The Black Church will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.
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YGb# Performance Choir to Debut at Abyssinian Baptist Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2026
The YGb# Performance Choir, featuring a lineup of young Broadway stars, will present their first annual concert at the Abyssinian Baptist Church. Under the direction of Nattalyee Randall, the event promises an evening of powerful vocals and inspirational music....
Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at LA Opera
by Amanda Callas - March 02, 2026
I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July....
What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young. ...
Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
by Amanda Callas - February 26, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it....
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....
Video: Watch Highlights from Public Works' PERICLES
by Nicole Rosky - September 02, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine through tonight, Tuesday, September 2. See photos here and watch highlights below!...
Interview: Crystal Lucas-Perry Opens Up About Public Works' Divine PERICLES
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2025
What happens when the words of Shakespeare and the power of gospel music comes together onstage? Something like the magic that is happening onstage at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with PERICLES. Crystal Lucas-Perry plays 'Gower' in the production and she is checking in with BroadwayWorld ...
Photos: Denée Benton, Blankson-Wood and More in PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more here!...
Interview: Theatre Life with Kanysha Williams
by Elliot Lanes - August 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space....
Photos: Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood and More in PERICLES Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin free performances of PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. John the Divine. See rehearsal photos here!...
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE Begins This Week At Cathedral Of St. John The Divine
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2025
Pericles: A Public Works Concert Experience comes to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29–September 2. With choreography by EMERGE125’s Tiffany Rea-Fisher, direction by Carl Cofield, and starring Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Tony winner Alex Newell, the free Public Works produ...
Photos: Denée Benton, Crystal Lucas Perry and More In Rehearsal for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience
by A.A. Cristi - August 19, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, August 29-September 2....
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025
by Sidney Paterra - August 01, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!...
Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood and More to Star in Public Works' PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 23, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the cast for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, a new adaptation with music and lyrics by Troy Anthony. Learn more!...
Review Roundup: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Little Island
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2025
Little Island is now presenting the reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury. Let's see what the critics are saying about the production......
East Lynne Theater Company Moves to New Clemans Theater for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
After years of multi-million-dollar renovations, East Lynne Theater Company, Cape May’s award-winning Equity Professional Theater, was officially handed the keys to the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church....
East Lynne To Officially Move Into Clemans Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025
After years of multi-million-dollar renovations, East Lynne Theater Company, Cape May's award-winning Equity Professional Theater, will officially be handed over the keys to the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) by the city of Cape May in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Ma...
Review: CHICKEN & BISCUITS at NextStop Theatre
by Tavish Young - March 18, 2025
NextStop Theatre invites the DC-Metro area to church with Chicken & Biscuits, which runs through April 6th. The show focuses on a Black family, the Jenkins, gathering in a reunion of sorts for the patriarch of their family's funeral. ...
Feature: BROADWAY IN THE HOOD PRESENTS CHICKEN & BISCUITS FEB. 13-15
by Debbie Hall - February 13, 2025
The love of friends and that special someone is celebrated on Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the weekend of love with the Broadway in the Hood production of Chicken & Biscuits, a family drama infused with humor, coming to the West Las Vegas Library Theatre Feb. 13-15....
The Public Unveils Mobile Unit and Public Works' Summer 2025 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2024
The Public Theater has revealed the Mobile Unit and Public Works productions for the Summer 2025 season, joining the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See programming and learn how to attend....
Free Performance Series Continues At The Shed This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2024
The Shed will present a free series of new performance works by seven emerging NYC-based artists as part of the third edition of The Shed’s large-scale commissioning program, Open Call....
HOW TO BEND DOWN/ HOW TO PICK IT UP To Premiere At The Shed This August
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2024
The Shed will present the world premiere of HOW TO BEND DOWN/ HOW TO PICK IT UP by Kayla Hamilton, exploring Black Disabled imagination through dance, spoken word, and video, August 15-17....
The Shed's Open Call Program Features Eight New Performance Works by Emerging NYC Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024
Explore eight new performance works by emerging NYC-based artists this summer, presented by The Shed. Discover the city's vibrant arts scene in this free series....
KYRIE COURTER: LOVE, LOST TO BE FOUND Comes To 54 Below In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024
54 BELOW will present Kyrie Courter in Kyrie Courter: Love, Lost To Be Found on Sunday, April 7th at 9:30pm....
Neal Medlyn's HOLY SATURDAY to be Presented at The Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024
The Kitchen will present HOLY SATURDAY, a day-long multi-event performance liturgy created by Neal Medlyn in collaboration with Gillian Walsh and others. Learn more about Holy Saturday here....
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