National Black Theatre Archives

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Money Moves: Several Black Arts Organizations to Receive NYC Grant

Any day money is put in the hands of black people, it’s a good day. The National Black Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,...

Alaina NewellDecember 24, 2020

Inspiration

Lean in… 366 days, not just 31!

And we are off!! Many of us are ripping and running at the start of 2020, seeking to catapult ourselves into the new decade....

Jonathan McCroryFebruary 1, 2020

A Must See

Dead and Breathing Set for New York Premiere

On the surface, the subject matter of Chisa Hutchinson’s play, Dead and Breathing, may seem morbid and heavy. A terminally ill woman trying to...

Broadway BlackOctober 27, 2015

A Must See

Nambi Kelley’s Latest Play, For Her As A Piano Opens in Chicago

Last year, playwright and actress Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of “Native Son” by Richard Wright was one of the highest grossing productions in the...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

A Must See

Veteran Black Artists Reflect On Artistic Lives In INSIGHT/SECOND SIGHT

Second sight is defined as “the supposed ability to perceive future or distant events.” While there is no scientific evidence that second sight exists,...

Broadway BlackOctober 16, 2015

Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Founder and president Marcia Pendelton, of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated her company’s 15th anniversary Sept. 28, when she presented A Taste of My World:...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Congrats!

National Black Theatre Probes The Policing of Black Bodies

Emmet Till. Trayvon Martin. Sandra Bland. Kindra Chapman. In 2015, the legacy of intolerance and discrimination against people of color continues its awful march,...

Broadway BlackOctober 5, 2015

Congrats!

The National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards

The Seventh Annual National Black Theatre TEER Spirit Awards Gala will take place on June 18th and will be hosted by Russell G. Jones....

Broadway BlackJune 9, 2015

A Must See

Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Growing up Black and Jewish in the late 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Oh, and your father is Richard Pryor. If that ain’t a good...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

A Must See

National Black Theatre Will Celebrate The Veteran Actress

National Black Theatre, known for their superb and well thought-out programming, put together some wonderful events for Women’s History Month. Those events included “Voices of Muslim Women”...

Drew ShadeMarch 17, 2015