Ricardo Khan

Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining
by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026

The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)

Photos: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD Opens at Crossroads Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

See photos from inside opening night of a new production of SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, now playing at Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick. The production will run through June 14 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

Cast Set For SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD From Crossroads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Crossroads Theatre Company will present SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, directed by Ricardo Khan alongside Tony winner John Kani. Atandwa Kani and Kelcey Watson star in the apartheid-era classic at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

Liza Jessie Peterson to Showcase New Play at Crossroads Genesis Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Liza Jessie Peterson, recently cast in the final season of Paramount+ series THE CHI, will present her play SISTAH-GURLS AND THE SQUIRREL at Crossroads Theatre Company's 37th annual Genesis Festival in New Brunswick, NJ on April 11.

Photos: Crossroads Launches 47th Season With Benefit Event And Performance Of CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Crossroads Theatre Company launched its 47th season with a benefit event and performance of Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

​​​​​​​CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY and More Set for Crossroads Theatre Company 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

​​​​​​​Crossroads Theatre Company is launching 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets here!

CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY and More Set for Crossroads 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

Crossroads Theatre Company is launching its 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Feb 3, 2025

Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue. The show follows three women and one man, each offering a different take on love and loss. Structured around legendary songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, et al., it debuted on Broadway in 1982 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to Open at Arizona Theatre Company in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company will welcome in 2025 with the Tony Award- nominated musical Blues in the Night by Sheldon Epps. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Cast For SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse has announced the cast for SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING, set to open on September 9.

Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING on September 9.

Cast Set for August Wilson's FENCES at Crossroads Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

Crossroads Theatre Company has revealed the cast for August Wilson's FENCES, directed by co-founder Ricardo Khan. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ezra Ezzard named New Managing Director of Crossroads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Crossroads Theatre Company has named Ezra Ezzard their new managing director.

Freda Payne Will Perform a Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway. 

A World Premiere by Pearl Cleage & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Ford’s Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring the world premiere of Pearl Cleage’s Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard, directed by Seema Sueko and more.

Crossroads Theatre Company Announces The 2023 SPRING FESTIVAL Lineup With The World Premiere Of STARCHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023

The Spring Festival returns to Crossroads Theatre Company, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and runs through June 11, 2023.

The Spring Festival Returns To Crossroads Theatre With World Premieres From Beyonce's Former, New Artists And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023

The Spring Festival returns to Crossroads Theatre Company, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and runs through June 11, 2023.

Theatre Communications Group Raises $300,000 at Gala Honoring Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jackson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023

At Monday night’s 2023 TCG Gala: Our Stories, Theatre Communications Group raised over $300,000. The Gala honored Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, with an award presented by Vanessa Williams.

Lillias White, Alex Newell & Sidney DuPont to Perform at 2023 TCG Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Lillias White, Alex Newell and Sidney DuPont will perform at 2023 TCG Gala: Our Stories, which will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at The Edison Ballroom.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Springs Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

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