Diversity News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere Kennedy Center -commissioned musical The Dragon King’s Daughter. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Join us for the 10th anniversary of Rockabillaque Swingin' Holiday Spectacular at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Get ready for a festive and entertaining celebration of music, dance, and holiday cheer. Don't miss this spectacular event!

Join in for an unforgettable live concert experience with Ian Munsick at the Charleston Gaillard Center in partnership with SEWE. Get your tickets now!

The New York Pops will be joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one night only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

North Texas Performing Arts has introduced its Program Director for the NTPA Deaf Theatre, Daymond Sands, recipient of the Art Centre of Plano's “Arts Educator Award.”

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents 'Finding Our Voices: A Night of the Arts' on November 1, 2023. This community event celebrates Ventura County's 150th Anniversary and features an art exhibit, artist panel discussion, live music, and poetry readings.

The 6th Annual Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival will present Bobby Rush and Eric Gales on November 3, and Pete Escovedo featuring Nestor Torres and Omara Portuondo on November 4. The festival celebrates the blues and Latin music, showcasing talented artists from different generations and genres. Get all the details here!

TransLash & WNET’s Chasing the Dream presents 'American Problems, Trans Solutions With Imara Jones,' a docuseries celebrating the contributions of Black social innovators during LGBTQ+ History Month. Hosted by Imara Jones, the series highlights trans leaders addressing housing issues, funding trans-owned businesses, and building community for queer immigrants.

Berkeley Playhouse is continuing its 2023/24 Season with the delightful musical Cinderella Enchanted, performing from November 3 to December 22, 2023. Get all the details here!

Over the past three-and-a-half decades, I have had the privilege of seeing some remarkably talented and gifted young actors on every stage on the Belmont campus and never have I ever left a performance there without feeling inspired, absolutely certain that the future of theater as we know it is pre-ordained and so very hopeful.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) has announced the opening of Under the Blue by Danica Rosengren and The HTY Ensemble. The show was created in collaboration with Capitol Modern, formerly known as The Hawai'i State Art Museum. Get all the details here!

Join California Pops Orchestra on Oct. 29th for a Broadway In Concert at San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this amazing show!

The Springer Opera House presents 'Cabaret' on October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the iconic production and meet the cast at the 'Springer Unplugged' lunch series. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning show!

ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world  theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, has announced its 8th annual World Alive! Celebration, which will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at  5:00PM ET at the Revere Hotel in Boston, MA. 

Quintessence Theatre Group extends George Bernard Shaw’s 'Major Barbara' at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia. Don't miss this award-winning classic theatre company's repertory of 'Salvation and Damnation.' Additional performances added through October 29.

Beloved DJ and producer Skream returns with an official music video for ‘Funky Sailor', his nostalgic grime tune featuring legendary MC Trim. Directed by Iain Simpson, who has previously worked with the likes of Rudimental and D Double E, the video centres on a man who embarks on a day of revelry with Trim and co.

In this deluxe reissue, the original album has been remastered by John Davis at Metropolis. Available in its original configuration as 1LP, an expanded 2LP set, and a 3CD set (whose tracklisting the digital version mirrors), To The Faithful Departed deluxe editions contain an abundance of bonus tracks and material.

The Resident Ensemble Players will present John Ball's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, a suspenseful murder mystery set in 1962 Alabama. Don't miss this compelling evening of theatre at the Roselle Center for the Arts, running from Nov. 2-19.

Vancouver Opera has appointed Maestro Jacques Lacombe as its new Music Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the company's storied history.

Join the 10th anniversary celebration of EagleCon at Cal State LA with the Speculative Fiction Across Media (SFAM LA) Conference. This event brings together creators and scholars to discuss diversity in speculative genres. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the history and current state of speculative fiction.