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MEDEA THE MUSICAL to be Presented At The Green Room 42 This Weekend

Experience the stunning production of MEDEA THE MUSICAL at Green Room 42 this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Green Room 42 to Present NYC Debut of MEDEA, THE MUSICAL

Discover the brilliance of 'MEDEA, THE MUSICAL' as it arrives in NYC at THE GREEN ROOM 42. Catch this highly acclaimed West Coast smash hit for a limited engagement from January 12th to 15th.
SLAP&TICKLE Immersive Theatrical Experience is Coming to The Eagle NYC This Spring

Boundless Theater's New York premiere of Slap&Tickle, a thought-provoking, comedic, and sensual play written by David James Parr will be presented as an immersive theatrical experience at The Eagle NYC.
Final Standings Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
World Premiere of Martha Clarke's GOD'S FOOL to be Presented at La MaMa in June

Two legends in experimental theater – the iconic writer/director Martha Clarke and the Tony Award-winning La MaMa ETC – will collaborate for the first time when La MaMa presents the world premiere of Ms. Clarke’s newest full-length work, GOD’S FOOL.
Photos: National Queer Theater's JUBILEE FOR A NEW VISION At The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space

On Monday, February 21 National Queer Theater in partnership with The Dramatists Guild of America presented Jubilee for a New Vision: A Celebration of Trans and Gender Non-conforming Artists at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, as part of Carnegie Hall’s citywide 2022 Afrofuturism Festival. 
Roger Q. Mason to Direct JUBILEE FOR A NEW VISION with Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism Festival

National Queer Theater and The Dramatists Guild of America will present Jubilee for a New Vision: A Celebration of Trans and Gender Non-conforming Artists on Monday, February 21 at 7pm at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 W 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019), presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s citywide 2022 Afrofuturism Festival.
GRAND PANORAMA By Theodora Skipitares to Have World Premiere At La MaMa ETC

La MaMa in association with Skysaver Productions presents GRAND PANORAMA – a music-theater work by Theodora Skipitares about Frederick Douglass's obsession with photography and its power to 'tell the truth' about the humanity of African-Americans during slavery – will be given its world-premiere at La MaMa, with previews beginning February 17 prior to a press opening on February 20, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's artistic director.
James A. Pierce III Joins Cast Of MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR

James A. Pierce III, a 2020 AUDELCO Award winner for Featured Actor in a Musical (The Dark Star from Harlem; La Mama E.T.C.) and a 9 year Broadway Veteran (Lion King, Anastasia) returns to the New York Stage in Evan Edwards' new drama Members of the Choir, directed by Rick Hamilton.
National Queer Theater Announces Full Line Up for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

Hosted in partnership with The 24 Hour Plays and The Dramatists Guild of America, the evening features brand-new monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by NQT’s New Visions Fellows, a fellowship supporting the work of Black Trans and gender non-conforming artists.
Winners Announced For 2020 AUDELCO Awards

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”. 
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.
TANGLED: A VIRTUAL CONCERT: An Inspiring Production In The Age Of Covid Streaming Now

An intense motivation and extreme passion for the arts are the main factors that lead Latinx teenager Eylisabeth Bengochea to a new solution for both performers and fans: virtual musicals. When the Covid crisis brought the arts to a screeching halt, she knew something had to be done to ensure that theater stayed alive, something unique that would engage the audience of young theatre lovers and reignite their enthusiasm in the arts.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD in Character

Previews begin tonight the world premiere of A Wonderful World, a new musical based on the life and songs of jazz legend and American icon Louis Armstrong at Miami New Drama. The production plays the Colony Theatre (1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL.) from March 5 - April 5, with opening night set for March 14.
Juson Williams, Dionne Figgins, Lana Gordon and More to Star in World Premiere of A WONDERFUL WORLD

Miami New Drama Artistic Director Michel Hausmann has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of A Wonderful World, a new musical based on the life and songs of jazz legend and American icon Louis Armstrong. The production will play the Colony Theatre (1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL.) from March 5 - April 5, with opening night set for March 14.
LA MAMA Presents THE DARK STAR FROM HARLEM: The Spectacular Rise Of Josephine Baker

Today, LA MAMA announced the limited engagement of the world premiere musical THE DARK STAR FROM HARLEM: The Spectacular Rise of Josephine Baker. Featuring a book and direction by Glynn Borders and music and lyrics by Mario E. Sprouse, the production will play LA MAMA located at 66 East 4th Street, New York, NY, November 21 - December 1, 2019. Tickets are $30 with discounts available for students, senior adults and groups. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at lamama.org, by calling 212.352.3101, or at the LA MAMA box office one hour before a performance.
Casting Announced For Upcoming Criminal Queerness Festival

Casting has been announced for National Queer Theater's inaugural Criminal Queerness Festival, a WorldPride partner event, which will run from June 13-July 7 at IRT Theater in Manhattan.

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