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Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — March 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.

Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards

by Josh Sharpe — January 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more.

Eagle-Con 2022 To Honor Dawn Brown, John Jennings, Jaymee Goh, K. Tempest Bradford And 501st Legion

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2022

This year's Eagle-Con, a virtual sci-fi and fantasy conference hosted by Cal State LA and the Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800), will honor concept artist and set designer Dawn Brown, graphic novelist and comics scholar John Jennings, science fiction and fantasy writers Jaymee Goh and K.

The Black Angel of History Afrofuturism Exhibit is on Display in Zankel Hall Gallery and Online

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2022

The Black Angel of History: Myth-Science, Metamodernism, and the Metaverse, a special exhibition that analyzes visual culture and technology within the genre of Afrofuturism, is now on display in Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall Gallery as part of the Hall’s citywide Afrofuturism festival.

The University Musical Society Unveils Parable Path A2Ypsi

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2022

The University Musical Society unveils Parable Path A2Ypsi in conjunction with the musical adaptation of Octavia E.

Sundance Institute Announces 2020 New Frontier Story Lab Fellows

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2020

Six projects and artist teams have been selected for the 2020 Sundance Institute New Frontier Story Lab, which supports independent artists working at the cutting-edge convergence of film, art, media, live performance, and technology.

Arts Garage In Delray Beach Launches Monthly 'Out Of The House Concert Series'

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2020

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced that the nonprofit organization is launching a new monthly musical presentation featuring three amazing singer-songwritersa?"the Out of the House Concert Series, presented in collaboration with RoamingtheArts.

Rover Presents 10-Minute Play Festival

by Stephi Wild — July 16, 2019

For the fifth consecutive year, Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present a festival of 10-minute comedies.

Jean Butler Returns To Library For The Performing Arts For Irish Dance Residency

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2019

This June, renowned Irish dance practitioner and contemporary choreographer Jean Butler returns to The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for a second year with her ever-expanding project Our Steps, Our Story: An Irish Dance Legacy Archive.

Pop Culture Classroom Announces Finalists For The 2018 Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards

by Robert Diamond — March 15, 2018

The Nash Presents PAPA, BIRDSEED, and More in August

by Sally Henry Fuller — August 2, 2015

August storms in to Phoenix with a blast of incredible jazz, as local and visiting artists fill the calendar at The Nash.

NAPALM AND FILET MIGNON Reveals Author's Journey From Combat to Luxury

by Christina Mancuso — October 21, 2014

Ever hear of a soldier eating filet mignon and sipping fine French wine during his tour of duty in the Vietnam War? How about having dinner with the reigning Miss America and star athletes of the NFL during war? 'Napalm and Filet Mignon' consists of the author's contrasting journey from an army comb

Mary Chapin Carpenter Performs with the New York Philharmonic, Now thru 3/1

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2014

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter will make her New York Philharmonic debut in Mary Chapin Carpenter with the New York Philharmonic and Special Guests, a retrospective program featuring songs from throughout her career, some newly arranged for orchestra.

Mary Chapin Carpenter to Perform with the New York Philharmonic, 2/28-3/1

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2013