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Riverside Theatre is now presenting the Broadway and International hit musical, On Your Feet! Check out a video going behind the scenes of the show, including when Emilio and Gloria Estefan themselves made an appearance and took the stage during curtain call!

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that the city will make multiple investments in New York City’s cultural sector by allocating more than $22 million over the next three fiscal years for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) as part of the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget.

Experience the high-energy Broadway and International hit musical, ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN, at Riverside Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dance Lab New York is launching Dance Lab Choreography Symposium, the Company’s new virtual forum for dancemakers. Learn how to register.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will present its Spring Series: OF JOY, featuring a unique blend of athleticism and fluidity. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Working with a cast of 22 dancers, teen through millennial, Colon's vision for the Next Generation Ballet 'On Your Feet' medley is a movement storyline with many choreography changes and using bodies as scene changes, directing the eye to where to go. Most of the piece is Jazz dancing with a little Latin flair.

The Trust for Governors Island and Governors Island Arts has announced the hiring of Lauren Haynes as their new Head Curator and Vice President for Arts and Culture—marking an exciting step forward for one of New York City's most unique cultural destinations.

Paper Mill Playhouse has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have launched an interactive map and website showcasing artwork commissioned over the course of the program's history and declared March 14, 2024 “Percent for Art Day” in the city of New York in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Percent for Art program.

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has announced more than $52 million for 1,031 cultural organizations across New York City, distributed through its annual Cultural Development Fund.

A musicalized version of Take the Lead is in the works, with a developmental workshop underway this month in New York City.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has revealed program selections for Winter Series: Of Hope, featuring world premieres and audience favorites.

Discover the latest news as the city of Manhattan announces $7 million in funding for The Africa Center's expansion and highlights new capital funding for cultural groups across the borough.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.

Join Joe McCarthy and his New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band on their Pan American Nutcracker Suite Holiday Tour. Experience a unique Latin Jazz adaptation of Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet suite. Find tour dates and locations for a swinging holiday performance near you.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), in association with Kierstead Productions (Jim Kierstead) and Chalant Productions (Lisa Reich), presented a one-night only presentation of The Post-Roe Monologues, a play with music by Mimi Zieman, with music direction by Saul Nache and directed by Maria Torres on Monday, November 6 at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos here!

Additional cast members have been announced for the benefit performance of 'The Post-Roe Monologues' at Merkin Hall on November 6. Don't miss this powerful and timely show!

Join Sirius XM’s Julie James as she hosts New York Theatre Barn’s Gala at the Museum of Broadway. Celebrate their 16th anniversary with museum tours and an awards reception on November 13th, 2023.

In honor of their 16th anniversary of programming, New York Theatre Barn will host a gala fundraiser at the Museum of Broadway on November 13th, 2023. In addition to museum tours, the evening will honor Joriah Kwamé and Kate Trammell.

Alyssa Wray, Joriah Kwamé, and more will appear in New York Theatre Barn’s Fall Gala at Museum of Broadway on November 13th, 2023. Celebrating their 16th anniversary, the event will feature museum tours and special honors.