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Previews: GOD OF CARNAGE at TampaRep
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 15, 2026

TampaRep’s upcoming production of God of Carnage promises an uncomfortably funny, sharply intimate experience under the direction of Alexis Carra, who has updated the play to 2026 and staged it in the round to heighten its immediacy. Carra calls the story “painfully current,” noting how quickly the characters’ polished civility collapses.

Tampa Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast for GOD OF CARNAGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's Tony and Olivier Award–winning comedy, to be presented at the Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre.

Review: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
by Miranda Stück - Nov 8, 2025

What did our critic think of PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center?

Paul Taylor Dance Company Reveals Annual New York Season at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to the David H. Koch Theater for three weeks. The repertoire features classics by Paul Taylor that display his extraordinary range, from romantic to humorous and from poignant to controversial.

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - Sep 7, 2025

God of Carnage tells the story of two couples brought together by their children’s playground fracas.  Soon, civility goes out the window, and a heck of a lot more goes on the floor.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company Hires Three New Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

At an audition attended by 90 men at the new Taylor Studios, Taylor Dance West in New York City on June 14, three dancers were invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company by Artistic Director Michael Novak.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Revives Works Not Seen in 50 Years at The Joyce
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to The Joyce Theater in June, with a landmark engagement that breathes new life into two rarely seen dances from the 1960s and 1970s.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Rarely Seen Works Featured In Joyce Theater Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to The Joyce Theater from June 17–22, 2025, with a landmark engagement that breathes new life into three rarely seen dances from the 1960s and 1970s.

92NY Harkness Dance Center Reveals Future Dance Festival 2025 Selected Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. Learn more!

92NY Harkness Dance Center Selects Artists for FUTURE DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

The 92nd Street Y has announced the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. This season’s festival includes in person programs on the stage of Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center on April 11 and 12, and a new online program for dance films, streaming from April 10-20.

EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Comes to Rogue Machine
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery confronts humanity’s darkest fears with humor, warmth, and the fortitude of municipal public servants in this play about climate and change.

Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

Explore the new season lineup at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse array of performances and events. Discover what's in store and plan your visit to this cultural hub.

Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024

Discover the upcoming season at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Explore what's in store for audiences at this renowned cultural venue.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Comes to Lincoln Center in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for its annual Fall Season from November 5 through November 24, 2024, with music performed live by Orchestra of St. Luke’s

Amy Marshall Returns to Taylor as Associate Director of Education
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Choreographer and Dance Educator Amy Marshall, who danced with Taylor 2 from 1995 to 1999, has been named Associate Director of Education of Taylor, the leading dance organization.

Elizabeth Chapa Selected As Newest Member Of The Paul Taylor Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Paul Taylor Dance Company welcomes a new dancer to its acclaimed ensemble, adding fresh talent to its dynamic performances. Discover more about the latest addition and upcoming shows.

Additional Guest Artists to Join Dance Lab Choreography Symposium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2024

Additional guest artists will join the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium, featuring a diverse lineup of talent and innovative dance performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns To The Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024

Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to The Joyce Theater with a captivating program showcasing their innovative choreography and timeless performances.

Gabby Barnes and Emmy Wildermuth Join Paul Taylor Dance Company
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

At an audition attended by more than 370 women held on May 10, 2024, Gabby Barnes and Emmy Wildermuth were selected by Artistic Director Michael Novak to join the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company 

Lorin Latarro Named as Keynote Speaker At Dance Lab Choreography Symposium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

Renowned choreographer Lorin Latarro is set to be the keynote speaker at Dance Lab New York's Choreography Symposium, sharing her insights and experiences in the world of dance. Learn more!