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THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — June 11, 2021

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Negro Ensemble Company Founder Douglas Turner Ward Passes Away at 90

by Nicole Rosky — February 23, 2021

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer Douglas Turner Ward has passed away.

New Federal Theatre Announces Virtual Reading of WINDOWS by Mfundi Vundla

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2021

As part of 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Black History Month,' Woodie King, Jr.

BWW Blog: 5 Black Playwrights to Know

by Student Blogger: Emily Earle — February 17, 2021

This Black History Month, celebrate the work of Black artists while expanding your knowledge of theatre history.

Kenny Leon to Join Roundabout Theatre Company as Senior Resident Director in 2021

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 7, 2020

Roundabout has announced Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will join Roundabout’s artistic leadership team as Senior Resident Director in January 2021.

2020 Tony Awards - The Nominees React!

by Nicole Rosky — October 15, 2020

Earlier today, Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the nominees for the 2020 Tony Awards and BroadwayWorld will be bringing you their reactions all day.

Allen Lee Hughes to Receive Ming Cho Lee Lifetime Achievement Award at Henry Hewes Design Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2020

Legendary lighting designer and teacher Allen Lee Hughes will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards at the 56th annual event on October 14 in a livestream awards ceremony.

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announces Appointment Of Margo Hall As New Artistic Director

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2020

San Francisco's premier Black theatre company Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the appointment of Bay Area theatre titan Margo Hall as its new Artistic Director.

L.A. Theatre Works Has Lined Up 7 Plays and a National Tour for 2021

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 26, 2020

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Danielle Brooks to Star in Lifetime's THE MAHALIA JACKSON STORY

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 3, 2020

Lifetime extends their partnership with trusted journalist Robin Roberts for four new movies under the Robin Roberts Presents banner.

Broadway Books: 10 Monologue Books to Help You Hone Your Acting Chops in Quarantine

by Stephi Wild — June 7, 2020

Looking to hone your acting chops while stuck inside? Preparing for your next big audition, whenever that may be? We've rounded up 10 monologue books that are sure to fit the bill to help you audition better!

The Dramatists Guild of America Announces Kia Corthron as the Recipient of the 2020 Flora Roberts Award

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 27, 2020

The Dramatists Guild of America Council has announced that Kia Corthron is the recipient of the 2020 Flora Roberts Award.

VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! Tops List of Outer Critics Circle Honorees!

by Nicole Rosky — May 11, 2020

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced its plans for honoring the 2019-2020 season of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

Breaking: A STRANGE LOOP Wins the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

by Nicole Rosky — May 4, 2020

It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Michael R.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!

by Nicole Rosky — May 4, 2020

The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2020 award winners' (originally scheduled for Monday, April 20) for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music.

Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations

by Robert Diamond — April 30, 2020

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