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Herbie Hancock Set to Perform at NJPAC in March 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance. This concert will showcase the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup For 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.

Music Of Remembrance To Present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE At Benaroya Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Music of Remembrance will present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE on March 15 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. The program features works by Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, and others, with world premiere choreography by Donald Byrd and performances by Spectrum Dance Theater.

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.

Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón and More Set for SMOKE Jazz Club's February 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.

Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MENERBES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Framing Ménerbes in Johnson City, New York. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Daniel Gwirtzman and special guest Eli Horwatt.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Will Present FRAMING MÉNERBES in Binghamton, Ann Arbor, and Ithaca
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company has announced upcoming presentations of Framing Ménerbes in Binghamton, NY (October 15), Ann Arbor, MI (October 25), and Ithaca, NY (November 2). Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with a guest speaker.

Music of Remembrance Unveils 2025�"26 Season COURAGE & CONSCIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

Music of Remembrance (MOR) has announced its 2025–26 season, continuing its mission to confront injustice through the lens of music, memory, and social conscience.

Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!

Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MÉNERBES Film Screening And Reception
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the US premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception. Learn more and see how to attend the event here!

Darrian Ford Brings A RELUCTANT STAR To 54 Below In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Broadway and recording artist Darrian Ford will bring his new show A Reluctant Star to 54 Below on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. The program explores themes of self-doubt, depression, and eventual self-acceptance through a mix of musical theater, jazz, and soul.

SWAN LAKE, SHERLOCK and More Set for Nashville Ballet 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Nashville Ballet invites audiences to join them for their 40th Season – The Ruby Season.

Nashville Ballet Unveils 2025-26 Season with IF I CAN DREAM, SWAN LAKE & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.

The Library for the Performing Arts Presents ROOM TO MOVE Through 9/1
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 23, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center has mounted an impressive exhibition that will appeal to dance enthusiasts and many more. 'Room to Move: Dance Theater Workshop and Alternative Histories of Downtown Dance' will be on display through September 13th.

Catherine Tharin Dance To Present The World Premiere Of IN THE WAKE OF YES In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

This June, choreographer Catherine Tharin will premiere In the Wake of Yes, a work for four dancers featuring a film by award-winning filmmaker Lora Robertson, and music by renowned composer and jazz pianist Joel Forrester, who will play live.

100th Class of Guggenheim Fellows Unveiled for 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has appointed the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines