National Black Theatre News

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the creative team for AGE IS A FEELING. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.

Central Works extends the run of THE COMEDY ACCUSED! by Patricia Milton through August 18. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking play at the Berkeley City Club.

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival celebrated its 22nd season with a diverse lineup of performances, including works by Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines, and a special event for James Earl Hardy's B-Boy Blues. Learn more about the winners!

Vineyard Theatre has revealed two additional productions for the company’s upcoming 42nd season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Ashley LaLonde, from the national tour of Hamilton – on Friday, August 2 at 7:00 PM.

Harlem9 is heading down south once again, for the inaugural “48Hours in…Baton Rouge” in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the national One Nation One Project campaign, “Arts for Everybody” that will culminate on Saturday, July 27 at 7pm. 

Join PlayCo and The Africa Center for a reading and discussion of Workshop 71's politically searing 1976 play SURVIVAL, in association with National Black Theatre, on July 29.

The New Group has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season, celebrating the company’s 30th Anniversary. The season will star Marisa Tomei, Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and more. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare & Company presents Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret, a celebration of Shakespeare-influenced music, text, and storytelling at the Tina Packer Playhouse from July 2-7.

Greater Boston theatre companies and collaborative partners gathered at Boston’s City Hall today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, to announce major plans for an ambitious two-year, citywide celebration of the Ufot Family Cycle, a cycle of nine plays about three generations of a Nigerian American family by Massachusetts-raised, visionary playwright Mfoniso Udofia.

Read BroadwayWorld's June Debut of the Month interview with Stori Ayers, who is currently starring in Home. Learn more about the show!

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens at Central Works on July 13.

Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the selected playwrights for its 2024 Conference and New Works Festival, featuring workshops and public performances of new plays from August 1-4 in Ojai, CA.

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand playreading of the political satire THE OUTSIDER on Monday, June 10.

LaChanze Productions has unveiled the cast for an industry reading on June 13 at Pershing Square Signature Center of Reunion in Bartersville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

After a sold-out show in Harlem's world famous Apollo in 2022, National Black Theatre and Apollo Theater took over the Opera House at the Kennedy Center to relaunch their signature program, The Gathering. 

On Her Shoulders willpresent a staged reading of One is a Crowd by Beah Richards on Tuesday, June 18th.