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Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1981 - Sustained Achievement

Negro Ensemble Company


winner
Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Play

Negro Ensemble Co., Inc., The River Niger

News


Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Is Theater As Gay-Friendly As We Think?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming town hall, Queery: Is Theater As Gay-Friendly As We Think?. Learn more and see how to attend.
Interview: Gregg T. Daniel on JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at A Noise Within
by Shari Barrett - Oct 12, 2025

August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone introduces us to a group of men and women teetering on the brink as they search for lost family, identity, and purpose in the aftermath of slavery. I decided to speak with the play’s director Gregg T. Daniel about his production opening October 18 at A Noise Within in Pasadena.
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
41st Helen Hayes Awards Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

The red carpet awards ceremony celebrates the DC area's vibrant and diverse theatre industry and recognizes the outstanding work of over 200 nominees and theatre-makers. 
Photos: Norm Lewis and More in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Tony, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis is starring in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Off-Broadway. The production is directed by the legendary Clinton Turner Davis. Get a first look at photos here! 
Interview: Robert Townsend of LIVING THE SHUFFLE at The Marsh Berkeley
by Jim Munson - Jan 29, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with trailblazing actor/writer/director Robert Townsend about 'Living the Shuffle,' his rollercoaster ride of a one-man show running at The Marsh Berkeley January 30th to March 9th
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit: PASSION...PASS IT ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.
Penn Live Arts Opens Season With PILOBOLUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Penn Live Arts will open its 20/25 season September 27 (8 PM) and 28 (2 PM and 8 PM) at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with the gravity-defying choreography of Pilobolus. 
TRU to Present 'Surprise! How Theater Can Pop Up Anywhere In The World And Make An Impact'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the latest Community Gathering via Zoom, featuring Leese Walker of Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble. Join the conversation on how theater can pop up anywhere and make an impact.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Negro Ensemble Company been nominated for?

Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards) and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The River Niger.

What awards has Negro Ensemble Company won?

Negro Ensemble Company has won the Sustained Achievement Obie Award and the Tony Award for Best Play for The River Niger.

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