Diversity News

On June 17, 2021, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law, effectively making June 19tha federally recognized holiday. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and the June 19, 1865 enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. In honor of the holiday, two local theatres are having a celebration at each of their venues before leading a walk to the state capitol to join others observing the day. I was honored to speak with Lyndsay Burch, Executive Director and CEO of the B St. Theatre, and Elizabeth Baidoo, Marketing and Community Development Manager of Celebration Arts, about what they have planned for the community this Wednesday.

This summer, multi-platinum powerhouse vocalist, Grammy® winner, Golden Globe Winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day returns to the road on her headline CHERITH Tour 2024 across North America. This jaunt kicks off on August 9 in Atlanta, GA, at Variety Playhouse, visiting major markets before it and concludes on September 24 in Seattle, WA, at The Showbox.

Created by playwright Carmen Nasr and a company of ten women seeking sanctuary in London, I Am Lysistrata reimagines the 2500-year-old comedy by Aristophanes about women coming together to end a war.

On Saturday, May 25th 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World' presented a special screening of Nicholas Eliopoulos' documentary Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins.

A Terrible Show for Terrible People is a raunchy, feminist physical theatre clown show celebrating female sexuality. This interactive performance takes the audience on a flirtatious journey from death to rebirth.

Street Theatre Company’s mega-successful residency at Nashville’s The Barbershop Theatre continues with their latest production: a sold-out run of Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel of the same name. Opening Friday night, June 14, every single ticket to the emotional, funny/sad, gripping and highly entertaining musical was sold in the days leading up to Thursday’s final dress rehearsal (which we reviewed; look for our reaction this weekend).

The Marsh has announce the inaugural In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, running from August 1 to 25, 2024, showcasing a diverse array of live performances.

San Francisco Opera will celebrate Pride month, bringing together LGBTQIA+ artists, staff, audience and community, and highlighting the city’s connection to opera.

In the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural scene, the Puerto Rican Heritage, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and LFM Festival stand as pillars of celebration and inclusivity. These events not only honor the rich heritage of Puerto Rico but also serve as platforms for Latinx communities from across the globe to come together in unity. See photos from the celebration.

The inaugural Shakespeare Slay Fest aims to reexamine and challenge traditional interpretations of Shakespeare's work, offering fresh perspectives and diverse voices onstage.

Denver Arts & Venues is now accepting nominations and applications to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to Denver's arts and culture scene.

For the first time in its history, students attending the USC School of Dramatic Arts to receive their Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) in the acting and dramatic writing programs will be attending the university tuition-free starting in the 2024-25 academic year.

Today’s subject Salar Nader is currently living his theatre life as the Tabla Artist in the national tour of The Kite Runner. The show will conclude it’s tour in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center starting on June 25th and playing through June 30th.

Normani has officially released her highly anticipated debut album, DOPAMINE. The album represents a season of liberation and freedom, capturing Normani’s evolution to this pivotal moment. The album title, inspired by the happiness-inducing brain chemical, reflects the joy and euphoria infused in her music. Listen to the album now!

In just two weeks, International Festival will return to Overture Center with two days full of performances, food and more.

Inspired by daily life in Guinea, the multisensory circus and acrobatic show Afrique en Cirque will come to Southbank Centre in July.

The 2024 Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival runs from June 19 to June 24, showcasing a diverse lineup of films celebrating Jewish culture and heritage.

Host John Cena will guide viewers through 21 hours of new programming and preview each night’s top moments alongside interviews with fan favorite shark experts for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, beginning Sunday, July 7 at 8PM ET/PT.

MICTLÁN, a drama based on Aztec mythology, will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024. Written by Cristina Glezoro and directed by Martin Arreola. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Carbonell Awards is seeking nominations for up to six Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony.