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Scottish Ballet Works With Intimacy Coaches for THE SCANDAL at Mayerling
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022


Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic ballet about a dysfunctional royal family, depicting shocking real events from 1889, was boldly created in 1978 and is now reimagined and redesigned by Scottish Ballet, in a sumptuous production that is at once both intimate and epic.

Washington National Opera Presents Marian Anderson Vocal Award 2021 Recipient, Frederick Ballentine
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021


Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertoire with outstanding promise for a significant career. Earlier this year, Washington National Opera (WNO) named tenor Frederick Ballentine as the 2021 recipient and will present him in concert on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

BWW Review: LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE at The Green Room 42 is New, Cool, and Tons O' Fun
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 20, 2021


The Broadway World Cabaret Award winner for Best Spoken Word show is back with a new format that is working for hostess Leola... and she is working for it, too.

Ian Robertson Leads San Francisco Opera Chorus In Concert December 11 And 12 At Dianne And Tad Taube Atrium Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021


The San Francisco Opera Chorus will command the spotlight in the intimate Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater for San Francisco Opera Chorus In Concert: Celebrating Ian Robertson on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 12 at 2 pm.

BMOP and Odyssey Opera Announce New, Five-Year Series of Performances/Recordings of Operas By Black Composers
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021


Yesterday, at a press conference hosted at Roxbury Community College, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera, two of today's leading innovators on the classical musical scene, unveiled a new five-year initiative to elevate opera by Black composers. 

The Royal Conservatory Announces 2021/22 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021


Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 13th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Summer Season Featuring Beth Leavel, Telly Leung, Betty Buckley & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021


The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the 2021 summer season, which will be held in a hybrid format — both online and in-person. Support for artists, a welcoming environment for imaginative discovery and celebration, and the safety of our community are at the forefront of this #ONeillSummer.

Boney M, Russell Watson, Katrina and The Waves, and 5 Star Headline Hale Barns Carnival 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021


Hale Barns Carnival returns for 2021 – and the hugely popular festival is bigger than ever with a brilliant line-up over three unmissable nights.

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021


We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Crossroads Theatre Company Hosts Gala in Honor of Cicely Tyson
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2021


The artistry, excellence and advocacy of the late Cicely Tyson will be spotlighted at Crossroads Theatre Company’s annual fundraising gala A Night with Crossroads to be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7pm, the Crossroads Board of Trustees announced today. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, February 17- with Patrick Page, Michael McElroy and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2021


Today (February 17) in live streaming: Patrick Page visits Backstage Live, Melissa Manchester's Birthday bash on Stars in the House, and more!

Celebrating Black History Month: Encores! Eases On Down the Road with THE WIZ in 2009
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2021


Today we're celebrating Black History Month by taking a closer look at the 2009 Encores! production of The Wiz, which starred James Monroe Iglehart, Joshua Henry, LaChanze, Ashanti and more. Watch as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 6-7- with Christy Altomare, Tony Goldwyn and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 6-7, 2020.

LPTW Invites Global Audience To Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021


In the fourth iteration of its prestigious Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program (GCITA), The League of Professional Theatre Women, one of the foremost United States organizations promoting women in the arts, invites a global audience to attend transformative conversations with women theatre artists at the forefront of social reform as the world confronts an array of crises unparalleled in the modern era.

Opera Star Quinn Kelsey and Ukelele Virtuoso Taimane Come Together for OPERA KANIKAPILA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021


This year has been a challenging one to say the least; particularly in the arts. Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre, like other performing arts organi-ations, has been facing a changing landscape, not only due to the pandemic (which forced HOT to postpone the 20-21 season) but also in the way people consume entertainment.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 5-6- with Ana Gasteyer, Betsy Wolfe and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 5-6, 2020.

What to Watch on HBO Max in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020


The best gift isn’t under the Christmas tree, it’s on HBO Max! Celebrate Christmas Day with Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, when it flies onto the platform the same day it hits theaters around the country.

LPTW To Present Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2020


The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women (Mary Hodges and Shellen Lubin, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, will present a week-long virtual presentation of the 2020-21 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program, co-presented with the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center via Howlround. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: October 24-25- with LaChanze, Broadway Sings for Biden, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 24, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, October 24-25, 2020.

HALLOWEEN IS HERE on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 1, 2020


Get ready for spooky season with HBO Max! Today, the streamer launched “Halloween is Here,” a spotlight page bringing together all your favorite spooky, scary, chilling and thrilling Halloween films and series for easy streaming.

VIDEO: Regional Spotlight Shines on Houston's Stages on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2020


Stars in the House continues today (2pm) with Regional Theatre Spotlight On: STAGES - Houston, TX. Hosted by Kenn McLaughlin with guests David Nehls, Betsy Kelso, Josh Morrison, Holland Vavra and Brooke Wilson.

BWW Review: 'FROM AFRICA' LEAPS ACROSS THE SCREEN at THE 39TH BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
by Cindy Sibilsky - Sep 1, 2020


All of these companies were planning to premiere their works live in the U.S. this year but shifted to adapt. One takeaway is clear, the continent of Africa is producing some of the most exciting and innovative dance worldwide while remaining true to their roots. From Africa at Battery Dance Festival is available to watch online through August 30.

League of Professional Theatre Women to Postpone 2020 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2020


The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women, an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, announced today that they will postpone the previously announced virtual presentation of the 2020 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award to the week of February 14, 2021.

THE BEST OF CHER DVD Collection to be Released in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020


From Hollywood to Vegas and all around the world, no one has continued to delight us, surprise us, and entertain us like Cher. And she's not done yet! For the first time ever, all the spectacular highlights of Cher's remarkable career are together in one electrifying collection: THE BEST OF CHER.

Abigail Breslin, Matthew Hancock and Josh Hamilton to Star in BARD AT THE GATE's Presentation of KERNEL OF SANITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2020


Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel will open the virtual play reading series she has created and curated a?" Bard at the Gate - with Kermit Frazier's play KERNEL OF SANITY, to be webstreamed on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. on YouTube.

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