Tarell Alvin McCraney News

Barry Jenkins to Receive Award for Screenplay Excellence at the 2018 LitFest Gala

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 28, 2018

PEN America will recognize Academy Award-winning writer-director Barry Jenkins with the Award for Screenplay Excellence at the 2018 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills.

Ailey's Choreography Unlocked Festival Fosters Community And Creativity With Panels, Performances, And Workshops

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2018

As part of the "Ailey Ascending" 60th Anniversary celebration, the Choreography Unlocked Festival of performance, conversation, and master classes will take place at Ailey's home across two weekends - October 12 - 14 & 26- 28.

CHOIR BOY By Tarell Alvin McCraney Opens Season 50 Of Centaur Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 20, 2018

OWN Announces New Unscripted Series Focusing On Love, Relationships And Marriage

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 20, 2018

OWN announced today new unscripted series that will join the network's successful Saturday night lineup: “Chad Loves Michelle,” “Family or Fiancé” and “Rocket City Revival” (working title).

OWN Announces Fourth Season Renewal of GREENLEAF

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 19, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season its hit megachurch drama series “Greenleaf” from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/executive producer Craig Wright, and executive producers Clement Virgo, Kriss Turner Towner, and Oprah Winfrey.

Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label Announce THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE (ORIGINAL SCORE RECORDING)

by A.A. Cristi — September 18, 2018

Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label today announced that The Beast in the Jungle (Original Score Recording) will be released digitally and in stores on Friday September 14, 2018.

Announcing MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT By Tarell Alvin McCraney And Tina Landau

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today it will produce the world premiere of MS.

Final Casting Announced For Vineyard's GOOD GRIEF

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2018

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce complete cast for the New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo.

Netflix Acquires Global Rights to HIGH FLYING BIRD Starring André Holland, Zazie Beetz, and Zachary Quinto

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 11, 2018

Netflix acquires the global rights to Academy Award Winner Steven Soderbergh's HIGH FLYING BIRD.

Nathan Lee Graham to Debut A SONDHEIM SALON At The Green Room 42

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2018

The Green Room 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - will present Nathan Lee Graham, the singular Grammy Award winning performer from Zoolander, HBO's "The Comeback," Broadway's Priscilla and more, in the world premiere of his first evening of all theater music "All Things Bright an

Jeremy O. Harris Receives 2018-19 Vineyard Theatre Paula Vogel Playwriting Award

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2018

Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that Jeremy O.

Steppenwolf Welcomes New Ensemble Members

by Julie Musbach — August 30, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Anna D.

Tony Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Joins OWN's DAVID MAKES MAN

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 27, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming lyrical drama "David Makes Man," the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight").

Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 22, 2018

Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay's short-form film entitled “August 28: A Day in the Life of a People” will make its national television debut on Tuesday, August 28 at 7 p.

Phylicia Rashad To Receive William Shakespeare Award For Classical Theatre; Laura Benanti to Perform

by Julie Musbach — August 22, 2018

To acknowledge her outstanding contribution to classical theatre in America, Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present Tony-Award winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad with the prestigious William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award).

Vineyard Theatre Announces Cast Of GOOD GRIEF

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2018

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce dates and casting for the New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo.

THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE Soundtrack Recording Available for Pre-Order, Release Sep. 14

by Julie Musbach — August 17, 2018

Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label today announced that The Beast in the Jungle (Original Score Recording) will be released digitally and in stores on Friday September 14, 2018.

OWN Honors Aretha Franklin with Re-Airing of Her THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW Interview

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 16, 2018

In memory of the legendary Aretha Franklin, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special re-airing of the Queen of Soul's 1999 television interview from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” this Saturday, August 18 at 8:00 p.

OWN Announces Season Four of Ava DuVernay's QUEEN SUGAR

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 8, 2018

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season three finale airing Wednesday, August 22 (10-11:30 p.

Victory Gardens Announces 2018-19 Directors Inclusion Initiative Fellows

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2018

Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels announce the 2018/19 Season Directors Inclusion Initiates, to include Lauren Katz (Indecent), Mikael Burke (Rightlynd), N.