Honor Society News

Washington Township High School's Theatre Department has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premier Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment in the field.

 The Warner Theatre has announced that the legendary Jay Leno will be performing live in November. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

BSMS has announced the five stage managers receiving the 2025 Charlie Blackwell Symposium Scholarships. Learn more about the recipients for the scholarships here!

Ben Jackson Walker, the original Romeo in the Broadway production of & Juliet, will be revisiting the role in the UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the show here!

It was announced today that a new Romeo will be joining the & Juliet UK touring Company! Ben Jackson Walker, who played the original Romeo on Broadway, will be joining the cast.

The New Jersey Youth Symphony will present Enchanting Musical Storytelling at the Nicholas Music Center at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) announced that it will present Enchanting Musical Storytelling this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Three musically talented high school seniors from Palm Beach County have been named Palm Beach Symphony’s 2025 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award recipients. Learn more!

On January 23, 2025, the world lost a bright light. Our local theatre community lost a talented performer. I lost my dance partner, audience buddy, dear friend and the third part of our dressing room Pentatonix tribute band. Ethan Ramos was all of these things, but most of all, he was the best human. 

Marco Island Academy has announced the world premiere of Torch: A Musical Tale, an original musical written and directed by MIA's Performing Arts Instructor, Christopher Dayett. Learn more about the production here!

Embarking on their 17th season, Dance Canvas had introduced Atlanta to the 7 choreographers and 4 filmmakers who make up this season's Choreographer Career Development Initiative (CCDI) and Dance Canvas: on Film program.

Embarking on their 17th season, Dance Canvas has announced the 7 choreographers and 4 filmmakers who make up this season's Choreographer Career Development Initiative (CCDI) and Dance Canvas: on Film program.

The new report summarizes findings from a study of more than 1,800 theatre educators in public and private schools, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the theatre education landscape across the United States.

It’s when you hit that point that things like theater start becoming a chore, as opposed to an active passionate full hearted choice that you make everyday. You’ll start losing your love for the simpler beautiful things in life because either you don’t have time for them anymore, or you’re too burnt out to see the magic of the world right in front of you. 

This semester I am a part-time student as well as working a part-time job. I went into the semester thinking that meant I would not have as busy of a schedule. But taking opportunities has taken my schedule another direction.

Wadada Leo Smith will perform a concert in NYC on Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. at the American Academy of Arts and Letters, alongside an ongoing exhibit of his Ankhrasmation art-scores.

In this video, watch as Ben Jackson Walker and Philippe Arroyo welcome us to their Broadway crib with a champagne toast and an inside look at their lucky Nicholas Cage pillow, bedazzled guitar, character bobbleheads, and of course, cherished gifts from fans.

Jay Leno will perform live in Orange, CA on Saturday, August 24. Don't miss the chance to see the legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host for an evening of laughter and entertainment.

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has announced its striking 2024-25 Musco Center Presents Season, featuring Jay Leno, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more, along with the return of beloved favorites such as the annual Heartbeat of Mexico festival and Pacific Symphony's Symphony in the Cities.

C.E. Jordan High School theatre director and educator Olivia Bellido is the 2024 recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. Presented by The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), this accolade recognizes exceptional achievement in the field of high school and middle school theatre education and includes a $5,000 cash prize.