Danai Gurira News

Playwrights Announced For 2023 Ojai Summer Conference & New Works Festival

by A.A. Cristi — July 28, 2023

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B.

Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 19, 2023

Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon.

Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy

by Nicole Rosky — June 26, 2023

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.

Playwrights Announced For Ojai 2023 Summer Conference & New Works Festival

by A.A. Cristi — June 22, 2023

Playwrights receive a week-long workshop to develop their new plays followed by a public presentation in OPC's 26th Annual New Works Festival, August 2 - 6.

Erin Daley Appointed Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

PRIMARY STAGES has appointed Erin Daley as Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following the passing of longtime Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

Jennifer Kiger Concludes Run at Yale Repertory Theatre; Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Associate Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2023

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Jennifer Kiger, Associate Artistic Director at Yale Rep and Director of New Play Programs, is stepping down from these roles effective June 30, 2023.

Exclusive Video: Watch Danai Gurira's Opening Monologue in RICHARD III on PBS Great Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2023

Watch an exclusive clip of Danai Gurira's opening monologue from Richard III, airing this week on PBS.

The Atlanta Opera Announces Teams For 96-HOUR OPERA PROJECT, June 9-12

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2023

The Atlanta Opera has announced that five creative teams have been selected to participate in the second annual 96-Hour Opera Project, a composition competition and showcase that pairs composers and librettists to write ten-minute operas.

Primary Stages to Celebrate the Life of Artistic Director Andrew Leynse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 21, 2023

PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

PBS Great Performances Sets 'Broadway's Best' Lineup With Sutton Foster, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera & More

by Michael Major — April 14, 2023

In celebration of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season, the series raises the curtain on a starry “Broadway’s Best” schedule of programs featuring dazzling musical numbers and high drama.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Take Part in Talkback For BLACK SWAN at The United Palace

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2023

The 2010 psychological roller coaster BLACK SWAN kicks off the return of MOVIES AT THE UNITED PALACE on April 24, the first of the season's six films set in New York City and selected by the United Palace's good friend, patron, and neighbor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Names Jeremy B. Cohen New Producing Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 23, 2023

Ojai Playwrights Conference has named a new producing artistic director, nationally known and respected theatre leader and artist Jeremy B.

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season

by Nicole Rosky — March 21, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season.

Dominic Colón & Roger Q. Mason to Star in THE PINK Developmental Reading at 59E59 Theaters

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 15, 2023

Casting has been announced for the developmental reading of THE PINK by acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q.

Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet

by Michael Major — March 12, 2023

Check out photos of Ariana DeBose, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monáe, Samuel L.

John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate

by Michael Major — March 9, 2023

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L.