Nia Akilah Robinson
Latest News on Nia Akilah Robinson:
Review: THE GREAT PRIVATION at Woolly Mammoth (Oct 6, 2025)
Theatre Exile 2025/26 Season To Feature Two Philadelphia Premieres And The Return Of Philly Grit (Sep 11, 2025)
Review: FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET at Urbanite Theatre (Jun 8, 2025)
Review: THE GREAT PRIVATION at Woolly Mammoth (Oct 6, 2025)
Theatre Exile 2025/26 Season To Feature Two Philadelphia Premieres And The Return Of Philly Grit (Sep 11, 2025)
Review: FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET at Urbanite Theatre (Jun 8, 2025)
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Review: THE GREAT PRIVATION at Woolly Mammoth
by Brian Bochicchio - Oct 6, 2025
What unfolds is engaging, challenging and heartfelt, but ultimately hard to pin down. Robinson’s Harlem roots and experience are brought to light to illuminate the black experience in a generationally time-bending way. “A Raisin in the Sun” it is not.
by Brian Bochicchio - Oct 6, 2025
What unfolds is engaging, challenging and heartfelt, but ultimately hard to pin down. Robinson’s Harlem roots and experience are brought to light to illuminate the black experience in a generationally time-bending way. “A Raisin in the Sun” it is not.
Theatre Exile 2025/26 Season To Feature Two Philadelphia Premieres And The Return Of Philly Grit
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Philadelphia’s Theatre Exile has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres and the return of the audience-favorite Philly Grit.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025
Philadelphia’s Theatre Exile has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring two Philadelphia premieres and the return of the audience-favorite Philly Grit.
Review: FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Jun 8, 2025
The theatre consistently has an amazing transformation; within this year, from a donut shop to a spaceship, and now as the cozy living room of the Curtly family in their latest work, From 145th to 98th Street.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Jun 8, 2025
The theatre consistently has an amazing transformation; within this year, from a donut shop to a spaceship, and now as the cozy living room of the Curtly family in their latest work, From 145th to 98th Street.
The Leah Ryan Fund Announces The 2025 Winner Of The Leah
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The Leah Ryan Fund has announced the winner of the 2025 Leah Prize, Amalia Oliva Rojas's In The Bronx Brown Girls Can See Stars Too (or The F*ck Is You Lookin' At?) In Rojas's play four young girls are forced to take a communication workshop in the hopes of avoiding juvie.
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
The Leah Ryan Fund has announced the winner of the 2025 Leah Prize, Amalia Oliva Rojas's In The Bronx Brown Girls Can See Stars Too (or The F*ck Is You Lookin' At?) In Rojas's play four young girls are forced to take a communication workshop in the hopes of avoiding juvie.
DEAD INSIDE New Musical and More Set for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has revealed its 46th season, marking the final season programmed by Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes before her departure from the Tony Award-winning company in September. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has revealed its 46th season, marking the final season programmed by Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes before her departure from the Tony Award-winning company in September. Learn more!
FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET Comes to Urbanite Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
Urbanite Theatre’s eleventh season will culminate in an exhilarating world premiere of FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
Urbanite Theatre’s eleventh season will culminate in an exhilarating world premiere of FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
Soho Rep Will Host Spring Gala This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025
Soho Rep will host its Spring Gala this month. Join in for an evening at the Edison Ballroom honoring Soho Rep's Board Chair Victoria Meakin. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025
Soho Rep will host its Spring Gala this month. Join in for an evening at the Edison Ballroom honoring Soho Rep's Board Chair Victoria Meakin. Learn more here!
STARS IN THE HOUSE Will Return with Game Night, Passover Concert, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” will return to regular programming beginning this week. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to tune in.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” will return to regular programming beginning this week. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to tune in.
THE GREAT PRIVATION U.S. Premiere Adds Performance At SoHo Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Soho Rep has added an additional, final performance to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Soho Rep has added an additional, final performance to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin.
THE GREAT PRIVATION Extends at Soho Rep Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Soho Rep has added two performances to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson’s The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Soho Rep has added two performances to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson’s The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE GREAT PRIVATION Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Soho Rep is presenting the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025
Soho Rep is presenting the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
Cast Set For Nia Akilah Robinson's THE GREAT PRIVATION at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Casting has now been announced for the production, which will begin performances next month.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Casting has now been announced for the production, which will begin performances next month.
The Miranda Family Fund Commissions EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
The Miranda Family Fund has commissioned EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS, a new play by The Wish Collective. Learn more about the play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
The Miranda Family Fund has commissioned EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS, a new play by The Wish Collective. Learn more about the play.
FRIGID New York Presents THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024
FRIGID New York will present the 16th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences, at wild project.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024
FRIGID New York will present the 16th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences, at wild project.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.
The Hearth To Present World Premiere Of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
The Hearth announced the World Premiere of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, directed by Sarah Blush, running December 2-22 at the Connelly Theater. The play explores a daughter and father's surreal road trip.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
The Hearth announced the World Premiere of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, directed by Sarah Blush, running December 2-22 at the Connelly Theater. The play explores a daughter and father's surreal road trip.
Nia Akilah Robinson's THE GREAT PRIVATION Will Receive U.S Premiere at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Tia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Tickets will go on sale in December.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Soho Rep's first production at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons will be the U.S premiere of Tia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation. Tickets will go on sale in December.
Urbanite Theatre Reveals 24/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Urbanite Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season, which will celebrate its eleventh year with three regional premieres and one world premiere, along with the return of the Modern Works Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Urbanite Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season, which will celebrate its eleventh year with three regional premieres and one world premiere, along with the return of the Modern Works Festival.
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