Negro Ensemble Company

Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Theatre Washington has announced nominees for the 41st Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

Interview: Robert Townsend of LIVING THE SHUFFLE at The Marsh Berkeley
by Jim Munson - Jan 29, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with trailblazing actor/writer/director Robert Townsend about 'Living the Shuffle,' his rollercoaster ride of a one-man show running at The Marsh Berkeley January 30th to March 9th

Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!

Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit: PASSION...PASS IT ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.

Penn Live Arts Opens Season With PILOBOLUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Penn Live Arts will open its 20/25 season September 27 (8 PM) and 28 (2 PM and 8 PM) at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with the gravity-defying choreography of Pilobolus. 

TRU to Present 'Been There, Done It All, Seen It All: The Many Facets Of Irene Gandy'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited is now in its fourth year of weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, featuring over 200 conversations since April 2020. This week's session highlights publicist and producer Irene Gandy. Learn how to attend.

TRU to Present 'Surprise! How Theater Can Pop Up Anywhere In The World And Make An Impact'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the latest Community Gathering via Zoom, featuring Leese Walker of Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble. Join the conversation on how theater can pop up anywhere and make an impact.

22nd Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration To Host Tribute To Founder Eugene Lee
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024

Acclaimed actor, educator and playwright Eugene Lee will be the subject of a career tribute during the 22nd annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Sept. 2-8 at Texas State University.

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.

Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING on September 9.

Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.

Del Hughes Awards Honorees for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.

Review Roundup: HOME Opens On Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Home opens at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway. Read the reviews!

Photos: The Negro Ensemble Company Revives ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) produced the world premiere of Charles Fuller’s Obie Award-winning play, “Zooman and the Sign,” 44 years ago at Theater Four on West 55th Street.  Now The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc., in cooperation with Penn Live Arts, is reviving the play for contemporary New York audiences June 27 to July 7 at American Theatre of Actors (ATA), 314 W. 54th Street, directed by Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. See photos from the production. 

UNDERGROUND Comes to New York Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Underground, a captivating musical experience adapted from a 2x Student Emmy-winning short film, is set to grace the Hudson Guild Theater stage during the New York Theater Festival.

The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL Announces 22nd Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.

Meet the Cast of HOME, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Samm-Art Williams' Home is coming Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon.  Previews begin tonight, May 17, at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Meet the cast of Home here!

HOME On Broadway Begins Previews Tomorrow At The Todd Haimes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

HOME begins previews tomorrow at the Todd Haimes Theatre in a new production from Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon.

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2024 Season Featuring 2nd AMPLIFY Festival & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

59E59 Theaters has revealed its Summer 2024 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony-Nominated HOME Playwright Samm-Art Williams Dies At Age 78
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Samm-Art Williams, a multi award winning playwright, actor, director, and producer whose Tony-nominated play Home is currently in rehearsals for its return to Broadway.