Ntozake Shange News

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley.

Shange's work returns to the Temple Theater stage with FROM OKRA TO GREENS, a 'choreopoem' set to the beat of contemporary African-inspired music. The work features the poetic stylings of Shange, designed to propel audiences across time and space and into the true heart of love.

Celebration Arts presents 'FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF,' a powerful exploration of racism, oppression, and sexism through poetry, music, and dance. Don't miss this transformative Black storytelling experience during Black History Month.

Celebration Arts announces its 38th Season, Black Girl Magic, featuring iconic and original plays written and directed by Black women. The season includes 'ZORA & LANGSTON,' 'TOPDOG / UNDERDOG,' and 'MUD, RIVER, STONE.' Season passes available now.

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has announced the company's 2024 season, providing 8 monthly opportunities to celebrate great female and non-binary playwrights. This year's programming includes partnerships with august New York and regional theater companies as well as a live podcast event. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Apollo Theater celebrates its 90th year with an exciting Winter/Spring Season. Check out the lineup of performances and events at this iconic venue.

The Underground Uptown Dance Festival presents Ladies of Hip-Hop: SpeakMyMind, a festival of commissioned street and social dances at the Guggenheim and Lincoln Center.

Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival presents commissioned street and social dances at the Guggenheim and Lincoln Center. Join the Underground Uptown Ball in the Morgan Stanley Lobby.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned street and social dances taking place in the subterranean Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater at the Guggenheim from January 10-16, 2024 and at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on January 12.

Ryan Calais Cameron's Olivier-Award nominated For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy will return to London's West End in 2024 following three previous sold-out runs, the latest at the Apollo Theatre earlier this year. 

The Apollo announced that it will officially open the doors to The Apollo Stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater on Thursday, February 1—marking the first physical expansion in the institution’s 90-year history.

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

New Dance Alliance (NDA) announces the new cycle of resident artists for its Black Artists Space to Create (BASC) and LiftOff residencies.

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has revealed the 9 plays on this year's EXPAND THE CANON list. Learn more about the plays here!

7 Theater Companies Partner for the 4th Annual Expand the Canon List of classic plays by women. Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre announces 9 international plays to join their coveted list, now with as many plays as Shakespeare.

Four women writers of the Harlem Renaissance meet in 'Telling Tales Out of School' by Wesley Brown, directed by Woodie King, Jr. at Castillo Theatre/ASP. The play offers a unique perspective on the Harlem Renaissance by providing a character study of four of its most-noted female prime movers. Check out event information here!

NEW FEDERAL THEATRE will hold its 53rd Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at Edison Ballroom, honoring Woodie King, Jr., Gabrielle Kurlander, and Sade Lythcott. The gala is chaired by Kenny Leon and Lynn Whitfield.

DAVALOIS FEARON DANCE presents the Virtual Premiere of 'Consider Water' and 'Time to Talk with Dava' as part of Climate Week NYC. Experience a dynamic and immersive performance exploring water issues and join the discursive series on structural racism in dance and academia.

SheNYC Arts has announced complete casting for the two plays running in rep, September 23 to October 14, by Festival alumni writers at A.R.T/NY Mezzanine Theatre. The plays are Fort Huachuca and Bloodshot.