Diversity News

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.

A golden opportunity to relive musical theatre's golden age: Preview Monday's concert, Scott Siegel's Broadway by the Season, at BroadwayWorld.com's NYC cabaret section. The participants recruited for the festivities are audience favorites, having earned frequent flyer miles in Siegel strolls down the Memory Lane of Broadway and in Broadway musicals.

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure with 'The Greatest ShowKid,' a dazzling new stage production by Moonlit Wings Productions.

Denver Arts & Venues opens applications and nominations for the Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture to recognize programs, individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver.

Join Westside School of Ballet for an exciting and inspiring performance of 'Adult Showcase 2023' in Santa Monica. Experience a diverse repertoire of ballet styles and genres, showcasing the talent of the adult ballet community. Don't miss this celebration of ballet for all ages and levels.

Discover the thrilling lineup for Berkshire Theatre Group's 2023 Fall and Holiday Seasons, featuring must-see performances including the Black Opry Revue and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s Tony-nominated National Black Theatre (NBT) has announced its 2023-24 season, ‘Defiance of Our Bloom,’ with a theatrical lineup of four productions created in partnership with three leading theaters including Ars Nova, The Apollo Performing Arts Center and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

Collage Dance – one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South and one of only a few professional ballet companies in the world with a roster of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) dancers – has announced that it will receive a two million dollar grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

UCI Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA) will present a new exhibition featuring the work of influential artists who were part of a creative community active in the early 1900s along the banks of the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County, California. Bohemian of the Arroyo Seco: Idah Meacham Strobridge is the first exhibition exploring the impact this pioneering gallerist and writer had on the development of Los Angeles culture during this period.

Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.

Experience Tan Dun's 'Ghost Opera' at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park as part of their Fall Festival 2023. Don't miss this unique performance that combines Chinese and Western cultures, featuring the talented Wu Man and the Attacca Quartet. Book your tickets now!

Get ready for a captivating experience as Amy Brenneman takes center stage in the LA premiere of 'The Sound Inside' at Pasadena Playhouse. Don't miss this must-see production!

Kaatsbaan has revealed the lineup of their 2023 Fall Festival-three weekends of exceptional performances and artistic innovation at the enchanting Kaatsbaan Cultural Park.

Discover the highly anticipated DreamWrights Mini-FRINGE in York, PA. Experience a captivating showcase of performing arts, creativity, and talent. Find event details and ticketing information.

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of artistic expression and creativity at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's Fall Festival 2023. Don't miss out on this magical experience.

Find out all the details about the 2023 Fall Festival at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, including the world premiere of Roderick George's 'The Missing Fruit.' Get your tickets and experience this groundbreaking performance that explores the experiences of Black, indigenous, and people of color.

Aaron P. Dworkin, celebrated arts activist and MacArthur Fellow, releases his debut spoken word album, 'The Poetjournalist', exploring themes such as African-American history, mental health, women's power, and more. Available digitally on September 8, 2023, on Azica Records.

Get ready for an extraordinary artistic experience at Kaatsbaan's Fall Festival 2023. Discover the diverse lineup, including the long-awaited return of Kenneth MacMillan's 'Ballade.' Join us for captivating performances and unforgettable moments at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park.

Now in its fifth year, the TIFF Tribute Awards have served as an awards-season bellwether, with past honourees Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Chastain, Roger Deakins, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Joaquin Phoenix, Taika Waititi, and Chloé Zhao going on to win awards on the international stage.

Get a glimpse of the upcoming 2023-2024 Working Group Season at Joe's Pub as the artist selections are announced. Discover the talented lineup of performers set to take the stage and experience a diverse range of music and entertainment.