Alvin McCraney News

a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.

How Glenn Davis Shepherded PURPOSE on Its Path to Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — March 16, 2025

Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years.

Kyle Beltran and Nic Ashe to Headline Tarell Alvin McCraney’s WE ARE GATHERED at Arena Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 19, 2025

Arena Stage will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new play We Are Gathered, a world-premiere production about queer love and forest magic from the screenwriter of Moonlight.

Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2025

Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater.

CAP UCLA Announces Future Visions, A Celebration Of Emerging YoungArts Filmmakers

by A.A. Cristi — February 12, 2025

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) in partnership with YoungArts, the national foundation for the advancement of artists, will present Future Visions, a celebration of YoungArts award winners' burgeoning artistry in filmmaking and storytelling at the UCLA Nimoy Theater on Saturday,

John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — December 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off 2024-25 Season At December 4 Gala

by A.A. Cristi — November 26, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2024-25 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison kicks off on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala.

2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced

by A.A. Cristi — November 25, 2024

YoungArts has announced the 2025 YoungArts award winners— more than 800 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 20, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award.

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Geffen Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — November 19, 2024

As embodied by Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi in the revival of GODOT at the Geffen Playhouse, Vladimir and Estragon are a formidable pair.

Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING

by Herbert Paine — November 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous.

Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by Blair Ingenthron — November 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

YoungArts 2025 Application to Close Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 10, 2024

The YoungArts 2025 application deadline is approaching in one week.

Video: Watch a Scene From NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D.

Review: CHOIR BOY at Shotgun Players

by Kelly Rogers Flynt — September 29, 2024

Words seem like such an ordinary way to express such an extraordinary experience like CHOIR BOY by Shotgun Players.

Steppenwolf Theatre to Launch Steppenwolf IMPACT: Corporate & Professional Development Training

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 17, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will launch Steppenwolf IMPACT, a corporate and professional development training program.

The Hollywood Theatre Club Kicks Off TodayTix's LA Theatre Week With Sunset Rooftop Party

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2024

Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.

The Shed Unveils 24-25 Season Including Kenneth Branagh in KING LEAR & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2024

The Shed has revealed its 2024 – 25 season.

Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Geffen Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — August 28, 2024

THE BROTHERS SIZE, a heart-rending, music-suffused three-hander exploring the strength and limits of fraternal bonds, is being staged in the Geffen’s smaller Audrey Skirball Kenis Theatre, where it fits beautifully.