Nygel D. Robinson

THISTLES West Coast Premiere to Open at Theatre 68 Arts Complex
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

White Horse Theater Company will present the Los Angeles premiere of Cyndy A. Marion's THISTLES, directed by Tamara Ruppart, at The Emerson at Theatre 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood.

AUGUST RUSH: A NEW MUSICAL, THE BALUSTERS, MEXODUS and More Set for The Old Globe 2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

The Old Globe has announced its 2027 season, featuring Jay O. Sanders as King Lear, the world premiere of August Rush: A New Musical, new plays by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, Susan Yassky and JuCoby Johnson, and more.

The Next Act: Idris Goodwin on Getting Theater Back to the People
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Aug 1, 2026

In the inaugural installment of The Next Act, a new BroadwayWorld series spotlighting the artists and creative leaders shaping the future of theater, I sat down with Idris Goodwin to talk storytelling, audiences, artistic leadership, Hip-Hop, young Black boys, and what American theater may need to remember before it can move forward.

Photos: MEXODUS- Playing Now At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting Mexodus, the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Check out new production photos from the multiple award-winning hip-hop musical.

Review: MEXODUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Jul 15, 2026

When we hum along, dance, applaud or whatever (folks in the up close Get Down section probably have more opportunity to, you know, get down), the connection to the story and to its themes feels that much more immediate.

Interview: Brian Quijada And Nygel D. Robinson of MEXODUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Jul 6, 2026

“If you want to see a piece of Latino theatre, you see something like In the Heights. If you want to see Black theatre, you see August Wilson. But there is not a lot of theatre talking about solidarity that equally represents the two communities.”

MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

The award-winning hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will play a limited run at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, presented by P3 Productions and Audible.

MEXODUS is Coming to Pasadena Playhouse in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Mexodus, created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson and directed by David Mendizábal with choreography by Tony Thomas, will conclude its run in New York and travel directly to Pasadena Playhouse,.

Video: Watch 'The Flood' from MEXODUS THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2026

Watch Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson perform 'The Flood' from Mexodus, the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical now entering its final weekend at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The award-winning live-looping hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will play a limited run at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, presented by P3 Productions and Audible.

Doomsday for American Theater? Not at Milwaukee Rep, Where the Budget Just Doubled.
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2026

Executive Director Chad Bauman on Milwaukee Rep's expansion, new play development, and why he sees this moment in American theater as 'a call to purpose.'

Photos: Inside the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and celebrated the winners of the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season at a ceremony. Check out photos here!

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.

2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.

Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026

As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.

2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.

70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.