Kyle Abraham's New Commission Comes to Park Ave Armory
by Stephi Wild
- September 18, 2024
This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.
SFDanceworks Unveils Season 7 at Z Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- August 14, 2024
SFDanceworks has revealed the program for its seventh season featuring world premieres by Rena Butler and Ja Collective. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Navy Pier to Present Return of CHICAGO LIVE! in September
by Blair Ingenthron
- August 03, 2024
Navy Pier has announced the return of its free performing arts festival 'Chicago Live!,' slated for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22. This year's event will be the largest to-date, welcoming more than 100 Chicago-grown performing groups in back-to-back performances across five Pier stages.
Baryshnikov Arts Announces Fall 2024 Performances + Artist Residencies
by A.A. Cristi
- August 01, 2024
Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham.
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi
- July 23, 2024
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi
- July 09, 2024
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).
Jay Leno, The Wailin' Jennys, Los Angeles Master Chorale & More Set for Musco Center 24-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron
- July 08, 2024
The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has announced its striking 2024-25 Musco Center Presents Season, featuring Jay Leno, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and more, along with the return of beloved favorites such as the annual Heartbeat of Mexico festival and Pacific Symphony's Symphony in the Cities.