The Schomburg Center unveils several unseen pieces from the James Baldwin Archives
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently unveiled several pieces from the James Baldwin Archives Continue reading The Schomburg Center unveils several unseen pieces from the James Baldwin Archives
Lynn Nottage Wins 2nd Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her play SWEAT
Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Continue reading Lynn Nottage Wins 2nd Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her play SWEAT
Racial Justice Group Launches “Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab” in New York City
Race Foward is seeking sixty local New York City arts groups to participate in a yearlong training program to improve racial equity in the arts and culture sector. Continue reading Racial Justice Group Launches “Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab” in New York City
Houston’s Ensemble Theatre continues 40th Season activities with World Premiere
The Ensemble Theatre continues its 40th Anniversary Season celebration with the world premiere of THE FRONT PORCH SOCIETY. Continue reading Houston’s Ensemble Theatre continues 40th Season activities with World Premiere
Some thoughts inspired by the ‘Bright Young Tings’ photographic exhibition at London’s National Theatre.
A historical perspective on London’s Black Theatre scene in 1970s. Continue reading Some thoughts inspired by the ‘Bright Young Tings’ photographic exhibition at London’s National Theatre.
GLEE’s Amber Riley wins 2017 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
Amber Riley wins the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Actress in Musical Continue reading GLEE’s Amber Riley wins 2017 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
Liberation Theatre Co. announces Residency Program for Emerging Playwrights
Liberation Theatre Company announces The Writing Residency Program, a new development program for early career Black playwrights. Continue reading Liberation Theatre Co. announces Residency Program for Emerging Playwrights
Lydia R. Diamond’s SMART PEOPLE makes D.C. debut
Set against the 2008 election of Barack Obama, SMART PEOPLE explores the nature of cultural bias. Continue reading Lydia R. Diamond’s SMART PEOPLE makes D.C. debut
Crossroads Theatre Co. to take act “on the road” for two years
Beginning April 1, Crossroads Theatre Company will become a transient troupe as construction of a new peforming arts center takes place over the next two years at the current location. Continue reading Crossroads Theatre Co. to take act “on the road” for two years
List of Black Theatre Groups
This is a series of listings for Black Theatre producing companies, presenters, individual artists and festivals from here and abroad. Black Theatre Companies Cultural and Presenting Organizations Solo Artists, Touring Companies & Festivals Non-U.S. Black Theatre Organizations Continue reading List of Black Theatre Groups
Black Theatre Workshop joins Tableau D’hôte Theatre to mount ANGÉLIQUE
Montréal’s Black Theatre Workshop and Tableau D’hôte Theatre joined forces to present ANGÉLIQUE by Lorena Gale. Continue reading Black Theatre Workshop joins Tableau D’hôte Theatre to mount ANGÉLIQUE
BRIGHT YOUNG TINGS exhibits at London’s National Theatre
A current exhibition of photographs by Michael Mayhew documents the history of Black Theatre in London between 1979-1982. Continue reading BRIGHT YOUNG TINGS exhibits at London’s National Theatre
Black Theatre Matters 
You must be logged in to post a comment.