Diversity News

Two Cincinnati area schools and one Atlanta school will receive $10,000 to participate in the second-year pilot phase of the Educational Theatre Foundation's (ETF) Pathway program designed to foster racial equity through school theatre.

Possum Point Players' production of the heart-warming comedy, “Calendar Girls,” opens Friday, Sept. 16, with two performances all but sold out and ticket sales are strong for the remainder of the run.

New Music USA's Amplifying Voices program, which launched in 2020 to foster collaboration and collective action between U.S. orchestras and composers through a network of co-commissions, has expanded rapidly to soon include over forty-five orchestras across the U.S. and beyond.

The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© is proud to announce its return this holiday season with the sixth edition of Chicago’s favorite alternative holiday show, a twist on the original story and a live event not to be missed, directed by Miguel Long and choreographed by Dylan Kerr, December 1 - 31 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 

The Kimmel Cultural Campus celebrates the kickoff of Philadelphia’s robust arts and cultural season with Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest, a day of FREE festival-style performances, the chance to interact with more than 50 arts organizations from across the region, and $20 tickets to a selection of over 100 events!

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the Kauffman Center Presents spring 2023 line-up. These events promise to deliver extraordinary and diverse experiences featuring internationally recognized artists and performers for Kansas City audiences. High-res photos with IDs can be found here.

Story Jam's next storytelling show-in a series of monthly shows at Artifact Events- will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. The storytellers will share crafted, true stories and Mr. Maksin will respond to the stories with improvised looping pedals and cello music.

What did our critic think of DAS VINDOBONA SEASON PRESENTATION at Das Vindobona? Summer is coming to an end, and theatres all over the country are ready to welcome back their audiences. So did Wolfgang Ebner, head of DAS VINDOBONA, a place already known for its diversly entertaining program.

The REV Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 2022 Season – Ain’t Misbehavin’.

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced casting for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 24 at The Edison Ballroom. Stars will come out to celebrate Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honors Tony Award nominee David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer. 

Soundstreams has announced a 40th anniversary season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres, all of which will reflect and pay homage to the organisation's distinguished past, while pointing the way forward for new Canadian music.

With his latest album 'The Dream is Free' out, the Crack The Sky bassist has now released a 2nd bonus single, 'When You're Smiling At Me.'

Black Theatre United's inaugural gala, “A Night to Remember,” will take place on Monday, October 3 at The Rooftop at Pier 17. The evening will begin with a concert featuring performances by America’s most sought-after Black Broadway and theater talent.

After much recognition, including a festival finalist and selection for a prestigious showcase, For Colored Boyz on the verge of a nervous breakdown when freedom ain't enuff is making its World/ Regional Premiere. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem dives deep into the lived experience of five men of color and the challenges of a racist and oppressive society.

RED BULL THEATER will kick off the 2022-’23 Season with Hispanic Golden Age Classics - Lope de Vega, beginning Thursday September 8th. Presented in collaboration with Diversifying the Classics | UCLA, this three-part series of events will focus on Lope de Vega and his play The Capulets and the Montagues (Castelvines y Monteses). 

The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, HAS announced the recipients of the prestigious George Abbott Award and six Special Awards.

On November 4th at 7pm, the first staged reading of The Lone Wolf Society - the third full-length play by Anthony J. Piccione - will be presented by Piccione Arts for one night only at The Tank, located at 312 W 36th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY, in advance of a live theatrical production being planned for 2023.

Last month electro-pop artist Dragonette took back the power and shook things up with her infectious power-pop anthem “New Suit.” Now, Martina Sorbara announces the first new Dragonette full-length album in six years Twennies via BMG, sharing the title-track, dance floor single and lyric video. 

True Colors Festival (TCF) has set Katy Perry as its special guest, performing for TCF THE CONCERT 2022. The global pop superstar will take the stage alongside a powerhouse line-up of artists from around the world, in a concert that will celebrate diversity and the power of music to connect people everywhere. 

The creator of SONGBOOK SUNDAYS shares a conversation with Broadway World Cabaret about the thrilling new series that plays Dizzy's Club.