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UNDERSIEGE to Present Black Women Voices at Detroit Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Detroit Public Theatre will present a one-night reading of UNDERSIEGE, a collective work centering Black women and femmes, featuring Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore and directed by Casaundra Freeman.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026
Detroit Public Theatre will present a one-night reading of UNDERSIEGE, a collective work centering Black women and femmes, featuring Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore and directed by Casaundra Freeman.
Lincoln Center Theater to Launch Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has created The Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab through a $4.25M gift from The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. The lab will support writers developing new work for the American theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has created The Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab through a $4.25M gift from The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. The lab will support writers developing new work for the American theater.
National Black Theatre Reveals 2026 SOUL Series LAB Residents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
National Black Theatre has revealed the five artists selected for its 2026 SOUL Series LAB (Liberating Artistic Bravery) cohort, supporting the development of new work and the careers of Black playwrights, directors and producers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
National Black Theatre has revealed the five artists selected for its 2026 SOUL Series LAB (Liberating Artistic Bravery) cohort, supporting the development of new work and the careers of Black playwrights, directors and producers.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 29, 2026- Meet the New Stars of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Sep 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sarah Jones' AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? Will Come to Under the Radar Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
An encore presentation of Sarah Jones' new solo play, 'America, Who Hurt You?,' will run next year as part of the Under the Radar Festival. Learn more about the show here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
An encore presentation of Sarah Jones' new solo play, 'America, Who Hurt You?,' will run next year as part of the Under the Radar Festival. Learn more about the show here.
Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and More Join IMITATION OF LIFE Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
The world premiere of Lynn Nottage and John Legend's musical will star Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
The world premiere of Lynn Nottage and John Legend's musical will star Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
Review Roundup: AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
The North American premiere of America, Who Hurt You?, a new solo play written and performed by Tony Award winner Sarah Jones, is now playing Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
The North American premiere of America, Who Hurt You?, a new solo play written and performed by Tony Award winner Sarah Jones, is now playing Off-Broadway. See what the critics are saying.
UNDERSIEGE to Present Collective Work of Black Women Voices
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
National Black Theatre will present UNDERSIEGE, a staged reading featuring work from over 35 playwrights including Danai Gurira and Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Studio Museum in Harlem as part of the Fall of Freedom initiative.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
National Black Theatre will present UNDERSIEGE, a staged reading featuring work from over 35 playwrights including Danai Gurira and Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Studio Museum in Harlem as part of the Fall of Freedom initiative.
Daniel J. Watts Replaces Jason Dirden in August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Daniel J. Watts will join the cast of August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, taking on the role of Canewell in the revival directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Daniel J. Watts will join the cast of August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, taking on the role of Canewell in the revival directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' GRASS World Premiere is Coming to Park Ave Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will present the world premiere of GRASS, a new commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in partnership with National Black Theatre, directed by Sarah Benson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will present the world premiere of GRASS, a new commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in partnership with National Black Theatre, directed by Sarah Benson.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 11, 2026- & JULIET To Conclude Broadway Run and More
by - Sep 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Adrienne Warren Will Lead IMITATION OF LIFE Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2026
The producers of the new musical IMITATION OF LIFE have just announced that Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star as “Delilah” in the upcoming world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed, in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2026
The producers of the new musical IMITATION OF LIFE have just announced that Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will star as “Delilah” in the upcoming world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed, in a co-production with National Black Theatre.
Billie Holiday Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring Lynn Nottage, Lillias White & More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The Billie Holiday Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, with programming featuring Lynn Nottage, Lillias White, Adriane Lenox, Marcus Paul James, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Dance Company and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The Billie Holiday Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, with programming featuring Lynn Nottage, Lillias White, Adriane Lenox, Marcus Paul James, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Dance Company and more.
AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Feature Laverne Cox, Suzan-Lori Parks, and More in Talkbacks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will host a series of post-show discussions during the run of AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, featuring Sarah Jones and guest panelists.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will host a series of post-show discussions during the run of AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, featuring Sarah Jones and guest panelists.
THE KICK INSIDE World Premiere to Open at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
HERE Arts Center and THE MILLION UNDERSCORES announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE KICK INSIDE, a Kate Bush-inspired play conceived and directed by Nicolás Noreña.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
HERE Arts Center and THE MILLION UNDERSCORES announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE KICK INSIDE, a Kate Bush-inspired play conceived and directed by Nicolás Noreña.
HARLEM9 Reveals Directors, Actors for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Harlem9 announced the full company of directors and actors for its 48HOURS IN…HARLEM® festival, marking 15 years and honoring Woodie King, Jr. and The New Federal Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Harlem9 announced the full company of directors and actors for its 48HOURS IN…HARLEM® festival, marking 15 years and honoring Woodie King, Jr. and The New Federal Theatre.
TANK STRANGER Cast Announced for World Premiere at True Colors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
True Colors Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of TANK STRANGER, the first production commissioned through its Drinking Gourd initiative for Black playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
True Colors Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of TANK STRANGER, the first production commissioned through its Drinking Gourd initiative for Black playwrights.
Cast Set for FALLS FOR JODIE New York Premiere at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Tank NYC has revealed the full cast and design team for their New York Premiere of Falls for Jodie by Eric Micha Holmes, directed by Terrence I Mosley at The Tank.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Tank NYC has revealed the full cast and design team for their New York Premiere of Falls for Jodie by Eric Micha Holmes, directed by Terrence I Mosley at The Tank.
Rattlestick Theater Names Stefani Kuo, Marissa Joyce Stamps Van Lier Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Rattlestick Theater has selected playwrights Stefani Kuo 郭佳怡 and Marissa Joyce Stamps for its Van Lier New Voices Fellowship, which includes a living stipend and artistic fund for emerging writers of color.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Rattlestick Theater has selected playwrights Stefani Kuo 郭佳怡 and Marissa Joyce Stamps for its Van Lier New Voices Fellowship, which includes a living stipend and artistic fund for emerging writers of color.
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