Gregg T. Daniel

Review: THE PIANO LESSON at A Noise Within

Barely six months since braving Wilson's KING HEDLEY II, the company and director Gregg T. Daniel are back an impactful - if leisurely – PIANO LESSON. Where HEDLEY was grim, this one is ghostly, rueful and full of music.

Director Gregg T. Daniel to Discuss A Noise Within's The Piano Lesson On BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND

Tune in to Bob Barth’s One Night Stand on October 24th for a discussion with Director Gregg T. Daniel about A Noise Within's production of THE PIANO LESSON and its exploration of family legacy.

Photos: August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON At A Noise Within This Weekend

Currently in previews, “The Piano Lesson” — the fourth play in Wilson’s extraordinary 10-play “American Century Cycle,” the second to win a Pulitzer Prize, and the fifth in A Noise Within’s commitment to stage them all — opens at A Noise Within this weekend. See photos from the production below. 

Photos: James Ijames' KILL MOVE PARADISE Gets Southern CA Premiere At The Odyssey

Now in previews, the Southern California premiere of “Kill Move Paradise,” a humorous, uplifting, powerful new drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames, opens at the Odyssey Theatre this Saturday. See photos from the production. 

August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON to be Presented at A Noise Within

A Noise Within will present August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Actor Ahkei Togun Talks KILL MOVE PARADISE At Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the Southern California premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James ljjames’ Kill Move Paradise opening September 14, 2024 (with previews starting September 11th). Gregg T. Daniel directs the cast of Cedric Joe, Ulato Sam, Jonathan P. Sims and Ahkei Togun. Ahkei found time before rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.

Gregg T Daniel To Direct KILL MOVE PARADISE At The Odyssey

Gregg T. Daniel will direct KILL MOVE PARADISE at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. The play follows four Black men in a cosmic waiting room, exploring themes of humanity and loss. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Southern CA Premiere of KILL MOVE PARADISE by James Ijames is Coming to the Odyssey

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present the Southern California premiere of Kill Move Paradise. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.

Gregg T Daniel to Direct THE PIANO LESSON at A Noise Within

Gregg T. Daniel will direct The Piano Lesson, which will open at A Noise Within in October. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

A Noise Within Announces 2024-25 'True Grit' Season

Acclaimed theater company A Noise Within has announced six-plays for 2024-25 — a family-friendly modern classic; a play from August Wilson's “American Century Cycle”; a holiday show; a Shakespeare; a new adaptation; and a musical — each of which exhibits “True Grit.”

Review: KING HEDLEY II at A Noise Within

KING HEDLEY II is the eighth and quite possibly bleakest play of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Pasadena’s A Noise Within is committed to producing the entire cycle, and ANW’s production, under the direction of frequent Wilson helmsman Gregg T. Daniel, wrestles with it valiantly.

Photos: KING HEDLEY II Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within

A new production of ‘King Hedley II, now in previews and opening this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena, continues the company’s commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle.” See photos of the production!

Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center

Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

A Noise Within to Present KING HEDLEY II This Spring

A Noise Within is continuing its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of King Hedley II. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Gregg T. Daniel To Direct CAN I TOUCH IT at Rogue Machine Theater

Award winning theater director Gregg T. Daniel is set to direct the new play 'Can I Touch It' written by Francisca Da Silveira at the Rogue Machine Theater.

Antaeus Theatre Company Reveals 2023-24 Season

Four directors who have helmed some of Antaeus Theatre Company’s most acclaimed productions will take on a mix of modern and classic theater as part of the company’s upcoming season.

SWEENEY TODD, THE BLUEST EYE & More Set for A Noise Within's 2023-24 Season

A Noise Within has announced an eclectic six-play 2023-24 season sponsored by the S. Mark Taper Foundation that the company is dubbing a 'Balancing Act.'

Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992 at Mark Taper Forum

As solidly staged and forcefully acted as this TWILIGHT is, the production is both problematic and comes across feeling like something is missing.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum

On March 15th, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” opened at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum. Playwright Anna Deavere Smith attended and posed with the cast, along with director Gregg T. Daniel, creative team members and special guests. Check out photos from the opening here!