Richard Wright News

August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2025

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E.

Antonia Badon to Star in ZORA At American Theatre of Actors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2024

Antonia Badon will star in ZORA, a one-woman play about Zora Neale Hurston, at the American Theatre of Actors.

Literature to Life to Host Two Free Events in Upper and Lower Manhattan

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 6, 2024

This month, Literature to Life will host two free events in New York City entitled “What is the American Dream?” Learn how to atone.

Review: Cultural Time Travel - MSMT Presents FLOYDIAN TRIP

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 20, 2024

With their concert subscription series such a huge success this season, Maine State Music Theatre scheduled one final treat for fans of historic rock ‘n’ roll.

Literature To Life Announces Its New Chapter As An Independent Nonprofit Organization

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2024

Literature to Life becomes an independent nonprofit, continuing its mission to bring literature to life through performances and educational programs, supported by grants and donations.

PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE A New Jazz Poetry Opera To Have Chicago Premiere In 8 Days

by A.A. Cristi — May 30, 2024

Experience the Chicago premiere of PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE, a new jazz poetry opera, on June 7th at Hamilton Park Fieldhouse.

Literature To Life Adds An I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER To Its Roster

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2024

Literature to Life adds the acclaimed YA novel I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER by Erika L.

Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2024

Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E.

Literature to Life Awarded NYSCA Grant

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2024

Literature to Life recently received a Support for Organizations grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support its creative work.

Lifeline Theatre's Retelling Of Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley's NATIVE SON Adaptation, May 10 - June 30

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2024

Lifeline Theatre presents a retelling of Nambi E.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2024

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

Ford's Theatre to Present 'The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look' & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2024

Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024.

Literature To Life Reveals its Upcoming Season

by Stephi Wild — January 4, 2024

Literature to Life has announced its anticipated Spring 2024 season, kicking off this month.

2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, Erika Ji & Grace Mclean

by A.A. Cristi — November 30, 2023

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.

American Blues Theater Will Open its First Permanent Home Next Month

by Stephi Wild — November 22, 2023

American Blues Theater, Chicago’s second oldest ensemble theater, under the artistic and executive leadership of Gwendolyn Whiteside, will celebrate the opening of its first permanent home, a two-theater venue, located at 5627 N.

Review: The Passion of PIPELINE at Omaha Community Playhouse

by Christine Swerczek — October 20, 2023

What did our critic think of PIPELINE at Omaha Community Playhouse? PIPELINE, a one act drama written by Tony Award nominated book writer Dominique Morisseau opened at the Omaha Community Playhouse on October 6 under the direction of Breanna Carodine.