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The Homecoming

Closing: June 13, 1971

The Homecoming - 1971 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026


Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.

San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2026–27 Season, Featuring 26 Guest Conductors and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026


The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.

Douglas Carter Beane Appointed Artistic Director of Genesius Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025


Genesius Theatre has announced that five-time Tony Award nominated playwright, screenwriter, and director Douglas Carter Beane has joined the organization as Artistic Director for the coming year.

Birmingham Royal Ballet's BLACK SABBATH - THE BALLET Will Tour The UK
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025


After wowing audiences and critics alike with a sold-out premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet's hit production of Black Sabbath - The Ballet will commence a UK tour in autumn 2025.

The Gordon Parks Foundation To Host Annual Gala This May
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024


The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its annual gala on May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Anna Wintour, Bethann Hardison, Rashid Johnson, and Ambassador Andrew Young, with co-chairs including Alicia Keys and Spike Lee.

KING OF NOD Released In Audiobook Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


King of Nod, the multiple award-winning novel by Scott Fad, is now available in an audiobook edition.

Scott Fad Releases Sweeping Gothic Ghost Story KING OF NOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


River Grove Books releases 'King of Nod' by Scott Fad, a sweeping Southern Gothic ghost story just in time for Halloween.

Undermain Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of NO MAN'S LAND By Harold Pinter
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023


Undermain Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of NO MAN'S LAND By Harold Pinter. Don't miss this captivating production running from November 9 to December 3, 2023.

Single Tickets to Six Shows in the 23-24 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series Available This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


 The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to six shows in the 23–24 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will go on sale Friday, September 29. Learn more about the shows in the season lineup here!

Billy Joel's 'The Vinyl Collection Vol 2' To Be Released In November
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023


An 11LP deluxe box set, Billy Joel - The Vinyl Collection, Vol.2 completes the definitive Billy Joel 12' vinyl album project which began with The Vinyl Collection, Vol.1, a 9LP set released in November 2021 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Cold Spring Harbor (Billy's debut solo studio album, originally released 1st November, 1971).

WICKED Returns to the Peoria Civic Center During the 24-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveiled its highly anticipated 2023-2024 Season for the Peoria Civic Center earlier this spring. Today, we are announcing that Broadway’s most popular musical, WICKED, will be part of the 2024-2025 Season!

Mark Ulrich Joins the Cast of Steppenwolf's NO MAN'S LAND - Playing Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023


Get ready to be mesmerized by Mark Ulrich's captivating performance in Steppenwolf's NO MAN'S LAND. Discover the new talent that brings fresh energy to this acclaimed production. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic - limited time engagement!

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry & More to Star in NO MAN'S LAND at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter’s celebrated masterwork No Man’s Land directed by Les Waters. Learn how to purchase tickets!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, ON YOUR FEET! & More Set for the Grand 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023


The Grand Opera House has unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Have a Multi-Year Residency at The Music Center
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


The Music Center and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater jointly announced that the esteemed New York-based dance company, adored by Los Angeles audiences for more than two decades, will perform for four consecutive years at The Music Center's iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, beginning with the 2023–2024 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.

Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series To Present MEAN GIRLS, THE CHER SHOW, And More
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has unveiled its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will include the following touring productions: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, MEAN GIRLS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and THE CHER SHOW.

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry, and More to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's NO MAN'S LAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023


Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter's celebrated masterwork No Man's Land directed by Les Waters (In the Next Room..(or the vibrator play), Dana H., Middletown), playing July 13 – August 20, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.

LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Comes to the Met This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023


American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love for its 2023 Summer season, June 22–July 22. The season will feature the New York Premiere of two-time Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate, as well as full-length classics Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet.  General public on sale for ABT's 2023 Summer season begins on Monday, April 24 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office. 

Detroit Rep Theatre to Present the Michigan Professional Premiere of SWEAT Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


Detroit Repertory Theatre's 66th is closing out their season with the Michigan professional premier of the Pulitzer Prize-winning show Sweat by multi-ward winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Sweat opens on May 5th at 8:30 P.M. with a champagne reception and the show closes Sunday, June 25th at 2:00 P.M.

Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023


The brand new feature-length concert documentary “Home Again: Carole King Live In Central Park,” which presents musical icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973 homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Watch the video trailer now!

City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022


City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.

The Entertainment Community Fund Announces Five New Members To Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022


At an annual meeting held on July 26, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees and reelected Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair, his nineteenth term of serving in this role.

Pre-Broadway SOUL TRAIN, THE HEADLANDS & More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today the productions that will make up the company’s 2022/23 season.

The CW Network Announces Primetime Listings for the Week of April 17th
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 30, 2022


The CW Network has released their primetime television programming for the week of April 17th. Below is the scheduling. 

The Homecoming History

Other Productions of The Homecoming

1971   Off-Broadway
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1975   Off-Broadway
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1976   Off-Broadway
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The Homecoming - 1971 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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The Homecoming — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Obie Awards Performance Danny Sewell

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