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The proof is not only in the performing with the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, as one of their first full-time graduates joins the cast of Universal Studios Beijing in 2021. Amy Reed chats to BroadwayWorld South Africa about her new venture and her time at LAMTA as she looks to the future as a performer.

The graduate London-based dance company Ballet Central will this December launch an original film of the Christmas favourite ballet Nutcracker told through the 12 days of Christmas. 

Dana Walden, Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, announced today a restructure of the expansive television production and original content businesses under her purview.

“It gives me tremendous pleasure to be able to promote three dancers in our company this evening.”

Following a month of Black History related commemorations and events at Elmhurst Ballet School, the vocational school in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, reinforces its commitment to develop an inclusive landscape across its Edgbaston, Birmingham base.

A new musical comedy from writer Jude Taylor (Steep) launches in a full cast radio theatre production, available to download now. The two hour audio adaptation was recorded and produced entirely in lockdown, introducing the world to the colourful and joyful world of Make Me Infamous.

A Warrington arts charity is set to launch a fantastic new opportunity in support of the creative community. 

The graduate London-based dance company Ballet Central will this December launch an original film of the Christmas favourite ballet Nutcracker told through the 12 days of Christmas. 

A new musical comedy from writer Jude Taylor (Steep) launches this November in a full cast radio theatre production.

On the heels of the success and critical acclaim of Pulse Film’s hit series Gangs of London, the studio has acquired the rights to the highly sought memoir What Have I Done? by Laura Dockrill.

As the outlook for the resumption of public gatherings remains poor, based on the resurgence of the COVID virus and the unpredictability of the pandemic getting under control, PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre will delay the opening of its Season 57 to June 2021 with plans to resume live performances in Santa Maria and the Solvang Festival Theater.

ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth (E&Y) Group today announced an expansive overall production and development deal with Emmy® winner Darren Star, the creator, executive producer and writer of TV Land's uber popular “Younger”

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announces today that it will present a Summer Festival, with performances of dance and art, over nine consecutive weekends to celebrate its local community and artistic communities. With over 40 acclaimed dance artists and outdoor art and film installations, the Summer Festival will take place outside following social distancing and safety protocols on Kaatsbaan's expansive 153-acres in the Hudson Valley.

Ballet Central, the renowned graduate performing company, has created a unique performance by the company's dancers who are back at home across the UK and in countries worldwide following the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.  Centrally Connected Performs, a new choreographic project realised in a three minute film, is inspired by a specially created piece of music by composer-in-residence Philip Feeney. 

Whether it is two people gliding together in romance or moving in sync to the beat, dance is a universal language. But with the coronavirus pandemic and now social distancing, people are stopped from the joy of dancing with each other. However, the legacy of Arthur Murray continues the dance at the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Las Vegas and Henderson virtually.

American Ballet Theatre's artists - dancers, production crew, rehearsal pianists and ballet masters - directly impacted by the loss of income due to canceled tour engagements in four cities this spring are now receiving supplemental benefits and financial support through the newly established ABT Crisis Relief Fund.

Alchemical Studios has taken some precautions to keep studios safe during this time of concern. Read their statement below:

The Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada today announced that Karen Kain will retire as Artistic Director in January 2021 and will be named Artistic Director Emeritus.

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then, Bring It On, Almost Famous) will take to the stage to celebrate Brooklyn Children's Theatre's 15th anniversary at the Edison Ballroom on Monday, October 21st, along with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show], Something Rotten), Syndee Winters (Hamilton, The Lion King), and Gayle Turner (The Wiz), plus special performances by Shakina Nayfack (Hulu's Difficult People) and current BCT students.

NBCUniversal announced today that its television studios, Universal Television and Universal Content Productions, will move under a single business unit, with Bonnie Hammer at the helm. Hammer will assume the new title of Chairman, NBCUniversal Content Studios. She will report directly to Steve Burke, CEO of NBCUniversal. Matt Strauss will join NBCUniversal from Comcast as Chairman of Peacock, the company's streaming platform which launches in 2020. Strauss will also add the Digital Enterprises group to his purview, and report to Burke. The changes are effective immediately.