African Grove

Oversoul Theatre Collective Relaunches Improvisational Theater Workshop in New Bedford
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. is reintroducing a community-driven performance workshop in New Bedford, MA, aimed at fostering Black and Brown narratives through theater. The workshop, in collaboration with 3rd Eye Unlimited, began on February 10 and continues to accept new members. This initiative builds on the historic legacy of the New African Company, New England's oldest professional Black theater company.

THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III is Coming to The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will present a special week-long return engagement of Carlyle Brown’s The African Company Presents Richard III.

A LONG WAY FROM HOME Will Be Revived at American Theatre of Actors for Black Theatre Day
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

American Theatre of Actors will revive Anne L. Thompson-Scretching’s A Long Way From Home, the second play in her Blood Trilogy, in honor of Black Theatre Day. Running October 1–12 at the Sargent Stage in New York City.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Explore Black Theater History in New Exhibition
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, has just announced a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. The exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way celebrates the rich history and enduring impact of Black artists in musical theater through hundreds of items from the Library’s Billy Rose Theatre Division archives.

Costumes From THE WIZ and More to be Featured in NYPL History of Black Musical Theater Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will present a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. Learn more about the exhibition here!

American Opera Projects/NYU Tisch Opera Labs to Present 10 Year Anniversary Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

American Opera Projects will present The Woodlawn Operas, a live performance of three thirty-minute World Premiere operas, to be performed at the African Grove Theatre in NYU's Paulson Center. Learn how to attend.

THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III Begins At The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company will present Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III, based on a true story. Directed by J.L. Reed, running March 8-30, 2025.

Review: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at The Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Feb 11, 2025

The Black Theatre Troupe's production of THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III is a triumph: a vital and illuminating piece of theater that reaffirms the stage as a battleground for justice and representation.

Review: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at Soul Rep Theatre
by Sam Lisman - Feb 4, 2025

A year or so ago, two DFW theaters in neighboring cities both performed the same play, on the same days, at the same times.  If you were willing to pay to use the Tollway, and depending on traffic, they were about ten minutes aways from each other.  I chock that up to bad timing and poor coordination (although local theater directors tell me that the vast majority of their audiences are exclusive – they don’t go to other theaters – so these kinds of scheduling issues aren’t a big deal), and both groups handled it well (at least publicly).

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For World Premiere Of Cate Wiley's SHELTERED With The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Broadway World has your an exclusive first look inside rehearsals for the World Premiere of Sheltered, a new play by Cate Wiley at the Cell Theatre. See photos!

Cate Wiley's SHELTERED To Premiere at The Cell Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre with Megan Gillis will present the World Premiere of Sheltered, a new play by Cate Wiley in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company has announced its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions of MACBETH, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

THE COLOR PURPLE & More Set for Black Theatre Troupe 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Black Theatre Troupe has revealed its 2024-25 lineup, marking its 55th season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Leviticus Jelks of MY WHITE HUSBAND at Moving Arts
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024

We spoke to playwright Leviticus Jelks about the production of his play My White Husband at Moving Arts. 

CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center to Present World Premiere Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.

Annual Black Theatre Day to Celebrate The Legacy of the African Grove Theatre & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Join the annual Black Theatre Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 17 to honor the legacy of the African Grove Theatre and support Black theatres worldwide. Discover the history and impact of Black theatre and the careers it has launched.

NCIS's Rocky Carroll To Star In August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED At Los Angeles Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2023

NCIS's Rocky Carroll to star in Los Angeles premiere of August Wilson's 'How I Learned What I Learned'

The International Black Theatre Summit to Celebrate 2nd Annual Black Theatre Day This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022

For the 2nd annual Black Theatre Day (September 17) The International Black Theatre Summit, convened by The CRAFT Institute, is partnering with organizations to increase visibility of Black theatres and encourage donations of time, money, and service year-round.

Previews: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at The Black Rep At The Edison Theater On The Washington University Campus
by James Lindhorst - Aug 31, 2022

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company raises the curtain on its 46th Season with THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III by Carlyle Brown and directed by Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes. Previews begin Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University. 

New Theater at NYU Named 'The African Grove Theatre' to Honor a Landmark of Black Theater History
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

NYU’s 181 Mercer Street building, opening spring 2023, will become home to a permanent and evolving memorial to the African Grove Theatre, the first Black theater in the country that made history on the corner of Mercer and Bleecker Streets in 1821.