Diversity

2023 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships For BIPOC Stage Managers Available

Applications are now open for stage managers of color to apply for scholarships to the Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS). In partnership with Broadway Stage Managers, Narda E. Alcorn, Lisa Dawn Cave, Beverly Jenkins, Kenneth J. McGee, & Cody Renard Richard, five scholarships for stage managers of color will be awarded for the annual professional development and networking conference for stage managers.

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films To Screen At The Harris Theater February 17 - March 9

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the return of the ever popular Oscar Nominated Short Films. The 2023 Oscar Shorts is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival and presented by Film Pittsburgh in accordance with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and will be shown at the Harris Theater February 17 through March 9.

Women In Music Celebrates An Inspiring Third Annual Educational Summit In Boston

The 501(c)3 non-profit organization Women In Music recently wrapped its third annual educational Summit, which took place online from January 25-27 with in person activations in their Nashville, Chicago, Boston, and Denver chapters.   

THE COLOR PURPLE to be Presented at The Ritz Theatre Company This Month

Directed by Kyrus Keenan Westcott, The Color Purple runs at The Ritz from February 10th through February 26th.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Bluegrass Concert By Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley This Month

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Bluegrass Concert by powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7pm.

San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season culminates June 16, 2023, in a special concert and dinner honoring the Company’s illustrious 100-year history.

Northern Broadsides Announces Ruth Cooke As Their New Executive Director

Northern Broadsides has announced the appointment of Ruth Cooke as their new Executive Director. Having had extensive experience of leadership within the arts, Cooke specialises in communications, audience development, and community engagement.

ODC/Dance Presents Its Annual Home Season DANCE DOWNTOWN

​​​​​​​ODC's flagship dance company, ODC/Dance, has announced program details for DANCE DOWNTOWN, the company's annual home season at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Dance Downtown runs Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2. In conjunction with Dance Downtown, the company's annual Gala will take place on Friday, March 31.

Museum Of Arts And Design Highlights Permanent Collection Through More Than 60 Historic Works And New Acquisitions

An ongoing exhibition of the Museum of Arts and Design's (MAD) growing permanent collection of more than 3,500 objects, Craft Front & Center will feature a fresh installation of more than 60 historic works and new acquisitions dating from the golden age of the American Craft movement to the present day.

DESCRIBE THE NIGHT Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre in March

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Chicago premiere of Describe the Night, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For FOR COLORED BOYZ at the Fulton Theatre

Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for the world premiere of Bryan-Keyth Wilson’s FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, which begins previews September 6-7 before an official opening September 8 at The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Check out the photos and video here!

VIDEO: All New Jinkx Monsoon Series and More Given a First Look In All New WOWPresents Plus Trailer

With series starring the recently crowned Queen of All Queens Jinkx Monsoon, Trixie Mattel, Katya, Jimbo, Raven, Ts Madison, etc. and genres ranging from beauty competition to animated comedy, this trailer features the best of your favorite queens and the full diversity of queer content being produced by WOW. Watch the new video trailer now.

WATCH: Ingrid Michaelson Debuts 'If This Is Love' From THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has debuted a first look music video of the song 'If This Is Love' from the world premiere of The Notebook, performed in-studio by Ingrid Michaelson, who is writing the production’s music and lyrics. Watch here!

VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Teases Summer Season at Metropolitan Opera House

American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House for the first time in three years for its Summer season, June 13–July 16, 2022.

VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Hosts Country Star Maren Morris

GRAMMY-nominated country music star Maren Morris says she's becoming fearless again, after having a baby and enduring a couple of turbulent years through the pandemic, in an interview with Anthony Mason for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, April 3 (9:00 AM, ET) and streamed on Paramount+.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse

An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.

VIDEO: The People's Theatre Talk: CLASSical Music & Black Artists

For Black History Month, The People’s Theatre Talk will be exploring how to compose the untold narrative of black classical musicians and what steps are needed in changing the system to open doors to more black classical music artists.

VIDEO: Emilie Kouatchou Talks Starring as 'Christine Daaé' in PHANTOM on THE TODAY SHOW

After making history as the first black woman to play Christine Daaé in the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Emilie Kouatchou sat down with Sheinelle Jones on The TODAY Show to discuss her groundbreaking debut. Jones also sat down with casting associate Joseph Hayes to discuss the importance of diversity and representation on Broadway.

VIDEO: Works & Process at the Guggenheim On Washington National Opera's WRITTEN IN STONE

Inspired by iconic monuments in Washington, D.C., and the ideals embodied by President Kennedy, 'Written in Stone' is a series of intimate short works interwoven into a single evening celebrating the Kennedy Center’s fiftieth anniversary.