Diversity News

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.

The world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel has been extended for one week at Roundabout Theatre Company.

Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Shakespeare at Notre Dame on November 11 for an extraordinary event - Shakespeare's Dreams. This immersive performance combines Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Sibelius's The Tempest with the words of William Shakespeare, promising an unforgettable evening of enchantment. Get your tickets now!

The artwork set to become the face of Australia’s biggest arts festival in 2024 has been unveiled. Rebecca Davis’ submission titled ‘All In’ will be showcased throughout the 2024 Adelaide Fringe, after being selected from more than 450 submissions. 

Verb Ballets Announces Name Change to Ohio Contemporary Ballet. Stay up to date with the latest news from the ballet company.

The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, in partnership with Sergio Trujillo, and supported by the Dramatists Guild Fund and the Terrence McNally Foundation have introduced its innovative Latiné  MT Observership Program, a transformative initiative to empower early to mid-career composers, lyricists, and librettists from Latiné backgrounds.

San Francisco Opera presents the Bay Area premiere of Omar, the new Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels.

Spend your holidays at the Mansion with a tribute to Liberace & Liza Minnelli, starting November 11 through Christmas Eve. Enjoy a festive celebration of two iconic performers.

Obsidian Theatre announces their largest season to date, featuring a spectacular cast for THREE SISTERS. Get all the details here!

Baltimore theatre influencer, Bekah Walsh, brings the POTUS Theatre Trail to Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Follow her coast-to-coast journey to experience unique productions of 'POTUS' and celebrate regional theatre. #POTUSTrail

Get the details on the Off Broadway premiere of Alexandra Tatarsky's 'Sad Boys in Harpy Land' at Playwrights Horizons. Running from Nov 2-26, this solo work is part of a series of productions produced in repertory. Don't miss out on this unique theatrical experience.

Join the Sin Sity Sisters in Las Vegas for their annual fundraising event, Project Nunway! Enjoy an 80s-themed fashion competition featuring local designers and performances by RuPaul Drag Race alums Chad Michaels and Alexis Mateo. Proceeds support the Sisters AIDS Drug Assistance Program (SADAP). Get your tickets now!

Experience the richness of Hispanic cultures through dance at Ballet Hispánico's Latinx Immersive Experience. Join them at Lincoln Center Moments on November 15, 2023, at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse for an interactive journey that explores music, cultural connection, choreographic insights, and history. Register for this free event now!

The Dallas Opera announces the digital release of No One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera, its first-ever 3D spatial opera recording, available now for streaming in Dolby Atmos Immersive Audio to subscribers of Apple Music and Tidal and in a stereo mix for non-subscribers. No One is Forgotten is available for purchase now.

The Under the Radar festival, previously on hiatus, is making a highly anticipated return in January. Get all the details about the festival's new partners and what to expect this year.

Apply for the North to Shore Music Festival Creators Grant and join a diverse group of artists, musicians, poets, and businesses in showcasing local NJ talent. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting event!

Don't miss the special reading of Ike Holter’s HIT THE WALL at Pride Arts Center. Presented by directors Jordan Ratliff and Magdiel Carmona on October 21 and 22.

Morris and Argow were inspired by reading to Morris’ young son to create their first children’s picture book — one that is visually stunning with a story that both children and adults will find humorous and engaging. ADDIE ANT GOES ON AN ADVENTURE combines clever wordplay alongside themes of independence, friendship, and inclusivity.

The Key West Film Festival celebrates Jimmy Buffett, Thomas McGuane, Jim Harrison, and other Conch Republic legends with the Florida premiere of 'All That Is Sacred.' McGuane will receive the Golden Key Award for Artistic Excellence.