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Listen: WANTED: The Studio EP Featuring Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

The new musical WANTED, formerly known as Gun & Powder, has released WANTED: The Studio EP, featuring Solea Pfeiffer and more. Listen to the album here!

Solea Pfeiffer, Will Swenson, and More Lead WANTED Workshop Presentation; First Single Released
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Workshop presentations of new musical WANTED will take place at New 42 Studios ahead of the production’s Broadway run in 2026. Learn more and listen to the first single from the show here!

WANTED, Formerly Titled GUN & POWDER, Will Open on Broadway in 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

WANTED, the musical formerly known as Gun & Powder, will take a Broadway bow in 2026. The show ran at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2024. Learn more about the production here!

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.

Black Theatre United Raises Over $1.2 Million at Inaugural Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced that the organization’s inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 raised over $1.2 million to support BTU’s empowering programs in Mentorships, Student Internships, BTU’s Annual Advocacy Summit and BTU’s Education program.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 31, 2023

Just last night, Black Theatre United (BTU) held its inaugural Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Supported by Business for Good (BFG), the evening in celebration of the indelible mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Black Theatre United Announces Star-Studded Honorary Co-Chair Lineup For Inaugural Gala!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced today a star-studded lineup of honorary co-chairs for its upcoming inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, which includes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Al Roker & Deborah Roberts, Blair Underwood, Congresswoman Ayanna Presley, Tommi A. Vincent and Troy Vincent Sr.

Common Joins Honorees at Black Theatre United Gala; Josh Groban, Lorna Courtney & More to Present
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Emmy, Grammy & Academy Award winner Common has been added to the list of honorees at Black Theatre United's inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

LaChanze Will Kick off Downtown Sessions With Solo Show at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

Three-time Tony Award winning LaChanze will perform a solo show for the inaugural season at Perelman Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the concert, as well as how to purchase tickets, here!

Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, and More Will Perform at BLACK THEATRE UNITED 2023 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

Black Theatre United has announced its inaugural Gala, set to take place on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Supported by Business for Good (BFG), the theme is “A Salute to Broadway Legends: Past, Present, and Future” and will be a star-studded evening in celebration of the indelible mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway.