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Misty Copeland Joins American Ballet Theatre Board of Trustees

Misty Copeland, dancer, author, and advocate, has joined American Ballet Theatre's Board of Trustees. Copeland joined ABT Studio Company in 2000 and became the first Black woman promoted to Principal Dancer in 2015.

Photos: Inside Look at Premiere of Cirque du Soleil's MAD APPLE in Las Vegas

Mad Apple - the newest Las Vegas production from live entertainment leader Cirque du Soleil - celebrated its mad debut at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas last night. Mad Apple is a high-energy cocktail of comedy, music, dance and high-flying acrobatics that delivers New York's wildest night out under the Vegas lights. Tickets are available here.

IVRT Introduces New Theatre Experience: SUPPER CLUB

IVRT will present three delightful stories over some great Italian food at Eddie's Eatery as it launches a new IVRT Supper Club featuring the touching comedy 'Our Lady of the Tortilla,' the humorous play 'I'm Not Rappaport' and the charming Sondheim musical 'Marry Me A Little.' Ticket holders will enjoy a play with a three-course dinner.

Melissa Yandell Smith Passes Away At 64

Melissa Yandell Smith, who recently starred as Frances McDormand’s character’s sister in the Oscar-winning film Nomadland, has passed away at 64.

A.C.T.'s Master Of Fine Arts Program Announces 2020-21 Season

Today, American Conservatory Theater announced the lineup that will make up the 2020-21 season for the acclaimed Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. All MFA productions in 2020 will be performed virtually and are included as part of A.C.T.'s newly-announced A.C.T. Anywhere season pass which gives patrons discounted access to all InterACT at Home programming, including virtual live-streamed (fixed viewing dates), on-demand (flexible viewing dates) streaming theater, and more.

American Conservatory Theater Announces 2020 Honorary Master Of Fine Arts Degrees

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred upon playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Magic Theatre's outgoing artistic director Loretta Greco. Both recipients will receive their degrees at a virtual graduation ceremony for the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2020 on Monday, May 18 at 12 p.m.

A.C.T. Names Juan Manzo Director of Education & Community Programs

Today, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced the appointment of Juan Manzo as the company's new Director of Education & Community Programs. In partnership with artistic and executive leadership, Juan will construct the vision, oversee the development, and assess the impact of the theater's various education and community programs, including ACTsmart School Programs, Community Engagement, Young Conservatory youth artist training, and the Fellowship Program for emerging theater professionals. 

Photo Flash: First Look At The Sauk's ANATOMY OF A MURDER

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present ANATOMY OF A MURDER for eight performances October 11-21. The courtroom drama is based on an actual case that took place in the Upper Peninsula presided over by Hillsdale Circuit Court Judge Charles O. Arch, Sr.

Cast Announced For The Sauk's ANATOMY OF A MURDER

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present ANATOMY OF A MURDER for eight performances October 11-21. The courtroom drama is based on an actual case that took place in the Upper Peninsula presided over by Hillsdale Circuit Court Judge Charles O. Arch, Sr. Defeated for re-election as District Attorney, Paul Biegler isn't looking forward to becoming a defense attorney, but his first case is sensational: a lieutenant is accused of murdering the bartender who allegedly raped his wife. It's a high-stakes battle of wit and determination as Biegler uses every device to save the officer's neck.

A.C.T.'s Master Of Fine Arts Program & Young Conservatory Announce 2018–19 Production Lineup

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Conservatory Director Melissa Smith and Young Conservatory Director Jill MacLean announced today the 2018-19 production lineup and schedule for the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory. Tickets for all performances are available online at www.act-sf.org/csvshows or by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415-749-2228.

A.C.T. announces 2018 Honorary Master of Fine Arts degree recipients

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred on A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff, as well as acclaimed actors, directors, and teaching artists Steven Anthony Jones and Gregory Wallace. Perloff, Jones, and Wallace will receive their degrees at the graduation ceremony for the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2018 on Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Your Program Is Your Ticket Interviews Frigid NY Artists

New York City based theatre podcast, Your Program Is Your Ticket, presents a special series of theatre interviews with artists from the 2018 Frigid Festival in New York. Award-winning playwright and podcast creator, Sean Chandler, hosts the interviews which include playwrights, directors, and actors, and features local, national, and Canadian artists. Episodes 51, 52 and 53 were just released and they feature artists from a wide range of Frigid shows including The Magicians Assistant, Artemisia's Intent, and mOTHER, a play, among others.

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