Doric Wilson

THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN Comes to Open Space Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Before Stonewall. Before RuPaul. Before the word “drag” entered the mainstream, there was William Dorsey Swann—a formerly enslaved man who, in the 1880s, crowned himself “The Queen of Drag” and hosted underground balls in Washington, D.C.

WAM Partners With TheREP For WHERE WE STAND
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

WAM Theatre will partner with theREP's Pearl Side Presents works for a special, pop-up performance in Albany, NY of Where We Stand, written by award-winning playwright Donnetta Lavinia Grays.

Cast Set For WAM Theatre's WHERE WE STAND
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

WAM Theatre has annoounced its 2025 Summer Mainstage production: Where We Stand, written by award-winning playwright Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by internationally acclaimed theatre-maker Vernice Miller.

The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Gina Femia With 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Gina Femia with their 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commision. Learn more about the Commission and about Femia here.

Photos: MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES Opens at Boomerang
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Boomerang Theatre Company's world premiere production of Gina Femia's MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES. Learn more about the production!

Photos: Gina Femia's New Play MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES Opens This Wednesday At A.R.T.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

Boomerang Theatre Company has announced the limited engagement of the award-winning playwright Gina Femia’s MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES, directed by Scott Ebersold. Check out production photos here!

Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024

The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!

TOSOS Will Host ASL Interpreted Performance of STREET THEATER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) will present an ASL-interpreted performance of Street Theater,Doric Wilson's legendary, award-winning satire about the evening of the Stonewall riots. 

TOSOS Theater Company To Host Free Halloween-Themed QUEER SPOOKY SHORTS Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

TOSOS Theater Company announced free readings of 'Queer Spooky Shorts' on October 28 at 7pm, featuring Halloween-themed performances. Join for an evening of unique storytelling and celebration.

The Other Side Of Silence Theater Company Presents DORIC WILSON'S STREET THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

TOSOS announced the return of Doric Wilson's iconic LGBTQIA+ play STREET THEATER, running from October 3-22 in NYC. The play captures the spirit of the early LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES Comes to Boomerang Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

Boomerang Theatre Company has announced the limited engagement of the award-winning playwright Gina Femia's MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO LOVES JULIET LOVES, directed by Scott Ebersold.

TOSOS Hosts 50th Anniversary GAYLA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

TOSOS, New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company has announced its 50th Anniversary GAYLA, a multimedia salute to the company's contributions at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ history, theatre history and New York City history. 

TOSOS Will Host Free Reading of BURNING LEAVES Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS has announced the free reading of Burning Leaves written by playwright Tom Rowan. 

Barbara Kahn, Penny Arcade, and More to Receive 2024 Village Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

On June 12 the board, staff, members, and neighbors will gather at the Cooper Union's Great Hall to look back on the past year of Village Preservation's work to protect the architectural and cultural heritage of Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo.

LGBTQIA+ Theater Company TOSOS to Present TOSOS@50 Pride Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Join TOSOS, the first professional LGBTQIA+ theater company in NYC, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Pride Party. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TOSOS Reveals Cast For MASK4MASK Reading at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

Celebrate TOSOS' 50th anniversary with a staged reading of MASK4MASK, a new play by John Patterson. Learn more!

DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED To Return Off-Broadway at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

Catch the return of the hit musical comedy DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED Off-Broadway, featuring performers David Carl and Katie Hartman. Learn where and when you can see the show and learn how to purchase tickets.

SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.  

Melody Bates And 5th Wall Studio to Present ALL THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Melody Bates, in partnership with 5th Wall Studio, will present All the Birds of the World, part of her Enchanted Islands. Learn how to purchase tickets.

DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!