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Cincinnati Opera Reveals 2026 Summer Festival Lineup Featuring SALOME, LALOVAVI, CARMEN & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Cincinnati Opera has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 Summer Festival, running June 18 through August 2 at Cincinnati Music Hall. The announcement was made live from the Music Hall stage by Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director Evans Mirageas.

Registration Now Open For 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the opening of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer.

Registration Now Open For 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has opened the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Learn more about the competition and see how to apply!

Registration Now Open for 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the opening of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced, followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic NJPAC stage in Newark, New Jersey.

The Georg Solti Accademia Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Star-Studded Gala Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

The Georg Solti Accademia has announced its 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades of excellence in training young talent in the technique and style of Italian “Bel Canto”, and continuing the operatic legacy of the legendary British/Hungarian conductor Sir Georg Solti.

Nottingham Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, and More Nominated For UK Theatre Awards 2024; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The nominees for this year's UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check out the full list of nominees here!

MIX NYC: The New York Queer Experimental Film Festival Returns For 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

MIX NYC, the New York Queer Experimental Film Festival, is set to return in 2024, showcasing innovative and diverse queer cinema.

Registration Now Open For Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the opening of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Dr. John Paul McGee Records Sophomore Live Album
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024

Join Dr. John Paul McGee as he records his second live album this week. This auspicious evening will not only feature McGee's renowned jazz trio, but an array of talented performers including Gospel artists; Wendi Henderson Wyatt and Josiah 'Jo Jo' Martin, and multi-genre singer, G. Thomas Allen.

The Royal College of Music to Open Performance Laboratory This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Experience fully immersive and groundbreaking performance simulation facilities at the Royal College of Music.

Haitian-American Singer Tyreek McDole Wins 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023

Tyreek McDole wins the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan. McDole is the second male vocalist to win in the contest's history.

Tyreek McDole Wins The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Tyreek McDole wins the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan.

Top Five Finalists Revealed For 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

As part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival (Nov 3-19), the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the top five finalists of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Learn more about the finalists here!

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Hosts Year-Round Celebrations in Honor of the 100th Birthday of Newark's Own Sarah Vaughan 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

NJPAC celebrates the centennial of jazz icon Sarah Vaughan with year-round events in Newark.

Glyndebourne Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 21, 2023

As the 2023 Festival draws to a close, Glyndebourne has announced the programme for 2024, when the company marks its 90th anniversary year.

Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023

Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.

Registration For The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the opening of the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 5, 2023, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. 

Registration Now Open For 12th ANNUAL SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPETITION
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

The Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, also known as “The SASSY Awards”, is open to singers over the age of 18, of all genders and nationalities, from anywhere in the world, and not signed by a major label. Entrants are judged on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing.

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents Developmental Production of DARK OF THE MOON: A NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura continues the company's commitment to the creation of new works with the organization's 46th mainstage world premiere - a developmental musical production based on Dark of the Moon, the 1945 Broadway play by Howard Richardson and William Berney.