The Field - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will present Heidi Latsky Dance's WHO AM I NOW? When our worlds turn upside down, what are the stories we tell? at Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center.

The Treble Choir of Houston has been selected to perform at the 2026 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Convention in Albuquerque. The organization is seeking community support to help all participating students attend.

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.

Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva will return to Carnegie Hall for her 'A Classical Holiday' concert for one night only. Celebrating her 23rd Stern Auditorium appearance, Katya has performed at the venue more than any other female artist.

Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026. She will be succeeded by Craig C. Martin.

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026. Learn more about the leadership transitions here!

“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on. I ask myself, ‘why are you sending this message?’ and ‘what does the message mean to you today?’ every day before I go out on stage.” Mary Mulovhedzi

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company has announced upcoming presentations of Framing Ménerbes in Binghamton, NY (October 15), Ann Arbor, MI (October 25), and Ithaca, NY (November 2). Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with a guest speaker.

Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman announced the honorees for the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony for Theatre and Live Performance, celebrating individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the theatre and live performance industry in New York City.

Rock band Fall Out Boy will celebrate two decades of their 5x-Platinum breakthrough album, From Under The Cork Tree, with a new 20TH Anniversary Edition out October 17, 2025. Listen to a new single now.

My Chemical Romance has announced two major UK headline shows at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 10th and 11th, 2026. Tickets go on sale at 10:00am this Friday, August 15th.

Celtic music trio Kalos will bring together three masters of tradition for music. Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, background vocals), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals), and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, keyboards, background vocals).

GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Cage The Elephant has announced their headlining tour in October, with dates in cities including Detroit, Philadelphia, Port Chester, and Boston.

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!

After its sold-out world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge in 2015, a four-year Broadway run, and a national tour that played Boston’s Citizens Opera House in 2018, the Tony and Grammy Award-nominated musical “Waitress” is open for business in a marvelously entertaining new production at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre through June 15.

May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 51st year, featuring LeAnn Rimes and more. Learn how to attend!

Miller Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season—a combination of new and early music, as seen through its core series Composer Portraits, Early Music, and Jazz, alongside community hits Morningside Lights and Pop-Up Concerts. 

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute have announced that The New York Butoh Institute will be in Dance Parade New York on May 17, 2025. Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.

Cage The Elephant is celebrating their thirteenth Number #1 song on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay Chart with their song ‘’Metaverse,” tying Green Day & Linkin Park for second-most Alternative Airplay Number #1s.

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tam Mutu who plays Pierre Dulaine in 'Take the Lead.'  He shared fascinating insights about his career and the upcoming show PMP.

Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.