IN THE PRESS

  • Breaking Barriers in Theater

    Bleu Magazine spotlights Jonathan McCrory, NBT’s Executive Artistic Director in a conversation about his childhood, working in theater, and overcoming adversity. February 2, 2022

  • Sade Lythcott on NEA's ART WORKS

    NBT CEO Sade Lythcott speaks with host Josephine Reed about using NBT's guiding philosophy and emphasis on community and placemaking to call people in rather than calling people out. February 1, 2022

  • AMERICAN THEATRE: Know A Theatre: National Black Theatre

    The groundbreaking Harlem company has broken literal ground, in plans for a prominent part within a mixed-use high-rise. January 20, 2022

  • Broadway World: McCarter Presents DREAMING ZENZILE A New Musical Based On The Life Of Miriam Makeba

    A partnership with Octopus Theatricals, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, McCarter, New York Theatre Workshop, Arts Emerson and National Black Theatre. January 12, 2022

  • NY Philharmonic Announces Details of AUTHENTIC SELVES: THE BEAUTY WITHIN

    The Authentic Self: Black Body & Identity Now!: A symposium at The New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, featuring artists and collaborators from National Black Theatre in conversation about art, identity, and issues of beauty. December 16, 2021

  • Broadway World: National Black Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season Programming

    December 6, 2021

  • Broadway World: The Apollo Unveils 2022 Winter/Spring Season

    Featuring the premiere of The Gathering: A Collective Ring Shout, co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra and the Apollo and co-curated by National Black Theatre. December 6, 2021

  • ArtsEmerson Announces A New Addition to its 2021-22 Stage Season

    ArtsEmerson announces a new addition to its 2021-2022 stage season, as the rolling world premiere tour of a brand new musical comes to Boston. November 23, 2021

  • NYTIMES: Cultural Center Opens in Chelsea, Aiming to Help Artists in Pandemic

    Chelsea Factory will offer residencies in music, dance, theater and film at its 14,000-square-foot space in Manhattan. November 23, 2021

  • NYTIMES: National Black Theater Plans Next Act in a New Harlem High-Rise

    The pathbreaking company plans to replace its Harlem home with a 21-story building with apartments, retail and a new theater. September 22, 2021