Diversity News

With pantomime season now in full swing, delighting audiences young and old (with many experiencing it for a magical first time), The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA)'s team of anonymous judges is busy secretly sat amongst them, ready to shortlist the very best performers, creatives and producers that the artform has to offer, for The Pantomime Awards 2024.

Bahué and Castle of our Skins have announced the sister projects: Latinx Composer Miniature Challenge (LCMC) and the Black Composer Miniature Challenge (BCMC)! The two organizations are excited to share platforms, create greater visibility of the global majority, and build even stronger networks of diverse creatives.

Pushcart Players, New Jersey's Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences presents 'Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles' at the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center in Secaucus, NJ on Saturday December 16th at 1:00PM.

Kentucky Performing Arts has appointed Jason Craig Brooks to the position of Director of the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) program. 

Following her acclaimed choreography for the Public Theater’s summer 2023 production of The Tempest at The Delacorte Theater, the multi-talented artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher has been chosen as National Dance Institute’s (NDI) Artist-in-Residence for 2024.

Santasia is a must-see sketch comedy take on the glory and insanity of the holidays at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, created by and starring Brandon and Shaun Loeser.  Ongoing for 24 years and frequently sold out at every show, with performances in Los Angeles and Off-Broadway in New York, Santasia is a phenomenon. 

Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre has announced the full cast and released rehearsal photos for this year’s fairest pantomime of them all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which opens on Saturday 9 December.

Chita Rivera to receive inaugural ICON Award at New York City Gay Men's Chorus Harmony Gala Benefit, celebrating her contributions to the performing arts and enduring legacy.

Season seven of the WORLD series 'Stories from the Stage' continues with episodes about family and flight. Viewers will hear personal stories from tellers in the greater Boston area, recounting scary, funny, and heartwarming experiences. Stream the episodes on various platforms starting on Monday.

Guthrie Theater will present award-winning comedy 'ART'. Find out more about this hilarious play and its upcoming performances.

Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is holding auditions for their 2024-2025 Performing Apprenticeships. Non-Equity Actors aged 19 and above can audition for this opportunity.

Amidst excitement and anticipation, 'Asian Persuasion,' a film by Tony and Grammy-winning Filipino producer Jhett Tolentino, premiered on Monday evening, November 27, at SM Megamall Cinema 2. During the exclusive press screening, press members along with the cast and creatives talked about the future of Asian cinema, diversity and representation, and the pivotal role Filipino-American actors play in Hollywood.

With today marking the deadline to raise $3 million for its critical “Save TheatreWorks Now” campaign, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced that it has exceeded its fundraising goal by $1 million dollars, bringing in $4 million in donations from more than 700 individual donors.

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the highly anticipated Illinoise, a new kind of musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed concept album.

Kayne’s up-beat anthem is a bold reminder that the beauty of existing is being authentically yourself. His visual that accompanies this catchy new single is a true testament to his view on life. The video begins showcasing a fun night out which leads to the inevitable morning after.  

Center REP presents 'Every Brilliant Thing,' a remarkable solo performance filled with poignant humor and joy. Join the journey of falling in love, grief, healing, and rediscovery. Directed by Jeffrey Lo and starring William Thomas Hodgson. Don't miss this immersive theatrical experience from Jan. 6-28 at Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek. Get your tickets now!

Co-produced by Côté Danse, Ex Machina, and Dvoretsky Productions and presented by Show One, the new dance theatre production debuts April 4, 2024.