Marissa Ghavami News

THE BIG BAD Will Receive Workshop Production at Abrons Arts Center

by A.A. Cristi — April 6, 2026

THE BIG BAD by Ren Dara Santiago will receive a workshop production at Abrons Arts Center in New York City.

Divine Riot and Healing TREE Commission New Play THE BIG BAD By Ren Dara Santiago

by A.A. Cristi — January 5, 2026

A new play titled The Big Bad has been announced from Divine Riot and Healing TREE.

Photos: Healing TREE Hosts 10th Annual Star-Studded Gala at The Players in NYC

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2025

Healing TREE celebrated its 10th Annual Gala on Saturday, October 18, at The Players (16 Gramercy Park South), the historic 1847 mansion and National Historic Landmark in Manhattan.

Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — October 22, 2025

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

N'Kenge, Christina Bianco and More to Perform at 10th Annual Healing TREE Gala 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2025

Healing TREE is hosting their 10th Annual, star-studded Gala in New York City on Saturday, October 18th.

CreateTheater Reveals Recipients of 2025 New Works Festival Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2025

CreateTheater has revealed the recipients of its 2025 New Works Festival Awards.

Photos: SLAY THIS WAY II Raising Money for The Felix Fund

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — June 11, 2025

Slay This Way II lit up The Cutting Room on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for its second annual Pride Month celebration and benefit for The Felix Organization.

N'Kenge Will Host Free BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT Program

by Stephi Wild — March 6, 2025

In celebration of Women's History Month, N'Kenge Foundation has announced a special event featuring internationally acclaimed Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-nominated artist N'Kenge, who will present her new inspiring program, BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT.

N’Kenge Will Host Educational Program For Black History Month

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2025

N’Kenge along with her foundation is hosting a unique educational program titled “Harmony of Heritage: A Journey Through Music, Mindfulness & Financial Freedom.

Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — November 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room.

Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Healing TREE Gala With Lea DeLaria, N'Kenge and More

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2024

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Healing TREE hosted their 9th Annual, star-studded Gala in New York City (as well as live-streamed online) on Saturday, September 28th.

N'Kenge, Lea DeLaria And More To Perform At Healing TREE Gala 2024

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2024

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Healing TREE (Trauma Resources, Education & Entertainment) is hosting their 9th Annual, star-studded Gala in New York City (as well as live-streamed online) on Saturday, September 28th.

Paco Bezerra Makes U.S. Debut with THE LITTLE PONY at Torn Page Next Month

by Stephi Wild — February 21, 2024

The Little Pony by Spanish playwright Paco Bezerra is set to make its U.

Ali Ewoldt, Will Brill & More Will Take Part in Healing TREE Gala

by Nicole Rosky — September 1, 2023

Healing TREE (Trauma Resources, Education & Entertainment) is hosting their annual, star-studded Gala for the second year in a row in New York City (as well as live-streamed online) on Saturday, September 9th.

DominiRican Productions Partners With The Latiné Musical Theater Lab For 4xLatiné 2023

by Blair Ingenthron — July 11, 2023

DominiRican Productions, an award-winning BIPOC + LGBT-owned production company will partner with The Latiné Musical Theater Lab to present the second edition of 4xLatiné of 2023!

Photos: Penny Arcade's LONGING LASTS LONGER Opens At The Players Club

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2023

On Thursday, April 27th White Horse Theater Company in association with Salt Pillar Productions presented the legendary Penny Arcade and her show Longing Lasts Longer at the prestigious private members club, The Players NYC (16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003).