News & Development
• D’ANGELO BRINGS GLADYS ARTWORK TO LIFE
Gladys has commissioned award-winning New York-based designer Christina D’Angelo for the official Gladys key art for future promotional imagery and advertising. To read more about her work on Broadway, visit https://www.christinadangelo.com/
• GLADYS TABLE READ SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2026
The first public developmental reading of Gladys will take place at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA as part of their First Drafts and Bagels series. Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 HERE: https://www.firehousetheatre.org/events/first-drafts-bagels-gladys-the-musical
• SHANEA TAYLOR TO DIRECT GLADYS DEVELOPMENTAL READING
Richmond Theatre Community Circle (RTCC) Artsie Winner (Best Director) Shanea Taylor has signed on to direct the developmental table reading of Gladys for Firehouse Theatre’s First Drafts and Bagels program on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 HERE: https://www.firehousetheatre.org/events/first-drafts-bagels-gladys-the-musical
• GLADYS FEATURED IN STYLE WEEKLY’S FALL ARTS ISSUE
Gladys is featured in Style Weekly’s Fall Arts coverage exploring Richmond’s growing role as a launching point for new theatrical work. Writer Dave Timberline spoke with creator Jason Marks about the development of Gladys, the upcoming First Drafts & Bagels presentation at Firehouse Theatre, and the journey of bringing Gladys Bentley’s remarkable story to the stage.
Read the article HERE: https://www.styleweekly.com/launch-point-richmond/
• Broadwayworld: GLADYS to Receive First Public Reading at Firehouse Theatre
Gladys official Broadwayworld press release.
Read the article HERE: https://www.broadwayworld.com/norfolk/article/GLADYS-to-Receive-First-Public-Reading-at-Firehouse-Theatre-20260929
