Mfoniso Udofia

Huntington Theatre's 2026 Spotlight Gala Raises Record-Breaking $1.7M
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The Huntington's annual Spotlight Gala raised a record $1.7M at Boston's SoWa Power Station, honoring Karen Holmes Ward, playwright Mfoniso Udofia, and the Nancy and Edward Roberts Family for their contributions to the arts.

Review: HER PORTMANTEAU at Strand Theater Company
by Lisa A. Crayton - Apr 23, 2026

What did our critic think of HER PORTMANTEAU at Strand Theater Company?

Mfoniso Udofia, Karen Holmes Ward and Roberts Family to be Honored at The Huntington 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

The Huntington will present its annual Spotlight Gala at the SoWa Power Station. The event will celebrate honorees as well as the achievement of this transformational season.

UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.

New Dates Set For HER PORTMANTEAU at The Strand Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

HER PORMANTEAU will open at the Strand Theater on April 10, 2026. The production is part of the theater's upcoming schedule, providing audiences with a new theatrical experience.

Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

Wellesley Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast And Creative Team For In-Process Presentation Of LIFTED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

Wellesley Repertory Theatre will present 'LIFTED,' the seventh installment in the Ufot Family Cycle, with performances scheduled across three venues in March.

The Huntington Names Kevin Schlagle As New Producing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The Huntington has announced that Artistic Director Loretta Greco has appointed Huntington Resident Producer Kevin Schlagle as The Huntington's new Producing Director, as of January 1, 2026.

Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, GA, will present its first-ever Playwright Lab in 2026, aiming to support new theatrical works and emerging playwrights.

The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.

Plays by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lynn Nottage and More Set for LCT Theater's The Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the programming for The Reading Series at LCT3. In this intimate new series, six of our most celebrated playwrights join forces with exciting voices new to LCT to share the stage and the spotlight.

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications For Cycle Four
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Rattlestick Theater, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions have announced the opening of submissions for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

Rattlestick Theater Reveals 2025-2026 Resident Artists and Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Rattlestick Theater has revealed its resident artists for the 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the resident artists here and learn more about the program!

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.

CHUANG Stage Reveals Cast for World Premiere of Mfoniso Udofia’s THE CEREMONY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

CHUANG Stage will present the world premiere of Mfoniso Udofia’s The Ceremony, the sixth play in her Ufot Family Cycle, September 11–October 5, 2025, at Boston University’s Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, directed by Kevin R. Free.

EVITA, RENT, GREASE and More Lead Boston's Hot Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 1, 2025

Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.

The Huntington to Present Work-in-progress Presentation Of Mahira Kakkar's A MONGOOSE SPEAKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

The Huntington will present a work-in-progress presentation of A Mongoose Speaks, written by Mahira Kakkar and directed by Danilo Gambini. Learn more.

KUFRE N' QUAY Comes to Boston Arts Academy With Wheelock Family Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The Boston Arts Academy and Wheelock Family Theatre will continue the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle with the world premiere of, Kufre n’ Quay, at the Boston Arts Academy this summer.

RUNBOYRUN by Mfoniso Udofia Premieres as Audio Drama June 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

A new audio adaptation of runboyrun, the acclaimed play by Mfoniso Udofia, will premiere June 16, 2025 on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards Winner Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony was held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. See the full list of winners here and learn more about the Awards!