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New York Theatre Workshop to Present FOR THE CULTURE Series For SATURDAY CHURCH

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 15, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop revealed details for their For The Culture Series for the world premiere of the new musical Saturday Church.

National Black Theatre Unveils 25-26 Season THE ALCHEMY OF RETURN: REMEMBERING IS A RADICAL ACT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 7, 2025

National Black Theatre has officially unveiled its upcoming season.

Suzan-Lori Parks and More Featured in The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2025

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks.

Hermitage Greenfield Prize Awarded to Rucyl Mills

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected sound and music artist Rucyl Mills as the winner of the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize.

Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by Blair Ingenthron — November 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Hermitage Artist Retreat Adds A Grammy Nominee, A UK Playwright, And More To Fall Line-Up

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2024

Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced its fall line-up featuring Grammy nominee Allison Loggins-Hull, UK playwright Nathaniel Martello-White, and more, offering a diverse range of artistic events and performances.

Tom Kitt & More Join Hermitage Artist Retreat Fall Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 22, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed its fall lineup featuring renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winners.

Hermitage Announces Chris Bush as 2024 Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that UK-based playwright and Olivier Award-winning lyricist Chris Bush has been selected as the fourth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Playwright Deepa Purohit as the 2024 Recipient of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces playwright Deepa Purohit as the recipient of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize.

2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Awarded to Deepa Purohit

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has selected playwright Deepa Purohit as the winner of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).

Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2023

Get a sneak peek of THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company in this exclusive video.

Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS

by Jennifer Broski — October 5, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 13, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

Photos: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS

by Jennifer Broski — August 23, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker & More to Star in THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 3, 2023

Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company.

Mosaic Theater Company Presents World Premiere of MONUMENTAL TRAVESTIES

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2023

Mosaic Theater Company presents the world premiere of Monumental Travesties, a searing new comedy written by Mosaic's Andrew W.

mssv to Release New Album 'Human Reaction' in September

by Michael Major — July 5, 2023

The band, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, David Lynch) on drums and avant-punk icon mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio and a dreamy experimental rock band, though they prefer the term “post-genre.