Pearl Cleage

Review: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Feb 13, 2025

Dear Readers, I’m all for a slice of life play showing the inequities in class, race, gender, etc. in the past and spotlighting how far we have not come. Such a play is Pearl Cleage’s “Blues for an Alabama Sky”, currently playing at the Seattle Rep. It’s not a new play; in fact it’s about 30 years old. But it still packs in some resonance. What it fails to pack in completely is much of an arc or ending for its characters.

Video: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY is Now Playing at Seattle Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Blues for an Alabama Sky is now playing at Seattle Rep through February 23. Check out all new clips from the show in this new video and learn more about the show here!

Spotlight: ALABAMA SKY at Seattle Rep
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 4, 2025

Gripping. Poetic. Timely. Experience Blues for an Alabama Sky at Seattle Rep. Journey back to 1930s New York, where the dreams of the Harlem Renaissance collide with the harsh realities of the Great Depression in Seattle Rep’s first production of 2025.

XIanon 'Chloe' Liu Named 2024-2025 National Vision, Inc. BIPOC Stage Management Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Xianon “Chloe” Liu has been chosen as the National Vision, Inc. BIPOC Stage Management Fellow for the 2024-2025 season at Alliance Theatre. Learn more about the fellowship!

The Alliance Theatre to Host Free Collision Performance for MLK Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the teen artists of the Alliance Theatre’s Palefsky Collision Project as they reimagine their 2024 summer performance Dear Dr. King. Learn how to attend.

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Comes to Seattle Rep This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Seattle Rep has announced the cast and creative team of the modern classic play Blues for an Alabama Sky, written by Pearl Cleage, directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY to be Presented at Firehouse Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

Firehouse Theater Company will present upcoming production of Pearl Cleage's poignant and timeless play, Blues for an Alabama Sky. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!

New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.

Cast Set for Pearl Cleage's SOMETHING MOVING: A MEDITATION ON MAYNARD at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast of its upcoming production, PEARL CLEAGE'S SOMETHING MOVING: A MEDITATION ON MAYNARD. SOMETHING MOVING reflects on the landmark election of Maynard Jackson as Atlanta's first Black mayor, which took place 50 years ago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

Jordan Dobson, Morgan Siobhan Green & More to Join Keen Company 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

KEEN COMPANY’S 25th Anniversary Gala will take place in October. Guests are invited to join a keen celebration with backstage stories, show-stopping performances, a sit-down dinner, open bar, and thrilling auction wins. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Alliance Theatre Unveils Plans for 23rd Annual Palefsky Collision Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has revealed plans for the 23rd annual Palefsky Collision Project. Teens from across the metro Atlanta area will converge on the Alliance Theatre to create an original piece of theater. Learn more!

Keen Company Unveils 25th Anniversary Season Featuring World Premiere Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

KEEN COMPANY revealed its 25th anniversary season featuring a lineup of productions and special events. Highlights include revivals of classic plays and new works, celebrating a quarter-century of theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Seven Artists-in-Residence to Join Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, ANYTHING GOES and More Set for Shaw Festival in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

Artistic Director Tim Carroll has revealed the Shaw Festival playbill for next season.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!

Jonathan Silverstein Will Depart Keen Company as Artistic Director Following the 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Keen Company's Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein will step down following the completion of the 2024-25 season.  Jonathan has held the position for the past 12 years starting in 2012.

Photos: First Look At BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY At Actor's Express
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2024

Actor’s Express continues its 36th season with Blues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. See photos from the production!

Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.