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Ballet BC has announced its latest production, BOLERO X, a celebration of dance and humanity.

Arts leader Jonathan Bradley has been named Executive Director of Voices of Ascension, the New York City-based professional chorus dedicated to sharing the transformative power of choral music through performances, commissions, and community engagement.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

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.

Mamma Mia! is an absolute blast of a musical when it’s done right, and the current North American touring production goes above and beyond. Accepted as a classic with its charming story, energetic music using hit songs from the 70s disco band ABBA, and the energetic performances that fill the stage, this show is still a hit.

The eagerly awaited new season of the Technopolis 20 Classics concert series is set to commence with an extraordinary solo piano performance by the acclaimed Russian pianist Igor Andreev. The concert will take place at Markidion Theatre, on the 13th of September 2024, at 8pm.

Country music star Byrdie Wilson has announced her new single 'Out the Bottle,' releasing on September 13, 2024. In celebration, Wilson will host an exclusive release party that night at Ole Smoky Distillery in Nashville.

It is a significant milestone for the Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner, which will be held on September 11, 2024, at City Winery Nashville.

'I Think It Could Work' has announced two shows in Philadelphia on September 11th and 12th as part of the Cannonball Festival.

In 2018, acclaimed Broadway and film actor John Leguizamo embarked on an exploration of Latino history with his Tony-nominated play, Latin History for Morons. Inspired by his quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions, the new three-part series, VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, brings Leguizamo's passion from the stage to the screen.

Details have been announced for the twelfth cast for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall which will take the show into its eighth year. 

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. The works chosen will be performed by E4TT emerita pianist extraordinaire, Dale Tsang on a solo recital in the group's 17th Home Season, the second such solo piano Call for Scores.

Halle has released her new single and video 'Because I Love You,' showcasing her latest musical project. The song was co-penned by the British phenom Raye and the official video was produced by Lottie Abrahams and directed by Allie Avital. Watch the video now!

Stratford Festival announced its 2025 season, featuring productions of HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The season will also include a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

AJ Collier & the Band of Believers will celebrate their 7th anniversary with a reunion concert featuring special guests Melvin Crispell III and Vincent Bohanan & SOV.

BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!

Dancers Love Dogs will return for another unforgettable evening with acclaimed comedian Alan Committie as Emcee, on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at Artscape. The one-night-only event promises to be a dazzling showcase of talent, all in support of a vital cause: the mass sterilisation of homeless dogs and other animals in crisis including cats, pigs, rabbits, and donkeys.

San Francisco Opera General Director Emeritus David Gockley was honored on August 20 with a bas-relief unveiled in the lobby of the War Memorial Opera House.

Seven comics will come together November 2, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester to raise money for the Manny 267 Foundation.

St. Charles Singers will celebrate their 40th anniversary season with concerts featuring works by contemporary Illinois composers and classical luminaries.

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced a key board leadership transition and the promotion of two esteemed staff members.

Patricio Cierna Estrada's career in dance exemplifies a profound commitment to both artistic excellence and cultural enrichment. An accomplished Argentine dancer and choreographer, Cierna Estrada has made a significant impact in the United States by integrating his rich Latin heritage into his work. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, he is recognized not only for his expertise as a Hip Hop instructor but also for his distinguished role as a choreographer and respected judge within the dance community.

HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.

Actors Touring Company, the UK’s leading producer of international plays, has announced the appointment of Jo Royce as its new Executive Director and Joint CEO.

Actors Training Center in Wilmette, Ill. honors Tony Award Winner JJ Maley with its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2024 Gala: I See Stars, celebrating alumni achievements and contributions.