George C. Wolfe News

USITT Announces 2021 Award Winners

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 19, 2021

USITT has announced their 2021 award winners.

16 Tweets From This Week for Anyone Who is Missing Theater Right Now

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — February 19, 2021

We're rounding up 16 tweets from the week of 2/15/2021 to 2/19/2021 from Broadway stars and theater fans!

BWW Blog: Highlighting Landmark Moments in Black Theatre History

by Student Blogger: Joey Tabasco — February 18, 2021

Theatre would not be theatre without the efforts of Black artists, and it’s important to learn about their impact on the industry.

George C. Wolfe Will Be Honored by African American Film Critics Association

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 17, 2021

The awards presented represent the recipient's entire body of work.

MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Director George C. Wolfe Joins RUSTIN

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 11, 2021

George C.

Adriane Lenox to Host Talkback for Royal Family Productions' SEE HER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 10, 2021

Royal Family Productions has announced a special talkback with the creative team of See Her, moderated by Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox.

VIDEO: AFI Movie Club Celebrates MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM With Director George C. Wolfe

by Sarah Leiber — February 10, 2021

Domingo accepts the AFI AWARDS honor on behalf of the creative ensemble and introduces the film to the AFI Movie Club audience.

Viola Davis Wins Desert Palm Achievement Award for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 8, 2021

For her leading role in the film adaptation of August Wilson's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' Viola Davis has been honored by the Palm Springs Film Festival with the Desert Palm Achievement Award.

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2021

The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and chor

Finalists Announced For The 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

by Stephi Wild — February 1, 2021

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for 2021 for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

Crossroads Celebrates Black History Month With George C. Wolfe's THE COLORED MUSEUM

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2021

An encore production of the famed play The Colored Museum is being streamed as part of Crossroads Theatre Company's commemorative programming celebrating Black History Month February 2 – 28, 2021.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2021

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

New Remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' Out Today

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2021

A new remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' has been released today! UK house label, Defected Records released 'Finally Ready' from The Shapeshifters featuring Porter earlier this June.

Camille A. Brown Honored With Distinguished Artist Award By International Society For The Performing Arts & Receives Andrew W. Mellon Award

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2021

Choreographer and director Camille A.