The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces Over $10.5 Million for Philadelphia Artists, Organizations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2020 The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced 41 grants today in support of the Philadelphia region's artists and cultural organizations for exceptional programs, events, and artistic work....
SummerStage Announces FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2020 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage's SummerStage Anywhere digital series is honoring National Dance Day with a day-long virtual event 'For the Love of DANCE.' ...
Tulsa Opera Announces Additional Performance and Livestream Of GREENWOOD OVERCOMES
by Stephi Wild - April 06, 2021 Due to high demand, Tulsa Opera has announced a second performance of Greenwood Overcomes featuring a program of works by 23 living Black composers performed by eight Black artists to commemorate the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The performances will be Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. CT...
Philadelphia Orchestra Announces Fall 2021 Season: FORWARD
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2021 Following more than a year of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the closing of concert halls internationally, The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to its home, Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in October 2021 to resume live concerts with in-person audiences....
Student Blog: The Black Theater Matters Bill and Why It's Important
by Student Blogger: Paige Rosko - May 04, 2021 While it might take a while for these acts to be implemented, it is important to understand that speaking out and taking action does create change....
Philadelphia Orchestra Will Perform a Free Concert For Frontline Workers Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2021 Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra will take the stage in the TD Pavilion at the Mann on Saturday, May 15, to perform for frontline workers....
Long Beach Opera Announces Three Programs For Fall 2020
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2020 While the Covid-19 pandemic has shuttered many performing arts organizations around the world, Long Beach Opera (LBO) has been industriously devising live innovative performance opportunities for both its artists and audiences. ...
BWW Review: J'Nai Bridges Recital for LA Opera
by Maria Nockin - June 23, 2021 On June 22, I watched J’Nai Bridges’ online recital at Los Angeles Opera’s website. Bridges has been making highly acclaimed debuts at major opera houses. For her LA Opera recital, she chose major selections by Johannes Brahms and Charles Gounod as well as many lesser-known shorter pieces. She sang ...
Join The Conversation With EQUITABLE DINNERS: LIFT EVERY VOICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 16, 2020 Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice is a series of online conversations, featuring guest speakers on a range of topics, and launched by a short play....
BWW Review: J'Nai Bridges Recital for LA Opera
by Maria Nockin - June 23, 2021 On June 22, I watched J’Nai Bridges’ online recital at Los Angeles Opera’s website. Bridges has been making highly acclaimed debuts at major opera houses. For her LA Opera recital, she chose major selections by Johannes Brahms and Charles Gounod as well as many lesser-known shorter pieces. She sang ...
San Francisco Opera's Department Of Diversity, Equity And Community Offers New Interactive Talks
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2021 San Francisco Opera's Department of Diversity, Equity and Community (DEC) announced new Opera Aficionado virtual conversations from April through June....
Who Won Awards at the GRAMMYS? See the Full List of Winners Here!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 14, 2021 The awards honored six musicals from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the West End with nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album - 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'American Utopia,' 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 'The Prince of Egypt,' 'Soft Power,' and Amélie.' ...
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Teams Up With Terence Blanchard, Vijay Iyer, Ayodele Casel and More For NOTES 4 VOTES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 22, 2020 Nonprofit the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance teams up with today's foremost jazz, classical, and global artists alongside preeminent speakers for a 'get out the vote' initiative, Notes 4 Votes, to be broadcasted on ALJA's Facebook page on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 8:30pm EST. ...
Chicago Philharmonic and Adrian Dunn Present REDEMPTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2021 The Chicago Philharmonic has announced a first-ever collaboration with critically acclaimed multi-genre musical artist and social justice advocate Adrian Dunn for a performance of Redemption to be streamed exclusively via Harris Theatre’s “HT Virtual Stage” from June 29 – August 27....
LA Philharmonic's Ford Digital Festival Presents MOVEMENT/MATTERS Series
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2020 The LA Phil’s Ford Digital Festivals are curator-led virtual programs offering an in-depth exploration of a single theme through multi-disciplinary performances, workshops and conversations captured for video. ...
Minnesota Public Radio Music Services Celebrate Black Music Month
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2021 The music services of Minnesota Public Radio will recognize Black Music Month this month with special programming celebrating the contributions of Black performers and composers to the music industry....
SummerStage Anywhere Announces A National Dance Day Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2020 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage's SummerStage Anywhere digital series is honoring National Dance Day with a day-long virtual event 'For the Love of DANCE.' ...
BROADWAY SESSIONS to Re-Air LIFT EVERY VOICE Concert Featuring Laura Osnes, Jawan Jackson and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2020 Tune in to watch LIFT EVERY VOICE: A Celebration of our Youth in their Truth a virtual concert on Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm EST, as Broadway's Babies youth from around the globe share their stories, struggles, and joys through song, dance, and spoken word in response to their experiences during...
Philadelphia Orchestra Presents 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert Online
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2021 The Philadelphia Orchestra, in partnership with Global Citizen’s Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, will present its 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Concert online....
André De Shields, Ben Vereen, and More Black Elders Share Life Stories as Part of Oprah's LIFT EVERY VOICE Initiative
by Stephi Wild - June 16, 2021 More than 50 elders, most over 75, were interviewed by student writers and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities. Photo portraits of interviewees were taken by a new generation of Black photographers — and most were local talent from the subjects' own communities....
BWW Interview: Robert Lamont Talks About TIN PAN ALLEY DAY and The Birth of America's Music Industry
by Ricky Pope - October 19, 2021 This coming Saturday, October 23 is officially Tin Pan Alley Day in NYC. As a physical destination, Tin Pan Alley is five buildings at 47-55 W. 28th St. near the Flatiron building in the neighborhood called “NoMad,” north of Madison Square Park. But Tin Pan Alley is much more than a physical destina...
Cleveland Orchestra January And February 2021 Severance Hall Performances Postponed
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2020 Today, The Cleveland Orchestra announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, and an abundance of caution to maintain the health and safety of musicians, staff, guests and volunteers, the Orchestra will not have any audiences in Severance Hall in January and February as originally planned....
TFANA and Saint Flashlight Launch Poetry Activation THE WILL OF THE CITY
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2021 TFANA and Saint Flashlight present The Will of the City, poems inspired by playwright and poet William Shakespeare, launching today and running through the fall. Spotlighting the work of over a dozen writers, this activation will transform the streetside and outdoor screens at Polonsky Shakespeare C...
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Details of 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2021 Today, The Cleveland Orchestra announced details of its 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. In the Orchestra’s 41st year of offering music to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, it will provide a variety of ways for guests to honor him in the safety of their homes from Ja...
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Announces 2021 Digital Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 07, 2021 The Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere digital series is excited to announce a continuation of weekly digital performances in 2021 on SummerStageAnwhere.org.... |