Diversity News

The Library of Congress has revealed that six awards totaling nearly $400,000 have been awarded from the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative through a program available to Higher Education Institutions and Libraries, Archives and Museums.

Five Boroughs Music Festival announces its Spring 2024 Season with three diverse programs showcasing the richness of NYC's five boroughs.

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have revealed the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape.

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is pleased to announce that it has received £5.6 million in investment from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England Fund (E3) to establish a Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity.  

The Flamenco Festival returns to New York with a special two-week extravaganza for its 23rd year celebrating the art of flamenco.

APAP|NYC 2024 attracts largest attendance post-Covid with live appearances by Terence Blanchard, Mandy Gonzalez, John Cameron Mitchell, and Sasha Velour inspiring attendees.

The Brooklyn Comedy Collective is exploding. But in a good way. After the rousing success of the BCC's 2023 edition of the FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL – which included over 130 shows and 600+ improvisers as perhaps the LARGEST IMPROV FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD THAT YEAR – the BCC is preparing for its best year ever.

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present Ukraine: The Edge of Freedom, from Sunday, February 25, 2024 - Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) continues its seasons on Friday, February 2 at 7:30PM at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn with Circles V: The Minnesota Connection.

BroadwayWorld chats with director Tim Bond about his production of August Wilson's theatrical memoir 'How I Learned What I Learned' starring Steven Anthony Jones at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 3. Bond was a friend and colleague of the master playwright, and relishes the opportunity to bring him back to life.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.

NY Women in Film & Television announces five projects from six members selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including 'Girls State' and 'Look into my Eyes.'

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will honor the Bluff City Cluster of the LINKS Incorporated, The Jenkins Family Foundation, and Tommie-Waheed Evans at the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Anime NYC, the East Coast’s largest Japanese popular arts festival, and Japan Society, a 116-year-old art and culture organization, launched a significant partnership, underscoring a dynamic relationship between Japan’s popular and traditional arts.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF for Butoh Invasion, bringing the art of Butoh to the Brooklyn nightlife scene. Learn more and get tickets now.

Jesus Piece's highly acclaimed album …So Unknown dominated 2023 end of year lists via tastemakers, fans and critics. They have announced a 2024 co-headlining tour with labelmates Sanguisugabogg with Peeling Flesh and Gag supporting. This run hits both coasts, the Midwest, Texas, Florida, Canada and more.

Discover the exciting lineup of March concerts at The Royal Conservatory. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Hong Kong Dance Company will open 2024 with the folk dance medley Lands in the South. Together with several guest choreographers, the Company will present Lingnan dances that are rooted in the daily lives and hometown sentiments of various ethnic groups.