Lynn Nottage News

Last week, Broadway Across America convened approximately 250 of the commercial theater industry’s most influential leaders for the Biennial Broadway Across America Theatrical Conference. See photos.

The first trailer has dropped for Is God Is, the new feature adaptation of Aleshea Harris' award-winning play of the same name. The movie marks Harris's feature directorial debut and stars two-time Tony winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Watch it now.

Wellesley Repertory Theatre will present 'LIFTED,' the seventh installment in the Ufot Family Cycle, with performances scheduled across three venues in March.

Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor decisions.

Laurel Mill Playhouse will present 'MEET VERA STARK' by Lynn Nottage, exploring the life of Vera Stark, an African American maid and aspiring actress, from February 20 to March 15, 2026. Directed by Lorraine Brooks and produced by Maureen Rogers, the play delves into Stark's complex relationship with her employer, a fading white Hollywood star.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

IMITATION OF LIFE, a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend, will premiere at The Shed in New York City. Directed by Liesl Tommy, the limited engagement is co-produced with National Black Theatre. Further casting and ticket details will be announced.

Kerrville’s Playhouse 2000 presents “Sweat,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Lynn Nottage, February 6–22 at its VK Garage Theater.

What does it actually take to inhabit the soul of a global icon every night? In my latest sit-down for BroadwayWorld Birmingham, I caught up with Jordan Markus, the powerhouse leading the First National Tour of MJ the Musical. Having played both 'Michael' and 'MJ' from Broadway to the road, Jordan shares a unique look at the grit behind the glitter. We talked about his deep-dive research into the Dangerous era, the grueling physical discipline of the role, and why he refuses to 'box in' his artistry. Birmingham, get ready—this isn't just a tribute; it’s an electric celebration of a legend.

Drama Works Theatre of Old Saybrook is set to kick off it's 2026 season with the historical drama Intimate Apparel by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

Bill Rauch ’84, acclaimed theater director and artistic director of the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York (PAC NYC), will be the recipient of the 2026 Harvard Arts Medal.

Yesterday afternoon, the Tony Award-winning global sensation MJ celebrated their 4th Anniversary on Broadway, including a special curtain call performance of Michael Jackson's hit song 'Remember the Time' lead by Matte Martinez. Watch the video!

The Kravis Center has announced its February lineup, featuring MJ and Kim’s Convenience. The month includes Broadway, classical concerts, cabaret, film, and family programming.

Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.

MJ the Musical will celebrate its 4th anniversary on Broadway with a special post-show performance of Michael Jackson’s hit song, 'Remember The Time.' Learn more about the performance here!

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.

BTC will honor Academy Award-nominated Actor, Producer, Author Taraji P. Henson; Tony Award-winning Producer and Author Thomas Schumacher and more at their 2026 gala.

The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that the organization has received an unprecedented gift of land and property from the Morrison and Steans family.