David Blackwell News

2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big

by Nicole Rosky — May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella.

2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List

by Stephi Wild — April 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more.

Tyler Perry Joins Producing Team of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2026

Producer, director, writer, and actor Tyler Perry has joined the producing team of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway.

JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Launches Lottery and Rush Policies

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2026

The digital lottery, in-person rush, and in-person student rush policies have been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone.

BWW Interview: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY's Greg Alverez Reid Returning Under Phylicia Rashad's Guidance

by Gil Kaan — April 12, 2022

Already in previews, Center Theatre Group’s Associate Artist Phylicia Rashad directs Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky at the Mark Taper Forum, with opening night April 13th.

The Lovely Eggs Return With New Single 'I, Moron'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — June 10, 2021

In a further homage to Iggy, the B-side features The Lovely Eggs own take on ‘Dum Dum Boys’ from Iggy’s defining 1977 album ‘The Idiot’.

The Lovely Eggs Announce New LP 'I Am Moron'

by Abigail Charpentier — February 3, 2020

For the last two years, The Lovely Eggs have watched England and the rest of the world slowly crumble.

UK Named Future Home Of Kentucky Center Governor's School For The Arts

by Julie Musbach — October 23, 2018

Officials with University of Kentucky and The Kentucky Center announced today at Holmes Hall that UK has been named the future home of The Kentucky Center Governor's School for the Arts (GSA), an annual three-week intensive summer arts residency program for Kentucky high school sophomores and junior

Breaking Glass to Release Award-Winning LGBT Religious-Drama BROTHERLY LOVE on DVD/VOD

by Tori Hartshorn — May 3, 2018

Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American rights to first time writer/director Anthony J.

August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II Opens Tonight at The Matrix Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2017

Actress and producer Sophina Brown is on a mission to bring the wonderful work of August Wilson to the Los Angeles community.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lillias White and More in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the Taper

by BWW News Desk — September 7, 2016

Now in previews, August Wilson's hard-hitting 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' opens September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/ Mark Taper Forum.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, Keith David and More in Rehearsal for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM in L.A.

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2016

Rehearsals have begun for August Wilson's blazing masterpiece 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' which begins previews September 1, opens September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum.

Photo Flash: First Look at IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2015

"Immediate Family," a biting new comedy written by Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Phylicia Rashad, Bryan Terrell Clark, Shanesia Davis and More for IMMEDIATE FAMILY at the Taper

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2015

Rehearsals are underway for the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum production of Paul Oakley Stovall's biting new comedy 'Immediate Family,' directed by Phylicia Rashad.