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Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will honor the Bluff City Cluster of the LINKS Incorporated, The Jenkins Family Foundation, and Tommie-Waheed Evans at the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

Former NFL lineman and operatic baritone Larry Harris, alongside his family, returns to Don't Tell Mama for a one-night only holiday show, A VERY HARRIS HOLIDAY. Join them and guest artists for a night of beloved holiday favorites and rarities.

Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley were joined by The Drama League Board, staff, family, and friends to announce major gifts to The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships.

Celebrate the beauty and resilience of the Black experience with 'The Spirit of Kwanzaa' dance production by Dance Institute of Washington. Experience the joyous expression of the Black diaspora through dance, song, and spoken word. Performances on December 15th and 16th at Howard University's Cramton Auditorium.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the prestigious Third Annual Black Theatre Coalition • Broadway Across America Fellowship Program. Applications are now being accepted, but the deadline is approaching. Apply now and take your career in theater to new heights.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.

The Public hosted its annual GALA ON THE GREEN on Monday, June 12 at The Delacorte Theater during the Free Shakespeare in the Park’s run of HAMLET.

The Public Theater will present its annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN this month! See who is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Public Theater has announced that The Public's Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will take place on Monday, June 12 at The Delacorte Theater during the Free Shakespeare in the Park's run of HAMLET.

Black Theatre Coalition will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Black Theatre Coalition has announced their new Program Director Tom Andre Bardwell who will continue the work of Nik Whitcomb, previous Program Director.

Black Theatre Coalition has announced a partnership with fraternal organization, Black Broadway Men.

This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.

Black Theatre Coalition fellow Crystal Monee Hall will debut her original music in a solo show titled The Music of Crystal Monee Hall at 54 Below on Sunday, March 19th at 9:30PM.

Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones, and Program Director Nik Whitcomb, has announced that Lanise Antoine Shelley has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship.

Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, have announced new developments within the Black Theatre Coalition, as the program enters it’s second year.