Ntozake Shange News

The Acting Company announced the cast for THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN, featuring a lineup of accomplished actors. The production is set to bring Sean O'Casey's classic play to life on stage.

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre will reveal the 2024 Expand the Canon list, featuring 16 short plays by historic women and gender expansive playwrights, with readings at The Acting Company and Classic Stage Company. Lear more!

The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.

ArtsEmerson will present the new captivating dance celebration In the Same Tongue at the Emerson Paramount Center from September 26 – 29 2024.

The Acting Company has announced a new residency at The Public Theater for their annual Reading Series, featuring performances and events at 425 Lafayette Street.

Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts – will welcome two new members to its esteemed Board of Directors: singer, songwriter, producer, and Founder of MadeInChina Productions, China Moses; and writer, filmmaker, and Founder of Black-Owned Brooklyn Cynthia Gordy Giwa.

Discover the full schedule for the 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival, running from August 7-25. Celebrate Black arts and culture with a variety of performances and events throughout Milwaukee.

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

On June 17, 2021, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law, effectively making June 19tha federally recognized holiday. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and the June 19, 1865 enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. In honor of the holiday, two local theatres are having a celebration at each of their venues before leading a walk to the state capitol to join others observing the day. I was honored to speak with Lyndsay Burch, Executive Director and CEO of the B St. Theatre, and Elizabeth Baidoo, Marketing and Community Development Manager of Celebration Arts, about what they have planned for the community this Wednesday.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces the cast for FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, running from July 20 to August 4.

The Acting Company has revealed its 2024-2025 season featuring Play On Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, promising an exciting lineup of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ArtsEmerson has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring nine live stage events. Learn more about the lineup here!

New 42 has revealed the 2024 New Victory Dance lineup, featuring diverse and innovative dance performances aimed at young audiences.

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

The Public Theater has revealed the line-up for The Public’s 2024-25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Experience the power of sisterhood through storytelling and movement in PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells, performed by Sydnie L. Mosley Dances at Dance Place. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.

Jamila Ponton Bragg has been named the new manager of the Broadway Women's Fund. Learn more about Bragg here!

Performances are now underway for FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY in the West End. Check out all new photos here!