Hattie McDaniel News

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. to Debut in August at Timeline Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2022

TimeLine Theatre Company will return to its longtime home at 615 W.

Review: FADE TO BLACK PLAY FESTIVAL at MATCH

by Brett Cullum — June 23, 2022

It is safe to say this is a great festival, and well worth your time over the weekend.

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2022

After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W.

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW World Premiere & More Announced for Greater Boston Stage Company Season 23

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2022

Greater Boston Stage Company will welcome audiences back for their 23rd season.

Academy Museum Announces Details of REGENERATION: BLACK CINEMA 898–1971

by Marissa Tomeo — May 4, 2022

The first museum exhibition of its kind, Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 opens at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 21, 2022.

Black Ensemble Theater Announces 2022 Black Playwrights Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 13, 2022

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the 2022 Black Playwrights Festival from April 26-30, 2022, featuring works by Viola Bennett, Jill Ross, Lillian Mitchum, Reginald Williams and Dwight Neal, curated and directed by Black Ensemble Producing Managing Director

2022 Douglas Lyons' Next Wave Initiative Winners Announced!

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2022

The 2022 winners of Douglas Lyons' Next Wave Initiative have been announced.

Cycle 2 Of Douglas Lyons' Next Wave Initiative Opens Submissions

by Stephi Wild — November 18, 2021

The Next Wave Initiative has announced open submissions for Cycle 2 of its scholarship program.

BWW Interview: Jonathon Saia on the NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at Morgan-Wixson Theatre

by Shari Barrett — September 30, 2021

I was so impressed with the two new plays I saw, Boulevard of Bold Dreams and Pretender, I decided to speak with New Works Festival Co-Producer Jonathon Saia (who is also active with the Morgan-Wixson as a D.

BWW Interview: Donelle Dadigan Re-Opening Her Hollywood Museum TO THE FUTURE

by Gil Kaan — August 6, 2021

Hollywood Museum founder Donelle Dadigan headed a re-opening ceremony of her Hollywood Museum August 4, 2021; commemorating the donated additional props from Bill and Patrick Shea to the Back to the Future Part I, II, III exhibit.

BWW Review: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK at Blossom Center

by Roy Berko — July 22, 2021

As I was walking into the pavilion at Blossom Music Center, the woman in front of me kept stopping to take pictures on her I-phone.

Next Wave Initiative's Inaugural Winners Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 22, 2021

The Next Wave Initiative, a scholarship and development branch of The Directors Company dedicated to future Black Theatre makers, has announced the winners of it's inaugural cycle.

Theatre 40 Presents HOUSE ON THE HILL Opening On March 27

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2021

In celebration of Women's History Month, Theatre 40 is presenting a Zoom reading of House on the Hill: Mary Ellen Pleasant's Story.

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.

'I Might Have Been Queen' (And Other Things I Didn't Mention Before) One Of The Most Honored LGBT Non-Fiction Books Of 2020

by A.A. Cristi — December 30, 2020

Since the 1980's, Brian Edwards - multi-award-winning celebrity talent executive, producer, writer and occasional performer - has worked with many of the biggest names in show business.