Wole Soyinka News

BLOOD BE SWEET to Complete New York Theatre Workshop's 2026/27 Season

by A.A. Cristi — September 1, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present Abigail C.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE SWAMP DWELLERS at Utopia Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 10, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Swamp Dwellers at Utopia Theatre Creative Hub in Sheffield, UK.

FILMAFRICA 2026 Will Present Pan-African Cinema Series at BAM Rose Cinemas

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2026

BAM Rose Cinemas will present FILMAFRICA 2026, a showcase of contemporary and classic Pan-African cinema curated by the New York African Film Festival, featuring world, US, and North American premieres from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and beyond.

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — March 31, 2026

The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

Review: Bullock, Woods and Hanick Are Anything but ORDINARY THINGS at NY's 92nd Street Y

by Richard Sasanow — January 27, 2026

The audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y the other night was certainly happy to be at a recital, “From Ordinary Things,” by the trio of soprano Julia Bullock, with her colleagues Seth Parler Wood on cello and pianist Conor Hanick.

The 32nd New York African Film Festival to Launch in May

by Josh Sharpe — April 9, 2025

Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc.

Ato Blankson-Wood and More Will Lead THE SWAMP DWELLERS at Theatre for a New Audience

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere of the 1958 production, The Swamp Dwellers.

Playwrights From The Liberation Theatre Company Writing Residency Program To Hold Public Readings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2025

Liberation Theatre Company will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025.

THE BACCHAE Reimagined Greek Tragedy to be Presented at Mercer County Community College Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2024

Mercer County Community College students from various programs will collaborate to present 'The Bacchae of Euripides' and 'A Mouthful of Birds' at Kelsey Theatre, showcasing theater, dance, and design skills.

Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING

by Herbert Paine — November 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous.

Full Cast Set For DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN at The Crucible, Sheffield

by Stephi Wild — November 6, 2024

The Crucible in Sheffield announced the full cast for DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN, set to captivate audiences with its powerful narrative.

DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN Announced At Sheffield Theatres

by A.A. Cristi — September 30, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has announced its production of DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN.

Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.

Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 9, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2024

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2024

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St.