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Applications Open For The 2026 Stanley Drama Award
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

The top prize of $2,000.00 has been offered annually to an original full-length play, musical, or one-act play sequence that has not been professionally produced or received trade book publication.

Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

The new production of Lonne Elder III's play, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, starring Tony, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis, has extended by six weeks. Learn more here!

Photos: Norm Lewis and More in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Tony, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis is starring in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Off-Broadway. The production is directed by the legendary Clinton Turner Davis. Get a first look at photos here! 

Black Theatre Troupe To Present Rousing New Orleans Jazz Musical STORYVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Experience the energy of New Orleans jazz with Black Theatre Troupe's latest musical, STORYVILLE. Performances run from March 22 to April 7.

Black Theatre Troupe to Present Annual Holiday Tradition BLACK NATIVITY in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Black Theatre Troupe presents their annual holiday tradition, 'Black Nativity,' from Dec 8 - 17.

Wagner College Theatre Reveals The 2023 Stanley Drama Award-Winner, THE MAGICIAN'S SISTER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2023 Stanley Drama Award is Jami Brandli for her play The Magician's Sister.

STEAL AWAY Opens Black Theatre Troupe's Season This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2023

Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2023-24 season with Ramona King's uproarious comedy, STEAL AWAY.

Black Theatre Troupe Celebrates Women With RESPECT THE MUSICAL, March 24 - April 9
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

Black Theatre Troupe celebrates women with a powerhouse musical for its 2022-23 Season finale, RESPECT: THE MUSICAL, March 24 - April 9, 2023.

Wagner College To Host Ceremony And Staged Reading of 2022 Stanley Award-Winner, MARILYN, MOM, AND ME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022

Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2022 Stanley Drama Award is Luke Yankee for his play Marilyn, Mom and Me.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HARMONY & More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2022

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.