Matthew Shepard News

Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.

Choral Artists of Sarasota has announced the receipt of multiple grants totaling over $72,000. These generous contributions will help expand the nonprofit’s 2024-2025 programming.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present THE LARAMIE PROJECT, exploring the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder and its impact on the Laramie community. Learn how to purchase tickets.

 T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – will release their new holiday EP 'FaLaLaLonely' on Friday, November 15, alongside a national tour.

The 12 cast members for “Laramie Project” used simple costume changes and props to portray more than 60 different characters in a series of interviews between Moisé Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project Company. Using 4 different entrances to the stage, the cast wove the emotional story of Matthew Shepherd life and death.

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

Two brutal murders a quarter of a century ago sparked a massive amount of media attention and a movement that led to new legislation addressing hate crimes.

Actor and comedian Alec Mapa just returned to the Laurie Beechman Theater with the World Premiere of his new standup show HA! PENIS! Check out photos from inside the big night here!

The Dessoff Choirs has announced a performance of Brahms' Requiem on November 2, featuring acclaimed artists Will Liverman and Joélle Harvey. The concert will take place at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

Playwright Mike Broemmel will see his second one-actor play about an LGBTQ+ historical figure hit the stage at United Solo this fall at Theatre Row in Midtown. The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote starring Eddie Schumacher will be part of the 2024 festival of solo actor productions on October 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Actor and comedian Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Frasier, RuPaul's Drag Race) will return to the Laurie Beechman Theater on Friday, September 20 and Sunday, September 22 at 7pm with the World Premiere of his new standup show HA! PENIS!

The Dessoff Choirs celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting 2024-2025 season featuring diverse choral works and special events.

OffBook Productions announces auditions for THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a fall production that educates on queer history. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Texas Performing Arts is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. It is one of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S. Texas Performing Arts is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape and operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theatre, the newly renovated Bass Concert Hall.

Orlando Sings will present CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, a moving choral work reflecting on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard.

For one night only, an all-star cast will bring Matthew Shepard’s story to life in a staged reading of The Laramie Project. The performance is on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

On Sunday, April 7th, a volunteer cabaret of Broadway's best & Broadway-bound performers will sing at the 'EVENING WITH FRIENDS' benefit for the Be A Friend Project at the Ardsley Country Club in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas is back on following community outrage and a petition calling for the reversal by the school board.

A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas has sparked community concern and prompted calls for the decision to be reversed.

Choral Artists presents two dramatic choral works that reflect the upheaval of their times, including the Florida premiere of 'Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight' on March 10. Learn more here!