Roger Guenveur Smith

IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT to be Presented at Under the Radar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop will present the New York premiere of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, created and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith, part of Under the Radar.

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

Roger Guenveur Smith to Present IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT at Outside In Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Outside In Theatre will present the Los Angeles run of Roger Guenveur Smith's solo performance In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 2025 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its programmed lineup. The 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025.

FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Comes to OKC Rep in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

Frederick Douglass NOW will be presented by OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary next year. Performances run May 1-4, 2025 at Te Ata Theater.

Harlem Stage Artistic Director & CEO Patricia Cruz to Step Down After 25 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

Patricia Cruz will step down from her leadership position as Artistic Director and CEO of Harlem Stage and take on a special advisory role on July 1.

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents Black Bottom Film Festival This Month
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents the sixth Black Bottom Film Festival, celebrating African American cinema. Join us from October 27th to October 29th, 2023 for this dynamic event.

OWN's Courtroom Drama ALL RISE Back in Session
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023

The “All Rise” cast includes Simone Missick as ‘Judge Lola Carmichael,’ Wilson Bethel as Judge Carmichael’s best friend, Deputy District Attorney ‘Mark Callan,’ Jessica Camacho as public defender ‘Emily Lopez,’ J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-public defender ‘Luke Watkins,’ Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s judicial assistant ‘Sherri Kansky,’ and more.

CAP UCLA Reveals 2023-24 Inaugural Season at the new UCLA Nimoy Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) announces the inaugural 2023-24 season at The UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy), formerly known as The Crest Theatre, a landmark venue in Westwood that has been renovated and transformed into a flexible 300-seat off-campus performing arts space. 

CAP UCLA Reveals 2023-24 Inaugural Season at the new UCLA Nimoy Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) has announced the inaugural 2023-24 season at The UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy), formerly known as The Crest Theatre, a landmark venue in Westwood that has been renovated and transformed into a flexible 300-seat off-campus performing arts space. 

CAP UCLA Announces 2023-24 Inaugural Season At The New UCLA Nimoy Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2023

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) announces the inaugural 2023-24 season at The UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy), formerly known as The Crest Theatre, a landmark venue in Westwood that has been renovated and transformed into a flexible 300-seat off-campus performing arts space.

Merle Dandridge, Regina Taylor, Andre Royo & More to Star in IS GOD IS Staged Reading Presented by Lobby Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

Lobby Theatre will debut for the first time in Los Angeles with a staged reading of Aleshea Harris’s Obie Award-winning play, ‘IS GOD IS,’ starring Merle Dandridge, Jayme Lawson, Regina Taylor, and Dominique Thorne.

Harlem Stage to Present Choreographer nia love's UNDERCURRENTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

Harlem Stage will present Bessie- and Herb Alpert Award-winning choreographer, dancer, and Harlem Stage WaterWorks Established Artist nia love’s UNDERcurrents, May 4-6.

Tim Sanford and Aimée Hayes Launch The Tent Theater Company, Dedicated to Supporting Elder Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

Tim Sanford, former artistic director of Playwrights Horizons, and Aimée Hayes, former producing artistic director of Southern Rep, have launched The Tent Theater Company.

Roger Guenveur Smith's Solo Performance OTTO FRANK Announced At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023

Roger Guenveur Smith will premiere his new solo performance OTTO FRANK at the Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival, January 22-29, 2023.

The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Companies at Six Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

The Public Theater will begin performances for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets!

FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Announced At August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2022

After performing Frederick Douglass NOW on Martha's Vineyard, a site where Douglass himself spoke 145 years earlier, Obie Award-winning playwright, actor, and educator Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his acclaimed one-man show to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) in Pittsburgh as a continuation of his partnership with the Center as its inaugural guest theater curator.

The Magic Theatre 2023 Year Long Performance Passes Available Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2022

The Magic Theatre has announced the 2023 Year Long Performance Passes are now available for purchase. The programming for the calendar year 2023 will include the World Premieres plays THE TRAVELERS by Luis Alfaro (February 15 – March 5, 2023), THE N* LOVERS by Marc Anthony Thompson (May 3 – 21, 2023), and more.

RENNIE HARRIS LIFTED! A GOSPEL HOUSE MUSICAL Comes to The August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

One of the preeminent contemporary choreographers, Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris, brings his heralded LIFTED to Pittsburgh this month following a week-long residency at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) and invites the community to make history by performing alongside the company on the AWAACC stage.

Interactive Series Inspired By August Wilson, Rennie Harris, Jazz Greats, And More Come To Pittsburgh This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) announced today its Fall 2022 season lineup, featuring a broad-range of in-person events and visual arts programming, including the previously announced week of blues and jazz concerts beginning today (September 14) with the Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival and Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) starting on September 16.