James Ijames News
AMERICAN SUBLIME: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts is Coming to The Delacorte Theater
The Public Theater and Public Forum series curators Alexa Smith and Jeremy McCarter will present American Sublime: Stories from Elsewhere in III Acts in The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
The Public Theater's Public Forum Series to Return to The Delacorte Theater
The Public Theater will present the return of the renowned Public Forum series to The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, beginning with free event Quick, Bright, Things to Come to Confusion, or What We Do For Love.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES & More Lead Philadelphia's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
GOOD BONES to Make World Premiere at Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera announced GOOD BONES, a new opera from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and playwright James Ijames, as the third work in The Black Opera Project trilogy, set to premiere at Cincinnati Music Hall.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program.
Gloucester Stage Company Appoints Brooke Smith As Managing Director
Gloucester Stage Company named Brooke Smith as Managing Director, joining Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Bradshaw ahead of the company's 47th season, which includes a world premiere and regional premieres.
Review: The Outrageously Hilarious FAT HAM Opens at The Black Rep
The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway.
Wilma Theater Names Lindsay Smiling as Sole Artistic Director
Philadelphia's Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater announced Lindsay Smiling as its sole Artistic Director, transitioning from his Co-Artistic Director role to lead the company alongside Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
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.
LIBERATION and More Set For Studio Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
Studio Theatre in Washington, DC announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winners Sanaz Toossi, James Ijames, and Bess Wohl, alongside plays by Joshua Harmon and Alice Childress.
Interview: Taibi Magar of WILDERNESS GENERATION at Philadelphia Theatre Company
We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball.
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
Review: FAT HAM at Portland Center Stage And Portland Playhouse
Confession time: I saw the original production of FAT HAM on Broadway, and I thought “meh.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2026- Lea Michele Talks CHESS and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season.
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
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