James Baldwin
Date of Death: December 01, 1987 (63)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on James Baldwin:
New Play About James Baldwin Receives Industry Presentation at City Center (Jan 15, 2025)
Literature to Life To Premiere I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER At United Palace (Jan 10, 2025)
CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY to be Presented at HartBeat Ensemble (Jan 2, 2025)
New Play About James Baldwin Receives Industry Presentation at City Center (Jan 15, 2025)
Literature to Life To Premiere I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER At United Palace (Jan 10, 2025)
CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY to be Presented at HartBeat Ensemble (Jan 2, 2025)
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New Play About James Baldwin Receives Industry Presentation at City Center
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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!
Vineyard Theatre Will Honor Joe Morton at 2025 Annual Gala
Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. The Gala will be held in February. Learn more here!
Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. The Gala will be held in February. Learn more here!
Literature to Life Awarded $40,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts
Literature to Life recently received a Support for Organizations grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support its creative work in the amount of $40,000. Learn more!
Literature to Life recently received a Support for Organizations grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support its creative work in the amount of $40,000. Learn more!
The Apollo Reveals 2025 Winter/Spring Season
The Apollo announced highlights of its Winter/Spring 2025 season performances, exhibitions, and educational programs across its stages in its historic building and at its new Stages at the Victoria.
The Apollo announced highlights of its Winter/Spring 2025 season performances, exhibitions, and educational programs across its stages in its historic building and at its new Stages at the Victoria.
LOS NUTCRACKERS: A CHRISTMAS CARAJO Comes to BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance
BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance will present Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo, written by Charles Rice-González and directed by Chris Rivera. Learn more here!
BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance will present Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo, written by Charles Rice-González and directed by Chris Rivera. Learn more here!
Chukwudi Iwuji to Read James Baldwin Presented by Authors Guild Foundation
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin presented by the Authors Guild Foundation.
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin presented by the Authors Guild Foundation.
DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to DePaul's Cortelyou Commons
Next winter, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of their legendary duel, TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley.
Next winter, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of their legendary duel, TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
AMERICAN MOOR to Continue Lantern Theater Company 2024/25 Season
Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of AMERICAN MOOR by Keith Hamilton Cobb, exploring Shakespeare, race, and modern America. Directed by Kash Goins. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of AMERICAN MOOR by Keith Hamilton Cobb, exploring Shakespeare, race, and modern America. Directed by Kash Goins. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Brandon Victor Dixon & Kara Young to Join The Classical Theatre of Harlem's HARLEM HOLIDAYS
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present the award-winning Brandon Victor Dixon for Harlem Holidays, a festive holiday concert with an open bar at Red Rooster Harlem. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present the award-winning Brandon Victor Dixon for Harlem Holidays, a festive holiday concert with an open bar at Red Rooster Harlem. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PRIMA FACIE Opens in the Netherlands This Week
Prima Facie comes to the Netherlands this week. Performances run 1 November - 12 March.
Prima Facie comes to the Netherlands this week. Performances run 1 November - 12 March.
Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall
Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Isabelle Huppert & More to be Featured in NYU Skirball Winter/Spring 2025 Season
NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
March On Reveals Lineup for Word! Writers Who Move the Movement
March On's Fall Arts Festival in Washington, D.C. will honor James Baldwin and civil rights literary legends, featuring Walter Mosley, Keith Corbin, and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Learn more about the festival!
March On's Fall Arts Festival in Washington, D.C. will honor James Baldwin and civil rights literary legends, featuring Walter Mosley, Keith Corbin, and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Learn more about the festival!
Van Alen Introduces 2nd Cohort Of DESIGN SPRINTS 8-Week Community-Led Design Program
Van Alen Institute announced the second cohort of its 8-week community-led design program, DESIGN SPRINTS, aimed at addressing local challenges through collaborative design solutions.
Van Alen Institute announced the second cohort of its 8-week community-led design program, DESIGN SPRINTS, aimed at addressing local challenges through collaborative design solutions.
JIMMY & LORRAINE: A MUSING to be Presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College
HartBeat Ensemble's 'Jimmy & Lorraine: A Musing' will be presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College, exploring the lives and legacies of James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry. Learn how to purchase tickets.
HartBeat Ensemble's 'Jimmy & Lorraine: A Musing' will be presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College, exploring the lives and legacies of James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Sadler's Wells East Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup
Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Literature to Life to Host Two Free Events in Upper and Lower Manhattan
This month, Literature to Life will host two free events in New York City entitled “What is the American Dream?” Learn how to atone.d
This month, Literature to Life will host two free events in New York City entitled “What is the American Dream?” Learn how to atone.d
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has James Baldwin written?
James Baldwin has written 3 shows including Blues for Mister Charlie (Playwright), The Amen Corner (Playwright), Amen Corner (Source Material).
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