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DEFINE 'BLACK' to Make World Premiere at District Fringe SPARK Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Nessa Amherst's DEFINE 'BLACK' will make its world premiere at District Fringe in Washington, DC, as part of the SPARK New Play Reading series, a program showcasing works by local DC-area playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Nessa Amherst's DEFINE 'BLACK' will make its world premiere at District Fringe in Washington, DC, as part of the SPARK New Play Reading series, a program showcasing works by local DC-area playwrights.
RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Village Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Village Theatre announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
Village Theatre announced creative leadership teams for its upcoming Mainstage season, featuring Broadway veterans and award-winning directors helming RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, and the world premiere of LOVE IS DEAD.
National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
WEEKEND OF CULTURAL ELEVATION to Return to The Hamptons This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Weekend of Cultural Elevation will return to the Hamptons for two days, as five important cultural institutions invite audiences to experience a series of free and ticketed programming centering Black storytelling, performance, and community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Weekend of Cultural Elevation will return to the Hamptons for two days, as five important cultural institutions invite audiences to experience a series of free and ticketed programming centering Black storytelling, performance, and community.
AMERICAN SUBLIME: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts is Coming to The Delacorte Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
The Public Theater and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter will present American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
The Public Theater and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter will present American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
The Public Theater's Public Forum Series to Return to The Delacorte Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett as the 2026 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
FRANKLIN'S KEY Returns to Philadelphia Following Award-Winning World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company's Barrymore Award-winning production FRANKLIN'S KEY returns to Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia, following teenage siblings who uncover Franklin's hidden weather-controlling technology beneath the city.
DIRTY DANCER to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Resolve Productions will present DIRTY DANCER, a one-woman parody of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, at Underbelly Cowgate during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Creator and performer Melissa Firlit plays every character from the film.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Resolve Productions will present DIRTY DANCER, a one-woman parody of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, at Underbelly Cowgate during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Creator and performer Melissa Firlit plays every character from the film.
National Black Theatre and The Apollo to Host THE GATHERING: A JOURNEY TO GRACE Documentary Screening
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.
Whitney White Replaces Liesl Tommy as IMITATION OF LIFE Director; Production Dates Pushed Back
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The new musical Imitation of Life has revealed new production dates and a new creative team member for its world premiere engagement at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.
Harlem9 Reveals Six Playwrights for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM Tribute to Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Obie Award-winning Harlem9 announced six playwrights, including Kermit Frazier, Kristen Adele Calhoun, and Naomi Lorrain, for 48HOURS IN…HARLEM®, marking 15 years of the festival with a tribute to the late Woodie King Jr.
National Black Theatre Launches Founding Members Circle Memberships
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
Cast Set for THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR at New York Classical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
New York Classical Theatre has revealed the cast for William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, programming for the summer season, and new partnership with “Civics is Sexy.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
New York Classical Theatre has revealed the cast for William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, programming for the summer season, and new partnership with “Civics is Sexy.”
John Legend and Lynn Nottage's IMITATION OF LIFE Will Open at The Shed in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Performance dates and ticket information has been announced for IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical with a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner John Legend.
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
NEIGHBORLY by Chisa Hutchinson To Have Reading At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.
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