Diversity News

After a record-breaking cross country search for a new musical, Live & In Color announces WE START IN MANHATTAN by Ariella Serur and Sav Souza as the musical to be developed during the company's 2023 fall retreat.

South Street Seaport Museum has received a grant award totaling $2,011,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Imagine Music Festival, the Southeast's most immersive electronic festival, has revealed the phase two lineup for its 2023 edition returning to Kingston Downs, GA from September 14-17.

Hero Theatre has revealed the full company for its upcoming production of Nothing, Nothing by Amina Henry. The production will be directed by Hero's Artistic Director, Elisa Bocanegra.

Taking a turn toward the more organic, retro sounds of artists who originally inspired him as a young musician, Charlie Wilder (aka Captain Planet) flexed his composer and bandleader muscles- incorporating horn sections, strings and acoustic drums more than the big club focussed electronic sounds he has often come to be known for. 

A two day festival of new plays and theater-themed symposia is being presented by Stage Raw and Greenway Arts Theatre on Friday, June 30, 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, & Saturday July 1, 11AM-6:00PM, at The Greenway Court Theatre.

The network released its first official trailer featuring Momoa, who will guide viewers through Discovery’s biggest annual celebration of sharks. During “Shark Week,” Momoa, who is dedicated to protecting and preserving oceans, will set up the epic journeys and first-time revelations each night.

It isn’t just the organizations - as cities and regions struggle with keeping their mass transit organizations afloat, this puts a further strain on theatre groups whose audiences and artists often rely on these methods of transportation to get to and from the theatre - as the San Francisco Chronicle reported this week.

Riverside Opera Company's free performance of ROC Black Voices, honoring African-American Music Appreciation Month, is Saturday, June 24, 4;30p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Conference House Park.

Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization. The highly anticipated event will take place on June 27 at the National Opera Center's Scorca Hall. Piercy will be joined on stage with cellist Daniel Hass and pianist Tengku Irfan, promising an evening of musical excellence and diversity.

Over 2,500 students from 21 schools throughout Maine recently attended nine sold-out Student Matinee performances of The Public Theatre's production of 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical.' The Public Theatre's student matinee program enables schools to attend a performance at the Lewiston theatre for the reduced rate of only $5.00 a ticket, offering the majority of students the chance to experience live professional theatre for the very first time. 

The high-impact, four-day Festival features a wide array of performance art, including the return of the popular Bar Fight! series, wildly inventive new theatrical mash-ups, iconic and unconventional late-night parties, emerging dance talent, and more - all celebrating the timely concept of Counterculture.

Hot on the heels of their most successful year in 2022-2023, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall are launching their July to December season brochure, along with a new look for the team!

Stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Tristan Mack Wilds, Caleel Harris, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Jason Rivera, Christina Jackson and Sean Baker reprise their roles for season two, alongside new additions Orlando Jones and Shannon Brown. Check out photos!

Soundstreams has announced its 41st season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Deaf Austin Theatre is presenting a groundbreaking production of 'The Laramie Project' performed in American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English and supertitles this September. 

Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Blitz Bazawule, and more brought The Color Purple to the 27th American Black Film Festival. Check out photos from the first look screening and Q&A at day four of the festival now!

The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force are honoring seven legends of the LGBTQ movement as 2023 National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees at the historic Stonewall Inn. Among those being honored this year is playwright Terrance McNally.

South African singer and entertainer, Dantanio Goodman, is heading to Cape Town, ready to prove why he is known as one of the world's best Michael Jackson tribute acts.

This very special theatrical concert event celebrates the music and life journey of possibly the most influential female voice in the history of popular music – ARETHA FRANKLIN.