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FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Five Guys Named Moe,” an exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer and renowned alto saxophonist Louis Jordan.

Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.

FENCES Will Be Performed by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its 25th anniversary season’s dramatic offering, August Wilson’s “Fences', next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is inviting the community to ring in the holidays with its exuberant original musical revue, “A Motown Christmas.” Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Hannah Gadsby's WOOF! Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 9, 2024

Hannah Gadsby's WOOF! recently celebrated its opening night at the Abrons Arts Center. The new comedy is written and performed by Gadsby and directed by Jenney Shamash . Production Design for the Off-Broadway production is by Oona Curley, based on Original Design by Shamash. Check out photos from opening night here!

COCONUT CAKE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

For the first time since 2018, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a summer show. The comedy, “Coconut Cake,” was written by Melda Beaty and recognized with the Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award at the National (now International) Black Theatre Festival in 2022.

MARVIN GAYE: PRINCE OF SOUL Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

 For its 24th season, titled “Simply the Best!” Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close the season than with its most-requested original musical, “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul.”

RUBY Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

After two delays due to COVID-19, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will finally bring to the stage the world-premiere musical, “Ruby.”

National Chamber Ensemble Presents THE PASSION OF THE TANGO As A Valentine Special
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

The National Chamber Ensemble presents 'The Passion of the Tango' as a Valentine Special concert. Join us next month for an unforgettable evening of music.

A SOLDIER'S PLAY Comes to WBTT This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues its 2023-2024 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “A Soldier's Play,” which was written by Charles Fuller. WBTT and Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) resident director Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents This Season's Holiday Show, JOYFUL! JOYFUL!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents 'Joyful! Joyful!' - a holiday musical revue featuring new takes on traditional holiday tunes, gospel-infused classics, and pop songs. Don't miss this joyful celebration from November 29-December 30, 2023.

Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At TIANANMEN Musical in Phoenix
by Alan Henry - Oct 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. The original work debuts 34 years after the tragedy in China's Tiananmen Square. 

Kennedy Kanagawa Joins TIANANMEN Musical in Phoenix
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

 Kennedy Kanagawa and Ellie Wang will play the leading roles in Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Kanagawa will be replacing Zachary Piser who chose not to continue on with the musical for personal reasons. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Zachary Noah Piser Departs TIANANMEN Musical at Phoenix Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Zachary Noah Piser has revealed that he has withdrawn from the previously announced Tiananmen musical, set to play at the Phoenix Theatre Company in October.

Zachary Noah Piser to Star in TIANANMEN at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Zachary Noah Piser takes the stage in Tiananmen: A Brave and Necessary New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Experience the emotional journey of this groundbreaking show as it explores the events of Tiananmen Square.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Closes 2022-2023 Season With BIG SEXY: The Fats Waller Revue
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will conclude its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the world-premiere musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.”

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Continues 2022-2023 Theatre Season With DREAMGIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2023

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the highly-anticipated production, “Dreamgirls.” The show runs from February 22 through April 9, 2023.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents FLYIN' WEST
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will bring in the New Year with its production of “Flyin' West” by Pearl Cleage. WBTT had previously presented this show as a staged play reading in the summer of 2018 as part of the national Project1VOICE program, during which Black theatres around the country present the same play on the same day.

estcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents BLACK NATIVITY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes that retells the biblical Nativity story. The music is combined with dance, poetry and narrative to deliver a message of joy, hope and liberation.  

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens Theatre Season With GUYS AND DOLLS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Opening Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 23rd anniversary season will be one of the most produced musicals in history, “Guys and Dolls.”