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League of American Orchestras will Launch Inclusive Stages Program in Spring 2023

 “Inclusive Stages,” a new program aimed at increasing racial diversity among musicians in American orchestras, will launch in Spring 2023, the League of American Orchestras has announced. The program’s pilot year will be supported by San Francisco-based Sakana Foundation, with additional funders to be announced. 

Review: HANSARD is Beautifully Crafted Theatre That is a Pleasure to Watch

The text is superb, the actors accomplished professionals at the top of their game, the direction tight and the package a reminder to us to live without regrets, to keep our loved ones close and that 'I'm sorry' should never be left unsaid.

League of American Orchestras Establishes Anne Parsons Leadership Program for Women and Non-Binary Orchestra Professionals

The League of American Orchestras has launched the Anne Parsons Leadership Program, League President and CEO Simon Woods announced. Honoring Anne Parsons, the transformative orchestra field leader and mentor who passed away in 2022, the three-year pilot mentoring program aims to effect structural change by supporting women and non-binary orchestra professionals in their career progressions, and ultimately improving gender equity within the C-suite.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; at Pendragon Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Andrew Clark Joins League of American Orchestras Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance and Administration

Andrew Clark has joined the League of American Orchestras’ Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance and Administration.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Syracuse Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

35 Professionals Will Attend Essentials of Orchestra Management

A select cohort of 35 orchestra and arts professionals have been chosen from the United States and Canada to participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.

New Report Finds Significant Increases in Works by Women and Composers of Color Performed by American Orchestras

A new report by the Institute for Composer Diversity, produced in partnership with the League of American Orchestras, confirms an increase in works by women and composers of color on stage.

League of American Orchestras Launches 30-Orchestra Consortium, Commissions New Works by Six Women Composers

Generating an infusion of new music by women on orchestra stages over the next several seasons, the League of American Orchestras will commission orchestral works from six women composers and form a consortium of thirty U.S. orchestras to perform the works across the country (five orchestras will be paired with each composer).