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George London Foundation For Singers Presents NORA LONDON- A CELEBRATION, September 18

The George London Foundation for Singers will present “Nora London – A Celebration” on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 4:00 pm at The Morgan Library and Museum's Gilder Lehrman Hall.

HAMILTON on Broadway Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Through March 2023

Ahead of HAMILTON's live performance on 'Good Morning America' tomorrow, the Broadway musical announced today that a new block of tickets are now available through March 2023. HAMILTON will also offer a new performance schedule beginning January 2023. 

The New-York Historical Society will present the 2022 History Makers Award to opera superstar, arts innovator, and civic leader Anthony Roth Costanzo for his achievements in the performing arts and for his activism. The gala will take place on October 6, 2022, at New-York Historical’s Central Park West home. Pam Schafler, chair emerita of New-York Historical’s Board of Trustees, will be honored with the 1804 Founders Medal for Distinguished Service. Renowned historian and Pulitzer prize-winning author Jon Meacham will deliver the keynote address.

George London Foundation Presents Tenor Aaron Blake In Recital, April 24

The George London Foundation for Singers concludes its 2021-22 season of events with a recital by tenor Aaron Blake, a 2017 George London Award winner who has received acclaim in some of opera's most prominent recent productions, with pianist Ken Noda.

George London Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 50th George London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers were announced at the conclusion of the competition’s final round this evening, which took place at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. While the event is usually held with in-person audience, this year’s audience was virtual. Susanna Phillips, international opera star and 2005 George London Award winner, was the livestream host. 

George London Foundation Competition Finalists Announced

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world’s oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February, in-person for the singers and judges, in New York City.

HAMILTON's Education Program Celebrates 2nd Performance Today

The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continued in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 16 when 2,600 students and teachers from 28 Los Angeles area Public Schools attended the matinee performance of the musical at Broadway at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

HAMILTON's Celebrated Education Program Returns Today in LA

The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continues in Los Angeles today, Wednesday, February 9 when 2,600 students and teachers from 28 Los Angeles area Public Schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at Broadway at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Susanna Phillips To Host The 50th George London Foundation Competition Finals

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February, in-person for the singers and judges, in New York City. While the final round is usually a public event, this year it will be held without an audience but livestreamed free of charge on the foundation's website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel, as well as the Facebook page of The Morgan Library and Museum.

The 50th George London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers Final Round Livestream Announced February 25

After a pandemic-induced postponement of one year, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions is back on and will mark a milestone in 2022: the George London Foundation Competition will hold its 50th anniversary event in February.

Prizeo, an online giving platform that works with celebrities to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, is partnering with HAMILTON for an amazing giveaway for the show's opening night in Chicago. Below, see how can you get a personal call from writer, composer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda telling you that you've won tickets to the hottest show in town!

The action at the Richard Rodgers Theatre began early, with performances by the students themselves and a Q&A session with cast members. Check out coverage of the event from last night's NBC NIGHTLY NEWS.

History is happening in Manhattan! Today, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Gilder Lehrman executive director Lesley Herrmann announced an educational partnership to provide 20,000 NYC public school students with the opportunity to see Hamilton on Broadway and integrate the show into classroom studies. This educational initiative is made possible through a $1.46 million grant by The Rockefeller Foundation to Gilder Lehrman.