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Othello
[Broadway]
1945
Othello
Othello
[Broadway]
1943
John Henry
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
John Henry
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1932
Joe
Show Boat
[West End]
London Production, 1928
Black Boy
[Broadway]
1926
Black Boy
All God's Chillun Got Wings
[Broadway]
1924
Jim Harris
Taboo
[Broadway]
1922
Jim
Show Boat
[Los Angeles]
LACLO Production, 1940
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN to be Presented at Middletown Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, will present the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr.
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Photos: A PITCH FROM SATCHEL PAIGE Presented at Zankel Hall for Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

A Pitch From Satchel Paige, the solo play about the life of one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time, made its New York City debut Monday night to a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall.  Check out photos of the event.
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Review: LATRICE ROYALE Is Right At Home During 54 Below Debut
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 4, 2026

In her eponymous club act, Latrice Royale shows audiences just why she has had the success and staying power that she has.
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Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.
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South Carolina New Play Festival 2026 to Debut Production Featuring Drew Gehling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The South Carolina New Play Festival will premiere its first full production The House That I Live In; Josh White's America, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, taking place as part of the fifth anniversary season of the festival.
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Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.
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A PITCH FROM SATCHEL PAIGE to Lead Black History Month at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

A Pitch From Satchel Paige, the solo show about the life of one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time, will lead off Black History Month at Carnegie Hall.
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Pianist Ellen Jansson To Perform For Palestine at Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Pianist and Cork native Ellen Jansson will return to Cork next week, joining both local and international musicians to perform in aid of Palestinian charities.
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Pearl Cleage And David Greenspan Honored With 2025 Legacy Playwright Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

Playwrights Pearl Cleage and David Greenspan have been named the 2025 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards, honoring their lifelong contributions to American theatre.
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Town Hall Theater Launches THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL A Four-Part Class & Movie Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

Town Hall Theater in Middlebury will run The Hollywood Musical, a four-part class and movie series led by Doug Anderson, Mondays Oct 27–Nov 24 at 7 p.m. on the Rothrock Mainstage.
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BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Abrons Arts Center will host the stage reading of Anna May Wong: PERSONA written by Kai Xing Mun, and directed by Christie Zhao. Learn more about the reading here!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

The Town Hall has revealed initial programming for their 2025-2026 Season of The Town Hall Presents. The 2025-2026 season will celebrate Black Brilliance, Queer Icons, Girlhood, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Rubicon Theatre has revealed the first scheduled events of the VENTURA LIVE '25! SUMMER FESTIVAL, a special event series featuring one-night and short-run concerts with Broadway stars, folk legends, and jazz bands; plus more.
Photos: Brooke Shields, Francis Jue and More at 2025 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Photo
Photos: Brooke Shields, Francis Jue and More at 2025 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation held its 2025 awards presentation on Monday, June 23, hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong. Check out photos from the event.
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BD Wong Will Host the Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2025 awards presentation will take place this month and will be hosted by Tony Award winner BD Wong. Learn more about the awards here!
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by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025

From June 19 to July 6, Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of 'A House Full of Flies,' written and directed by WillieAnn Gissendanner. The play is a meditation on family, identity, religion and the corrosive legacy of racism and repression.
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Nancy Daly Will Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
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David Heron's LOVE AND MARRIAGE AND NEW YORK CITY Returns for NYC Caribbean American Heritage Month Festivities
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Jamaican born playwright David Heron's romantic comedy drama Love and Marriage and New York City returns to the New York stage this June in celebration of its 25th Anniversary.
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How many Broadway shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Paul Robeson's first West End show?

Paul Robeson's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1928

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