Tania Richard News

Review: BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB at American Blues Theater

by Angela Lin — September 19, 2026

Richard brings us on a deeply personal journey through trauma and belonging in finding and regaining her voice in a society built by and catered to white people.

Tania Richard's Solo Show BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB is Coming to American Blues Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 7, 2026

American Blues Theater will open its 41st Season with the world premiere of Black Girl from a White Suburb, a solo show by Artistic Affiliate Tania Richard, directed by J.

BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2026

American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 19, 2025

As Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly launches its 50th Anniversary Season, the LookOut Series is returning with quintessentially-Chicago stories.

VIDEO: First Look at THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at Goodman Theatre

by Alan Henry — September 28, 2023

Get a first look at Goodman Theatre's production of The Nacirema Society, now on stage through October 15th.

Cast Set For THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 16, 2023

Goodman Theatre’s 2023/2024 Season—Susan V.

BWW Review: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — August 3, 2021

After such a long wait, it’s particularly magical to see this uproariously funny but also tender play that puts young Black women right at its center.

Goodman Theatre Reopens This Month With SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2021

Biting and buoyant, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play earned critical and popular acclaim in its Off-Broadway extended run.

Goodman Theatre's SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Extends Streaming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 7, 2020

On the heels of a limited online run, Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls directed by Lili-Anne Brown, is now extended and available for streaming through May 31.

Goodman Theatre's SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Now Available to Stream

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 2, 2020

Today, Goodman Theatre makes available for online streaming its production of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play directed by Lili-Anne Brown, while performances are suspended to mitigate spread of COVID-19.

SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Makes Its Chicago Premiere March 7 At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 25, 2020

Goodman Theatre continues its 2019/2020 Season with the Chicago premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.

Goodman Theatre Has Announced Casting For SCHOOL GIRLS and AMERICAN MARIACHI

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 3, 2020

Goodman Theatre has announced casting for two upcoming Chicago premiere productions in its 2019/2020 Season.

Casting Announced For 22nd Annual Colorado New Play Festival

by Julie Musbach — May 16, 2019

The Colorado New Play Festival announces full casting for all five readings for the 2019 season.

Babes With Blades Announce Gender Inclusive Cast of OTHELLO

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2019

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 21st season continues with its biennial William Shakespeare production.

Babes With Blades Return This Spring With An All-Female Cast Of OTHELLO And A Slate Of Special Events

by Julie Musbach — March 1, 2019