Diversity News

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the prestigious Third Annual Black Theatre Coalition • Broadway Across America Fellowship Program. Applications are now being accepted, but the deadline is approaching. Apply now and take your career in theater to new heights.

Nettie, the woman-owned brand creating high-quality pickleball gear with retro-inspired designs, and Hamilton, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical, have released an exclusive, limited edition Hamilton branded pickleball paddle in honor of National Pickleball Day on August 8th.

Pier Lamia Porter and Malaikia Sims-Winfrey chat with Broadway World about upcoming shows, the work of a concert producer, and the importance of representation.

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band comes to Alabama Theatre this month. The performance is set for August 16, 2023. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm.

The Wayward Artist's Wayward Voices presents the World Premiere of a new work, The Queer Couch, by playwright B.J. Tindal. This absurdist comedy follows three college friends as they attempt to rewrite the 'High School Hierarchy' by posing as high school students themselves.

Hot off their sold-out Hollywood Fringe run, the musical comedy satire Les Millénniables will be making its way to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer for it's European and U.K. premieres.

Everyman Theatre has announced the Gallery Artist Residency of The  Black Genius Art Show, a unique and inspiring art exhibition created by Bryan Robinson.  Robinson, an educator and media artist from Baltimore, Maryland, is known for his diverse background in film, animation, and business marketing. As a resident artist, The Black Genius Art Show will have a dedicated space in Everyman Theatre's Visual Art Gallery which will highlight his  unique artwork to a broader audience who can appreciate and support Black art. 

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker will now join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for its season opening concert, 21st Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Don't miss out on the incredible performances by Derek Klena and Ali Stroker in The New York Pops 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY. Get all the details about this must-see event in New York City and secure your tickets now.

Get the latest news on Broadway legend Lee Roy Reams joining the cast of FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4. Find out all the details about this star-studded stage musical production and where you can catch it.

Step behind the curtain and witness the magic of The 2023 Bessie Awards through photos. Get an inside look at the renowned dance awards ceremony and discover captivating moments from the event.

The Kennett Symphony, Chester County's only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce its 83rd season! With six diverse concert offerings, the season promises to be exhilarating.

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that uses the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural landscape, welcomes two new team members.

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) is back and calling all NYC-based performers to submit work. The festival runs December 4th - 10th, 2023 @ The Tank Theater, 312 W. 36th Street.

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a culmination of two years of intense study at AFI's MFA program, ranked one of the top film schools in the nation.

Embark on a magical journey filled with music, creativity, and friendship as DJ Wix Adventures - Sounds From Home hits bookshelves worldwide. Authored by Warren D Hayward, a professional DJ and father of four, this captivating children's book is the latest addition to the beloved DJ Wix Adventures series, promising to ignite the imagination of young readers everywhere.

MHG Events presents the Uptown Night Market on August 10th, an integral part of Harlem Week 2023. True to its mission of supporting the local cuisine, culture, and community, Uptown Night Market is proud to participate for the third year in the 49th edition of Harlem Week. Under the Harlem Arches, from 4 pm to 10 pm, celebrate and embrace all things Harlem. 

​​​​​​​Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³), a visionary and non-hierarchical mentorship initiative created by musicians Jen Shyu and Sara Serpa, presents its 2nd annual in-person festival featuring 21 bandleaders from their 3rd & 4th cohorts. The three-day M³ Festival will run September 21-23, 2023 at Roulette Intermedium, located in Brooklyn, New York.

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, has announced the 2023 award recipients at the 39th Bessie Awards Ceremony. The Illustrious Blacks hosted this year's celebratory event, which was held at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. Check out a complete list of 2023 awards here!

PlayGround has announced the 2023-24 Producing Fellows, an expanded class of eight next-gen theatre leaders drawn from across the country and who will work with PlayGround's artistic staff and producing team on the company's award-winning incubator programs over the next year in the SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.