James Baldwin

Project Y Theatre 10th Annual WOMEN IN THEATER Festival Returns In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

Project Y Theatre will present the 10th Annual Women in Theater Festival, a festival devoted to presenting new work by women, at A.R.T./New York Theatres in The Gural Theatre (502 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019), June 13-29.

Project Y Theatre to Present 10th Annual Women In Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Project Y Theatre will present the 10th Annual Women in Theater Festival, a festival devoted to presenting new work by women. Learn more and see how to attend.

FREMONT AVE. By Reggie D. White To Have World Premiere a South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025

South Coast Repertory has announced two of the country's most prestigious regional theatres are coming to together to produce the world premiere of Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White.

Little Island Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Suzan-Lori Parks, Rachel Chavkin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!

PASS OVER and More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed its 2025 season, including a world premiere, a play festival and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn, Katie Erbe, Jen Tullock, Tina Satter, Sam Kissajukian, Josiah Davis, Sarah Gancher and Jared Mezzocchi have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala.

Special Offer: DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY at Cortelyou Commons at DePaul University
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 20, 2025

Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London, TimeLine Theatre presents a site-specific, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr., on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary.

Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

INSIDE GIOVANNI'S ROOM A New Work From Phoenix Dance Theatre Premieres At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre are premiering their new work, Inside Giovanni's Room, inspired by one of the most important novels of the 20th century, James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, in the Quarry Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 6-8 March ahead of a UK tour.

Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Goldwyn & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The initial line-up of stars has been set for Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala. The Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Opera Adaptation of SWIMMING IN THE DARK to be Presented at The Studios of Key West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

The Studios of Key West will host an extraordinary cultural event as Tomasz Jedrowski's acclaimed LGBTQ novel, Swimming in the Dark, is reimagined as a compelling opera. Learn how to attend.

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

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.

Toucan Theatre To Present UK Tour of THE NAUGHTY FOX And THE NOISY DINOSAUR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Toucan Theatre will present two immersive, multisensory productions—The Naughty Fox and The Noisy Dinosaur. Designed to include every child, both productions will puppeteer Jellycat toys using an original score, light projection and interactive play, to bring to light themes of kindness, friendship, and self-expression.

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced their 2025 season – a programme that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Audiences can look forward to a year of premieres, new creations, and returning favourites for all ages.

The Town Hall Celebrates James Baldwin and The Baldwin/Buckley Debate With THE TONGUE & THE LASH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Town Hall will celebrate James Baldwin and the 60th anniversary of the Baldwin/Buckley Cambridge debate with the New York premiere of the chamber opera, THE TONGUE & THE LASH.

New Play About James Baldwin Receives Industry Presentation at City Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Baldwin et Lucien, a powerful new play by R. Jahan will stage two industry presentations at New York City Center’s Harkness Studio next month. Learn more here!

Literature to Life To Premiere I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER At United Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Literature to Life has announced the first full performance of its newest title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez. The community performance will take place at United Palace in Upper Manhattan on January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm.

CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY to be Presented at HartBeat Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

HartBeat Ensemble has revealed the second production of their James Baldwin Centennial Celebration: Citizen James, or The Young Man Without a Country by playwright Kyle Bass. Learn more!