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Portland Opera has announced the artists selected to join the company's Resident Artist program for the 2023/24 season: returning soprano Judy Yannini, tenor Antonio Domino, tenor Roland Hawkins II, baritone Sankara Harouna, and collaborative pianist Edward Forstman. Portland Opera's Resident Artist (PORA) program, established in 2005, is one of the company's core programs—a rigorous residency and training program centered on the cultivation and support of emerging artists, as a bridge between the academic and professional world of opera.

The highly anticipated Brisk Festival L.A. is back with its III Edition, set to take place at the prestigious Morgan-Wixson Theater in Santa Monica from August 5th to September 3rd, 2023. Renowned actor Christian Rodrigo, known for his exceptional performances in popular shows such as Snatch (Season 2) and films like Assassin, will be at the helm of this extraordinary event.

The complete cast of over 20 actors who will be performing in Sinatra The Musical -  the major new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon which premieres at Birmingham Rep in September 2023 - has been announced. Learn more about the cast and the musical here!

Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' has announced the addition of four new company dancers and two trainees to the esteemed ensemble for the 2023-24 season. The company welcomes to the studio company dancers from around the world and across the country. 

Experience the magic of Pacific Opera Project's modern-day spin on Rossini's beloved comedic classic, The Barber of Seville. Join us for a one-night-only performance at The Ford on August 25. Don't miss this accessible and entertaining twist on a timeless masterpiece. Secure your tickets now!

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces a five-year contract extension for Beatrice H. Barrett Music Director's Chair Mischa Santora. Santora has led the Boston Ballet Orchestra (BBO) since 2018. 

HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE NEW YORK JETS will mark the 18th edition of the 18-time Sports Emmy®-winning series, embedding camera crews at the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, N.J. to chronicle third-year head coach Robert Saleh preparing his team of young emerging stars and prominent veterans.

Eisemann Center Presents will continue the 2023-2024 Season with the Latin GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México on their Herederos tour named after the band's highly acclaimed new studio album on Friday, September 29 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall.

Brandy Clark composed the music and lyrics for the new hit musical comedy, Shucked, alongside her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. With the show, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards, while Shucked was also nominated for a total of nine Tony Awards this past year. 

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Two Thousand Miles: A New Musical in concert on August 30, 2023 at 9:30pm. Set in New York City, Two Thousand Miles follows a group of childhood friends from California. At the heart of the musical is Davis, a 27-year-old playwright who is trying to graduate college while juggling his new Lupus diagnosis.

The Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) Board of Directors has announced the extension of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles' contract previously effective through 2026, now effective through 2029. This brings his tenure with the Festival to 23 years.

BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look, treating attendees to an exclusive showcase of performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows of the season.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) will launch its 2023-24 season with Sondheim on Sondheim, a captivating musical revue that delves into the life and artistry of one of the greatest composers in American musical theater history, Stephen Sondheim, from August 25 through September 10. 

The chorus of the Broadway musical New York, New York will receive the 2023 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. 

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, has revealed its 2023-2024 season with three concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall and one at St. Bartholomew's Church.

The cast has been revealed for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and staged August 1 through September 10, opening Friday, August 4 outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara returns with a new single, “Kensington.' Aside from the one-off single “idk how to luv” released in March, “Kensington” is zzzahara’s first new music since their debut album, Liminal Spaces, was released to critical acclaim via Lex Records in 2022.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association will present Pacific Opera Project in concert on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Tournament House.

The cast has been revealed for the film adaptation of the long-running Off-Broadway musical, Frankenstein, by Eric B. Sirota, which has been released and is now available to stream.

Marguerite Reed and Jeffrey Walker III lead a cast that will give you a rollicking good time!

New York Women in Film & Television will present the Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant to award-winning writer, director, and producer Ravit Markus of New Love Films for her documentary feature Nina.

Fans cheered and sang along to songs such as “Before He Cheats,” “Blown Away, “Cry Pretty,” and the showstopping finale, “Something in the Water” and more hits from her career. As an added bonus, Underwood thrilled fans with an all-new performance of the title track of her “Denim & Rhinestones” album. Check out the photos now!

Rubber City Theatre (RCT) announces performances of The Encounter: Akron, a live physical theater work by Kimberly Bartosik/daela (Brooklyn, NY) featuring a cast of professional, pre-professional, and non-professional performers from Northeast Ohio. The Encounter: Akron is developed in partnership with RCT, the National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron), and CDS Creative Productions. The Encounter: Akron performances take place August 10-12.

The New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of Michael Tucker's comedy A Tailor Near Me, directed by James Glossman. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!