Jerome Kirkland

Kelly Strayhorn Theater Unveils Winter/Spring 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present its Winter/Spring 2026 season in East Liberty as part of its 25th anniversary year. Programming will include performances, workshops, exhibitions, and community events centered on Black and queer artistic practices and civic engagement.

Lillias White, Elain Graham & More to Star in Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2014

Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), present the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao). Poor Behavior plays a limited, six-week engagement September 23 - October 31 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET project (229 West 42nd Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 12 at 7PM.