Diversity News

BlackRock Center for the Arts produces its first-ever theatrical production, Dreamgirls, directed by Artistic Director, Kelly Chauncey. Dreamgirls runs from April 28, 2023, to May 7, 2023.  

A superb line-up of some of Australia’s best stand-up comedians will be sharing stories from around the world in an all new tour.

Georgina Pazcoguin, the scintillating New York City Ballet soloist, Broadway star, activist, and culture leader is moving on from performing to focus on producing Broadway shows and building a world where Asian American artists can thrive.

The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by ensemble member Gary Cole, this year's celebration takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm at The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago.

​​​​​​​The Bronx Night Market, a vibrant community event that celebrates the values of inclusivity, diversity, and local entrepreneurship comes back for its 6 seasons. The highly-awaited Bronx Night Market returns on April 29th and will take place at Fordham Plaza, bringing together over 50 diverse vendors, live performances, and a cultural extravaganza.

The Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts & Masie Productions to host a virtual event, AI & Theatre Impacts: A Discussion.

Ballet Hispánico School of Dance announces free trial classes for summer programs on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Ballet Hispánico, 167 W. 89th Street, NYC, Studio 2, for children ages 3-8.

Dr. Qiana Gray has released her new children's book series: Sight of Me: Sight Word Books.

When they say there's nothing to do this weekend - they definitely do not mean Philadelphia! The guide to spring and summer will keep you busy every single weekend for the new three months - and give tourists over 80 reasons to visit Philly in 2023. 

Black Theatre Coalition will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.

Prospect Theater Company has announced the performers for their annual Spring Gala. See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Frog & Peach Theatre Company will stage a one-night-only benefit premiere of “College Fun” a startling new comedy by Ted Zurkowski.

Warner Bros. Discovery Access and WBD's award-winning production company Wall to Wall North have partnered with the Royal Exchange Theatre to launch a 2023 Writers Access Programme, Supporting Powerful Storytelling. 

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) announced the second annual Summer for the City, the ultimate New York festival.

The Columbus Symphony has announced the launch of “The Academy,” a new intensive training program aimed at increasing racial diversity among musicians in American orchestras and designed to enrich and prepare young musicians who wish to pursue a professional career in music performance. 

BLASTFEST, the highly anticipated Afrobeats music festival, is set to make its debut in Seattle on July 29th, 2023. The festival will take place at the Seattle Center, home to the iconic Space Needle, and will feature electrifying performances by some of the biggest names in the afrobeats industry.

North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced Season 42, featuring a  host of plays that include two world premieres, a beloved musical masterpiece, side-splitting  comedies, an eerie Gothic thriller, a poignant drama, and a taut psychological study.  

Pascal Le Boeuf, an accomplished and incredibly versatile composer, pianist, and electronic artist, is among 171 recipients of the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship, which this year honors the achievements and “exceptional promise” of writers, scholars and artists across 48 fields. 

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) has announced the second annual Summer for the City, the ultimate New York festival.

Streatham Space Project is hosting Between Worlds, a festival of storytelling from May 24th - June 8th. Three distinct shows by London's most exciting young storytellers explore identity, place and time. Interweaving live soundscapes, projected illustrations and some good ol' fashioned spinning of yarn, the shows will transport the audience across Southern India, Trinidad, fabled pasts and dystopian futures.