Alvin McCraney News

TFANA Presents Peter Brook And Marie-Hélène Estienne's THE PRISONER

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2018

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) presents the New York Premiere of C.

OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 25, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television.

Actors Touring Company Presents LIVING WITH THE LIGHTS ON UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — October 25, 2018

Back by popular demand, Mark Lockyer's critically acclaimed Living with the Lights On - produced by ATC - will tour the UK again in early 2019.

THE NICETIES Opens Tomorrow At MTC's The Studio

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2018

Columbia University School Of The Arts Presents MFA Acting Class Of 2019 Thesis Productions

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2018

Columbia University School of the Arts presents MFA Acting Class of 2019 Thesis Productions:

Ensemble Theatre Announces All Female Led BOLD Master Classes

by Julie Musbach — October 15, 2018

The Ensemble Theatre special project series entitled: Celebrating the Creative Journeywill include its BOLD Women's Leadership Network Master Classes facilitated by a roster of all-female arts industry leaders, Adult Sessions (Men and Women) Saturday, October 27, 2018, 9:00 a.

MTC's CHOIR BOY Moves Opening to January 8, Previews Begin December 12

by Julie Musbach — October 15, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/Sister Plays) and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Trip Cullman (Lobby Hero,Significant Other, Murder Ballad).

VIDEO: Choreography Unlocked: Nurturing New Voices at Alvin Ailey

by Alan Henry — October 15, 2018

The Nurturing New Voices panel was a discussion on how arts institutions can nurture new voices.

Photo Coverage: Vineyard Theatre Honors Jeremy O. Harris With the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award

by Walter McBride — October 13, 2018

Vineyard Theatre's 2018-19 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award was recently presented to Jeremy O.

THE NICETIES Begins Previews Tomorrow At Manhattan Theatre Club

by A.A. Cristi — October 11, 2018

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of The Niceties, written by Eleanor Burgess and directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced), begins performances tomorrow at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center (131 W.

GOOD GRIEF Begins Previews Tomorrow At Vineyard Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2018

The New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo, will begin performances the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Thursday, October 11.

Tina Perry Named General Manager of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 8, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Tina Perry, executive vice president, business and legal affairs, and board member of OWN, has been named general manager of the network effective January 2019 overseeing all business and creative areas of OWN.

NYC Black Theater Network, Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, Vineyard Theatre Present BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPEAK, WHO LISTENS

by Julie Musbach — October 5, 2018

Today ChiChi Anyanwu of the NYC Black Theater Network, Marcia Pendelton, President of Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, and the award-winning Vineyard Theatre announced BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPEAK.

Celise Kalke Selected To Be Managing Director Of Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2018

The members of the Board of Directors of Synchronicity Theatre are pleased to announce that Celise Kalke has been selected to be the Company's new Managing Director.

Wake Up With BWW October 2: INDIA PALE ALE and THE FERRYMAN Begin Previews, and More

by Stephi Wild — October 2, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: India Pale Ale and The Ferryman begin previews on Broadway tonight, and more!

Full Casting Announced For Broadway Premiere Of CHOIR BOY

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2018

Full casting has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/Sister Plays) and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Trip Cullman (Lobby Hero, Significant Other, Murder Ballad).

Barry Jenkins to Receive Award for Screenplay Excellence at the 2018 LitFest Gala

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 28, 2018

PEN America will recognize Academy Award-winning writer-director Barry Jenkins with the Award for Screenplay Excellence at the 2018 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills.

Ailey's Choreography Unlocked Festival Fosters Community And Creativity With Panels, Performances, And Workshops

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2018

As part of the "Ailey Ascending" 60th Anniversary celebration, the Choreography Unlocked Festival of performance, conversation, and master classes will take place at Ailey's home across two weekends - October 12 - 14 & 26- 28.

CHOIR BOY By Tarell Alvin McCraney Opens Season 50 Of Centaur Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 20, 2018

OWN Announces New Unscripted Series Focusing On Love, Relationships And Marriage

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 20, 2018

OWN announced today new unscripted series that will join the network's successful Saturday night lineup: “Chad Loves Michelle,” “Family or Fiancé” and “Rocket City Revival” (working title).