The 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by The Public Theater’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali, makes its Broadway premiere tonight, March 21. See a first look photo from the show!
Just last night, the American Theatre Wing presented the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
The full cast and design team has been announced for the Broadway production of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames. See who is starring in the show, how to purchase tickets and more!
National Black Theatre has announced a one week extension of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, California - Emmy-nominated writer, producer & educator, Susan-Sojourna Collier (All My Children, One Life to Live) teams up with sister Yasmin Collier to discover tomorrow's most promising BIPOC playwrights through new fellowship program.
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson were honored at Theatre Communications Group (TCG)'s 2023 gala this past weekend. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.
The 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames will make its Broadway premiere in 2023. The Public’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali returns to direct the complete original Off-Broadway cast, including Nikki Crawford as “Tedra,” Chris Herbie Holland as “Tio,” Billy Eugene Jones as “Rev” and “Pap,” Adrianna Mitchell as “Opal,” Calvin Leon Smith as “Larry,” Marcel Spears as “Juicy,” and Benja Kay Thomas as “Rabby.”
Inspired by the songs of indie-rocker Storm Large, Marc Acito wrote and directed the new film MAD/WOMAN “to show how movie musicals can be made affordably.” The 15-minute film musical will have its New York premiere Wednesday, November 2 at the Queens World Film Festival
The National Black Theatre has announced the appointment of Kamilah Long as the organization's first Director of Development. Ms. Long is an established director, producer, educator, fundraiser, activist, and speaker.
The National Black Theatre (NBT) has announced the full line up for its 55th season – 2022-2023 on the heels of announcing Learn To Love Yourself: Silent Disco and Portrait Series.
The National Black Theatre has announced the full line up for its 55th season - 2022-2023 on the heels of announcing Learn To Love Yourself: Silent Disco and Portrait Series that kicks off programming August 13.
On four consecutive Saturdays, beginning on August 13 - September 3 from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at The Park Avenue Underpass, NBT will present the Silent Disco/Portrait Series featuring the originally commissioned sonic compositions of five uniquely gifted musical artists.
The National Black Theatre announced today that they have received an Artist Employment Program grant from Creatives Rebuild New York. The grant allows NBT to provide playwrights Ngozi Anyawu and Fedna Jacquet the opportunity to nurture and advance their creative aspirations.
FAT HAM, the 2022 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, celebrated its opening night last night at The Public Theater! Go inside the celebration!
New York Theatre Workshop and National Black Theatre will present Dreaming Zenzile, based on the life of Miriam Makeba, by Grammy-nominated Vocalist/Composer Somi Kakoma, directed by Obie Award winner, Tony Award nominee, NYTW Usual Suspect & former NYTW 2050 Artistic Fellow Lileana Blain-Cruz.
The Public Theater and National Black Theatre will begin previews on Thursday, May 12 for the upcoming New York Premiere of FAT HAM, written by James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali.
On Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 pm ET live and in-person, three major, mission-aligned organizations-the Apollo and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), with co-curation by National Black Theatre (NBT)- will present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout.
American Composers Orchestra continues its 2021-2022 season, under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Bermel and President Melissa Ngan, with The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout co-presented by ACO and the Apollo Theater and co-curated with National Black Theatre in partnership with Gateways Music Festival and Harlem Chamber Players, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 8pm at the Apollo.
Just last night, New York Theatre Workshop celebrated its NYTW 2022 Gala, honoring Artistic Director James C. Nicola, who will depart NYTW after 34 years on June 30, 2022.
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