Ryan Jamaal Swain

Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!

Photos: THE OSCAR MICHEAUX PROJECT at Prospect Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

You can now check out photos of Prospect Musicals’ workshop production of The Oscar Micheaux Project. Learn more about the Prospect Musicals workshop here!

Rush & Student Ticketing Announced For THE OSCAR MICHEAUX PROJECT Workshop at Baruch Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Prospect Musicals has announced rush tickets and student pricing for their workshop production of The Oscar Micheaux Project, a new jazz musical, which begins performances tomorrow, Saturday, June 14th at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue).

Julius Thomas III and More to Star in THE OSCAR MICHEAUX PROJECT at Prospect Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Prospect Musicals has revealed the complete cast for their upcoming workshop production of The Oscar Micheaux Project, a new jazz musical. See who is starring and learn more!

Photos: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by director Jess McLeod, ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME is now playing Off Broadway. Get a first look at photos here! 

Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley & Derek Johnson Join Reading Of JACKSON'S ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2024

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley, and Derek Johnson will participate in a reading of JACKSON'S ISLAND, showcasing their talents in this new theatrical piece.

Photos: Jesse Eisenberg, Kathryn Gallagher & More Take Part in THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Check out photos of The 24 Hour Musicals featuring Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver and more.

Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver, and More Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Musicals. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

David Rockwell & Rockwell Group and Additional Artists Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

The 24 Hour Musicals will be partnering with Tony Award-winning designer and architect David Rockwell and Rockwell Group for this year’s event. Learn more about the upcoming event!

Review: Mosaic Theater Company's ONE IN TWO at The Atlas Performing Arts Center
by Hannah R. Wing - Jun 9, 2023

Michael Kevin Darnall, Ryan Jammaal Swain, and Justin Weaks honor Love’s beautifully written play with their performances.

Mosaic Theater Company Presents the DC Premiere of Donja R. Love's ONE IN TWO
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

Mosaic Theater Company presents the DC premiere of award-winning playwright Donja R. Love with one in two, the “exceptional” and “defiantly life-embracing” (The New York Times) new play inspired by his own HIV diagnosis, on stage June 1-25 and coinciding with Pride Month.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off City Center Holiday With Gala Benefit, November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its 2022 holiday season engagement with a start-studded one-night only gala benefit on Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm, complete with an exceptional performance at New York City Center followed by a dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Louisa Jacobson, Tim Daly & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

The 24 Hour Plays has announced that actors Abubakr Ali (Netflix’s “Grendel”), Leyna Bloom (Port Authority, Sports Illustrated), Maddie Corman (“Younger”, Accidentally Brave), and more will join The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway

Alana Raquel Bowers, David J Cork, Heather Alicia Simms & More Join 48HOURS IN…HARLEM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

Casting has been announced for the 11th annual 48Hours in…Harlem”. Harlem9, the producing collective responsible for the OBIE Award-Winning “48Hours in…Harlem”, “48Hours in…El Bronx”, “48Hours in…Detroit”, “48Hours in…Dallas,” and “48Hours in…Holy Ground”, is back in person in Harlem after three years away. 

...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Final Two Weeks at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon on Sunday, July 10.