Diversity News

Get ready for an enchanting evening at the Brooklyn Night Market Cuffing Season Kickoff event.  Come on August 28th at Industry City for delicious food, romantic music, and a chance to connect. As summer turns to fall, come enjoy the vibe of 'Summer's End, Love Begins.' Starting at 4 p.m., enjoy the experience, groove to great tunes, and make memories.

Lesley Coulthard was announced as the winner of the $5,000 Don Dunstan Foundation OUR MOB Emerging Artist Prize during the 2023 OUR MOB awards ceremony at Adelaide Festival Centre last night.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, has announced the dates of October 19 – 29 for its 15th anniversary edition.

The Hartford Stage Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, June 20 announced the one-year extension of current Board President, Jack Sennott, who will continue to work alongside Artistic Director Melia Bensussen and Managing Director Cynthia Rider leading Hartford Stage.

Ballet Ariel will open its silver anniversary, 25th season with “Aurora's Wedding,” the third act of “Sleeping Beauty” staged by Oleg Dedogryuk and Patricia Renzetti.

State Theatre New Jersey will present Tommy Emmanuel, CGP on Friday, September 8 at 8pm. Opening the show are special guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams.

Ynon Kreiz, Mattel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who has transformed the company and spearheaded its global blockbuster film, Barbie, will receive the 2023 IFF Industry Leadership Award at the 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles Opening Night Gala on November 1st.  Meir Fenigstein, founder and executive director of the Israel Film Festival, made the announcement.

Boston Ballet Board of Trustees Chair Jack Meyer and Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announce the appointment of Ming Min Hui as Executive Director.

The diversity of guest appearances on 4 The Trenches — the effervescent Philadelphia club rapper 2Rare on the contemplative “Love Me” and fellow Chicagoan Cosha TG on the similarly heartfelt “Changed,” or the superstar Lil Durk on the defiant “Need Prescriptions” and New Orleans breakout star Rob49 on the raucous “Better Run Better Duck.”

Get ready to be mesmerized by the Third Annual Memphis Dance Festival presented by Collage Dance. Join us on National Dance Day for a day filled with captivating performances and energetic dance routines. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness the best of dance in Memphis.

Green Space, the renowned entertainment venue, has just unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for September 2023. From captivating performances to thrilling events, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of Green Space this September.

Imagination Stage's founding artistic director, Janet Stanford, has announced her departure in 2024 after two decades of artistic leadership. Learn more about her impactful contributions to the renowned theater company and what her departure means for its future.

Among the highlights of the second annual Edinburgh Deaf Festival will be Faslane the award-winning play originally written and performed by Jenna Watt now specially adapted into British Sign Language (BSL). 

'Where we go together' or The Flashlight Play is a free, immersive, interactive show about four poor theatre artists who break into a dark space in order to perform their own show.

Artemisia Theatre, Chicago's feminist theatre dedicated to empowerment of women and female-identifying people through outstanding performances, is excited to announce its Fall production, 'A Hit Dog Will Holler.' 

The Azrieli Foundation will present its Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) London Debut Concert at Cadogan Hall on October 15, 2023, at 6:30 PM featuring the European premieres of prize-winning works by the three 2022 AMP Laureates: Iman Habibi, Aharon Harlap and Rita Ueda.

Discover the winners of The Fresh Fruit Festival Mainstage Awards for 2022 and 2023, honoring outstanding LGBTQ new work. Learn more about the award-winning productions and the Fresh Fruit Festival's mission to fight intolerance through the arts.

Discover the exciting line-up for the 92nd Street Y's Harkness Dance Center's 2023/24 season. Celebrating 150 years of modern dance history. Don't miss out on this extraordinary season that pays homage to the past while transforming for the future.

Ballet Hispánico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a lineup of performances and events, including touring in the US and Canada, a community celebration, and the signature conversation series, Diálogos.

Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented writers have in store for audiences at Playwrights Horizons and get ready to be captivated by their upcoming productions.