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On June 11, 2021, multi-Grammy nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz's next recording, PRIMAVERA I: the wind, will be released on the PENTATONE Oxingale Series.

In mid-June, The Soul Sensations & Friends return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform on the popular outdoor concert stage, in support of WBTT and the important role it plays in the local community. Like 2019's “Black or White: Makes My Music Right” and previous concerts produced by Dr. Randall Morgan to benefit WBTT, “Put Your Hands Together” is a revue of rhythm & blues songs and timeless pop hits.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents the 9th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition – The SASSY Awards, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. as a virtual event on NJPAC's FB Live page.

After a 30-day call for entries, winners for the black album.mixtape. were announced during a virtual Block Party event. The black album. mixtape. is an initiative of Regina Taylor - the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist - in partnership with Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts.

After a 15-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 epidemic, proprietors Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel have announced that “Broadway’s Supper Club” Feinstein’s/54 Below will reopen its iconic red door for live performances on June 17, 2021. 

East’s third release for Elektra/Low Country Sound, Maybe We Never Die takes the Alabama born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s seductively vintage voice in a decidedly fresh direction.

On  Saturday June 5th from 1pm-4pm EST, Hamilton, Motown and Ain’t Too Proud’s star Nik Walker, Daytime Emmy Award winner and Drama Desk nominee George Abud and award-winning actor, writer, and director Erik Liberman, will lead an online Broadway intensive for up-and-coming leading men.

Show time is 7:30PM. Tickets are $75/$50/$40 and go on sale to State Theatre Members on Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00AM and to the general public on Friday, May 21st at 10:00AM.

92Y has announced its upcoming lineup of virtual events.

Tibbits Summer Theatre will open its 58th consecutive season of professional performances on June 16 with a fun and elegant musical theatre revue, 'The Best of Broadway' at The Ponds of Coldwater. This original show is conceived by Peter Riopelle and written and compiled by Charles Burr and Matthew Everingham.

Milwaukee Rep will present several options to enjoy unique theater experiences and live entertainment safely outdoors including three Summer Concerts and SoundStage MKE, an audio play walking tour.

A Closing Night World Premiere Screening and Conversation featuring HBO’s forthcoming limited series from Mike White (“Enlightened”), “The White Lotus” will take place on Saturday, June 19 at 7pm CT. 

Today's episode features one of Adrienne's closest friends, Travis Turner, sits down to chat about theatre in Chicago, studying at Northwestern, his agent offer stories and life as an actor in North America's second largest theater market, Chicago!

Hampstead Theatre has announced further live productions for 2021. 

Ballet Hispánico, America's leading Latino dance organization known for 'piercing stereotypes' (The New York Times), announces its highly-anticipated 50th Celebration commemorating half a century of dance, orgullo, education, sabor, access, amor, community, espíritu, and innovation-a love poem to one of America's Cultural Treasures.

Ballet Hispánico has announced its highly-anticipated 50th Celebration commemorating half a century of dance, orgullo, education, sabor, access, amor, community, espíritu, and innovation-a love poem to one of America's Cultural Treasures.

The project was inspired by the devotional chants of Shyam Das, and sacred Yoga music developed by Sharon Gannon, founder of Jivamukti Yoga. As much of the world is grappling with the pandemic, we could all use some spiritual uplift, healing, and nurturing. Holo Voyage offers just that. 

Today (May 12) in live streaming: a My Fair Lady reunion, Stars in the House celebrates David Katz, Vineyard Theatre continues its 2021 Spring Gala Series, and more!

The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) today announced programming plans for the continuation of its Year of Excellence & Resilience, a celebration of Black achievement that launched this January.

Theatre Three will present the return of the Long Island Comedy Festival, now in it's 15th year! Opening Weekend will feature TWO Super-Star Comic Line-Ups.  Friday, July 9, 2021 @ 8 pm