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ROCK OF AGES is set to rock the Parker on December 15, bringing the iconic 1980s rock hits to life in a high-energy performance, with returning star Constantine Maroulis on vocals. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

YDance, Scotland's national dance organisation for children and young people, has announced the appointment of Kelly Shearer and Anna Kenrick as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.

Canadian Stage has eliminated a 37-year deficit for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant financial milestone for the renowned arts organization. Learn more!

Oak View Group’s Theater Alliance presented the prestigious Impact Award to legendary theater operator Josiah (“Joe”) Spaulding, Jr., who recently retired after a nearly 40-year career as President/CEO of Boch Center in Boston, MA, at the second annual Theater Alliance Gala presented by DeKuyper on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.

Greg Cameron, President and CEO of The Joffrey Ballet, and Anne Kaplan, Board Chair, have announced the appointment of Farissa Knox as the new President of the Joffrey Women’s Board.

Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Vigorous Spirit as a part of their 6th Season.

REDCAT has announced performances by THE WOOSTER GROUP from Oct. 18-20 and 22-23, featuring a reimagined version of Richard Foreman's 1988 play with a multilayered sound and video score.

Reshma Patel was elected Chair of the Board of Dance/NYC, succeeding Elissa D. Hecker. Patel aims to build on Hecker's 12 years of leadership, which included guiding the organization to independence and through the Covid pandemic.

Peninsula Lively Arts has announced the retirement of its CEO and Executive Producer, Christine Leslie, effective Friday, October 25, 2024.

English National Opera has announced that Anupam Ganguli and Gillian Moore CBE will be joining the ENO Board of Trustees with immediate effect, with Ganguli becoming Chair of the Finance Committee.

Lear deBessonet has been named Lincoln Center Theater's new Artistic Director. Learn more!

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

 The Seattle Symphony has announced Xian Zhang as its next Music Director, beginning a 5-year contract in the 2025/2026 season.

BroadwayWorld announced the latest updates on upcoming shows and events, providing detailed information on new productions, cast changes, and special performances in the theater community.

The Minnesota Orchestra has named Brent Assink, former executive director of the San Francisco Symphony and prior president of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, to serve as its Interim President and CEO. Learn more.

Kit Ingui will depart Long Wharf to join Williamstown Theatre Festival as Managing Director, Operations & Advancement. Learn more about Ingui and the position.

Bay Area-based contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has announced its 17th Home Season entitled 'Women in Transit,' the first in a two-year exploration of the transformational effects of women's border-crossing and liminality in 'our times.'

On Monday, September 16 at 7PM, American Repertory Theater Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director will host a lively conversation at the Loeb Drama Center with renowned professors Stephen Greenblatt and Ramie Targoff in conjunction with American Repertory Theater's upcoming production of Shakespeare's iconic love story, Romeo and Juliet.  

James Robinson is the next General and Artistic Director of Seattle Opera, and the fifth person to lead the company in its 61-year history. Robinson begins his tenure on September 4, 2024, replacing Christina Scheppelmann, who takes over as General and Artistic Director of Brussels' La Monnaie/De Munt in January 2025 following the completion of her contract with Seattle Opera.

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.

Adelaide Festival reveals leadership changes, marking a new chapter for Australia's premier international arts festival.

Wiltshire Creative has announced that Rosa Corbishley is appointed as Executive Director of Wiltshire Creative, working alongside Artistic Director Gareth Machin as joint CEO.Currently Development Director of Bristol Beacon, Corbishley led the fundraising for the £132 million capital transformation of the venue.

Trinity Repertory Company will stage its 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). 

Steve Tague has been appointed as the Producing Artistic Director of the Resident Ensemble Players at the University of Delaware. Learn more!