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Lineup Set For Fifth Annual Black Trans Women At The Center: A New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

The five selected playwrights have been announced for Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival.

About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean To Headline Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.

National Black Theatre Hosts 'Unbought & Unbossed: Empowering Our Voice & Choice'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, in partnership with Broadway Votes, announced an upcoming event at the Schomburg Center to increase votership leading into the upcoming national and local elections. 

About Face Theatre Announces Local and National Partnerships for its 30th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

About Face Theatre will begin its 30th season with programming to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance.

Six U.S. Theatre Companies Partner To Present BLACK TRANS WOMEN AT THE CENTER: A NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Co-producers Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, The Theater Offensive in Boston, MA; Breaking the Binary Theatre in New York City; alongside partner theatres About Face Theatre in Chicago, IL; National Queer Theater in Brooklyn, NY; and Portland Center Stage in Portland, OR will partner to present Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival. 

Video: 'Oh My Love' from WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 13, 2024

Watch as Awa Sal Secka performs Oh My Love from WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Signature Theatre in this all-new video.

Video: First Look At Signature Theatre's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024

Get a first look at Signature Theatre's production of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea in an all-new video.

Video: In Rehearsal with WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Get a glimpse inside rehearsal for Where the Mountain Meets the Sea at Signature Theatre in the video here!

Cast & Creative Team Set for WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Long Wharf Theatre Reveals Lineup For 60th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Long Wharf Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season, with the theme Building Our Future Together. The 60th anniversary season is the theatre's second under its innovative new production model of presenting works across Greater New Haven to strengthen our civic bonds with the entire community.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Sara Ramírez, Indya Moore, Lío Mehiel, and More Join Cast for BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the initial cast members for the second annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring seven evenings of work fully created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.

Baltimore Center Stage Hosts First Ever Locally Grown Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the first ever Locally Grown Festival, a celebration of Charm City's performers, artists, and makers. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Featuring Kathleen Chalfant & More Set for Long Wharf Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

Long Wharf Theatre is launching its 2023/2024 season, Theatre of Possibility. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Kennedy Center GUYS AND DOLLS, Kevin Chamberlin, And More Win Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

This evening, the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Esteemed Washington theatre artists Naomi Jacobson, Erika Rose, Holly Twyford, and Christopher Michael Richardson hosted an evening showcasing the vibrant and diverse community of professional theatre artists in the Washington region.

Mosaic Theater Reveals 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

Mosaic Theater Company's 2023-2024 Season reexamines, reinvestigates, and reframes our shared history through striking productions by some of the country's most exciting and formidable contemporary playwrights. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE Is Excellently Black at DCPA Theatre Company
by Jon Bee - Apr 18, 2023

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at DCPA Theatre Company?

Cast & Creative Teams Announced for THE COLOR PURPLE and THE 39 STEPS at DCPA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative teams for the world premiere production of the compelling musical The Color Purple and audience favorite The 39 Steps.

Rep Stage Presents The World Premiere Of GHOST/WRITER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Rep Stage, Howard Community College's professional regional theatre, presents the world premiere “Ghost/Writer,” running February 9-26, 2023. This world premier by Dane Figueroa Edidi is directed by Danielle A. Drakes.

Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Ali Ewoldt And More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023

Nominations have been announced for the 37th Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 22. Nominees include productions from Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre and more.