Diversity News

In a tribute to Pride Month, the Ladies of AsiaSF will make their return with “I'm Every Woman” a dazzling new cabaret show at the intimate and chic Feinstein's at the Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco) on Friday, June 28, with two shows: 6pm and 9pm. 

Dominique Morisseau will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rayshaun Sandlin has launched RAYNGE Production Company, which will aim to amplify the voices and narratives of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black and LGBTQIA+ stories.

Jacqueline McLean, Le Roy Jr. Sr. High School (Rochester, NY) and Paul Fillingim, Ronald Reagan High School (San Antonio, TX) will be bestowed with the Inspiring Teacher Award at the Jimmy Awards!

LA Carnival on Crenshaw Boulevard returns June 30, 2024, celebrating Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month with music, dance, and masquerade. The event aims to revitalize local businesses.

It marks a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving journey of Alexis Nikki as she now unveils her debut EP, 'All Eyes On Me.' This bold introduction under her fresh moniker, following her transformative departure from the dubstep space. Stepping into a new era, Alexis Nikki redefines her musical identity, bringing a nuanced diversity to her productions. Listen to her new EP now!

Open Jar Studios is marking its 5th anniversary. Learn more about Open Jar!

Broadwayworld recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Marcelo Belmonte, the lead agronomist at Grupo Penaflor in Argentina for a luncheon at the Balvanera Restaurant in the East Village of New York City. 

Chair Sir William Atkinson and the Board of Hackney Empire have announced the appointment of Keith Khan to the position of Creative Director, following the departure of Yamin Choudury in September this year.

City of London Sinfonia (CLS) will return to Smith Square Hall (formerly St John’s Smith Square) this autumn with a three-part series, Patterns of Nature, curated in partnership with a trio of inspiring experts to bring fresh perspectives on environmental themes by placing them at the heart of the concert experience.

Laura Waldren lifts the veil off an eating disorder unit. While the characters try hard to cope with an alienating structure that fails many of its patients, Waldren examines institutional callousness and human failure. Chosen from a staggering 1,468 scripts, Some Demon it’s an excellent pick. Though far away from an easy watch, it’s rife with urgent necessity.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will take the Overture Hall stage with his Large Band on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Theatre Communications Group has announced a new executive structure in which three directors will serve as co-leaders of the organization.

Pride Month may officially be just the month of June, but Proctors Collaborative will continue the celebration by bringing LGBTQ+ forward shows and events into the fall.

The Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Symphony accepted the resignation of President & CEO Gabriel van Aalst, who announced today that he is leaving in September to become the President & CEO of Dayton Live, the primary host and presenter for performing arts in Miami Valley, Ohio.

The Broadway League will welcome Darrelle Johnson who officially began her role as Director of Diversity and Inclusion on behalf of the trade organization on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's 2024-2025 season, 'Heart & Soul,' includes EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and more, with performances at Byham Theater, Gargaro Theater, and West End Canopy.

Join Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) for the grand finale of this season's salon series, the Collective Understanding Salon, in partnership with Live & In Color.

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and BRIC today unveiled THE FUTURE BEEN FEMALE, a multimedia installation that pays homage to female pioneers in Hip-Hop.

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month with special programming on The Africa Channel, featuring a diverse lineup of shows and documentaries highlighting African and African American culture and history.