'Justice On Trial', written by Chad Cooper presented a compelling argument utilizing theatre of what a trial seeking reparations for African Americans for the evil deeds of slavery who possibly look like if civil rights attorneys sued the Department of Justice
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
Palm Beach Opera opened its season on Dec. 9 with the annual Resident Artist Showcase, featuring intimate performances and exclusive receptions at The Cornelia T. Bailey Opera Center.
With 2023 soon coming to a close, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – today unveiled its annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting a powerful collective of Black gay and queer men who made incredible impact throughout the year. Find out who made the list!
Palm Beach Opera celebrated opening night of “Falstaff” on March 24 at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion, toasting to the final mainstage opera of the 2023 Season and the historic company premiere of Verdi's final opera.
Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2022 Lincoln Center engagement continued with the star-studded Ailey Spirit Gala on Thursday, June 16. Check out photos here!
The centerpiece of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Lincoln Center engagement is the Ailey Spirit Gala on Thursday, June 16. The evening’s Honorary Chair is Grammy® Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actress, singer and producer Cynthia Erivo, most recently seen in Apple TV+’s anthology series Roar.
Palm Beach Opera and supporters toasted to opening night of the company's historic 2021 Festival – the first large-scale live opera performance in the nation since the onset of the pandemic – at the South Florida Fairgrounds' iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on Feb. 19.
The Ailey organization continues its mission of using dance to uplift and unite all people with the first-ever Ailey Spirit Benefit global broadcast on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm ET featuring the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, rising stars of Ailey II, young dancers from The Ailey School and students from AileyCamp.
The Ailey organization is continuing its mission of using dance to uplift and unite all people with the first-ever Ailey Spirit Gala global broadcast on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm ET featuring the incomparable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising stars of Ailey II, gifted young dancers from The Ailey School and talented students from AileyCamp.
Palm Beach Opera and nearly 200 supporters toasted to opening night of Giacomo Puccini's “Turandot” and celebrated former General Director Daniel Biaggi at Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion for Opening Night Dinner, drawing record-breaking attendance.
ABFF Ventures announced today their selection of finalists who will compete at the 7th annual ABFF Comedy Wings Competition, presented by HBO. Last night, nine comedians competed in the ABFF Comedy Wings Semifinals Showcase held at the HaHa Comedy Club in Los Angeles, hosted by Chris Spencer.
Palm Beach Opera celebrated the company's upcoming gala and its Gala Host Committee with an intimate performance by Palm Beach Opera Apprentice Artists at Lee Ann and Jeffrey Alderton's Palm Beach home on Jan. 8.
The 23rd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami from June 12-16, 2019 and continues to showcase quality film and television content by and about people of African descent. Film submissions are now open, with over $50,000 in cash and prizes being awarded at the festival's Best of ABFF Awards presentation.
he New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), fresh off its highly anticipated return, is excited to announce that its gearing up to kick off its 15th edition this summer and presented by its founding partner, HBO. The festival will once again ignite screens with the best the Latino community has to offer. With the addition of industry partners including AMC Theatres and the Motion Picture Association of America, the move into the summer is a welcome addition to the season's Latino offerings that will further make New York the place to be for all things Latino. Final dates will be announced soon.
Palm Beach Opera Chairman Dennis K. Williams is excited to announce the recent addition of three members to Palm Beach Opera's board of directors for the company's upcoming season.
Philanthropists Drs. Marsha and Henry Laufer hosted Palm Beach Opera's annual Season Opening Celebration at their Manalapan home on Friday, Dec. 1 to kick off the company's upcoming season, and to celebrate the company's Co-Producer Society members, Goldner Center for Children's Opera Education supporters, and Benenson Young Artist and Apprentice Artist Program sponsors.
As part of celebrations for its upcoming 2017-2018 season, Palm Beach Opera held a private dinner at The Lotos Club, New York, hosted by Mrs. Florence Kaufman, Palm Beach Opera Board Member.