Langston Hughes
Date of Death: May 22, 1967 (65)
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Langston Hughes:
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway (Jan 16, 2025)
Trinity Church Announces 2025 Spring Season (Jan 13, 2025)
The Arts Academy of Sedona & The Verde Valley School to Celebrate Black History Month (Jan 13, 2025)
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway (Jan 16, 2025)
Trinity Church Announces 2025 Spring Season (Jan 13, 2025)
The Arts Academy of Sedona & The Verde Valley School to Celebrate Black History Month (Jan 13, 2025)
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Video: Cast Members Rachel Handler and Christian Prentice on Philadelphia Theatre Company's COST OF LIVING
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-13 10:39:49
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-02-05 13:51:47
VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for BLACK NATIVITY at Intiman Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-09 16:04:00
Photos & Video: First Look at MY BROTHER LANGSTON World Premiere at Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-08-30 12:24:27
VIDEO: First Look at Signature Theatre's AFTER MIDNIGHT, Streaming Now
by Stephi Wild - 2021-06-14 07:54:25
Celebrating Black History Month: SHUFFLE ALONG Shuffles to Broadway in 2016
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-27 12:01:00
Celebrating Black History Month: AFTER MIDNIGHT Brings Jazz Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-11 16:28:38
Broadway Rewind: AFTER MIDNIGHT Brings Jazz to Broadway in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-08 17:01:00
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Addresses the State of the Union in Gypsy of the Year Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-12-07 19:29:22
VIDEO: Arts Collective Seeks To Preserve Harlem Home of Langston Hughes
by Michael Dale - 2016-08-26 12:14:42
VIDEO: Savion Glover & Cast of SHUFFLE ALONG Perform on NBC's 'Maya & Marty'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-01 08:48:29
VIDEO: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Makes Taped Appearance For JEOPARDY!'s Broadway Category
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-28 18:35:26
VIDEO: First Look at SHUFFLE ALONG on Broadway + Meet the Young Cast in Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - 2016-04-24 12:44:23
VIDEO: Savion Glover Chats Significance of SHUFFLE ALONG; Tap Dances on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-08 08:15:38
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo, Isaiah Johnson Discuss The Healing Experience of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Dale - 2016-02-10 15:36:43
News
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025
The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn more.
Trinity Church Announces 2025 Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025
Trinity's spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church's focus on peacemaking and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025
Trinity's spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church's focus on peacemaking and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.
The Arts Academy of Sedona & The Verde Valley School to Celebrate Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
The Arts Academy of Sedona in collaboration with The Verde Valley School is kicking off the celebration of America's Black History Month with a reading of the work of The acclaimed poets Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
The Arts Academy of Sedona in collaboration with The Verde Valley School is kicking off the celebration of America's Black History Month with a reading of the work of The acclaimed poets Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Learn more!
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
92Y Announces Amor Towles, Celebrations Of Jane Austen And Sam Shepard And More Literary Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
92NY has announced a lineup of upcoming literary events with Amor Towles, Robert Crumb, Celebrations of Jane Austen and Sam Shepard and more. Tickets are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
92NY has announced a lineup of upcoming literary events with Amor Towles, Robert Crumb, Celebrations of Jane Austen and Sam Shepard and more. Tickets are on sale now.
August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
President Joe Biden to Attend Performance of THE EYES OF THE WORLD at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
On Friday, December 6, The White House will host a special live performance of American History Unbound’s The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, to be attended by President Joe Biden. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
On Friday, December 6, The White House will host a special live performance of American History Unbound’s The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, to be attended by President Joe Biden. Learn more!
Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The Driehaus Museum and the African American Museum of Performing Arts have announced casting for A Nativity Tribute, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play, Black Nativity.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
The Driehaus Museum and the African American Museum of Performing Arts have announced casting for A Nativity Tribute, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play, Black Nativity.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Lead Dallas' Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by BWW Staff - Nov 19, 2024
Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season in 2024 include A Christmas Carol and more.
by BWW Staff - Nov 19, 2024
Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season in 2024 include A Christmas Carol and more.
BLACK NATIVITY Comes to Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Baltimore Center Stage will present Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY, directed by Kevin S. Mcallister. Performances begin this month. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Baltimore Center Stage will present Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY, directed by Kevin S. Mcallister. Performances begin this month. Learn more about the show here!
Sankofa African American Theatre Company Will Perform BLACK NATIVITY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Sankofa African American Theatre Company has announced its 3rd Annual Production of Langston Hughes' Gospel musical, BLACK NATIVITY, at The West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Sankofa African American Theatre Company has announced its 3rd Annual Production of Langston Hughes' Gospel musical, BLACK NATIVITY, at The West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to the Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
BLACK NATIVITY to be Presented at Black Theatre Troupe This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024
Black Theatre Troupe will present Langston Hughes' celebrated song play, BLACK NATIVITY—a moving, soulful retelling of the Nativity story brought to life through vibrant gospel music, dance, and spoken word. Learn how to purchase
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024
Black Theatre Troupe will present Langston Hughes' celebrated song play, BLACK NATIVITY—a moving, soulful retelling of the Nativity story brought to life through vibrant gospel music, dance, and spoken word. Learn how to purchase
Sankofa African American Theatre Company Returns with Langston Hughes' BLACK NATIVITY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024
Sankofa African American Theatre Company has announced its 3rd Annual Production of Langston Hughes' Gospel musical, BLACK NATIVITY. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024
Sankofa African American Theatre Company has announced its 3rd Annual Production of Langston Hughes' Gospel musical, BLACK NATIVITY. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes to Return to the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes will return to Milwaukee's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Experience African drumming and gospel music in this annual holiday production. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes will return to Milwaukee's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Experience African drumming and gospel music in this annual holiday production. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bishop Arts Theatre Unites Oak Cliff With 20th Anniversary Of BLACK NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Bishop Arts Theatre Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary of BLACK NATIVITY, bringing the Oak Cliff community together for a special performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Bishop Arts Theatre Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary of BLACK NATIVITY, bringing the Oak Cliff community together for a special performance.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Reveals Special Events In Conjunction With BLUE Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present special events to accompany the premiere of BLUE, including panel discussions and community engagement activities, enhancing the opera experience for attendees. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present special events to accompany the premiere of BLUE, including panel discussions and community engagement activities, enhancing the opera experience for attendees. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
ARC Ensemble Releasing New Collection of Work by Composer Frederick Block
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
The ARC Ensemble will be releasing The Chamber Works by Frederick Block this Friday. It is the first commercial recording of this composer’s works; hidden gems that richly deserve inclusion in the mainstream classical repertoire.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
The ARC Ensemble will be releasing The Chamber Works by Frederick Block this Friday. It is the first commercial recording of this composer’s works; hidden gems that richly deserve inclusion in the mainstream classical repertoire.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Langston Hughes written?
Langston Hughes has written 19 shows including Mulatto (Playwright), Street Scene (Lyricist), The Barrier (Bookwriter), Simply Heavenly (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Soul Gone Home (Playwright), Shakespeare in Harlem (Playwright), God's Trombones (Composer), Black Nativity (Bookwriter), Tambourines to Glory (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Jerico-Jim Crow (Bookwriter), The Exception and the Rule/ The Prodigal Son (Playwright), Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill (Lyricist), Little Ham (Source Material), Mule Bone (Lyricist), Rollin' on the T.O.B.A. (Additional Material), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), Here Lies Jenny (Lyricist), LoveMusik (Lyricist), After Midnight (Bookwriter).
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