Tarell Alvin McCraney News

Interview: Kristen Adele Calhoun Excitedly World Premieres Her BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU

by Gil Kaan — February 20, 2024

The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse.

Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Will Retire

by Stephi Wild — February 20, 2024

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

by A.A. Cristi — February 8, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Video: Get A First Look At Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by Joshua Wright — February 8, 2024

Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.

World Stage Theatre Company Postpones Opening of CHOIR BOY

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2024

World Stage Theatre Company's sixth season continues with Choir Boy by Tarrell Alvin McCraney, now opening April 4 at Liddy Doenges Theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2024

The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet.

Kristolyn Lloyd, Leland Fowler & More to Star in Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM at The Public Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 18, 2024

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2024

Get a first look at footage of Dreamgirls at McCarter Theatre Center.

VIDEO: Tarell Alvin McCraney On His Vision for the Geffen Playhouse

by Joshua Wright — January 4, 2024

Watch as Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarrell Alvin McCraney talks about his plans for the storied theatre's upcoming season and beyond.

The Alliance Theatre to Present the World Premiere of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 3, 2024

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 15, 2023

Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

Wayne Brady, Colman Domingo & J. Harrison Ghee Among Native Son's 2023 List Celebrating Black Queer Men

by Stephi Wild — December 15, 2023

With 2023 soon coming to a close, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – today unveiled its annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting a powerful collective of Black gay and queer men who made incredible impact throughout the year.