Shelby White

BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.

New Cinema Screens Open At BAM KBH On November 7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will open three new BAM Rose Cinema screens at the BAM KBH on November 7, expanding its footprint for film, education, and community engagement in downtown Brooklyn.

Boulez At 100: NY Phil Digital Archives Releases Thousands Of Pages Of Documents From Former Music Director's Tenure
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Today marks the 100th birthday of the late Pierre Boulez (March 26, 1925–January 5, 2016), the New York Philharmonic's Music Director from 1971–77. In commemoration of his centennial, the New York Philharmonic Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives has digitized and made available more than 13,000 pages of archival materials from his tenure.

Ribbon Cut on Creative Space and Cultural Hub in Downtown Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The opening has been celebrated for a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary arts hub located at 10 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. Learn more about the venue and the ribbon-cutting here!

Roundabout Now Accepting Applications for Directing Fellowship & Directors Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution’s signature Artists-in-Residence programs. Learn details and see how to apply!

World Premiere of EMIGRE ORATORIO by Aaron Zigman and Mark Campbell to be Performed by Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Don't miss the world premiere performance of Aaron Zigman's new oratorio, Emigré, featuring the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and members of the New York Philharmonic. Learn more about this powerful musical collaboration and the inspiring story it tells.

Martha Graham Solos To Be Performed At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023

Martha Graham's powerful solos from the 1930s to be performed at The Met on October 7 & 10.

Bloomingdale School Of Music to Participate In New York Philharmonic's 3rd Annual Summer Practice Challenge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Bloomingdale School of Music, in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, will present the third annual Practice Challenge: Bridge to Creativity from August 21-25, 2023.

92NY To Present Musicians From The New York Philharmonic & Sir András Schiff This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, will present Musicians from the New York Philharmonic & Sir András Schiff, piano, on April 23, 2023 at 3pm ET at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Michael Tilson Thomas Returns to the New York Philharmonic To Conduct MEDITATIONS ON RILKE and Schubert's Symphony No. 9
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Michael Tilson Thomas returns to conduct the New York Philharmonic March 9–12 in four concerts, highlighted by the New York premiere of his Meditations on Rilke. Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, who premiered and recorded the cycle with Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony in 2019, and bass-baritone Dashon Burton are featured soloists. Also on the program is Schubert's Symphony No. 9, Great. 

Roundabout Now Accepting Applications for Directing Fellowship and Directors Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution’s signature Artists-in-Residence programs: the Roundabout Directing Fellowship and the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group.

Anthony Rapp, Maxwell Frost, America Ferrera & More to Join MEET THE MOMENT Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The powerhouse collective of activists, journalists and creators at The Meteor—a media company focused on issues of gender and racial justice— will present Meet the Moment, a powerful day of ideas and inspiration, on Saturday, November 12th at the Brooklyn Museum.

Bloomingdale School Of Music to Participate In New York Philharmonic's Summer Practice Challenge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022

Bloomingdale School of Music, in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, will present the We Can Do It 2! Practice Challenge from August 22-26, 2022. Student musicians are challenged to take out their instruments for five days of practice in a closed and safe environment.

Roundabout Announces Roundabout Directing Fellowship/Roundabout Directors Group Applications
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for  two of the institution's signature Artists-in-Residence programs: the Roundabout Directing Fellowship and the Leon Levy Foundation Roundabout Directors Group.

Mayor De Blasio Announces $50 Million Capital Investment In Brooklyn Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021

Today, Mayor de Blasio announced a historic $50 million capital investment in the Brooklyn Museum. Provided through the City's Department of Cultural Affairs, the funding will support a transformative plan that encompasses gallery renovations and infrastructure projects aimed at updating the Brooklyn Museum's 120-year old, City-owned landmark building for the 21st century and signals an important recognition of the museum's growing role in the life and wellbeing of Brooklyn, New York City, and beyond.

BAM Gala 2021 Will Honor Sir Patrick Stewart, Shelby White & the Leon Levy Foundation, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2021

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) announces today its annual gala honorees: actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, longtime BAM supporter Shelby White & the Leon Levy Foundation, and choreographer and founder of Urban Bush Women (UBW) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar for their indelible contributions to the performing arts.

Leon Levy Foundation Awards $250,000 to ART/New York, Creates COVID Relief Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York announced today the creation of the Leon Levy Foundation COVID Relief Fund, initiated with a $250,000 grant to support small New York City theatres in conjunction with A.R.T./New York Relief Fund for NYC Small Theatres.

Works & Process Presents Virtual Program Featuring Premieres of New Commissions Related to BROADCAST FROM HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a virtual program featuring premieres of two new commissions related to composer Lisa Bielawa's ongoing project, Broadcast from Home, a significant new musical work launched by Bielawa in April 2020.

WPA Announces Schedule Change; Will Present COOPED by Jamar Roberts Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, believes in the transformative power of art. Tonight they will now highlight Cooped by Jamar Roberts, a Works & Process Artists #WPAVirtualCommission that premiered on May 24.

LATKE FESTIVAL Sets Records and Event Winners Announced
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 25, 2019

Great Performances' annual Latke Festival broke records on Monday, Dec. 16, racking up the most attendees and participants in its 11-year history. The event presented annually by the acclaimed catering and events company raises funds to support The Sylvia Center, a nonprofit dedicated to nutrition and healthy cooking education for children in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City and in Columbia Co., NY.