Spoleto Festival USA
Spoleto Festival USA is a producer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Dangerous Games.
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS to Return to Nashville Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present choreographer Maria A. Konrad's production celebrating Mexican tradition and family through classical ballet, contemporary movement and folkloric dance.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
Nashville Ballet will present choreographer Maria A. Konrad's production celebrating Mexican tradition and family through classical ballet, contemporary movement and folkloric dance.
Martha Rivers Ingram to be Honored by Charleston Community at Charleston Gaillard Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Ashley Hall, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston Symphony, Rivers Foundation, and Spoleto Festival USA will jointly host a tribute celebrating Martha Rivers Ingram's contributions to the arts, education, and Charleston community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Ashley Hall, Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston Symphony, Rivers Foundation, and Spoleto Festival USA will jointly host a tribute celebrating Martha Rivers Ingram's contributions to the arts, education, and Charleston community.
Young Texas Artists to Present CLASSIC CABARET at Dosey Doe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Young Texas Artists will host a season kickoff cabaret featuring soprano Brennan Blankenship, pianist Petronel Malan, and cellist Cirdan Vonnahme at Dosey Doe concert hall, with proceeds supporting the organization's competition and programming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Young Texas Artists will host a season kickoff cabaret featuring soprano Brennan Blankenship, pianist Petronel Malan, and cellist Cirdan Vonnahme at Dosey Doe concert hall, with proceeds supporting the organization's competition and programming.
WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Music Video Premieres From David T. Little Opera
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
A new music video from David T. Little's award-winning opera WHAT BELONGS TO YOU, based on Garth Greenwell's novel and featuring tenor Karim Sulayman and ensemble Alarm Will Sound, is now available.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
A new music video from David T. Little's award-winning opera WHAT BELONGS TO YOU, based on Garth Greenwell's novel and featuring tenor Karim Sulayman and ensemble Alarm Will Sound, is now available.
Victoria Livengood and More to Star in THE MEDIUM at Opera Carolina
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
Opera Carolina revealed the cast and creative team for Gian Carlo Menotti's THE MEDIUM, featuring Grammy Award-winning contralto Victoria Livengood as Madame Flora.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
Opera Carolina revealed the cast and creative team for Gian Carlo Menotti's THE MEDIUM, featuring Grammy Award-winning contralto Victoria Livengood as Madame Flora.
OMAR Company Premiere to be Presented at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the company premiere of Omar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, inspired by the memoir of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the company premiere of Omar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, inspired by the memoir of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said.
Six New Leaders Take the Stage This Week
by Alex Freeman - Aug 24, 2026
Leadership shifts hit NYC, The Old Vic, and Cape Town City Ballet, while Shea's Buffalo breaks ground on its $34.5M expansion. Plus: Virginia Stage's flood recovery fundraiser, NAMT's 22 new musical grants, and Seoul Arts Awards honorees.
by Alex Freeman - Aug 24, 2026
Leadership shifts hit NYC, The Old Vic, and Cape Town City Ballet, while Shea's Buffalo breaks ground on its $34.5M expansion. Plus: Virginia Stage's flood recovery fundraiser, NAMT's 22 new musical grants, and Seoul Arts Awards honorees.
Katharine Laidlaw Named Marketing Director for George Mason's CVPA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts has named Katharine Laidlaw as director of marketing and communications, following leadership roles at Spoleto Festival USA and other arts institutions.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts has named Katharine Laidlaw as director of marketing and communications, following leadership roles at Spoleto Festival USA and other arts institutions.
Solti Foundation U.S. Names 16 Conductors for 2026 Career Assistance Awards
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected 16 young American conductors, ages 24 to 36, to receive Career Assistance Awards, bringing the total distributed since 2006 past 200.
MAXIMUM PLEASURE GUARANTEED Soundtrack Sets Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026
Platoon will release the soundtrack for the Apple Original series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” on Wednesday, July 15th, to coincide with the airing of the season finale, premiering globally on Apple TV that same day.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026
Platoon will release the soundtrack for the Apple Original series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” on Wednesday, July 15th, to coincide with the airing of the season finale, premiering globally on Apple TV that same day.
DORRANCE DANCE to Perform at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Dorrance Dance, the Bessie Award-winning tap company founded by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, will perform at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, featuring works by company members and Dorrance herself.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Dorrance Dance, the Bessie Award-winning tap company founded by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, will perform at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, featuring works by company members and Dorrance herself.
Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 3, 2026
Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 3, 2026
Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
Spoleto Festival USA Releases Live Chamber Music Album 'Vivaldi Meets Vahdat'
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA and Phenotypic Recordings released 'Live from Spoleto 2025: Chamber Music, Vol. 2,' pairing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with songs by Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat, recorded live at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA and Phenotypic Recordings released 'Live from Spoleto 2025: Chamber Music, Vol. 2,' pairing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with songs by Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat, recorded live at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre.
THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Spoleto Festival USA Launches Partnership with Apple Music Classical
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical. The collaboration presents exclusive recordings from the Festival’s 2025 Orchestra performances. Listen to a single now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical. The collaboration presents exclusive recordings from the Festival’s 2025 Orchestra performances. Listen to a single now.
Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.
92nd Street Y to Feature Julia Bullock, Seth Parker Woods, and Conor Hanick in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will presentJulia Bullock, soprano; Seth Parker Woods, cello; and Conor Hanick, piano in Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30PM.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will presentJulia Bullock, soprano; Seth Parker Woods, cello; and Conor Hanick, piano in Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30PM.
Review: MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 18, 2025
This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator, James Bonas (The Crucible), draws on the complex relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England. Laplane’s bold choreography blends classicism with modernity, reshaping a familiar story with powerful originality.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 18, 2025
This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator, James Bonas (The Crucible), draws on the complex relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England. Laplane’s bold choreography blends classicism with modernity, reshaping a familiar story with powerful originality.
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