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ALL ARTS to Debut Films From Mahogany L. Browne, Marlena Myles and Kenneth Tam


ALL ARTS will premiere three short films from groundbreaking artists working across multiple disciplines as part of the 2024 Kate W. Cassidy Artist in Residence program. Learn more about the artists and their films!

RENT by Deaf Broadway & More Set for Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook Series


Lincoln Center has revealed its 2024 American Songbook Series!

Sanaz Toossi, Jamila Woods & More Named Space on Ryder Farm 2023 Residents


SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm located on Ryder Farm in Putnam County, New York announced the residents for the 2023 season.

Campy Cult Hit THE VILLAGE! Returns For 3rd Run At Dixon Place This June


After a sold out run last fall and an encore production this winter, Dixon Place will present a second encore run of THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM beginning Thursday, June 1st. This meta musical comedy filled with high jinks, low kinks, and go-go boys is written by Nora Burns (David's Friend, Unitard) and directed by Adam Pivirotto, with choreography by Robin Carrigan and a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers.

Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists


The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM Reopens Tonight at Dixon Place


The Village! A Disco Daydream returns to Dixon Place after a sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends opening tonight – Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM – and running through Friday, February 24.

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM to Return to Dixon Place For Monthlong Run in February


The Village! A Disco Daydream will return to Dixon Place next month after sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends staring on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM and running through Friday, February 24.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns Extended at Dixon Place


The Village, A Disco Musical! is extending its hit engagement at Dixon Place after its first week of sell-out performances. Originally scheduled to run through Saturday, October 15, the production will add performances on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! Opens Tonight at Dixon Place


Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement opening tonight – Thursday, October 6 – and running through Saturday, October 15. A meta musical comedy filled with high jinx, low kinks, and go-go boys, the show features a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers. 

Dixon Place to Present THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns in October


Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement from October 6 - 15, 2022. Set in New York City in 1979, The Village is loosely based on Our Town (if Thornton Wilder had lived on Christopher Street).

Baltimore Center Stage to Present OUR TOWN in September


Baltimore Center Stage has announced the complete cast and creative team for Our Town. Written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb (The Folks at Home), Our Town begins performances on Thursday September 15 for a limited run through Sunday October 9.

Ucross Announces A Special Residency For Black Poets


​​​​​​​Ucross and Cave Canem have joined forces to present a literary fellowship that provides creative support to Black poets. The 2022 Toi Derricotte Residency at Ucross has been awarded to interdisciplinary poet S. Erin Batiste of Brooklyn, New York. 

Cornelius Eady Will Present Talk On White Gaze and Black Body At Gibney Center


Poet, playwright, and songwriter Cornelius Eady will deliver a talk on the white gaze and the Black body as part of Gibney Center's Spring 2022 Deeper Lecture Series.

Gibney Center Announces Spring 2022 RISING UP! Season


Gibney has announced Gibney Center’s spring 2022 season curated by Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Senior Director of Curation and Editorial Director. Continuing the theme “Rising Up” from last fall, the season features performances by acclaimed and emerging artists; discussion and lecture series; and works-in-process programs.

New Federal Theatre Will Present SHE SPEAKS: LOVE, RESILIENCE, REVOLUTION


On November 19 at 7:00 PM, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present its 2021 Poetry Jam, 'She Speaks: Love, Resilience, Revolution,' a virtual evening of poetry featuring Sasa Aakil, Gha'il Rhodes Benjamin, Bayan Founas (Bayan the Poet), Angela Jackson, jessica Care moore and Dionne Tenhue (aka Luna the Poet).

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Sets 2021 Poetry Jam


On November 19 at 7:00 PM, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present its 2021 Poetry Jam, 'She Speaks: Love, Resilience, Revolution,' a virtual evening of poetry featuring Sasa Aakil, Gha'il Rhodes Benjamin, Bayan Founas (Bayan the Poet), Angela Jackson, jessica Care Moore and Dionne Tenhue (aka Luna the Poet). 

Gibney Announces RISING UP! Fall 2021 Virtual Event Season


Gibney, the New York City-based dance and social justice organization, announces its fall season of virtual events, which begin on September 7, including a Town Hall to which the dance community is invited on September 10.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 20- Oli Higginson, Molly Lynch, and More!


Today (May 20) in live streaming: your last chance to watch Miscast, Oli Higginson and Molly Lynch visit Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Top 10, and more!

Joe Morton and Sally Murphy Reunite for BRUTAL IMAGINATION Benefit Reading


Vineyard Theatre has announced the company’s second original cast benefit reading, reuniting renowned actors Joe Morton (“Scandal”) and Sally Murphy (August: Osage County) for Oppenheimer Award-winning playwright and poet Cornelius Eady’s (Vineyard’s You Don’t Miss The Water) play, Brutal Imagination.

Michael Cerveris, Joanna Gleason, Cherry Jones and More Featured in Guild Hall's 90th Season


Guild Hall has announced the artists and events for its landmark 90th season which begins at the end of May and will feature author Salman Rushdie, American Ballet Theatre, Emmy-winners Susan Lucci & Joy Behar, 5-time Tony-winner Susan Stroman, Oscar & Tony-winner Mercedes Ruehl, and more.

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