Harrison David Rivers

Billy Porter To Make UK Directorial Debut with THIS BITTER EARTH
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

A new production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers will mark the UK directorial debut of Grammy Award, Emmy and three-time Tony Award winner, Billy Porter. The major new London production opens at the Soho Theatre on Wednesday 18 June.

WEATHERING Comes to Karamu House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

Karamu House, the nation's oldest producing Black theatre, has announced its upcoming production of Weathering, by Harrison David Rivers. Learn more about the show here!

New Play Festival 2025: Round House Theatre Reveals Line Up
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Round House Theatre has announced the 2025 lineup for the newly renamed Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival.

Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 1, 2025

“We Are Continuous” is an intimate play with an unusual recurring monologue and some in-scene format. Luckily, this production is very well-cast with Marti Gobel, Elliott Sagay, and Eli Wood and is excellently directed by Kian-Kline-Chilton. “We Are Continuous” is playing at Diversionary Theatre through March 9th.

Charter Oak Cultural Center And Immanuel Congregational Church Announce Reading Of James Baldwin's THE AMEN CORNER
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Charter Oak Cultural Center and Immanuel Congregational Church has announced a one-time-only reading of author and activist James Baldwin's first stage play The Amen Corner. The reading, under the direction of acclaimed theatre artist taneisha duggan, will be on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm at Immanuel Congregational Church, located at 10 Woodland Street in Hartford.

Road Theatre Company Calls For Submssions For Its 16th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Road Theatre Company has announced the play submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival.

Uptown Players To Present The Regional Premiere Of Harrison David Rivers WE ARE CONTINUOUS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Uptown Players will present the regional premiere of Harrison David Rivers' “we are continuous,” a deeply moving and evocative exploration of family, self-identity, and love.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Dec 8, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Geva Theatre?

Michael Lluberes Will Depart FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, is leaving the theatre after more than six years of service. Learn more about his plans here!

HAIRSPRAY, SISTER ACT And More Announced for New London Barn Playhouse 93rd Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2024

The New London Barn Playhouse has announced its 93rd summer season, as one of the oldest continuously operating summer theaters in the country. 

Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.

THEATERAMA! Series Concludes with a Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Queens Theatre will wrap up its THEATERAMA! series on October 26 with WORLD'S FAIR PLAYS REVISITED.

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

World's Fair Celebration Series Concludes with Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experienc
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

On Saturday, October 26th, Queens Theatre will host the grand finale of THEATERAMA!—a months-long series that began in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1964/65 World’s Fair.

Billy Porter Will Direct THIS BITTER EARTH in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter will direct a London stage production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. Emmanuel Imani and Alexander Lincoln will head an industry reading on November.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY to Honor Inaugural Class of Nationals Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway will honor the inaugural 2007 class of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals. Learn more!

John Cariani, Mary Testa, and More Set For Transport Group's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Transport Group has announced its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - Jul 26, 2024

Legendary but forgotten belter Sophie Tucker is revived in a big way in this adoring new musical

LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS Extends at Bucks County Playhouse; Watch New Footage Here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Bucks County Playhouse has released all new video footage of the world premiere musical, “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” and announced an extra performance of the musical.

Photos: LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Last of the Red Hot Mamas at Bucks County Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.