Syracuse University News

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Artistree's Grange Theatre announced its 8th season, exploring themes of courage, starting with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Valeria Herrera's SPACEBOUND art exhibition has been announced at Kitchen Theatre Company.

Tony Award-winner Lillias White and John Duff released a new single, 'Hoe is Life,' blending humor and defiance. Written by Duff, the song challenges societal norms and reflects on modern gay life.

TDF has announced the appointment of seasoned marketing leader Nella Vera as VP, Marketing and Communications at TDF.

STAGES St. Louis has announced the full cast of their 2024 production of Ragtime, performing September 20 – October 20 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Ragtime tells the story of three families united by courage, compassion, and a belief in not only the American dream but the promise of tomorrow. Told through a dazzling array of musical styles from the era, this Tony Award-winning musical is bursting with emotion and hope as the surprising interconnections of the heart are discovered and history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair are confronted. 

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/15/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Jill A. Anderson to be its new Managing Director. Anderson will assumed the role early summer 2024. She succeeds Kimberly Motes, who departed in October 2023 to become Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

In New York, leadership transitions at Lincoln Center signal a new chapter, while regional theaters like Timeline and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival push forward with ambitious projects despite financial hurdles. Internationally, theaters like the Bristol Old Vic and the Old Vic in London grapple with ethical and economic dilemmas.

Artists First has welcomed Jen Namoff, the esteemed talent manager and Tony Award-winning producer, to its New York office.

Richard Driscoll has assumed the role as Chair of the Board of trustees at Syracuse Stage. Learn more about the company!

Tom Viola, the longtime Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, has announced that he will leave his position at the end of 2024. 

Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the full Cast and Creative team for SEUSSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate James Baldwin's centennial with a special production of CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY, presented by 100 Black Men of Syracuse and Syracuse Stage.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Pipe  Dream, a musical tale of love and hope from John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row & Sweet Thursday.

ArtsFairfax, the local arts agency that offers funding to Northern Virginia’s nonprofit arts sector, promotes local arts and culture activities, and connects arts workers to work and professional development opportunities, has announced new members to its Board of Directors and new officers to the Board Executive Committee.

Cortland Repertory Theatre gives their audiences a “License to Chill” with their third production in the theatre’s 53rd annual summer season when they present the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville”. See photos from the production.

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

Cortland Repertory Theatre will give their audiences a “License to Chill” with their third production in the theatre’s 53rd annual summer season when they present the regional premiere of Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville”.