Broadway Across America And Black Theatre Coalition Announce Fifth Annual Regional Apprenticeship
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Broadway Across America (BAA) and Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) announce the launch of applications for their fifth annual regional apprenticeship program. This nationwide, educational paid apprenticeship takes place over 14 weeks from January-April 2026, offering college students and early career professionals across North America the opportunity to receive first-hand experience with the inner workings of the commercial theater business and Broadway touring.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Check out photos from last night's opening night performance of Duke & Roya. In attendance were producers John Legend and Mike Jackson of Get Lifted Film Co., Naturi-Naughton Lewis and Two Lewis, and special guests Adrienne Warren, André Holland, Quincy Williams, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Angela Yee, Bevy Smith and more.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025
Duke & Roya, written by Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Warren Adams, is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025
Duke & Roya is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! The new play stars Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur, Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni and Dariush Kashani. The understudies for Duke & Roya are Ariana Afradi, Shirine Babb, René David Ifrah, and Jequrey Slaton. Check out pics from the opening nigh bows here!
Photos: DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Check out newly released production photos from Duke & Roya ahead of its opening night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Performances began on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), with an official opening on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Spotlight: DUKE & ROYA at Lucille Lortel Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 13, 2025
Don't Miss Jay Ellis & Stephanie Nur in DUKE & ROYA - Tickets Start at $49. Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure) and Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883) ignite the stage in this gripping new drama about love, survival, and impossible choices.
Photos: The Company of DUKE & ROYA Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025
The company of Duke & Roya met the press this week, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for some photos with the cast, creatives, and more! Check out the images below!
BTC to Host 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
BTC will host its second annual Building the Change Gala in New York City at the Rainbow Room. This year's gala will celebrate inclusion in the arts with the presentation of three prestigious awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Applications for BAA BTC Regional Apprenticeship Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Broadway Across America (BAA) • BTC Regional Apprenticeship program through October 18th. This nationwide, educational paid apprenticeship takes place over 14 weeks in the spring of 2025 and is offered to applicants with a demonstrated passion to increase the involvement of those that have been historically underrepresented in American Theater.