Think Tank

KPA Bradley Awards Name Kentucky and Southern Indiana's Top High School Theatre Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Kentucky Performing Arts held the 2026 KPA Bradley Awards at Louisville's Brown Theatre, honoring high school musical theatre students across 35 schools. Two winners will represent the region at the Jimmy Awards in New York City.

Review: MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT is a timely historical drama at Penguin Rep
by Bruce Apar - May 29, 2026

Ms. Babb doesn’t hit a single false note as legendary singer and civil rights icon Marian Anderson. She is a commanding presence on stage, effusing class and an iron will. The only cavil I have with her singing voice is we don’t get to hear nearly enough of it, but what we do hear is heavenly.  

National Center for Choreography-Akron to Host Free Nonprofit Reimagining Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

NCCAkron will present a free public event at Akron's Goodyear Theater featuring national artists and thought leaders examining the nonprofit model, as part of its 10th anniversary CAR Summit Convening.

Remuseum and Doris Duke Foundation Launch Vanguard Award for Innovative Arts Leaders
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Today, think tank Remuseum is launching The Vanguard, an award and accelerator for innovative arts leaders, in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation.

New Ipswich Arts Festival IN THE WORKS Launched With 30 Events Across 8 Venues in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

The new arts festival In The Works will take place from 11-27 May in Ipswich, featuring over 30 events across eight venues, showcasing original works and emerging voices in various artistic disciplines.

Opera Forward Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
by Joshua Wright - Feb 9, 2026

De Nationale Opera will present the Opera Forward Festival from March 6-15, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with a series of innovative performances.

Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.

The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Kick Off 10th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

The National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron) will celebrate 10 years as a national hub for dance research and development: an incubator for artists and a hyperagent for the national dance field.

Michael Spicer Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

Award-winning comedian, star and creator of The Room Next Door Michael Spicer has announced a brand-new UK tour for 2026 with Hope All’s Well. Learn more here!

Gate Theatre Appoints Rahul Streatfeild-Sinha as New Chair of the Board
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

The Gate Theatre has announced that Rahul Streatfeild-Sinha will succeed Shami Chakrabarti as Chair of the Board after the successful completion of her term.

JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG And ON THE BEACH To Screen At KAT KRAMER’S FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills and Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World will present a Stanley Kramer double feature on November 23, 2025. The program includes Judgment at Nuremberg and On the Beach, with a live panel discussion moderated by Kat Kramer.

The Unreconciled Project Reveals 501c3 Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

The Unreconciled Project, in conjunction with the acclaimed solo-play UNRECONCILED by Jay Sefton and Mark Basquill, has revealed its official designation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more!

Interview: Writer and Performer Jack Klaff and KAFKA at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 17, 2025

Kafka is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters running through June 29th. Directed by Colin Watkeys and produced by Twilight Theatre Co., writer and performer Jack Klaff portrays acclaimed author Franz Kafka’s friends, lovers, and critics.

Review: CO-FOUNDERS at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Jun 13, 2025

There was a palpable buzz pre-show at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater for the world premiere of a new hip-hop musical, a buzz that turned to excitement and joy once the curtain rose and the opening number commenced. Wildly creative, bristling with kinetic energy, beautifully staged and excellently acted, Co-Founders successfully merges the sounds and movements of hip hop with an engaging story of AI entrepreneurship.

The Motherz Set as Special Guests for The Vintage Caravan 2025 UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

The Motherz are set to be special guests for The Vintage Caravan’s October/November 2025 ‘Portals’ UK Tour. The tour kicks off on Saturday 25th October 2025 at Margate Rock Fest 2025 in Margate, Kent.

ArtsFairfax Unveils 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

The 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards will honor U.S. Air Force Retired General Lester L. Lyles with the Jinx Hazel Award, Tim Rizer with the Philanthropy Award, IACC-Pars Place with the Impact Award, and Marco Rando with the Education Award. Learn more!

MAGIC IN ROUGH SPACES NEW PLAY LAB Finalists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

Rorschach Theatre has announced finalists for its annual Magic in Rough Spaces New Play Lab. Get full details for the plays. The final three plays will be announced May 19, 2025 and public readings of those finalists will be on June 14, & 15, 2025.

Norm Lewis, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Perform at Black Theatre United 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Black Theatre United will commemorate the rich history of Black American culture and music, across genres and eras, for a memorable Juneteenth Celebration as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Festival. Learn more!

CLASS DISMISSED World Premiere Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

La MaMa's world premiere of Soho Think Tank and One-Eighth Theater's CLASS DISMISSED, written by Robert Lyons and directed by Daniel Irizarry, with original compositions by Rhys Tivey, begins previews tonight Learn more!

NCCAkron Reveals Thought Partners for New Cohort of Creative Administration Research Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

The National Center for Choreography-Akron has revealed Thought Partners for the new cohort of its Creative Administration Research program. Learn more about the program here!