Amid August Wilson’s ambitious and towering 10-play American Century Cycle, each one representing a different decade in the Black experience, “Ma Rainey’s Black Botton,” set in 1920s blues recording studio, is perhaps most dynamic.
Theater Alliance will open its first full season in a new permanent Southwest DC home with three mainstage productions and the return of its Hothouse New Works Block Party.
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center announced the cast for a co-production of August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, starring Nicole Michelle Haskins in the title role.
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre.
Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle.
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed.
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein.
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday.
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining.
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING.
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
See photos of Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Arena Stage.
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
At Round House Theatre, director Jamil Jude stages a brilliant, heightened and deeply emotional interpretation of the Suzan-Lori Parks’ work that is as raw and affecting now as it was when it earned Parks a Pulitzer Prize two decades ago.
If new Artistic Director Edward Hall's RICHARD III is any indication of what Chicago audiences can come to expect during his tenure, they would do well to cheer, 'Long live the king.
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3.
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