Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Review: THE AMEN CORNER at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 14, 2025

Who knew going to church could be this dramatic? Well, maybe we all had a hunch, but Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock is taking Central Arkansas to church, both literally and figuratively, now through August 24th with The Amen Corner by the legendary James Baldwin.

Video: First Look at THE AMEN CORNER Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Check out first look video of Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s new production of The Amen Corner, written by world-renowned author James Baldwin and directed by Ken-Matt Martin. Part of The Rep’s 2025 SummerStage season, the production will run through August 17 and feature Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Gillian Glasco.

THE AMEN CORNER Extends Run At Arkansas Repertory Theatre Through August 24
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will extend The Amen Corner through August 24, 2025, with James Baldwin’s stirring play featuring rotating guest choirs from across Central Arkansas.

Tickets Now on Sale for THE AMEN CORNER at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for Arkansas Repertory Theatre's new production of THE AMEN CORNER, written by world-renowned author James Baldwin and directed by Ken-Matt Martin. Learn more!

Arkansas Rep Reveals Artists and Guest Community Choirs for THE AMEN CORNER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for THE AMEN CORNER, written by world-renowned author James Baldwin and the next production in The Rep’s 2025 SummerStage season. Learn more!

BWW Q&A: Essence Anisa Tyler on CLYDE'S at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025

We spoke to Essence Anisa Tyler about St. Louis Rep's productiuon of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's, running now through March 2nd at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. 

Review: Redemption is On the Menu at The Rep's CLYDE'S
by Rob Levy - Feb 13, 2025

This moving piece of theater, which features an extremely talented ensemble, is an uplifting, and terse story about resilience, community, and the importance of finding joy in the most unexpected places.

Lynn Nottage's CLYDE'S Arrives At The Rep Feb 5 - March 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present the St. Louis premiere of Clyde's, the Tony-nominated hit by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, running February 5 – March 3, 2025, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.

Photos: The Negro Ensemble Company Revives ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) produced the world premiere of Charles Fuller’s Obie Award-winning play, “Zooman and the Sign,” 44 years ago at Theater Four on West 55th Street.  Now The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc., in cooperation with Penn Live Arts, is reviving the play for contemporary New York audiences June 27 to July 7 at American Theatre of Actors (ATA), 314 W. 54th Street, directed by Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. See photos from the production. 

Review: CLYDE'S at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 16, 2023

What did our critic think of CLYDE'S at Arkansas Repertory Theatre? Y’all! Never have I ever wanted to hang out with criminals as much as I did while watching CLYDE’S at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St, in Little Rock, which is being performed now through June 25th. Direct from Broadway, CLYDE’S is a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and Directed by Josiah Davis. This play will make you laugh, your heart will hurt a little, and you will leave hungry even if you already ate before you got there.  

CLYDE'S Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents the Tony Award-nominated comedy Clyde's, opening May 12 and running through May 28 on the Octagon Stage in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Tickets on Sale Now For CLYDE'S at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale to its production of “Clyde's.” The production will run for three weeks at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. 

Photos: The Billie Holiday Theatre's 50th Anniversary Major Presentation BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023

See photos from The Billie Holiday Theatre's first major presentation of its 50th Anniversary season with the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading.

The Billie Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Premiere Of BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER: A CONCERT READING
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations and currently celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary - has announced that it will present the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading on Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; American Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; at American Stage Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; American Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; American Stage's AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

BWW Previews: Stage And Screen Icons Phyllis Yvonne Stickney And Jennifer Leigh Warren In SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY At American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 4, 2022

At American Stage now through February 27 is SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY by Jocelyn Bioh. SCHOOL GIRLS is loosely based on a true story that tells the tale of an all-girls school in Ghana and a prestigious Miss Global Universe pageant. A new, beautiful, and talented American student challenges the queen bee and gets noticed by the pageant recruiter. What ensues is a comedy that explores the universal struggles, similarities, and differences of teen girls, and the need to feel like you belong.

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren Join the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS at American Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022

 Legendary stage and film actresses Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren are coming to St. Pete to perform in American Stage’s production of School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play, running Feb. 2 – Feb. 27, 2022.