Lynn Nottage News

Previews: SWEAT at ICT Rep At Oliver Place

by Paula Makar — March 24, 2026

ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) closes its 2025-26 season with SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Lynn Nottage.

Photos: CLYDE’S At Burbage Theatre Co

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2026

Production photos have been released for CLYDE’S at Burbage Theatre Co in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2026

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.

2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Finalists Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2026

The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.

Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 18, 2026

Performances are now underway for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night.

John Legend and Mike Jackson Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2026

EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co.

Photos: BTC Hosts Third Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2026

On Monday, BTC held its 3rd Annual “Building the Change” Gala at the Rainbow Room in New York City.

BWW Q&A: Lori Marra Talks SWEAT at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC

by Joshua Wright — March 10, 2026

Based on interviews with working-class residents of Reading, Pennsylvania, Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat follows a tight-knit group of factory workers who gather at their neighborhood bar to share laughs, drinks, and dreams of a better life.

THE NOTEBOOK, BOOP! THE MUSICAL, and More Set For Proctors 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

Proctors Collaborative revealed its 2026-27 season during the festive annual Season Announcement Bash, launching a landmark year as the organization celebrates the 100th anniversary season of Proctors.

THE FESTIVAL IN DA BACK Comes to The Flea Theater

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

On the heels of being announced as a co-producer for the new musical Imitation of Life by Lynn Nottage, Liesl Tommy and EGOT winner John Legend, National Black Theatre has revealed cast and ticket availability.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center

by Theresa Bertram — March 7, 2026

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

David Strathairn in WAITING FOR GODOT and More Set for Guthrie Theater 26-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2026

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season.

Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala

by Josh Sharpe — March 4, 2026

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala.

Student Blog: Rams in the Performing Arts

by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck — February 27, 2026

I attend Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, New York, and the theatre scene at my school is particularly diverse and interesting, though quite confusing to a casual onlooker because of the multitude of different programs and opportunities!