Ife Olujobi

La MaMa’s SQUIRTS Festival Will Return This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the return of SQUIRTS. The lineup will feature appearances and performances by Lady Bunny, Chiquitita, RuAfza, Mei Ann Teo, Ife Olujobi, and Deepali Zeer, among others. The festival will also include tributes to Agosto Machado and Diana Oh.

Tickets Now Available to THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

The Exponential Festival will present and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn. Tickets are now available on their website.

The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!

THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL to Return in January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

The Exponential Festival's annual performance festival will be returning for the eleventh year in January 2026. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!

Photos: Dramatists Guild Awards Honor David Henry Hwang, Shaina Taub and More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Last night, the Dramatists Guild of America honored the recipients of their 2025 Awards with a ceremony at Green Fig at which playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists celebrated their fellow theatre writers. Check out photos here!

Shaina Taub, Itamar Moses, and More Receive 2025 Dramatists Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced Shaina Taub, Itamar Moses, and more as the recipients of the Guild’s 2025 Awards. Learn more about all of the recipients here!

Photos: The 68th Annual OBIE Awards Welcome Cole Escola, Diane Wiest and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

The American Theatre Wing recently announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards. The recipients of the 68th Annual Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. Check out photos from the event featuring Cole Escola, Dianne Weist, the company of Cats: The Jellicle Ball and more. 

2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.

Rattlestick Theater Reveals Alex Lin and Kanishk Pandey as 2024-2025 Van Lier New Voices Fellows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Rattlestick Theater will host playwrights Alex Lin and kanishk pandey as its 2024-25 Van Lier New Voices Fellows. This program provides substantial support to two emerging playwrights of color annually, including a $35,000 living stipend, a $5,000 artistic fund, mentorship with a chosen playwright, workshops and readings of new work, as well as participation in Rattlestick's larger artistic network.

James Ijames' GOOD BONES, Delacorte Theater Reopening & More Set for The Public Theater 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

The Public Theater has revealed the line-up for The Public’s 2024-25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Team BWW - May 6, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

Video: Watch a Trailer for JORDANS by Ife Olujobi at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024

Watch footage from Ife Olujobi's JORDANS, now running at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 19th in the video here!

JORDANS Extended Through At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Catch the extended run of Ife Olujobi's new play JORDANS at the Off-Broadway until May 19. Don't miss this exciting theatrical event.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 29, 2024- New Shows Top the Week
by Team BWW - Apr 29, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 29, 2024.

Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

The Dramatists Guild of America revealed the recipients of the inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award. Learn more about the award!

Review Roundup: JORDANS at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2024

The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2024

The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!

Photos: Get a First Look at Kate Walsh & More in JORDANS at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Jordans at The Public Theater. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere Discuss Why JORDANS Is So Timely and Important
by Survival Jobs - Apr 11, 2024

In this video, Naomi and Toby discuss how decision makers in the greater theatre community can be more inclusive and representative of Black and Brown performers and a peak into the rehearsal process working with prolific director Whitney White and working alongside the iconic actor Kate Walsh.