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Novid Parsi To Receive National Theatre Conference’s Barrie And Bernice Stavis Playwright Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Playwright Novid Parsi has been named the recipient of the 2025 Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award from the National Theatre Conference (NTC), recognizing an outstanding emerging playwright.

Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Cover Up, a new play by Jon Marans, will receive an invitational reading at The Barrow Group Theatre on Monday, November 3, at 2:15 p.m. (note updated time).

Sandbox Percussion Unveils 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The GRAMMY-nominated group Sandbox Percussion, the first percussion ensemble to receive an Avery Fisher Career Grant, has revealed its 15th season, highlighting the group's collaborations with some of today's most important composers and artists.

Santiago Cumplido to Present Vangeline In EGREGOR: The Sensory Ritual Of The Future
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Santiago Cumplido will present Vangeline in EGREGOR: The Sensory Ritual of the Future this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the event here!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER August 22 Lineup Includes Andrew Huberman & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

This week features a one-on-one interview with Andrew Huberman, associate professor at Stanford School of Medicine. The panel discussion includes Frank Bruni, professor of journalism and public policy at Duke University, and Christopher Rufo, conservative activist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

Austin Symphony Orchestra Names New Vice President of Development
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

The Austin Symphony Orchestra has named Sonya Robinson as the organization's new vice president of development. Robinson, whose appointment followed a comprehensive national search, will begin her new role on August 25. 

Fox Cities P.A.C. Reveals New Members for Board of Directors for 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Board of Directors has announced new leaders in the upcoming 2025-26 Season including Omar Atassi, Will Flett, Patrick Gill, Morgan O'Regan Hogerty, Steve Murray and Dr. Michael Ryan, MD.

DOWN TO EARTH Festival to Celebrate Outdoor Performance in City Parks and Public Spaces
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

DOWN TO EARTH will bring world-class international performance, theater, contemporary circus, an opera installation, and participatory events-absolutely free-directly to New York City's vibrant, diverse communities. 

Two High School Students Win Best Actor, Best Actress at 2025 DPAC Rising Star Awards
by Emmy Rice - May 31, 2025

On May 29, 2025, DPAC presented The DPAC Rising Star Awards, central North Carolina’s High School Musical Theatre Awards, with host Clay Aiken and special guest, J. Harrison Ghee.

Satori Shakoor Sets Release of New Concert Film CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL FEMME FATALE
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

George Clinton's P-Funk alum and host of PBS's “Detroit Performs LIVE,” Satori Shakoor, breaks the menopause stigma with her bold, comedic stand-up storytelling concert film, Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale.

Urban Jazz Dance 13TH ANNUAL BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL Returns In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Urban Jazz Dance Company has announced the 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF), featuring performances and workshops highlighting the artistry and important contributions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists

PlayMakers Rep Names Tina CoyneSmith Director Of External Relations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed a major addition to its leadership team. Tina CoyneSmith has joined the company as its new Director of External Relations after a nationwide search. Learn more!

World Premiere Production Of BIPOC Playwrights Selection At Boise Contemporary Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

World Premiere production at Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) of a 2023 BIPOC Playwrights Festival Selection, The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi, directed by Hamid Dehghani.

American Dance Festival Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

The American Dance Festival has announced its 2025 season with a full summer performance schedule from June 12 to July 26 and additional performances in September.

RUSK Makes NYC Debut at the 2025 Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Rusk, written and performed by Nik Narain, will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at the Chain Studio Theatre.