ijames Pass now includes a two-show option, allowing access to major productions at Philadelphia's Wilma Theater and another venue for $90.
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026.
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of Good Bones, the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames.
Theatre Horizon will open its 21st season with Oedipus in Seattle, an experimental theatrical adventure blending myth and romantic comedy in real time.
Weston Theater Company is taking audiences on a moving journey about love, migration, and finding home in A Distinct Society.
Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the lineup of education programs being offered this summer.
The Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies at Columbia University School of the Arts has announced the appointment of celebrated playwright James Ijames to the Theatre faculty as Associate Professor of Theatre with tenure.
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.
National Black Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro.
National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro.
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein.
Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre.
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With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.
