Brian Williams News

Step Afrika! celebrates its 30th anniversary with a gala featuring a special performance by Smokie Norful.

The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Full casting announced for the American premiere of Alwin Bully’s Caribbean drama MCBEE on June 23 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, featuring a complimentary Golden Krust Caribbean Cuisine Reception.

TONI STONE by Lydia R. Diamond will run at Playhouse on Park from May 29 to June 16, 2024. This production will be directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan. Learn more about the cast here!

Join Karl O'Brian Williams, Miranda Melhado, and Emilio Evans in the American premiere of Alwin Bully's Caribbean drama, McBEE.

THE BRAATA SINGERS will mark their 15th Anniversary with STILL STANDING, a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brian Tyree Henry, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the revival of Lobby Hero, has joined the new musical film from Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. Henry joins the previously announced Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey and recent Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Few plot details about the upcoming film have been released, apart from its setting. It is reported to be set in Virginia Beach during the summer of 1977.

Explore the tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in Steven Carter's electrifying play, PECONG, presented by BMCC at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA is a semi-autobiographical journey of playwright Nilsa Reyna as she heals from left side brain bypass surgery. Learn more about the staged reading here!

Renowned African American arts organization and premier Dance Company Step Afrika! announces the commemoration of its milestone 30th anniversary season from August 2023 to July 2025.

MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

Experience the official concert of Johnny Cash and the electrifying performance of Step Afrika! at the Harris Center for the Arts. Don't miss these exciting events on January 18-19 and January 21.

What did our critic think of STEP AFRIKA!’S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW AT ARENA STAGE at Arena Stage?

Actor and Producer Malik Yoba and Playwright David Heron are celebrating another successful staged reading production of Heron’s award winning courtroom drama Against His Will, presented at City Center Stage II on Monday, November 13. Check out photos and video clips from the event here!

Attesting to Brooks’ influence in the comedy and entertainment world is a host of notable celebrity figures including: Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart, Ben Stiller, Steven Spielberg, Sarah Silverman, David Letterman, Larry David, Jonah Hill, Judd Apatow, Sharon Stone, Brian Williams, Anthony Jeselnik, and more.

​​​​​​​Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season with Step Afrika! on Sunday, October 22 at 7:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.

Step Afrika! will make its NYU Skirball debut on September 16 & 17, with a program of five dances that blend percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. 

NYU Skirball's Fall 2023 season will open on Saturday, September 16 with the NYU  Skirball debut of Step Afrika!, followed by DruidO'Casey, a six-hour, epic presentation of Sean O'Casey plays from  Ireland's award-winning Druid Theatre, along with world and North American theater and dance premieres from  acclaimed New York and International companies.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/8/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

 Performing Arts Houston has announced its 23/24 Season of national and international touring artists and new works from artists in the Houston community. The arrival of the new season will coincide with major advances in the multi-year renovation of Jones Hall, including the installation of new auditorium seating, expanded restrooms, and more.