Diversity News

The 501(c)3 non-profit organization Women In Music recently wrapped its third annual educational Summit, which took place online from January 25-27 with in person activations in their Nashville, Chicago, Boston, and Denver chapters.   

Directed by Kyrus Keenan Westcott, The Color Purple runs at The Ritz from February 10th through February 26th.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Bluegrass Concert by powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7pm.

San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Season culminates June 16, 2023, in a special concert and dinner honoring the Company’s illustrious 100-year history.

Northern Broadsides has announced the appointment of Ruth Cooke as their new Executive Director. Having had extensive experience of leadership within the arts, Cooke specialises in communications, audience development, and community engagement.

​​​​​​​ODC's flagship dance company, ODC/Dance, has announced program details for DANCE DOWNTOWN, the company's annual home season at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Dance Downtown runs Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2. In conjunction with Dance Downtown, the company's annual Gala will take place on Friday, March 31.

An ongoing exhibition of the Museum of Arts and Design's (MAD) growing permanent collection of more than 3,500 objects, Craft Front & Center will feature a fresh installation of more than 60 historic works and new acquisitions dating from the golden age of the American Craft movement to the present day.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Chicago premiere of Describe the Night, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton.

The Broadway League has announced the 21 Broadway shows participating in the 2023 spring season of Broadway Bridges, including Camelot, A Beautiful Noise and many more.

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, has announced an initial line-up of guest artists for its 40th Birthday Gala, This One's For You: The Music of Barry Manilow.

Designed to provide a platform for the distribution of feature films, short movies and documentaries, Red Couch is a unique and exciting opportunity for young directors to showcase their work to a global audience.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/2/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Milwaukee Rep will host the second annual Next Narrative Monologue Competition a new, national program for high school students featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights created by Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. 

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures, returns to New York City Center after its critically and publicly acclaimed run of Doña Perón. From June 1-3, 2023, Ballet Hispánico will present a mixed bill curated by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro featuring repertory favorites, two new commissions and an exciting new addition to the repertory.

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) joined forces with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and other choruses nationwide to co-commission a world premiere song cycle entitled Songs of the Phoenix, curated by Broadway Composer Andrew Lippa.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”), one of the nation's largest arts service organizations for professional theatre, will welcome new members to their board of trustees, Diane L. Parker and Alec Stoll.

Space Coast Ballet will bring Celebration of Dance to the King Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Russian Ballet Orlando and the Best of Brevard on Sunday, April 30th at 7 PM. This is a unique opportunity where attendees will be able to see a professional company and talent from the community perform together on the same stage!

When Cirque du Soleil created its first permanent Las Vegas production with Mystère at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in 1993, founder Guy Laliberté said his fledgling circus troupe wanted to “grow a flower in the desert.” Safe to say that flower became a bouquet even he couldn't have imagined.

The Middletown Arts Center, in collaboration with the Dunbar Repertory Company, celebrates Black History Month with the World Premiere production of The Chef. 

Pi Theatre, as part of its Provocateurs Series, will present Black Space Jam – an evening of multidisciplinary art – on Friday, March 3 at the Biltmore Cabaret.