Ryan Jamaal Swain

Review Roundup: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2025

Second Stage Theater is now presenting this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play below...

Photos: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by director Jess McLeod, ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME is now playing Off Broadway. Get a first look at photos here! 

Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley & Derek Johnson Join Reading Of JACKSON'S ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2024

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley, and Derek Johnson will participate in a reading of JACKSON'S ISLAND, showcasing their talents in this new theatrical piece.

Photos: Jesse Eisenberg, Kathryn Gallagher & More Take Part in THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Check out photos of The 24 Hour Musicals featuring Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver and more.

Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver, and More Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Musicals. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

David Rockwell & Rockwell Group and Additional Artists Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

The 24 Hour Musicals will be partnering with Tony Award-winning designer and architect David Rockwell and Rockwell Group for this year’s event. Learn more about the upcoming event!

Review: Mosaic Theater Company's ONE IN TWO at The Atlas Performing Arts Center
by Hannah R. Wing - Jun 9, 2023

Michael Kevin Darnall, Ryan Jammaal Swain, and Justin Weaks honor Love’s beautifully written play with their performances.

Mosaic Theater Company Presents the DC Premiere of Donja R. Love's ONE IN TWO
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

Mosaic Theater Company presents the DC premiere of award-winning playwright Donja R. Love with one in two, the “exceptional” and “defiantly life-embracing” (The New York Times) new play inspired by his own HIV diagnosis, on stage June 1-25 and coinciding with Pride Month.

Photos: On the Opening Night Purple Carpet For FAT HAM on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 13, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway last night, April 12. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night purple carpet here!

Photos: See LaChanze, Ryan Jamaal Swain & More at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Opening Night Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

See photos from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's star-studded Opening Night Gala, which was complete with a performance and party led by Artistic Director Robert Battle with two-time Emmy-winning TV host, journalist, author and producer Tamron Hall as Honorary Chair.  

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off City Center Holiday With Gala Benefit, November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 2022 holiday season engagement with a start-studded one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center followed by a dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Louisa Jacobson, Tim Daly & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

The 24 Hour Plays has announced that actors Abubakr Ali (Netflix’s “Grendel”), Leyna Bloom (Port Authority, Sports Illustrated), Maddie Corman (“Younger”, Accidentally Brave), and more will join The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway

Alana Raquel Bowers, David J Cork, Heather Alicia Simms & More Join 48HOURS IN…HARLEM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

Casting has been announced for the 11th annual 48Hours in…Harlem”. Harlem9, the producing collective responsible for the OBIE Award-Winning “48Hours in…Harlem”, “48Hours in…El Bronx”, “48Hours in…Detroit”, “48Hours in…Dallas,” and “48Hours in…Holy Ground”, is back in person in Harlem after three years away. 

...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Final Two Weeks at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon on Sunday, July 10.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ...WHAT THE END WILL BE at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Last night, the show celebrated its opening night at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Check out video from opening night!

Photos: Roundabout Celebrates ...WHAT THE END WILL BE On Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 3, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Tonight, the show celebrated its opening night at at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre! Go inside the festivities!

...WHAT THE END WILL BE to Open Tomorrow at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon which opens tomorrow, June 2.

Photos: First Look at Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

…what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon is now in previews and opens officially on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.