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Photos: Kate Burton and Pauletta Washington Star In PEN PALS At The Theatre at St Clement’s
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, three-time Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Kate Burton & Pauletta Washington step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos from the production.

Photos: Ellen McLaughlin & Mary Beth Peil to Star in PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Ellen McLaughlin & Tony Award Nominee Mary Beth Peil will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. Get a first look at photos.

PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

The producers of Pen Pals have announced a special added performance on Saturday, January 18 at 2 PM and 8PM with Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. The show runs through February 9, 2025, at St. Clement's Theatre,

Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar have stepped into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos!

Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Joe Pickett,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen Sugar”) will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals.

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin, and Gail Winar will join the rotating cast of Pen Pals at the Theatre at St. Clements. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

A rotating cast schedule has been revealed for Pen Pals' Off-Broadway run at the Theatre at St. Clements, starring Nia Vardalos and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: John David Washington, Denzel Washington, & More Attend THE PIANO LESSON Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Denzel Washington, and more attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Piano Lesson. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere here.

Photos: Inside the International Premiere of THE PIANO LESSON Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2024

On Tuesday, September 10th, Netflix's THE PIANO LESSON had its international premiere at Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theater. Take a look at the photos from the event here! 

The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative Names Inaugural Recipients of the Hansberry Lilly Playwright Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

The Lillys, under the leadership and vision of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and The Lillys Executive Director Julia Jordan, have named the inaugural recipients of the Hansberry Lilly Playwright Fellowship.

Lorraine Hansberry Statue Will Be on Display in Los Angeles This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Today, The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative announced their plans for programming in Los Angeles that will take place during the summer, including two special installations of sculptor Alison Saar’s statue of Hansberry at Gloria Molina Grand Park from June 14th – June 30th and at the A C Bilbrew Library from July 7th – July 31st.

Photos: The Billie Holiday Theatre's 50th Anniversary Major Presentation BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023

See photos from The Billie Holiday Theatre's first major presentation of its 50th Anniversary season with the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 10, 2022

Ohio State Murders officially opened last night on Broadway. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Ohio State Murders is the first show to play at the renamed and renovated James Earl Jones Theatre.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of AIN'T NO MO'
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2022

See photos from the opening night red carpet of Ain't No Mo'! The cast includes Jordan E. Cooper as Peaches, Fedna Jacquet (Passenger #1), Marchánt Davis (Passenger #2), Shannon Matesky (Passenger #3), and more.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 15, 2022

The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!

FAT HAM Reading Featuring Original Cast Members to be Presented by Arts in the Armed Forces for Veterans Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022

In honor of Veterans Day, Arts in the Armed Forces will present a reading of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Sideeq Heard, featuring original cast members from the successful off-Broadway co-production between The Public Theater and National Black Theatre ​​directed by Saheem Ali.

Samuel Goldwyn Films Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights To TELL IT LIKE A WOMAN Starring Jennifer Hudson, Cara Delevingne & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022

Samuel Goldwyn Films has closed a deal with Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment ('ILBE') to acquire U.S. distribution rights to the star-studded female powered 'Tell it Like a Woman' featuring an esteemed group of female filmmakers and actors that includes Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Pauletta Washington, Cara Delevingne, and more.

Lynn Nottage & More to Take Part in the Launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader’s legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

The Lilly Awards Foundation Announces The Launch Of The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader's legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

Photos: Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno & More on the Red Carpet at the Oscars
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2022

Check out photos of Halle Bailey, Stephanie Beatriz, Jake Gyllenhaal, H.E.R., Rachel Zegler, Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Buckley, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, Julianne Hough, Queen Latifah, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Latanya Richardson Jackson, John Leguizamo, Steven Spielberg, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.