Diversity News

To say Cable Street has been highly anticipated would be a gross understatement: it’s basically unheard of for a new, Off West End musical to completely sell out its run before a single review has been published. Nevertheless, this little show that could is absolutely deserving of its success, and seems to be destined for great things.

 On Saturday, March 30th at 2:00PM, Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) students will present ARTfully UPlifting, a new show developed and created for sensory-friendly audiences. 

Elizabeth Askren has been appointed as Hawai'i Opera Theatre's Inaugural Principal Guest Conductor. Learn more about this conductor, educator, and cultural activist.

Experience the world theatrical premiere of 'Merce Cunningham: The Events at Dia Beacon' at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Screening and panel discussion on April 8, 2024, featuring unique footage from the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's site-specific events at Dia Beacon in 2008 and 2009.

Guthrie Theater will present a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's History Plays. Dive into the rich tapestry of historical dramas on stage.

Ballet Tech will return to The Joyce Theater for the 30th anniversary of its Kids Dance student performance troupe, May 30–June 2. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HERE has unveiled a new leadership structure where the boundary pushing organization will be led by three Co-Directors.

Elizabeth Askren has been named the first-ever Principal Guest Conductor of Hawai'i Opera Theatre.

Open Jar Studios is launching The Stage Door Foundation, which emerges as the new not-for-profit organization to provide support to artists as they develop theatrical projects. Learn more about the Foundation!

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will soon celebrate the theater photography of the Friedman-Abeles Studio through a unique presentation of a selection of lenticular prints.

The restructuring of the industry continues - in North Carolina, Raleigh has lost one of its major institutions (for the time being) as North Carolina Theater suspends their 2024 season and files for bankruptcy. The labor movement continues to notch wins in New York, as the Atlantic Theater workers have voted to join IATSE.

Discover the unique and captivating story of a woman's unconventional romance with a Dairy Queen sign in Theater Wit's presentation of 'INANIMATE.' A must-see objectum-sexual romantic comedy in Chicago from Mar 22 to May 4.

Southampton's Mayflower Theatre has announced further star casting for this year's giant pantomime spectacular, Jack and the Beanstalk.

RiffRaff NYC will present 'Immigrants in New York', a celebration of cultural diversity and immigrant voices through five captivating short plays. Learn more about the showcase here!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!

Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC) has announced that New York Times bestselling author Heather McGhee will be traveling to Dallas to attend BATC's banned books festival inspired by her book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone And How We Can Prosper Together. Learn more about the festival here!

Learn about The Coterie's new arts education programs for Kansas City youth funded by Spencer Fane Charitable Grant. Discover how this initiative will enrich the community through arts education.

Don't miss 'Tiger Style!' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - a claws-out comedy about tiger parenting by Mike Lew, directed by Jeffrey Lo. Running from April 6-28, 2024 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Harlem School of the Arts will honor former board member Janice Savin Williams by dedicating the Dance Wing of its 37,000-square-foot facility on St. Nicholas Avenue - The Janice Savin Williams Dance Wing.

The second celebration in 2024 will be a presentation of stories, songs, folk dance, art, and food from the Philippines.