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Debbie Allen to Direct MAYA ANGELOU, PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Debbie Allen will direct Angelica Chéri’s Phenomenal Woman, Maya Angelou—a play with music that will be the first and only stage production about the iconic figure.

49th Season at Piedmont Opera Includes PAGLIACCI, CARMEN, and More!
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025

Piedmont Opera has announced its 49th season, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through passion, drama, and cultural celebration. See here for details!

New Federal Theatre Partners With NC Black Rep For Rolling World Premiere BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) will partner with Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre on the rolling world premiere of Eljon Wardally's Blooming in Dry Season, winner of the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award.

NC Black Rep to Collaborate With New Federal Theatre on BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will partner with Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre on the rolling world premiere of Eljon Wardally's Blooming in Dry Season. Learn more!

Cast & Design Team Set For August Wilson's FENCES at NC Black Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will produce August Wilson's Fences at Hanesbrands Theatre. This production opens NC Black Rep's 2025 season, A King's Plight. Learn more!

DOT DOT SPOT Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Theatre Royal Brighton has announced Dot Dot Spot, a family production taking place this December. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company Unveils 2025 Season Featuring FENCES & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company has revealed its 2025 Season, A King's Plight. The company's forty-sixth season will feature three mainstage productions that shine a light on Black patriarchs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Royal Brighton To Open Its Doors For Heritage Open Day
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Theatre Royal Brighton will open its doors for Heritage Open Day, offering the public a chance to explore the historic venue and learn about its rich history on September 14, 2024.

Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference
by Vickie Evans - Aug 6, 2024

The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.

Tonya Pinkins to Star in TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM at IBTF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Experience a powerful civil rights gospel musical with Tonya Pinkins and choirs from historically Black high schools at IBTF on 7/31. Enjoy a free performance and participate in an onsite voter drive.

Theatre Royal Brighton Launches CollyFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Theatre Royal Brighton have this week launched CollyFest, a month long programme of free events running in the theatre foyer and Colonnade Bar on New Road until 14 July.

 North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

 North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.

World Premieres Revealed For 'Finding Holy Ground' $10k Playwright Commission Winners at International Black Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) in conjunction with Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity and Wake the Arts Initiative, along with generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation, have announced dates for the world premieres of two plays whose playwrights each won a $10,000 commission from the Finding Holy Ground: Performing Visions of Race and Justice in America project.

Theatre Royal Brighton Reveal Newly Restored Grade II Listed Balcony and New Logo
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

A multi-million-pound project to restore the colonnade and balcony of the Grade II* listed Theatre Royal Brighton reaches completion this week.  

North Carolina Black Repertory Company Opens Submissions for the Inaugural Tonya Pinkins Legacy Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company has opened submissions for the inaugural Tonya Pinkins Legacy Award at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival.

Brighton Based Flock Theatre Makers Open ONCE UPON A WHISPERING WOOD At Theatre Royal Brighton Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2023

This festive season join Flock Theatre Makers at Theatre Royal Brighton on a journey far into the Whispering Wood.

Theatre Royal Brighton To Host Free Heritage Open Day In September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

From 11am until 4pm on Saturday 9 September 2023 the public will be welcomed to Theatre Royal Brighton for a glimpse behind the scenes of one the country's oldest working theatres. As part of free 'Heritage Open Days' events across the UK, TRB will join unique heritage attractions around the country to welcome visitors into the 216 year old Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Brighton & Hove's cultural quarter.

The Billie Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Premiere Of BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER: A CONCERT READING
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations and currently celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary - has announced that it will present the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading on Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th.

POOLED: A GOSPEL MUSICAL DRAMA Comes to The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts and Li V Mahob Productions present the regional premiere of award-winning playwright Moses T. Alexander Greene's Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama.

Front Row Productions Names Lamar Richardson 2022 Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022

Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, named Lamar Richardson as the 2022 Front Row Productions Fellow.