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JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub (Jun 12, 2026)
The Public Theater's Public Forum Series to Return to The Delacorte Theater (Jun 11, 2026)
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship (Jun 11, 2026)
JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub (Jun 12, 2026)
The Public Theater's Public Forum Series to Return to The Delacorte Theater (Jun 11, 2026)
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship (Jun 11, 2026)
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JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
The Public Theater's Public Forum Series to Return to The Delacorte Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
FRANKLIN'S KEY Returns to Philadelphia Following Award-Winning World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city.
DIRTY DANCER to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Resolve Productions will present DIRTY DANCER, a one-woman parody of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, at Underbelly Cowgate during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Creator and performer Melissa Firlit plays every character from the film.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Resolve Productions will present DIRTY DANCER, a one-woman parody of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, at Underbelly Cowgate during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Creator and performer Melissa Firlit plays every character from the film.
National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Host THE GATHERING: A JOURNEY TO GRACE Documentary Screening
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.
Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as IMITATION OF LIFE Director; Production Dates Pushed Back
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
National Black Theatre Launches Founding Members Circle Memberships
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
Cast Set for THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR at New York Classical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
New York Classical Theatre has revealed the cast for William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, programming for the summer season, and new partnership with “Civics is Sexy.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
New York Classical Theatre has revealed the cast for William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, programming for the summer season, and new partnership with “Civics is Sexy.”
John Legend and Lynn Nottage's IMITATION OF LIFE Will Open at The Shed in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
NEIGHBORLY by Chisa Hutchinson To Have Reading At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
HARLEM9 Will Return for 15th Year, Honoring Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
After a one-year hiatus, HARLEM9 will present 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, honoring the late Woodie King Jr. and New Federal Theatre, with six new 10-minute plays inspired by NFT's catalog.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 17, 2026- THE FULL MONTY To Return to Broadway and More
by - Apr 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Zola Dee Wins 2025 National Arts Club Kesselring Prize For Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The National Arts Club has announced that its 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Zola Dee, who was nominated by the National Black Theatre of Harlem for her play [Home] going.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The National Arts Club has announced that its 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Zola Dee, who was nominated by the National Black Theatre of Harlem for her play [Home] going.
National Black Theatre Opens 2026-2027 SOUL Series LAB Applications
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
National Black Theatre reopened applications for its SOUL Series LAB, accepting submissions from mid-career playwrights, directors, and producers. The I Am SOUL Playwrights Residency application opens April 16, with a May 22 deadline.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
National Black Theatre reopened applications for its SOUL Series LAB, accepting submissions from mid-career playwrights, directors, and producers. The I Am SOUL Playwrights Residency application opens April 16, with a May 22 deadline.
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