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Student Blog: Why Play Write?

I have done (almost) every job in theater you could think of…. I’ve helped produce, done PR, play selection committees. I’ve written works, edited works, worked on staged readings, dramaturged…jack of all trades, master of some!

SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Opens Karamu House 2025–2026 Mainstage Season

Karamu House will open its 2025–2026 Mainstage Theatre Season with SISTAS: THE MUSICAL, written by Dorothy Marcic, directed by Treva Offutt, with music direction by Dr. David M. Thomas and produced under the leadership of President + CEO Tony F. Sias.

Photos: Quintessence Theatre Group's FIRE!!

See photos for the Quintessence Theatre Group's upcoming production of FIRE!!, adapted for the stage by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall.

Cast Set For Intiman's BLACK NATIVITY

Intiman Theatre ihas announced the cast for the beloved holiday tradition, Langston Hughes' Black Nativity. Now in its third year, the re-imagined production will run in December at Broadway Performance Hall.

DC JAZZFEST Announces Full 2025 Lineup For August 27–31

The DC Jazz Festival returns August 27–31, 2025 with performances by NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, and international stars. The five-day event culminates with a two-day finale at The Wharf over Labor Day weekend, featuring Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and many more.

Video: 'Happy as the Day is Long' from After Midnight

Get a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. Performances for this sizzling summer music extravaganza run through August 24.

Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Melodic voices and the satisfying sound of tap shoes striking the stage are just two of the reasons why the latest addition at the 5th Avenue Theatre is a pleasure to witness. Alongside glorious set pieces and striking costumes, 'After Midnight' offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, and tradition, making for an all-around enjoyable experience. Masterfully directed by Jay Santos and conceived by Jack Viertel, the show is now open and offers a truly wonderful time.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Play at Matthews Playhouse

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, in partnership with BNS Productions, will open its 30th Mainstage Season with Lorraine Hansberry’s seminal drama A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Dr. Corlis Hayes.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Explore Black Theater History in New Exhibition

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, has just announced a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. The exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way celebrates the rich history and enduring impact of Black artists in musical theater through hundreds of items from the Library’s Billy Rose Theatre Division archives.

Classic American Tales Brings New Events to Cape May

From August 5 through August 14, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. 

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