The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.
Clint Dyer to Direct Three American Plays Featuring All-Black Casts in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2026
Deadline has reported that Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the UK’s National Theatre, will direct three American plays in the UK, featuring all-black casts. ...
Amber Gray-Led HEARTWORM Sets World Premiere in Silicon Valley
by Josh Sharpe - February 16, 2026
Heartworm, a new sci-fi drama featuring Tony Award nominee Amber Gray, will make its World Premiere at the 2026 Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, running March 10 through March 22, 2026 in Silicon Valley. ...
MEXODUS Will Be the First Musical Featured at SXSW 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2026
Audible will return to SXSW for 2026. This year, Audible’s SXSW programming features narrative non-fiction, stand-up comedy, and more. Programming will include “Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders,” featuring the live-looping hip-hop musical....
LETTERS TO HARRIET TUBMAN Debuts at Sierra Madre Playhouse This February
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present LETTERS TO HARRIET TUBMAN, a family-friendly play celebrating the life of the iconic freedom fighter, starting late February....
B Street Theatre to Stage HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026
B Street Theatre will present Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, a Family Series production that dramatizes the life of Harriet Tubman through music, storytelling, and dramatic reenactment....
MEXODUS to Return to NYC This Spring at the Daryl Roth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
On the heels of a twice-extended run at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in Fall 2025, Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will return to New York City....
Apollo Chamber Players to Present EMPOWER Concert as Part of American Story Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players wil present EMPOWER, the third program in their season-long American Story series at Houston's MATCH in Midtown. ...
B Street Theatre Unveils 2026 Mainstage And Family Series Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2025
B Street Theatre has announced its 2026 Mainstage and Family Series seasons as the company marks its 40th anniversary. The lineup includes new works, award-winning plays, and programming for young audiences, along with workshops for a new world-premiere musical....
Interview: MEXODUS Director David Mendizábal on Blending a Social, Political Message and Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025
BroadwayWorld spoke with David Mendizábal, the director of Mexodus, which is now playing Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre. Read the full interview here!...
MEXODUS Extends for a Final Time Through Early November Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2025
A final extension will be presented for the New York City premiere of Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Learn more! ...
WALDEN Comes to InterAct Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2025
InterAct Theatre Company will continue its tradition of bold, timely storytelling with the Philadelphia premiere of WALDEN by Amy Berryman, directed by InterAct's Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with assistant Director Lisi Levy....
Photos: MEXODUS Opens at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2025
Last night, September 18, Mexodus celebrated its official opening night at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos of the acclaimed new musical's opening night celebration!...
Photos: MEXODUS First Look Ahead of Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2025
New production photos have been released for Audible Theater and P3 Productions’ New York City premiere of Mexodus, the critically acclaimed new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, directed by David Mendizábal....
MEXODUS at the Minetta Lane Theatre to Offer $38 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2025
Audible Theater is collaborating with TodayTix to offer $38 mobile rush tickets for the New York City premiere of Mexodus beginning at 9am each performance day. Learn more here!...
MEXODUS Extends for Additional Week at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 08, 2025
The New York City premiere of Mexodus, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, has added a week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson's MEXODUS
by Joey Mervis - September 04, 2025
Performances begin soon for the New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Watch a sneak peek of the new musical in this video!...
MASCOGOS to be Presented at Latino Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2025
In the fourth company commission of Latino Theater Company’s 2025 season, Circle of Imaginistas playwright Miranda González embraces her Mexican and African American roots to explore the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad in Mascogos....
Video: 'Two Bodies' Music Video From NYC Premiere of MEXODUS Musical
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2025
An all-new 90s hip-hop style music video has been released for “Two Bodies,” a song from the upcoming New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus. Check outt he video here!...
Cast and Design Team Set for WE COME TO COLLECT: A FLIRTATION, WITH CAPITALISM at The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2025
The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of the play, we come to collect: a flirtation, with capitalism, written by Jenn Kidwell and the blackening. Learn how to purchase tickets....
MEXODUS to Have NYC Premiere at the Minetta Lane Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 23, 2025
Audible is presenting the New York City premiere of the new musical Mexodus, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show that's generating major buzz....
Mychal-Bella Bowen Will Join Post-Show Talkback At Off Broadway’s CRACKED OPEN
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025
Hollywood’s Mychal-Bella Bowen (The Underground Railroad) will participate in a post-show talkback on June 17 following a performance of CRACKED OPEN. Learn more here!...
New York African Film Festival Highlights New MACBETH Adaptation at BAM
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025
ulture aficionados are converging on BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) for the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). The festival runs at BAM through May 29 as FilmAfrica — the companion to the beloved DanceAfrica festival, long considered the unofficial start to summer in Brooklyn. ...
MAGIA, BIG QUARTERLY, and FORTY ELEPHANTS Launch 12th Season of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2025
New York Theatre Barn will launch the 12th season of its Choreography Lab at Open Jar Studios in NYC and will be streamed live. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...
Oversoul Theatre Collective Reveals Upcoming March Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective, the resident arts organization at the Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery, will present an exciting lineup of cultural and artistic events this March. Learn more. ...
& JULIET, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2025
Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more. ...
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