Diversity News

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre, a 2023-24 season artist-in-residence. Performances take place at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. A Student Discovery performance occurs on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:30 am.

Up next at the Great Canadian Theatre Company is a presentation of The Waltz. This romantic comedy by Marie Beath Badian and directed by Nina Lee Aquino has already charmed audiences in Toronto and Winnipeg, and arrives in Ottawa just in time for Valentine's Day. The Waltz is a Factory Theatre Production.

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Latine/x/Hispanic dance organization recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, continues their 2023/24 season.

Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have announced the full cast for the world première of The Promise written by Deafinitely Theatre's Artistic Director Paula Garfield and Melissa Mostyn. The Promise is a new play also directed by Garfield in the company's renowned highly visual style combining British Sign Language and Spoken English.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/8/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

MTS Management Group/MTS Records and their artists receive multiple nominations at 2024 New Music Awards, honoring both major label and independent talent in the music industry. John McDonough, Bill Abernathy, and Jeremy Parsons among the nominees. MTS Records also nominated for Country Record Label.

Arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf have announced the appointment of Gennean M. Scott as its Chief Inclusion Officer (CIO). Scott's professional journey is marked by significant contributions to IDEA, particularly during her tenure as the Chief Diversity Officer at The Broadway League.

Lifeline Theatre's World Premiere KidSeries Production of Skunk and Badger features a talented cast. Adapted by Lifeline Ensemble Member, this production is based on the popular book.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History's 2024 Passover-inspired Freedom Seder Revisited event – which brings together people of all faiths, races, and cultures for a night of storytelling, performances, and conversations about freedom –  will feature the voices of Philadelphians impacted by the criminal justice system.

New York Arts Professional, KM Jones, will direct New York premiere of Clé Holly's musical, FOUR, as an industry presentation.

Orlando Fringe has announced Scott Galbraith as new Interim Executive Director.  Learn more about him here!

Following the success of the debut tour of The Monocle in 2022, Rendez-Vous dance has announced a new London date for its 11-date spring tour at Wilton's Music Hall on the 17 May 2024. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new show here!

La Jolla Playhouse has announced that Eric Keen-Louie, who joined the Playhouse in 2018, will take on the role of Artistic Producing Director. Learn more about Eric and his role here!

The Provincetown Theater has announced its roster of productions for its 2024 season in Provincetown, MA. Season Subscriptions for 2024 are now on sale. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Pushcart Players will present “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor” on February 22 the The Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ. Learn more about the performance and find out how to attend here!

Pianist Max Lifchitz performs an all-American program showcasing the diversity of styles by living composers. Event held at the National Opera Center in Manhattan. Livestream available.

The Hip-Hop Education Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the inaugural Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium: A Tribute to Women in Hip-Hop.

The Mavericks return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 9th at 10:00 AM.

The Apollo has announced that four new members were elected to the non-profit organization’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the new members here!

Ybor City, a new play written and directed by Mariana Da Silva with movement direction by Stephanie G. Galindo, will have thirteen performances only March 7 to March 30 at The Actors' Gang in Culver City.