Sidney Poitier News

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

The Lilies of the Field comes to Open Window Theatre this spring. The production is adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by William E. Barrett, and is directed by Kari Steinbach.

Too much left unexplored in biting satire on the workplace and the emerging new media landscape of the 21st century

Katy Perry is set to be honored with The Colleagues Champion of Children Award at THE 35th ANNUAL COLLEAGUES SPRING LUNCHEON for her philanthropic efforts with The Firework Foundation.

The Park Theatre will honor Black History Month with a tribute to actor Sidney Poitier (1927-2022).

As part of his Center Theatre Group residency and the new CTG:FWD initiative, Feinstein’s at the Taper will return with “Michael Feinstein in Lovers and Strangers” where he will be joined by special guest artist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Literary icon Percival Everett will be in Chicago for a book launch on March 28 at Studebaker Theater.

For its third production of the 2023-24 season, Bristol Riverside Theatre will present a poignant depiction of 1950s Chicago from the experiences of one Southside family in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Six Degrees of Separation will be presented at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab at Auer Center for Arts and Culture in March. Performances will run March 15 - 24, 2024.

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

InHouse Theatre’s next site-specific production Matt Schatz’ The Past, A Present Yet To Come will open December 4, 2023 at The Artisan Studios, moving over to The Ebell of Los Angeles December 11th. Tom Detrinis directs the cast of Keri Safran, Brandon Scott and Rob Welsh.  After returning from his trip to Mexico, Brandon graciously found time to answer a few of my queries.

The excellent ensemble's work across the board is as riveting as it is skillful, testament also to director Kathleen Mahan

Celebration Arts has announced the final upcoming production of the 2023 Season 'Overcoming,' A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Celebration Arts presents 'A Raisin in the Sun' in Sacramento from December 1 to December 24, 2024. Directed by James Ellison III.

Ogunquit Playhouse in association with Lythgoe Family Productions will present a reading of the new musical To Sir With Love, based on the autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite, on November 13, 2023 in New York.

Greenway Court Theatre announces its 2023-2024 season featuring two world premieres. Get all the details on the upcoming productions.

Ben Vereen, one of North America’s greatest entertainers, will perform his popular stage show, Steppin’ Out with BEN VEREEN at The Strand Theater, in Zelienople, PA.

Vanessa Williams and Norm Lewis sat down on the TODAY Show to discuss representation in theatre and their work with Black Theatre United. Williams discussed the importance of Black producers, like Common and Kandi Burruss, also touching on her new venture as a producer on A Wonderful World. Watch the video now!

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!