Sidney Poitier

5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS

Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.

Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.

Ford's Theatre Annual Gala Celebrates President Lincoln's Legacy With Performances & More

Ford's Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 9, 2024, at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about the event.

One Her Shoulders Hosts Reading of ONE IS A CROWD This Month

On Her Shoulders willpresent a staged reading of One is a Crowd by Beah Richards on Tuesday, June 18th.

 North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival

 North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.

NOT A MOMENT, BUT A MOVEMENT Play Festival Held Next Month at The Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company, will present a second season of Not A Moment, But A Movement, an initiative created to amplify, center, and celebrate Black voices.

Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.

Mark Twain House & Museum Moves Percival Everett Event to a Larger Venue

The Mark Twain House & Museum's free upcoming Trouble Begins lecture series event featuring Pulitzer Prize finalist Percival Everett on his latest novel James has been moved to a larger location due to unprecedented demand. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

THE LILIES OF THE FIELD Comes to Open Window Theatre This Spring

The Lilies of the Field comes to Open Window Theatre this spring. The production is adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by William E. Barrett, and is directed by Kari Steinbach.

Review: LONDON ZOO, Southwark Playhouse

Too much left unexplored in biting satire on the workplace and the emerging new media landscape of the 21st century

The Colleagues To Honor Katy Perry With Champion Of Children Award At Spring Luncheon

Katy Perry is set to be honored with The Colleagues Champion of Children Award at THE 35th ANNUAL COLLEAGUES SPRING LUNCHEON for her philanthropic efforts with The Firework Foundation.

Park Theatre Will Screen Two Sidney Poitier Films In Honor of Black History Month

The Park Theatre will honor Black History Month with a tribute to actor Sidney Poitier (1927-2022).

Sheryl Lee Ralph to Join Michael Feinstein in MUSIC FOR LOVERS AND STRANGERS at the Mark Taper Forum

As part of his Center Theatre Group residency and the new CTG:FWD initiative, Feinstein’s at the Taper will return with “Michael Feinstein in Lovers and Strangers” where he will be joined by special guest artist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Learn how to purchase tickets!

See Literary Icon Percival Everett In Chicago For Book Launch At Studebaker Theater

Literary icon Percival Everett will be in Chicago for a book launch on March 28 at Studebaker Theater.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre This Winter

For its third production of the 2023-24 season, Bristol Riverside Theatre will present a poignant depiction of 1950s Chicago from the experiences of one Southside family in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Comes to Fort Wayne in March

Six Degrees of Separation will be presented at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab at Auer Center for Arts and Culture in March. Performances will run March 15 - 24, 2024.

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

Interview: THE PAST's Brandon Scott Rather Deal More With the PRESENT YET TO COME

InHouse Theatre’s next site-specific production Matt Schatz’ The Past, A Present Yet To Come will open December 4, 2023 at The Artisan Studios, moving over to The Ebell of Los Angeles December 11th. Tom Detrinis directs the cast of Keri Safran, Brandon Scott and Rob Welsh.  After returning from his trip to Mexico, Brandon graciously found time to answer a few of my queries.