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Facility, Theatre News, UK

Hundreds celebrate opening of UK’s new Utopia Theatre Creative Hub

Musical, Performance, Theatre News, U.S.

Trevor Noah hosts “Black Theater Night” for Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”

Performance, Play, Theatre News, U.S.

“for colored girls…” ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM 

Artist, U.S.

Alice Childress at the University of Michigan

Opinion, Theatre News

Black Theatre Matters is Back! 1st Episode of Season Two Drops February 3

Artist, Humanities, Recognition, U.S.

Black History Month Legend – Lloyd Richards

Artist, Performance, Play

Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 Gary Anderson

Award-winning actress Viola Davis talks about the role of Rose in FENCES. Continue reading Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

Artist, Performance, Play

MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Gary Anderson

Tarell Alvin McRaney named to head Yale’s Playwriting Department Continue reading MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

Performance, UK

The Rise in Black Theatre,…in the UK?

December 1, 2016December 2, 2016 Gary Anderson

Over the last few years England has seen a rise in the number of plays featuring Black talent in the country’s theatres. Plays written, produced and directed by playwrights of African descent, as well as the number of producing organizations primarily focused on … Continue reading The Rise in Black Theatre,…in the UK?

Artist, Performance, Play

Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 Gary Anderson

6 Playwrights, 6 Directors, and 18 Actors unite in six 10-minute raw impressions of 6 Bronx sources and events. The short plays will be created over the span of 48 hours and performed live. Continue reading Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

Performance, Play, UK

Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

UK’s Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND in a season focusing on works from North America. Continue reading Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

Business, Fund Development

Fighting to End Racial Inequity in Arts Funding

November 23, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

Foundation leader leads a group of colleagues to improve the level of inclusion within the ranks of arts funding executives. Continue reading Fighting to End Racial Inequity in Arts Funding

Business, Musical, Performance1 Comment

Broadway Star Audra McDonald cited as Cause for SHUFFLE ALONG Closure

November 23, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

The producers of SHUFFLE ALONG file a lawsuit to cover $12 million in loses due to the shows untimely closure. Continue reading Broadway Star Audra McDonald cited as Cause for SHUFFLE ALONG Closure

Performance, Play1 Comment

A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

November 22, 2016 Gary Anderson

Director Ruben Santiago reflects on the power in August Wilson’s JITNEY at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Continue reading A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

Artist

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King Jr. added to Sidewalk of Stars.

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 Gary Anderson

Two major founders of Black Theatre companies from the late 1960s and early 1970s will receive some well-deserved recognition on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM. Theater 80 will hold their Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony recognizing Douglas Turner Ward, co-founder of The … Continue reading Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King Jr. added to Sidewalk of Stars.

Business, Fund Development

Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe kicks off Capital Campaign

November 15, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

WBTT announced a $6 million capital campaign to revise its two-theater complex over the next few years, adding space for education programs. Continue reading Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe kicks off Capital Campaign

Business

“Census of Black Theatre” to be taken

November 14, 2016November 21, 2016 Gary Anderson

A census of the field of Black Theatre in North America is proposed. Continue reading “Census of Black Theatre” to be taken

Performance, Play

Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 Gary Anderson

Kirsten Greenidge’s fulfilling play is a class-driven show that spins an absorbing study of neglected kids at dangerous loose ends. Continue reading Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

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