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The American Theatre of Actors to Present Anne L. Thompson-Scretching's HOME IS SWEET SORROW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2026
The American Theatre of Actors will present the world premiere of Home Is Sweet Sorrow, the visceral new drama from the pen of celebrated African American playwright/director, Anne L. Thompson-Scretching. ...
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER'S new works at the Warner Theatre
by Emily Berger - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER'S 2026 DC PERFORMANCES at Warner Theatre?...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy During Annual Performance
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will once again invite the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an inspirational performance. Learn more here!...
BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY Series Coming to PBS
by Josh Sharpe - December 04, 2025
PBS and WETA will release Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Notable participants include actor Billy Crystal, playwright Tony Kushner, and more....
Off-Kendrik to Present The Fourth Annual SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025
Off-Kendrik will present the fourth annual South Asian American Theater (SAATh) Festival from November 21–23, 2025, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown....
BREAKING THE FRAME: TWO SOLO SHOWS ON ART AND IDENTITY Arrives at The Democracy Center
by Emmy Rice - August 10, 2025
The Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese National Museum (JANM) will present Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity....
Detroit Opera Cancels Season Opener Due to Financial Losses
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2025
The Detroit Opera has cancelled its 2025-26 season opening production, The Girl of the Golden West, due to financial reasons. Learn more about the season here....
Northglenn Arts Presents the Boulder Philharmonic's AMERICANA: REDEFINED
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2025
Northglenn Arts will present the Boulder Philharmonic String Orchestra's dynamic performance of Americana: Redefined at the Parsons Theatre in Northglenn....
Forest Lawn to Celebrate Black History Month With One-Night-Only Performance & Community Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2025
Forest Lawn-Glendale will celebrate Black History Month with a free, family-friendly event. The evening features a one-night-only performance of moving and enlightening music, dance, poetry, and special-guest speeches. Learn how to attend. ...
'Jimmy Carter' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE to Air on PBS Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - December 30, 2024
In remembrance of the life of the 39th President, the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary Jimmy Carter will have an encore broadcast on Monday, December 30, 2024, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. ...
FENCES Will Be Performed by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its 25th anniversary season’s dramatic offering, August Wilson’s “Fences', next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Host Free Book Reading and Conversation With Author Mildred J Mills
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host acclaimed author, podcaster, and motivational speaker Mildred J Mills for “Literary Delight with Mildred J Mills,” a free, inspirational book reading and conversation....
Semi-Staged Reading of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to Take Place At NYU Casa Italiana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024
Explore the Queer Italian-American experience in FROCI, a play by Frank J. Avella, with a semi-staged reading at NYU's Casa Italiana. Discover themes of identity and assimilation. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Joyce Lao Brings #40SANDSINGLE to United Solo Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2024
Joyce Lao is set to bring her hilarious and heartwarming one-woman musical comedy, #40sandsingle, to the prestigious United Solo Theater Festival on October 26th at 8:30 PM at Theater Row, New York City....
Free Reading Of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to be Presented at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2024
A semi-staged reading of Frank J. Avella's FROCI, a play about growing up queer and Italian-American in the 1980s, will be presented at The Tank. ...
RESONANCE Explores the Asian American Experience At We Are Here Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2024
Resonance, debuting November 2nd at We Are Here Brooklyn, explores the Asian American experience through dance and interactive cultural experiences....
Video: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE to Air 'The American Vice President' Episode
by Josh Sharpe - August 21, 2024
The American Vice President explores the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to its current position of enormous political consequence. Watch the trailer!...
The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2024
The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The J...
World Premiere Play GOD WILL DO THE REST to be Presented at Latino Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2024
Latino Theater Company will present God Will Do the Rest. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets....
Edward W. Hardy Releases A Compendium Of Works For Juneteenth
by Blair Ingenthron - June 22, 2024
Dr. Edward W. Hardy, acclaimed composer-violinist, publishes a compendium for Juneteenth including his dissertation, original music recordings, and a children's coloring book celebrating African American cultural pioneers....
Cast Set For Little Radical Theatrics' RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2024
Little Radical Theatrics has announced the cast of its Summer 2024 All Ages Community theater production of Ragtime at the Doctor Phillips Performing Arts Center! ...
Cincinnati Opera to Host Creators Forum in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Cincinnati Opera will host Creators Forum, a rare and insightful conversation with the creative teams behind two operas. Learn more and see how to take part....
Cast Set for ASSASSINS at Town & Country Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024
Town & Country Players announces the cast for its upcoming musical, ASSASSINS. The one-act historical revusical explores the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate U.S. Presidents. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
LITERARY IN THE LOUNGE Presents J. Dennis Robinson Discussing His New Book 1623
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024
Join author and history professor Emerson Baker and J. Dennis Robinson for an insightful discussion about his new book 1623....
POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL Premieres On PBS In April
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024
Catch the premiere of POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL on PBS. Learn about the heartbreaking environmental disaster in an insightful documentary. In the 1970s, residents of Love Canal, a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered that their homes, schools and playgro...
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