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Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.

BOWL EP to Present Second and Final Extension at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

The world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, will present its second and final extension at Vineyard Theatre. Learn more here!

National Black Theatre Closes Season With Nathan Yungerberg’s SWEETWATER: THE GOSPEL OF IMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

National Black Theatre (NBT) will close its 2024–2025 theatrical season with a limited run of Sweetwater: The Gospel of Iman, a new work by playwright Nathan Yungerberg and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).

BOWL EP Extends at Vineyard Theatre Through Mid June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

The world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, has been extended for an additional week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: BOWL EP At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

Vineyard Theatre, National Black Theatre, in association with The New Group have shared new production photos ahead of this Sunday’s opening night performance of the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan.

Photos: BOWL EP Heads Into Rehearsal At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Check out photos from the first rehearsal for the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan. Bowl EP will begin performances on May 1, 2025 and run through June 8, 2025 at Vineyard Theatre.

Cast Set For BOWL EP at the Vineyard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Vineyard Theatre and The New Group has announced the cast for the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan. Learn more about the show here!

BOWL EP World Premiere to Begin Performances at Vineyard Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, will begin performances at The Vineyard Theatre in May. The Vineyard Theatre’s traditional stage and seating layout will be fully reimagined. Learn more about the production!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Lincoln Center's Open House Returns to David Geffen Hall for Third Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

On Sunday, October 27, Lincoln Center’s third annual Open House will welcome kids, teens, and families for a day of interactive performances, workshops, art-making, installations, and more, entirely for free.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 6, 2024

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!

(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2024

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

2023 Princess Grace Award-Winner Marissa Joyce Stamps' BEING UP IN HERE… Premieres January 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023

Staged January 5-13 at Brooklyn's Brick Theater, Being Up in Here and All the Other Businesses that Don't Concern You OR When You See a Buncha Black People Running, What Do You Do? will be directed by Marissa Joyce Stamps. The play garnered Stamps the 2023 Princess Grace Playwriting Award/New Dramatists Fellowship.

Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023

Discover the world premiere of (pray), a captivating production presented by Ars Nova and National Black Theatre in New York City. Don't miss this limited engagement performance that explores the profound power of sacred offerings.

National Black Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Season 'Defiance of Our Bloom'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s Tony-nominated National Black Theatre (NBT) has announced its 2023-24 season, ‘Defiance of Our Bloom,’ with a theatrical lineup of four productions created in partnership with three leading theaters including Ars Nova, The Apollo Performing Arts Center and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THIS LAND WAS MADE at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of This Land Was Made at Vineyard Theatre!

Photos: First Look at Vineyard Theatre's THIS LAND WAS MADE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

All new production photos have been released from This Land Was Made, written by Tori Sampson (New York Times Critic’s Pick If Pretty Hurts, Ugly Must Be A Muhf**ka) and directed by LPTW Lucille Lortel Award and 2023 Obie Award winner Taylor Reynolds (Tambo & Bones).