Alvin McCraney News

2024 YoungArts Award Winners Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 30, 2023

The 2024 YoungArts Award winners have been revealed, recognizing the most accomplished young artists from across the United States.

Photos: Take a Look Back at Opening Night of POTUS at Steppenwolf

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 28, 2023

Take a look back at opening night at Steppenwolf’s POTUS- as it enters two weeks of extension!

Manhattan Theatre Club Appoints Nicki Hunter as Associate Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 21, 2023

Learn about the recent appointment of Nicki Hunter as the Associate Artistic Director at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Meet a Marketer: John Zinn, Marketing Consultant - Steppenwolf

by Alex Freeman — December 6, 2023

John Zinn is a free-lance arts marketing consultant and producer.

The National Theatre Conference Reveals 2023 Award Recepients

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 20, 2023

The National Theatre Conference announces its 2023 award recipients, including Jacob G.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Award Recipients

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2023

This year, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, Susan Stroman Directing Award and Colman Domingo Award will be given during the company's annual Emerging Artists Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the National Arts Club.

Photos: First Look At CHOIR BOY At Bristol Old Vic

by A.A. Cristi — October 18, 2023

See production photos for the UK revival of Choir Boy, Nancy Medina's directorial debut as Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic.

Director Shirley Jo Finney Passes Away at 74

by Blair Ingenthron — October 14, 2023

The theater community mourns the passing of celebrated director Shirley Jo Finney, who passed away after battling cancer.

The Acting Company to Present Annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 12, 2023

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O.

Industry Pro Newsletter: High Staff Turnover in Pittsburgh, Chicago's Storefront Scene Faces a Storefront Crisis

by Alex Freeman — October 10, 2023

This week, we’re looking at a few different crises facing theatres across the globe - from Pittsburgh, a story on staff turnover causing many organizations to raise wages, causing a new kind of financial strain.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Record Number of New Musicals on Broadway, Some Regional Theatres Report a Rebound

by Alex Freeman — October 2, 2023

In Minnesota, the Hennepin Theatre Trust recently reported a more than $115 million impact to the local economy, directly tied to their Broadway touring season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Second City Announces New York Opening, Prominent NYC Theater Leaders are Departing Their Roles

by Alex Freeman — September 25, 2023

The Writers Strike is (likely) coming to an end - with a tentative agreement, Hollywood has taken a major step toward getting back to work.

Temple Theaters to Present Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 18, 2023

Discover the Tony Award-nominated play CHOIR BOY, written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, at Temple Theaters.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Pulitzer Prize Eligibility Expands, San Francisco Theaters Explore New Leadership Models

by Alex Freeman — September 18, 2023

Pulitzer Prize eligibility has expanded, now including permanent residents and long-term U.

Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2023

Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney has been appointed artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse.

McCarter Theatre Center Announces The Addition Of Tony And Grammy Award-Winning DREAMGIRLS To 2023-2024 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 8, 2023

McCarter Theatre Center Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller today announced a new addition to the 2023/24 Theatre Series—the Tony Award-winning, Motown-infused musical, Dreamgirls, in co-production with Goodspeed Musicals.