William F. Buckley

Review: DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 5, 2026

Confronting issues that echoes down the decades, american vicarious resurrects the 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr at Wilton’s Music Hall.

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to Wilton’s Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

A verbatim staging of the 1965 James Baldwin vs William F. Buckley Jr. debate, “Is The American Dream At The Expense Of The American Negro?”, will return to the London stage following UK and US tours.

The National Arts Club to Present Free Arts Programs And Exhibitions This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

The National Arts Club to present a month of free public events this November, honoring playwrights David Henry Hwang and Moisés Kaufman and featuring programs in theatre, music, literature, film, fashion, and archaeology, plus two major exhibitions at its historic Gramercy Park home.

Photos: First Look Of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY At Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

Ebony Repertory Theatre, in association with the american vicarious (producing director Erica Laird), will present the West Coast premiere of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY. Check out photos from the show.

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY To Have West Coast Premiere At Ebony Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT), in association with the american vicarious (producing director Erica Laird), has announced the West Coast premiere of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY.

Special Offer: DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY at Cortelyou Commons at DePaul University
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 20, 2025

Following critically acclaimed runs in New York City and London, TimeLine Theatre presents a site-specific, immersive Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr., on the occasion of the event’s 60th anniversary.

The Town Hall Celebrates James Baldwin and The Baldwin/Buckley Debate With THE TONGUE & THE LASH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Town Hall will celebrate James Baldwin and the 60th anniversary of the Baldwin/Buckley Cambridge debate with the New York premiere of the chamber opera, THE TONGUE & THE LASH.

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to DePaul's Cortelyou Commons
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Next winter, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of their legendary duel, TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley.

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.

Construction Begins on TimeLine Theatre Company's New Home in Uptown
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

TimeLine Theatre Company's capital campaign has raised nearly $40 million and its general contractor, Bulley & Andrews, has begun construction on the company’s future new home at 5035 N. Broadway, near the corner of Broadway and Argyle, in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.

TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

TimeLine Theatre has announced 'FareWellington' events to celebrate its history at 615 W. Wellington Avenue as it prepares to move to a new location in Uptown.

92NY Launches The Humanities Audio Collection Featuring Over 400 Archival Recordings
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

92NY unveils The Humanities Audio Collection, featuring over 400 archival recordings of notable figures and events.

TimeLine Theatre Closes 2024-25 Season With DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced details for the world premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar, directed by Chay Yew and presented in a co-production with Writers Theatre.

Timeline Theatre Company Announces FALSETTOS And More For 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a 28th season that offers a scope unprecedented in the company’s history.

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY Returns to the UK For Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY returns to the UK with performances at Bristol Old Vic and The Cambridge Union as part of Black History Month. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

BEST OF ENEMIES Starring Zachary Quinto to be Screened at Hammer Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Hammer Theatre Center will present a blistering political thriller with its National Theatre Live (NT Live) screening of Best of Enemies, a multi-award-winning drama by James Graham, starring Zachery Quinto (Star Trek) and David Harewood (Homeland) portraying two cultural icons of the 1960s.

World Premiere By Resident Playwright Kyle Bass Up Next At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

Next up in the 2022/2023 season at Syracuse Stage is the World Premiere of Tender Rain, written by Resident Playwright, Kyle Bass, and directed by longtime Syracuse University Department of Drama faculty member, Rodney Hudson, running May 3 -21, 2023. 

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY to Conclude Five-Borough NYC Tour in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

 Following a 5-week run at Stone Nest in London’s West End, the american vicarious's Five-Borough NYC Tour of Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley will conclude with two performances on May 13 at the Bronx River Art Center.

Review: DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY, Stone Nest
by Gary Naylor - Mar 22, 2023

Taut and razor-sharp verbatim adaptation of a famous debate from the 60s is entertaining and enlightening

The Ridgefield Playhouse To Screen MET Opera Live in HD's DON GIOVANNI and National Theatre in HD's BEST OF ENEMIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2023

Great opera and theater continue being screened at the Ridgefield Playhouse this spring courtesy of its FirstLight Home Care Classical Series. From the MET Opera Live in HD it's Don Giovanni on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1pm.