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Georgina Pazcoguin―the Groundbreaking Ballerina, Broadway Star, and Culture Leader―is Leaving New York City Ballet For Greater Heights
by Juan Michael Porter II - Apr 19, 2023


Georgina Pazcoguin, the scintillating New York City Ballet soloist, Broadway star, activist, and culture leader is moving on from performing to focus on producing Broadway shows and building a world where Asian American artists can thrive.

Corbin Bleu To Host The 14th Annual Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023


Corbin Bleu will host the 14th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony! See when the Jimmy's are taking place, and learn how to purchase tickets!

New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023


The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and California State University Present Workshops of THE BOYS AND THE NUNS!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023


The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, a home for developing and advocating for new works of latiné-written musical theatre, and the theatre department at California State University Fullerton have announced the development of Sandra Delgado and Michael McBride's new musical, 'The Boys and The Nuns.'

Naked Angels & Tuesdays@9 Find a New Home with FRIGID New York
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023


Following the recent closure of Theater 80 Naked Angels will be moving their popular weekly cold reading series, Tuesdays@9 to The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003) with FRIGID New York beginning Tuesday, April 11th. 

A History of Broadway's Lost Theatres
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 23, 2023


This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater To Present the World Premiere Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2023


Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater will present the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills. A terrifyingly inventive look at addiction's ability to transform one's existence and relationships, Wet Brain offers an American family drama that is not only freed from realism, but also, perhaps unmoored from Earth itself.

La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Complete Programming for 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has announced complete programming for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.

Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual Centerstage Gala This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023


Tickets are now available for Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising Gala, Renaissance Centerstage, to take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Craft Hall To Debut Live Music Program, New Stage and Tribute Series Starting with The Boss
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023


FCM Hospitality has announced exciting changes coming to Craft Hall - starting with the launch of Craft Hall Live that kicks off with a new weekly Tribute Band Series.

World Premiere of FOR THE PEOPLE & More Set for Guthrie Theater 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023


The Guthrie Theater has announced a robust 10-production lineup of cherished classics and insightful new work for its 2023–2024 Season. See the lineup, and how to purchase tickets!

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023


Repeat engagements include David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, Birdland Big Band and Arturo O'Farrill & The Latin Jazz Orchestra. 

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Initial Projects for 2023 WOW Festival Featuring Theatre, Dance, Music & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has announced the initial projects for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.

The Field Names Christopher Bloodworth As Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


After an inclusive nationwide search by ALJP Consulting, arts service organization The Field has announced that Christopher Bloodworth will be joining their staff and board as the new Executive Director, effective March 2023.

J Balvin Wants to Pick Up Your MILLER LITE Tab and Support Latino Business Owners
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 27, 2023


Miller Lite and J Balvin are back for another round and this time they are picking up the tab for fans and supporting Latino business owners through their continued work with Accion Opportunity Fund.

George Abud and Katrina Lenk, James Carter, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced the jazz programming running February 28 through March 12. 

Alvin Ailey Ends Nationwide Tour in Newark in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, completes its 22-city coast-to-coast North American tour at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, 2023. 

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Welcomes Back Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, May 12-14
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, completes its 22-city coast-to-coast North American tour at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, 2023. 

Interview: Gregg T. Daniel On Taking the Reins Of A Revamped TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992
by Gil Kaan - Feb 22, 2023


The west coast premiere of playwright Anna Deavere Smith’s expanded solo show Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 opens March 15, 2023, at the Mark Taper Forum (with previews beginning March 8th). Gregg T. Daniel directs the cast of Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, Jeanne Sakata and Sabina Zúñiga Varela performing the 30-40 characters of the play that Anna originally performed all on her own. Gregg was most gracious to carve out time from rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2023–24 Season Featuring Four Met Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


The Metropolitan Opera has announced a 2023–24 season with the most new works in the company’s modern history. See show details, performances dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Dallas to Present 2023 Gala Featuring MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


Broadway Dallas has announced its 2023 Gala featuring a full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Saturday, April 1 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, hosted by Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer with Honorary Co-Chairs Ambassador Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2023 Dance Festival, Featuring Nine Weeks of Performances This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023


Following a milestone anniversary year, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will celebrate its 91st season this summer.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL At New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023


TheaterWorksUSA has announced the cast and creative team for Dog Man: The Musical  as its returns to New York.  See how to purchase tickets!

Feature: THE 50 GREATEST SONGS BY BURT BACHARACH
by Peter Nason - Feb 12, 2023


Reviewer Peter Nason ranks his choices for Burt Bacharach's top 50 tunes.

DTC Executive Director Kevin Moriarty Reflects On The Life Of Former DTC Artistic Director Adrian Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023


In light of the death of former Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director, Adrian Hall, Executive Director, Kevin Moriarty offers words of perspective, comfort and hope. Read his full statement here.

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