Lorraine Hansberry News
Date of Birth: May 19, 1930
Date of Death: January 12, 1965 (34)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Review: AFRICAN STEW at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
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The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel to Present THE ARTS IN SAN FRANCISCO Event
Publicist Kevin Kopjak will lead “The Arts in San Francisco: The City That Never Stopped Creating,” a conversation celebrating the remarkable history, and exciting future, of San Francisco’s performing arts community at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel.
Life Jacket & Page 73 Name Four Writers for 2026 WRITERS ROOM Residency
Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 Select Playwrights for 2026 Writers Room
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
AFRICAN STEW At Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by the nationally acclaimed, award-winning playwright Lisa B.
LIBERATION and More Set for GableStage 28th Season; Single Tickets Now On Sale
GableStage in Coral Gables has put single tickets on sale for four productions in its 28th season, with casting announced for WEATHER GIRL, TRUE ART and other regional premieres.
NEW HARMONY PROJECT to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season in Indianapolis
The New Harmony Project will mark its 40th anniversary with a third season of New Plays Indy and an Annual Writers' Residency developing eight new plays with Indianapolis and national theatres.
MANNING to Make West Coast Premiere at Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
AFRICAN STEW World Premiere to be Presented at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre will present the world premiere of African Stew, a satirical new comedy by playwright Lisa B.
Interview: Writer, Director & Actor Ann Noble of DEAD MAN at Echo Theatre Company
Direct from its smash hit run at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival, the noir comedy clown mystery Dead Man, written and directed by Ann Noble, is being presented by The Echo Theater Company and Theatre Ghosts on Tuesdays July 21, 28 and August 4 at 8 p.
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Dominique Morisseau, and More Will Headline LA Black Creators Summit
The 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit, produced by Support Black Theatre, will gather leading voices in theatre, TV, and film at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center around the theme 'Black Theatre: Then.
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at City Theatre Austin
More than 65 years after its Broadway debut, A Raisin in the Sun still asks questions America hasn't fully answered.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
Magic Theatre Names New Artistic Director and Executive Leadership Team
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
Brittany K. Allen and Anterior Leverett Named 2026 Recipients of The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), in partnership with The Lillys, have announced graduate students Brittany K.
PERFORMA LIVE ON BROADWAY to Feature Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger & More at Town Hall
Performa will present a one-night-only variety show at The Town Hall in New York, featuring twelve acts spanning music, dance, comedy, and performance, hosted by Casey Jost.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Will Come to City Theatre Austin as Part of Juneteenth Celebration
City Theatre Austin will present Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, directed by Lisa Jordan, as part of the 2026 Austin Juneteenth Celebration and the company's 20th Anniversary Season.
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.
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