Niegel Smith News

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs next week with Pride celebrations, plenty of festive Juneteenth celebrations and more!

We gathered eight of our top picks for you to celebrate Juneteenth, spanning everything from free outdoor dance parties and children's events to a showcase of NYC’s best all-black improv and sketch teams!

Suzan-Lori Parks' The Tune Up: A Juneteenth Celebration will return to the David Rubenstein Atrium. Learn more about the upcoming free event and find out how to attend.

ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.

The Flea has announced the full cast for the Apollo Theater’s presentation of The Flea’s national tour of HANG TIME, written and directed by Zora Howard.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of the play, we come to collect: a flirtation, with capitalism, written by Jenn Kidwell and the blackening. Learn how to purchase tickets.

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more about programming here.

​Brooklyn Bridge Park has unveiled its 2025 Summer Programming Calendar, featuring over 50 free and low-cost events from May through October that bring arts, culture, fitness, film, and family fun. Learn more!

Alley Theatre has revealed new photos and video of Primary Trust. Directed by Niegel Smith, Eboni Booth’s journey explores the intimate moments where every choice matters and every connection holds the power to change lives.  

LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!

PlayCo, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, The Flea, and Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present a one-week extension of their New York premiere of AMMIGONE, stylized as Amm(i)gone, created, co-directed, and performed by Adil Mansoor. Learn more!

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Primary Trust, directed by Niegel Smith. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Join THE FLEA and THE BUREAU for the book release party of Jesús I. Valles' BATHHOUSE.PPTX, celebrating the launch of this new work with a special event on November 18, 2024.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater has announced the NYC premiere of Jesse Factor's THE MARTHAODYSSEY at the Live Artery Festival, taking place from January 10-13, 2025, showcasing Pittsburgh's vibrant arts scene.

The Flea has announced their new Resident Companies for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons: viBe Theater Experience and TRIBE. Learn more about the companies here!

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.

Alley Theatre revealed the casting for its 2024-25 Resident Acting Company, featuring a mix of returning members and new faces. The season will include a variety of productions showcasing the company's talent.

Theatre Aspen revealed the six newworks selected for the fifth annual Solo Flights Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.