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Boston Summer 2024 Arts Offerings Include Musicals, Plays, Concerts and More!
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 25, 2024

Helping keep that moniker as accurate today as ever are a vibrant theater district presenting pre-Broadway productions and national tours, award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies focused on everything from Shakespeare to contemporary plays and musicals. Boston audiences have much to look forward to this summer.

Philadanco Returns to Manhattan's Joyce Theater in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Philadanco will return to Manhattan’s Joyce Theater for the 32nd time, and first since 2018, with “InTangible,” a program of New York premieres by four emerging choreographers, from February 6 through February 10, 2024.

USC Visions and Voices Presents The West Coast Premiere of BODIES AS SITE OF FAITH AND PROTEST by waheedworks, February 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

USC Visions and Voices will present the West Coast premiere of Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest  on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium.

IABD & Collage Dance Collective to Present 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will honor the Bluff City Cluster of the LINKS Incorporated, The Jenkins Family Foundation, and Tommie-Waheed Evans at the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Verb Kicks Off Summer Outdoor Performances At Cain Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022

Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet,” kicks off its season of outdoor performances with the powerful new work, Anti/gone, by award-wining choreographer, Tommie-Waheed Evans.

Urbanity Dance to Present INTENTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022

Urbanity Dance will present inTENtion, the Professional Company's season finale and the culmination of Urbanity's 10 Year Anniversary season.

BWW Interview: Discussing ART with MATTHEW LaCHIUSA
by Mark C. Lloyd - Feb 26, 2022

Since ART of WNY Incorporated in 2007, it has had a very impressive run. Like all theater companies ART has had their ups and downs. It's a business. What business hasn't? I admire all the Buffalo theaters who keep pushing no matter what is tossed at them.

ART/WNY Presents FALL FROM THE GRACE OF GOD Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2022

The American Repertory Theater of WNY continues to celebration a season of regional playwrights with the one-act showcase 'Fall from the Grace of God' that runs from March 10th through April 2nd .

Kairos Italy Theater Announces Finalists Of 2021 International Playwrights Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2022

Kairos Italy Theater, the main Italian theater company in New York, has announced the finalists for the 2021 KIT International 10 minute plays series on Political Theater. The theme was chosen as KIT celebrated the famous Italian writer Leonardo Sciascia, on the occasion of Sciascia's 100th birthday.

Debbie Allen Announces First Global Streaming Of Her HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

Emmy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) are thrilled to announce the first on-demand global streaming of the award-winning family spectacular 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' December 24 to January 1.

Debbie Allen's HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER Will Return For A One Night Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

Emmy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in association with The Annenberg Foundation will present its award-winning family spectacular 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' on Friday, November 19th at 7pm PST at the Drive-Up Santa Monica Airport.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Announces 2021 Dance Research Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts's Jerome Robbins Dance Division has selected its new class of Dance Research Fellows. Selected from a robust pool of applicants, these researchers and dance artists will explore the complex relationship between dance and democracy.

The MAK Center Presents AMEND
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020

An exhibition and series of four performances by multi-disciplinary artist Chris Emile, AMEND explores Black male identity through movement, cinema, sculpture and sound.

Emmy Nominated Choreographer Chloé Arnold Makes Film Acting Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2020

Emmy-nominated choreographer and International tap star Chloé Arnold stars in IN A BEAT which will be released free on YouTube this Friday, July 10 at 6pm PST / 9pm EST.

Debbie Allen's HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER Heads Back To Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019

Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in association with The Annenberg Foundation presents its award-winning family spectacular 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' starring Raven Symone (Disney's Raven's Home) at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center December 5 (7:30pm), December 6 (7:30pm), December 7 (1pm and 6pm) and December 8 (2pm).

Compass Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2019

The Compass Performing Arts Center's begins a new era of diverse programming and the building of a forum for local creative-class individuals, musicians and performance groups to present their artistry. Additionally, the Compass Performing Arts Center is opening the Compass Art Gallery for local and region artists to display their works. Located in a historically creative performance space known as the Theatreloft, Compass Performing Arts Center address is 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222.

BWW Review: ESCAPED ALONE and COME AND GO at The Gamm
by Andria Tieman - Mar 6, 2019

The Gamm is currently showing two short plays back-to-back, with all female casts. ESCAPED ALONE by Caryl Churchill (New England Premiere) is a tight one-act that raises far more questions than it answers. COME AND GO by Samuel Beckett is so brief it almost feels like it's over before it begins, but is strangely haunting. Overall, it's a combination of works that are very well-acted, but also feel somewhat jarring in a way that doesn't quite pay off.

The Broad Stage Hosts Pacífico Dance Company
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018

The Broad Stage presents Pacifico Dance Company onSaturday, October 20 at 11:00 am with a family program titled Mexico, de Tierra d Mar. Dedicated to the performance and preservation of traditional Mexican dance, the company's joyous performances incorporate Mexican folklore and religion.  All family programs at The Broad Stage feature pre-show activities, one hour before curtain. 

Verb Ballets Spring Series Showcases Dynamic Range Of Works
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018

Verb Ballets, Northeast Ohio's premiere contemporary ballet company, to showcase at EJ Thomas Hall on April 27, 2018 with an exciting mix of dances on the program. The company has received international recognition and recently returned from a prestigious tour of Cuba. Known for its innovative works that highlight the classically trained dancers, the company has captured the attention of audiences for over 30 years. The evening features company debut of K281 by internationally acclaimed choreographer Adam Hougland.  

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