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Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — March 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.

Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards

by Josh Sharpe — January 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more.

Photos: REUNIONS Opens Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — November 3, 2025

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, is now open at City Center Stage (ii).

Photos: Chip Zien, Chilina Kennedy and More in REUNIONS Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 28, 2025

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, is currently in previews at City Center Stage II.

Chilina Kennedy, Courtney Reed and More to Star in REUNIONS Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 2, 2025

REUNIONS, a new musical with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire, will play City Center Stage II.

Review: WAITRESS Serves Up Great Score and More at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre

by R. Scott Reedy — June 6, 2025

After its sold-out world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge in 2015, a four-year Broadway run, and a national tour that played Boston’s Citizens Opera House in 2018, the Tony and Grammy Award-nominated musical “Waitress” is open for business in a marvelously entertaining n

Hit Broadway Musical WAITRESS Begins Performances In June

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2025

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) to produce Sara Bareilles' hit Broadway musical WAITRESS to kick off the 70th Anniversary 2025 Subscription Season.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — January 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

Review: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ALL THAT BEAUTY? A Deeply Moving Offering at CATF

by Andrew White — July 22, 2024

Playwright Donja R.

Photos: The Contemporary American Theater Festival's 2024 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 10, 2024

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University opened its 2024 season on July 5.

Review: A Stunning WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ALL THAT BEAUTY? at Contemporary American Theater Festival

by Jack L. B. Gohn — July 10, 2024

This is an important play, to be considered a peer of Angels in America and The Inheritance, a sweeping two-play multigeneration account of the impact of AIDS on the American gay community -- with the difference that this one focuses on men and women of color.

Deeply Rooted Announces Local and Regional Performances, Summer Dance Intensive, and More

by A.A. Cristi — January 26, 2024

Deeply Rooted in Chicago brings performances, master classes, and an audition tour to audiences.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!

by Michael Major — January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland Opens Season With Ballet in The Garden and 45th Anniversary Gala

by Stephi Wild — August 1, 2023

Before Ballet Theatre of Maryland kicks off its performances in residence at Maryland Hall for the Arts, they will hold two special events in downtown Annapolis: Ballet in the Garden on September 16 followed by their 45th Anniversary Gala on September 24th.

2023 Streamy Awards Announce Host & Nominees Including the Jonas Brothers, Kate Hudson, Dylan Mulvaney, Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith, & More

by Michael Major — July 24, 2023

Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter announced the star-studded nominees list for the “2023 Streamy Awards” (Streamys) – creators’ biggest night – with award categories recognizing the top content creators across Beauty, Comedy, Food, Gaming, Music, Podcasts, Sports, and more.