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Free Duke Ellington Outdoor Performance Event Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

A special tribute to legendary composer and bandleader Duke Ellington will take place on Sunday, September 28, from 2–4 PM at the Duke Ellington Statue, located at 5th Avenue and 110th Street in Harlem, Manhattan.

Celebrate the Legacy of Duke Ellington At A Free Outdoor Festival in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025

The American Tap Dance Foundation and The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a free outdoor tribute to Duke Ellington on September 28 at the Duke Ellington Statue in Harlem.

Tap Foundation And Duke Ellington Center Unveil 2025-2026 Tap Dance And Jazz Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

​​​​​​​The American Tap Dance Foundation and the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will present an exciting lineup of tap dance and jazz events across New York City from June 10, 2025, to May 24, 2026. Learn more!

9 TO 5 Comes to Actors Theatre Of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

The musical 9 to 5 with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is coming to ATI in April. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets!

Cast Set For 9 TO 5 at Actors Theatre of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

The musical 9 to 5 with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is coming to ATI in April. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Janet Eilber, Mercedes Ellington, And Lar Lubovitch To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 2025 Martha Hill Awards Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Martha Hill Dance Fund has announced the honorees of the 2025 Martha Hill Awards to be presented at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 24 at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Photos: A Fantastic Night For Black Theatre United at Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2024

There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 22nd - August 4th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running July 22nd - August 4th.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 15th - July 28th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 15th - July 28th.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

The American Tap Dance Foundation Will Be Celebrated at Lincoln Center This July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will be honored on Thursday, July 11 at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!