EMMA'S WEDDING(S) Will Make World Premiere at Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of EMMA'S WEDDING(S), a new comedy by Carey Crim about a woman getting married for the fourth time. The production closes the company's 35th anniversary season in Chelsea, Mich.
MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing Agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.
WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello Inducted Into OPERA America's Opera Hall Of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello was inducted into the OPERA America Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Plaza Hotel.
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an Agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet to Perform ODE TO ALICE COLTRANE at The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
The Soraya will present Alonzo King LINES Ballet in ODE TO ALICE COLTRANE, a tribute to the jazz legend, on February 21. This performance highlights Coltrane's influence on jazz and dance.
Opera Philadelphia Extends Contracts for Anthony Roth Costanzo and Corrado Rovaris
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
Opera Philadelphia has confirmed the extension of contracts for General Director Anthony Roth Costanzo and Music Director Corrado Rovaris until May 2029.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Opens 2026 New Play Award
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Co-Artistic & Executive Directors Mark Barford & Connor Delves open submissions for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2026 New Play Award, awarding a total cash prize of $20,000 USD.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Embark On 4-Week Winter Tour Of France
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will return to France for a four-week engagement Jan. 14 – Feb. 12, 2026. The tour marks a highly anticipated return for the company, which has maintained an ambitious international touring schedule since its founding in 1982.
REVIEW: MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 ー 'VMAJ”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 31, 2025
MTV Video Music Awards Japan (“VMAJ'): The Japanese counterpart to the U.S.'s prestigious 'MTV Video Music Awards,' has been held annually since 2002. Known as the 'festival of music videos,' it celebrates the most outstanding works across various categories in the music industry. This year’s awards recognized works released between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, honoring excellence in each category alongside special awards. This report offers an artist-by-artist breakdown of the performances and key moments from the event held on March 19.
Student Blog: Six Weeks in a Commedia Mask
by Student Blogger: Cat Boynton - Jul 16, 2024
This summer, I spent six weeks in Florence, Italy studying Commedia dell’Arte with NYU Grad Acting Faculty. We studied verbatim theatre, Shakespeare, mask-making, neutral and character mask, and of course, Commedia dell’Arte. The program culminated in a devised and improvised final performance based on Molière’s text featuring popular songs by Billie Eilish, Fleetwood Mac, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at First Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
Check out production photos for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical running through March 10, 2024 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater here!
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