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A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards

The 88th Annual Drama League Awards will be presented in person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 12:00PM. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.

Sutton Foster, Robyn Hurder, Hugh Jackman, Myles Frost & More Nominated for 2022 Chita Rivera Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2019-2022 theater season. 

Center For Performance Research Will Hold Virtual Spring Benefit Next Month

On Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM, CPR – Center for Performance Research will gather its community of artists, friends, and supporters during a virtual Spring Benefit in celebration of PROCESS, celebrating the ways that CPR continues to support and engage the artistic process through its programs and opportunities for artists.

Joyce Theater's Aaron Mattocks to Step Down

Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, announced today that Aaron Mattocks, the organization’s Director of Programming, will step down effective July 15, 2022.

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Student Blog: How Did I Get Here?

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

Meet the Cast of MACBETH

Macbeth begins performances tonight, March 29, 2022, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) and opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to the stage!

Student Blog: How Did I Get Here?

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2022 Dance Award Recipient and Gala Program

Jacob’s Pillow has announced Belgian and Moroccan choreographer, dancer, and director Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui as the recipient of the 2022 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. Cherkaoui will accept this award and present a new work at the season-opening Gala on June 18. 

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2022�"23 Season, Featuring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara & More

The Metropolitan Opera today announced its 2022–23 season, which features seven new productions, the most in ten seasons. Opening Night is September 27 with the company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea, starring soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role alongside tenor Matthew Polenzani in David McVicar’s new staging, conducted by Carlo Rizzi.

VIDEO: Digital Curtain Chat: Martha Graham Dance Company

In Joyce Theater's latest Digital Curtain Chat, they welcome Martha Graham Dance Company Artistic Director Janet Eilber and dancers Marzia Memoli and Lloyd Knight for a discussion with Joyce Marketing Manager, Nadia Halim.

VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Perform 'I Zimbra' on THE LATE SHOW

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform 'I Zimbra'. The cast also features Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III. Watch the full performance now!

VIDEO: Go Inside AMERICAN UTOPIA's Broadway Re-Opening Night

Nineteen months after the band’s last performance together, David Byrne’s American Utopia returned to the live stage this evening – Friday, September 17 – at the St. James Theatre on Broadway (246 West 44th Street).

VIDEO: Watch the New Official Trailer for DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA on HBO

The filmed version of the critically acclaimed Broadway show, DAVID BYRNEa??S AMERICAN UTOPIA debuts SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT).

VIDEO: David Byrne Talks About Collaborating With Spike Lee on AMERICAN UTOPIA

David Byrne shares his hopes for the return of Broadway, talks about collaborating with Spike Lee to film his Broadway show David Byrne's American Utopia and his project, We Are Not Divided.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 58th NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, Including Clips from AMERICAN UTOPIA

The 58th New York Film Festival, presented by Film at Lincoln Center, announces the addition of a new festival venuea?"the Bronx Drive-In at the Bronx Zoo.

VIDEO: Watch the All-New Trailer for David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA on HBO!

American Utopia is coming! On October 17, HBO will release the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award winning director Spike Lee. 

VIDEO: David Byrne Had Jerry Seinfeld Improve a Joke in AMERICAN UTOPIA

David Byrne stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday night to talk about his show American Utopia. He shares with Meyers the surprises that have come with performing on Broadway and engaging with audiences.

VIDEO: David Byrne Talks AMERICAN UTOPIA and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

David Byrne was featured on this morning's episode of CBS Sunday Morning. His Broadway show American Utopia was just one of many topics the performer covered.

VIDEO: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Performs 'Road to Nowhere' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On last night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, David Byrne gives a special performance of 'Road to Nowhere' with the cast of the Broadway musical David Byrne's American Utopia for the audience.