Donald Lee News

Cincinnati Opera to Broadcast 2026 Festival on 90.9 WGUC

by A.A. Cristi — October 26, 2026

Cincinnati Opera will broadcast six performances from its 2026 Summer Festival on 90.

Photos: Donald Lee III Named Music Director, New Handorf Company Artists Named

by Rachel Stone — August 25, 2026

Conductor and pianist Donald Lee III has been named Music Director, joining a roster of new Handorf Company Artists that includes sopranos, a mezzo-soprano, and a tenor for the upcoming season.

Houston Grand Opera Announces World Premiere Song Cycle A VOICE WITHIN

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2025

Houston Grand Opera has announced the world premiere of A Voice Within, a new song cycle created by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson and librettist and Houston poet laureate emeritus Deborah D.

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present GREAT CHORAL WORKS This Winter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 11, 2024

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Great Choral Works, a celebration of the beauty and power of choral music, in two community concerts in February 2025.

The INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ART FESTIVAL Now Playing Through December 15 At The Tank

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) opens tonight and runs until Sunday, December 15.

WestFest Dance Festival To Return To Westbeth For 14th Year

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 8, 2024

Join the 14th annual WESTFEST Dance Festival at Westbeth, a celebration of dance and choreography featuring a diverse lineup of talented performers.

Cincinnati Opera and CCM to Workshop New Opera by Carlos Simon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 8, 2024

Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music have revealed the next workshop in their joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works.

Dance/NYC Reveals Recipients Of Disability. Dance. Artistry. Dance And Social Justice Fellowship Program

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 31, 2024

Dance/NYC announces recipients of Disability.

Dance/NYC Releases Dance Industry Census Featurette Highlighting Diversity And Contributions Of The NYC Dance Community

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2022

The dance service organization, Dance/NYC, released a featurette highlighting the diversity and contributions of the New York City dance industry to the local creative economy.

12 Singers Selected for the 2023/24 Ensemble at The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2022

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Governors State University Presents the World Premiere Musical RED SUMMER Next Month

by Stephi Wild — August 8, 2022

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts announces the world premiere of Red Summer written by Lookingglass Theatre’s Andrew White and MPAACT’s Shepsu Aakhu, composed by Shawn Wallace, directed by Lydia J.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Artist Roster for the 2022/23 Ensemble

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2022

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Bebe Neuwirth to Pay Tribute to the Late Ann Reinking During 2021 Change How You See Celebration

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2021

POSITIVE EXPOSURE will present Steven Perlman, DDS, MScD, DHL, with the Spirit of Change Award and Xian Horn with the Rising Leader Award during their virtual 2021 Change How You See Celebration on September 22ND at 7:00 PM ET.

Lyric Opera Of Chicago Presents SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH LYRIC'S RISING STARS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 29, 2021

Lyric Opera of Chicago is launcheing its 67th season with Sunday in the Park with Lyric's Rising Stars at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Sunday, August 29, at 6:00 p.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces 2021 Blumey Awards Nominees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2021

Blumenthal Performing Arts has announced the nominees competing for Best Actor and Best Actress in this year’s High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as The Blumey Awards, presented by Wells Fargo that will air on PBS Charlotte Tuesday, May 25th at 8pm.